Whats the rule that makes "please" pronounced the same as "pleas"?
Please is an anglicization of the French word plaisir. Back in the day (circa 1300), it was written...
What is one small habit that has transformed your life in unexpected ways?
We’ve all heard the advice about reading more books. Countless articles, successful people, and prod...
What is your most erotic sex story?
We were in Paris in December of 2022. I was 55 at the time. My wife was 28. On our third night, we h...
How should an atheist respond to a religious person who asks, "Why do you hate God?" What are some appropriate and inappropriate ways to answer this question?
Ah, the classic “Why do you hate God?” question—the conversational equivalent of asking, “Why do you...
I committed the unpardonable sin. God immediately punished me so that I can no longer think like before and my brain is as if paralyzed and does not work. I've tried everything (confession, repentance, etc.) nothing helps. Any advice?
Hello, and thank you for honoring me with your question. Prayers for you and yours. Nope. Not how it...
What is the reason for the high number of stray dogs in Thailand? What measures are being taken to address this issue?
Without going to the ‘Soi Dogs Foundation’ to hear them cursing and swearing about it - their reason...
What discoveries in AI research have changed our understanding of intelligence evolution?
… The finer points are lost on my users. Don’t kill yourself is don’t drink coffee and wear Nathan’s...
Why is the French way to say please is "S'il te plaît" and not "Pour Favour" like Spanish and Portuguese "Per Favor" and Italian "Per Favore" in the Romance languages group?
It is just a matter of linguistical fashion. Germaine de Staël, at the beginning of the 19th century...
Why is India lagging behind China in economic development when India is a democracy while China isn’t?
A cruel reality is that so far, no country has gained wealth through democracy, but a large number o...
What is your first experience having sex with older men?
Must say very erotic, painful and too much pleasure. I was 24 and he was 56 when we got into a relat...
What is the difference between the Bible and the Qur'an?
Everything is different and we can begin by comparing the confession of faith. If you confess Jesus...