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Friday Happy Hour: Reader-Submitted Question Edition

On Fridays, I usually ask a series of unrelated questions to spark conversation in the comments. But today I'm taking a half-day and my kids are demanding a trip to the boardwalk. So, I'm going to leave the question-asking to you guys. What have you always wanted to ask your fellow _flossers? Looking forward to reading your Qs and As! [Enjoy the weekend! See all the previous Friday Happy Hour... READ ON

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Who is Your Favorite mental_floss Commenter?

On Fridays, I post a series of unrelated questions meant to spark conversation in the comments. Answer one, answer all, respond to someone else's reply (you really can do that now!), whatever you want. On to this week's topics of discussion... 1. If this were a big old cocktail party, which mental_floss reader or readers would you really love to meet in person? We might be able to make this happen! (OK, we probably won't be able to make this happen. But if you live within commuting distance of one... READ ON

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What's So Great About Where You Live?

On Fridays, I post a series of unrelated questions meant to spark conversation in the comments. Answer one, answer all, respond to someone else's reply (you really can do that now!), whatever you want. On to this week's topics of discussion... 1. My local paper recently compiled a list of important moments in our town's history. Claims to fame included being mentioned in a Hans and Franz sketch. If your local paper put together a similar list, what would be the funniest thing on there? 2. What's your... READ ON

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What Was Your Worst Subject?

On Fridays, I post a series of unrelated questions meant to spark conversation in the comments. Answer one, answer all, respond to someone else's reply (you really can do that now!), whatever you want. On to this week's topics of discussion... Old report card image via Shutterstock 1. You're all geniuses. But what was the one subject in which you were slightly less awesome? 2. I rarely have a good answer to the "What are you doing this weekend?" question. But tomorrow I'm going to see Jim... READ ON

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That One Crazy Dream Floating Around Your Head

On Fridays, I post a series of unrelated questions meant to spark conversation in the comments. Answer one, answer all, respond to someone else's reply (you really can do that now!), whatever you want. On to this week's topics of discussion... Woman deep in thought image via Shutterstock 1. Moving to China to teach English? Inventing a new ice cream flavor? Trying out for the Rockettes? When you take the time to daydream about some great new life adventure, what are you daydreaming about? 2.... READ ON

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Who Are Your Nerd Heroes?

On Fridays, I post a series of unrelated questions meant to spark conversation in the comments. Answer one, answer all, respond to someone else's reply (you really can do that now!), whatever you want. On to this week's topics of discussion...1. Happy Geek Pride Day! When you were growing up (or now), who were your nerd heroes? I ask because I'm pushing for a mental_floss nerd hero poster series. Who deserves to be included?2. I just heard someone use the phrase, "I wish I could un-see that!"... READ ON

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Great or Terrible Things That Happened on Facebook

On Fridays, I post a series of unrelated questions meant to spark conversation in the comments. Answer one, answer all, respond to someone else's reply (you really can do that now!), whatever you want. On to this week's topics of discussion... © Rick Friedman/Corbis, 2004 1. Today is the big Facebook IPO. There are people who document every inch of their lives on the social network, and there are people who interject their hatred of the company every time it's mentioned. For everyone in between,... READ ON

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Your Favorite Computer Games Growing Up

On Fridays, I post a series of unrelated questions meant to spark conversation in the comments. Answer one, answer all, respond to someone else's reply (you really can do that now!), whatever you want. Today has been a little crazy with all these 11 lists, so I've warmed up some previous topics... 1. I recently found myself in a "Wow, am I really doing this?" moment at Stop & Shop, and not in a good or exciting way—I was returning grapes. During my three-year stint as an A&P cashier (and Tuesday... READ ON

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Do You Remember Your Locker Combination?

On Fridays, I post a series of unrelated questions meant to spark conversation in the comments. Answer one, answer all, respond to someone else's reply, whatever you want. On to this week's topics of discussion... Lockers image via Shutterstock 1. Do you remember your locker combination? I am hazy on grades 7-12, but in sixth grade my lucky numbers were 18-48-40. This should come in handy if I'm ever transported back to 1991 and need a social studies textbook. 2. It seems like a lot of our... READ ON

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How Do You Get Your Local News?

On Fridays, I post a series of unrelated questions meant to spark conversation in the comments. Answer one, answer all, respond to someone else's reply, whatever you want. On to this week's topics of discussion... 1. It's not often that I'm asked to speak to (and inspire) America's youth, but when my three-year-old daughter's preschool class invited me to lead today's story time, I stepped up. After way too much thought, I chose A Fly Went By for its Seussian rhythm and high talking animal content.... READ ON