So, with this latest Minnesota bridge disaster, there are talks about a private takeover of bridge construction paid for by private tolling. So, it is a safe assumption that a private company could create a bridge more efficiently than the government, strictly because of the incentive to do so. But,...

Most people think they're smarter than most other people. But, mathematically, that's impossible. You might have some wisdom, some insight, but there are a LOT of people smarter than you, especially in regards to specific issues. This is why political discussions often don't go anywhere. We all think we're right...

I am setting up a shared movie program at my office. I did this at my last workplace as well. Everyone who wants to can willingly type up their movie library into an excel sheet, and combine them with other employees who do the same. Then, we have a "Your...

There is nothing inherently wrong with a "big" business. There is something very wrong with an any-size business committing illegal activities or engaging in corrupt practices. But, these things are not intrinsically linked. For instance, how long then, would you root for the "good practice" underdog? Until your patronage causes...

"If God exists, it no longer matters what you believe is right and wrong."

Why don't they sell milkshakes in gallon jugs? They sell yogurt that you drink, smoothie drinks, etc. Why not milkshakes? I would love to keep a gallon of low-fat, skim-milk milkshake in my fridge at work. High-protein energy for a man who loves milkshakes. That could be the slogan! Why...

It's getting pretty romantic. You really like this person. Butterflies, tension. But, how do I express these feelings? What if I push my face against hers so our lips smack together? Ah yes, that's the stuff. The kiss seems very odd to me. What is about a kiss that feels...

So, people like to rave about places where fish is the freshest. Whenever I go to the East coast in the summertime, I always get a lot of seafood, often caught that day. If you eat crabcakes in Kentucky, people will say you're wasting your money, 'cause it can't be...

What about a voluntary "do not sell to me" sticker that alcoholics can have embedded on their driver's license if they choose? So, they can get the sticker on one of their strong days, and it will be harder to succumb on one of their weaker days?

(continuation) #4. James Madison In order to stop British troops from harassing American ships in trade, Madison thought that it would be a good idea to invade and seize Canada, sovereignly ruled by Britain, in order to obtain a good bargaining chip for establishing U.S. neutrality on the seas. Only,...