As the 100-year time span rolled on, several different crimes were attributed with that label, one that I read about as a young child was the kidnapping of the Lindbergh bab... more As the 100-year time span rolled on, several different crimes were attributed with that label, one that I read about as a young child was the kidnapping of the Lindbergh baby in the 1930s, another was the 1953 trial, conviction and execution of Julius and Rosenberg, the 1963 assassination of President Kennedy, then when I was older it was the disappearance of labor figure Jimmy Hoffa in 1975, and just in 1994, the dual murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman. These aren’t the only big cases that were called the crime of the century, just a few examples.~ less
For instance, whenever I decide to break from my normal response and actually show up at a Minnesota civil court to appear at a restraining order hearing against me, I alrea... more
For instance, whenever I decide to break from my normal response and actually show up at a Minnesota civil court to appear at a restraining order hearing against me, I already know it’s a waste of time because if it’s granted, I’m just going to ignore it anyway. Cheers!
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Gerrit Cole, who earns $36 million a year, says he needs to use sticky substances to control the ball because, "It's so hard to grip the ball!" If he has so much trouble... moreGerrit Cole, who earns $36 million a year, says he needs to use sticky substances to control the ball because, "It's so hard to grip the ball!" If he has so much trouble gripping the ball, maybe he needs to play in the Little League.
My class visited a museum on a school field trip. We heard very shocking news when we left the museum: the president was shot! We returned to school to find the e... moreMy class visited a museum on a school field trip. We heard very shocking news when we left the museum: the president was shot! We returned to school to find the entire student body assembled in the school yard. The school principal announced: "President Kennedy is dead." The date was November 22, 1963
Not limited to the list above, what are some fruits and/or vegetables that are naturally available in at least two or more colors, yet your usual preference is to eat that f... more
Not limited to the list above, what are some fruits and/or vegetables that are naturally available in at least two or more colors, yet your usual preference is to eat that fruit or vegetable in only one of its particular colors?For example, I know some who only eats green apples, not red ones.Inspired by an answer to this similar question that I previously posted: https://answermug.com/forums/topic/129353/what-is-a-food-that-you-did-not-like-at-one-point-in-your-life-b/view/post_id/903417~
What kinds of things would you do, should you do, or could you do to make sure that after every other intended beneficiary has already been cut out, you’re the ... more
What kinds of things would you do, should you do, or could you do to make sure that after every other intended beneficiary has already been cut out, you’re the only person left listed in it?
Back in the 1980s when I was in the Marines and stationed aboard a Navy ship traveling around Asia and the Pacific, hitting several different countries over six month... more
Back in the 1980s when I was in the Marines and stationed aboard a Navy ship traveling around Asia and the Pacific, hitting several different countries over six months of deployment. When we pulled into Pusan, South Korea for a week of field exercises with the ROLMC, the Republic of Korea Marine Corps, known to us colloquially as the Rok Marines. All the Marines disembarked from the ship and went to the Rok Marine base near a village about 20 miles from Pusan to spend a week on the mud and sleeping under the stars, just the way we like it. When the training was over, we hiked a few miles to a tent city further inland, from which we had a few days of liberty (free time, to civilians), and many of us hit the local town for wine, women and song. I, however, had different plans. I went to my company commander (C.O.) and requested permission to travel all the way across the country to a small US Army outpost north of Seoul, the nation’s capital, to see my elder brother, who wa... less
After having been on at least 150 flights (a wild guess), the worst I can cite is extremely heavy turbulence that went on forever and violently rocked the cabin like ... more
After having been on at least 150 flights (a wild guess), the worst I can cite is extremely heavy turbulence that went on forever and violently rocked the cabin like a roller coaster ride.
I grew up during the 1950's, when there were no mobile phones. I bought my first mobile phone 20 years ago. Having a mobile phone is very convenient, yet I am not a sla... moreI grew up during the 1950's, when there were no mobile phones. I bought my first mobile phone 20 years ago. Having a mobile phone is very convenient, yet I am not a slave to my mobile phone.
I had dental insurance when I was employed. However, I don't have dental insurance since my retirement from employment. I recently paid 2,600 dollars for my first root ... moreI had dental insurance when I was employed. However, I don't have dental insurance since my retirement from employment. I recently paid 2,600 dollars for my first root canal, and I am undecided if dental insurance is worth buying.
My father served in the United States Army during the Second World War. Stationed in north Africa and Asia, my father would tell we kids about his tour of duty. However... moreMy father served in the United States Army during the Second World War. Stationed in north Africa and Asia, my father would tell we kids about his tour of duty. However, my father never told we kids about the horrors of war, and we kids knew that it was best not to ask.
For me, far too much gray hair and/or white hair shows these days when I let my beard grow out, so I’m strictly a mustache-only guy. Also, I think I look terrible completely clean-shaven, so my mustache is a must.
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action/adventure, film noir, period piece, science fiction, science fantasy, biopic, horror/slash ‘em up, straight-to-video, teen rites of passage, hip-hop, how-to instructio... moreaction/adventure, film noir, period piece, science fiction, science fantasy, biopic, horror/slash ‘em up, straight-to-video, teen rites of passage, hip-hop, how-to instruction, food flick, monster movie, kiddie friendly, low budget, inspirational, romcom, war picture, tear-jerker, filmed only in black and white, comedy, sports related, saga/epic, utopia/dystopia story, musical, buddy film, toilet humor, cult classic, road trip, super hero fare, animated, anime, redemption tale, glam jam, star vehicle, director’s cut, flashback style, family oriented, B-picture, historical fiction, story with a moral, remake of an old classic, heavily CGI, coming of age, psychedelic fare, slapstick, etc.*This does not mean the concept of a movie about you or about your life, it means that from the time you were born or supposedly from the time you were born until today, your entire existence has been a movie, and in answering this, you’re deciding which type or types of movies it has been so far. Yes, it does re... less
