Correction: Early 19th century.

I was in a department store in the mall and these were pretty much the only style of women's heels they carried. Can't remember which store now, but they didn't have much of a shoe section. Just these then men's shoes.

Maybe, but I also worked in restaurants for many years, and my taste buds were only atrophied to the flavors that I recreated multiple times every single day.

Frito tacos are a no-brainer. Dorito tacos were/are the terrible idea.

As a consumer of pot cookies, I call BS on the first story. All the MJ infused baked goods I've consumed have had a very distinct and recognizable flavor. And the last time I ate a single entire cookie like that I was so stoned I thought I would die. I learned that that particular baker made really potent cookies…

Compassion is telling these men that there's nothing wrong with them. To balance that you have to point out exactly what and why the things their religion teaches are wrong. You can call that bashing religion, but that's kind of a narrow view of it.

It just means fewer people getting married for the wrong reason. An increase in safe pre-marital sex would probably also lead to lower marriage rates.

I worked at a Hardees when I was in HS in the mid-90s and my manager broke labor laws every damn night.

What I really want to know is: Why did so many people who I grew up with in a small central IL town have that southern accent? I lived 3 hours south of Chicago, which is still about 3 hours north of SIU. The Amish that lived nearby didn't have that accent. People in the cities 30 minutes in any direction didn't…

Do you also cringe when someone calls their spouse/partner "pumpkin" wondering if they're talking about their shape or their sweetness?

Whoopi needs to become Guinan permanently.

You know what song will get international cooperation at your reception? Piano Man.

If you shoot a vendor putting ketchup on your hot dog, are you standing your hot dog's ground?

"Vaporizing" is an inconvenient form of the word in conversation. I've been struggling with adopting the word "vape" but now I'm just going to go with it. And I don't think a longer form of the same word is technically a synonym, but I could be mistaken.

My best friend and his new bride both have cerebral palsy. They recorded their wedding dance in a pool prior to the wedding while they were in Florida with his parents organizing the final preparations. I think this was when I with the rest of the groomsmen finally broke down and teared up. The dance with the…

This may seem unimportant to most, but in the interest of accuracy, can we stop conflating "hacker" with "cracker" or "thief?" A hacker is a skilled programmer that probably has the knowledge to do what crackers do, but generally dislike crackers.

Sounds pretty typical for a Madison Freak Fest. I've gone once and it was ridiculous. Highlight of my evening was having a conversation on State St. with Dave Mahoney (county sheriff) about just how ridiculous it was.

My car doesn't reflect how I am at work at all (as I read and comment at Lifehacker at work). My car is a mess. My work space and my work is very organized. I share your opinion. I'd rather work somewhere I don't have to pretend to be someone I'm not. Hire me on my merits and my ability to impress you in an…

Here in WI there's a CNA registry. She would not get another job in this state. I have a friend who was terminated after 20 years with the same company for "stealing from patients" for eating leftovers from the serving pans (which would have been tossed). The company said that the food is the property of the…

Her psychiatrist may testify that progress in her treatment was hindered by the knowledge of her photo circulating the internet. I'm willing to wager a jury would sympathize with her over a defense attorney saying "She doesn't deserve a thing! She was already depressed!" Given that she's in therapy and several laws…