“the guy behind you who chose the self checkout line to save time”

Alaskan tribes are treated just like those in the lower 48. That’s because the treaty with Russia contained language that the US would take over managing native affairs in the territory being transferred. There was similar language in all the other treaties that accompanied the westward expansion of the US. Treaties…

There actually is a legal reason why Hawaiians are treated differently than other aboriginal people by the US government.

Actually the switch to hi-fructose corn syrup happened with New Coke. That was part of the change in the formula Then when so many people complained about New Coke, the resurrected the old formula as Classic Coke. Except people continued to complain that the Classic Coke didn’t really taste the same as the original bec…

In most of the world, and in most US states, it’s perfectly legal to marry a first cousin. At least civil marriages. Some religions or churches (i.e. the Catholic Church) don’t recognize first cousin marriages.

Actually it’s more like 10% of Florida residents are barred from voting due to felonies.

They can do this because they spent the millions of dollars to develop a unique strain of potato, and then patented it. They have a right to defend their IP.

And once it was splattered all over the web, it really left a skid-mark on the reputation of that pizzeria.

I guess part of me knew that stuff like this happened, but I had no idea it was so prevalent. I probably just never see it because I’m a man, and the guys who get off on this are specifically targeting women. They must cover up or something when they see other men around.

That cow was clearly a moooslim

“As far as I’m concerned, they brought that wine or whatever as a contribution to the event, not as a gift for me.”

<Anyone else curious about how an ebike might be “illegal?”>

Another law he broke was Uninsured Operation. Dirt bikes don’t require insurance when they are used off-road, where they are intended to be used. But any motorized vehicle used on a public street must have insurance. Even if that vehicle doesn’t normally require insurance. That includes dirt bikes, snowmobiles, golf…

Calling that a chicken burger would be fine, because that’s what it is. They term Hamburger comes from Hamburg Germany, where several local dishes were made with chopped or ground meats (not always beef). “Hamburg style” became shorthand for any kind of chopped or ground meat.

Ooooh! Don’t mention buckets around birds! For some reason it pisses them off.

I’m actually very surprised Soares is opposing this as he tends to be a very progressive DA. It could just be that he’s only passing along the association’s opposition to the law.

I really miss their Lemon Triple Gingersnap ice cream!

Here’s another one that was missed. I haven’t seen it in ages, but I’m pretty sure A Boy and his Dog didn’t have any special effects for its post-apocalyptic earth.

Yes!  Gattaca belongs on this list.

A great movie. And no more effects than any regular non science fiction movie.  I’d say it belongs on the list.