Why Going to the Doctor Sucks
It sucks and you know it
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Did James make the right Final Jeopardy bet?
I kinda think he didn’t.
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An Actual Thing That Actually Happened
A thing happened at the coffee shop today that I needed to tell you about. And then while I was telling you about it, another thing happened that I needed to tell you about.
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It’s Going to Be Okay – Follow Up
Three days later, eight new thoughts.
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It’s Going to Be Okay
Let’s pause and discuss this for a minute.
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Results: WBW Election Survey
Here’s what would happen if WBW readers had their own election.
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Mini post: Oceans and Clay
Is your life a vast ocean or a ball of clay?
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Wait But Hi
A Global In-Person Hangout for the WBW Community on Saturday, August 13, 2016.
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The Confusing Triangle Situation
Something’s not right here.
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Everything I Ate Last Week
I kept a diary of everything I ate for a week. Here’s what went down.
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The Puzzle Of The Pirate Booty
Can you solve the puzzle of the pirate booty?
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Myers-Briggs: How WBW readers compare to the general population
Comparing Wait But Why readers to the broader population by their Myers Briggs type.
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Why I Should Never Drink a Full Cup of Starbucks Coffee
Happens this way every time.
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The Jelly Bean Problem
One jelly bean will kill you. The other is harmless. And you have a decision to make.
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You’re in the Future: 2016 Edition
If you were born before 1978, you were born closer to the 1930s than to today—and other horrifying facts.
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SpaceX Launch Live Webcast and Explanation (12.21.15)
Everything you need to know about tonight’s launch.
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Birthdays Are Weird
What an odd concept.
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The SpaceX Post Progress Meter
Here’s the status on the SpaceX post.
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Three Fascinating Videos With Live Footage of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford
It’s incredible the stuff that’s sitting there on YouTube if you just search for it.
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The Deal With the Hyperloop
The path to a Hyperloop future just launched.
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