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There is no such thing as a Stupid Question!

Don't be embarrassed of your curiosity; everyone has questions that they may feel uncomfortable asking certain people, so this place gives you a nice area not to be judged about asking it. Everyone here is willing to help. All questions are welcome such as to how to change oil, to how to tie shoes. All questions are welcome - except clear trolls, please don't be that guy. Thanks for reading all of this, even if you didn't read all of this, and your eye started somewhere else have a cookie.


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What do you do when the IRS can't get your tax return?

I filed my taxes 50 days ago electronically with my tax preparer. I still have not recieved my state taxes back.

The IRS says they never received my tax return. My tax lady said she sent in my tax return. I do have a 1040 from that day.

However, the IRS is saying that they 100% do not have it and my tax lady is just blowing me off saying she sent it in and refusing to do anything further.

But the IRS says they cannot help me that is for the tax preparer to do.

What do I do? It's not like I can look at her computer to see if is telling the truth.

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2024/03/18
03:30 UTC

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When has a pandemic officially ended?

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2024/03/18
03:29 UTC

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What if we changed the US voting system to include 2 categories: 1) who you *actually/honestly* prefer, i.e. even someone from, say, the independent party, & 2) who you feel you *must* to pick due to probability? Is this realistically viable?

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2024/03/18
03:28 UTC

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Is it possible to buy a rebuilt title car from Nevada and register it in California?

Looking at buying a 2009 Honda with a rebuilt title due to theft. Is it possible to register the car in California where I live?

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2024/03/18
03:28 UTC

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If you could rule any country in the world, what bills/decrees would you pass?

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2024/03/18
03:27 UTC

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Where do rich people keep their money?

I’m asking this question about both “moderately rich” (like, the dad of that one kid you went to school with who has a vacation house) and the mega rich (like celebrities).

Where do they keep their money? Is it all in index funds, CDs, properties, and tucked away in investments? Or is a lot of it in actual bank accounts? How much max in a bank account, because doesnt the FDIC only cover like 250k? How many bank accounts does a rich person have? And while we’re on the topic - what is an off shore account, and why would a rich person have one?

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2024/03/18
03:27 UTC

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My mom fucked a famous guy and a few other guys then pregnant with me. Would an ancestry DNA test be able to prove this?

Basically one father candidate of mine cheated on her then she fucked a famous dude at a casino before he got super big at a local performance and then she fucked a friend of her's. Either three of these may be my father.

Would a DNA test be able to give me some closure? She is not at all the type of person to lie about this stuff, especially since she's still married.

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2024/03/18
03:25 UTC

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What does chemo feel like?

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2024/03/18
03:25 UTC

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Is there such a thing as toxic femininity?

If so what are some examples?

1 Comment
2024/03/18
03:24 UTC

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What would you do if you had $770 trillion dollars?

Would you be able to straight up buy a country with that much wealth?

3 Comments
2024/03/18
03:23 UTC

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what degree i need to be a child life specialist

what degree do i need to become a child life specialist

3 Comments
2024/03/18
03:21 UTC

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Should the government protect the public from mentally Ill persons who are potentially dangerous , even if that means hospitalizing those against their will “ do you agree or disagree why ?

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2024/03/18
03:21 UTC

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Air Force Ones and racism?

I recently went out with some friends and wore my new Air Force 1 all white shoes- I was quite happy to wear them! I'm a 36yo mom and don't get out much. Anyways, I'm pretty pasty white and two of the ppl I'm hanging with are black- the girl says to me (and she's from Toronto, Ontario) "you should have got black ones" I said I didn't see any black Air forces! She said "you won't be accepted by black people with those" I was pretty upset about this! I had no idea and was worried I was wearing some racist shoe or something. Later she said "I was saying backwoods shoes" now I'm just so confused, she was laughing at me and I had no clue what was happening lol

Can anyone fill me in on this?

2 Comments
2024/03/18
03:21 UTC

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I think my partner has a shrinking fetish

I just recently got into an intimate relationship with my current partner and they love being small. They love being overpowered and made to feel tiny and powerless but only physically they don’t enjoy being demeaned. They really like that I’m stronger, bigger, and taller than them. I’ve always been into different forms of BDSM and kinks and have a fair share of “outlandish” kinks myself. I just wanted to know how can you turn someone on or get someone aroused that has a shrinking fetish? I’ve personally not come into contact with anyone with this fetish before my current partner but I really don’t mind it! I think it’s cute and would really like to please them to the best of my ability. Does anyone have experience with this fetish? I just really want to understand it better.

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2024/03/18
03:20 UTC

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Need help identifying what type of injury I have

If I had to explain it, it’s essentially some type of sore in my mouth I think. Imagine taking your finger and putting it right underneath ur bottom lip. The part inbetween ur bottom lip and chin. Now imagine that part of ur face but on the inside of ur mouth. In that spot I’ve had this stinging feeling everytime my tounge brushes over it or when I eat. Compared to the rest of my gums in that portion of my mouth it feels uneven. I tried looking at it and it seems vaguely white in some spots. Just wondering what this is and how I get rid of it seeing as I’ve had it for almost a week now

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2024/03/18
03:19 UTC

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Why are there Spanish-language commercials on English-language programs like on Pluto TV?

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2024/03/18
03:19 UTC

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Where do online gift cards go & can you trade that into stocks? Do you need a bank account to use online gift cards if someone gives it to you?

3 Comments
2024/03/18
03:17 UTC

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Why do insects that fly into your eye die right away?

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2024/03/18
03:14 UTC

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Why would a cop leave and not confront us?

This is really embarrassing. My bf and I may or may not have been getting a bit frisky in a dark parking lot unexpectedly. Nothing extreme, but definitely not suited for daylight.

When we decided to part ways, we noticed a cop car behind us chilling. No idea how long he was there. As soon as I got out the car to get into mine, he drives off and away.

So…what gives? Was he waiting to see if we’d do a drug deal or something? Did he see us do everything and going to file a report?

Yes I do realize how ridiculous I might sound, but I overthink horribly.

7 Comments
2024/03/18
03:12 UTC

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Greeting Cards $$$?

Why are birthday cards so expensive? It’s just a pretty picture on cardboard that will get thrown in the bin.

7 Comments
2024/03/18
03:06 UTC

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What drink has the most carbonation?

I know the big bottles of Topo Chico have very high carbonation, but is there any others?

2 Comments
2024/03/18
03:05 UTC

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Is everyone worried about people wanting to hear what you have to say or is that just me?

2 Comments
2024/03/18
03:05 UTC

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Why is it okay for women to flash themselves for men and then laugh at them when they get awkward?

My friend was at a party and a woman randomly flashed her bare breasts and ass while playing beer pong when a guy(him) was going to throw. Everyone laughed except him. How the hell is that tolerated? That is not okay at all i mean wtf. And they are all over 25…

I cant believe how many people are joking about this, please tell me im not the only one that thinks this is disgusting?? As you can tell by my tone my friend did not like that one bit. Do people really think that all men want sex forced on them all the time with no exceptions?

9 Comments
2024/03/18
03:05 UTC

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For those who didn't like school, but still performed well, how?

I've had problems with my performance (grades I guess being my main focus) in school for a LONG time now. And as a 24 year old guy who, at the current moment, has determined that my goal is to become a Radiation Therapist, I want a college degree. Preferably a bachelor's degree.

I could sit here and list multiple reasons/excuses of my poor performance, from a possible aversion to perceived authority, to possible undiagnosed ADHD (which I'm now on generic brand Adderall for), to laziness, and they might or might not be true. But, I realize that maybe, just maybe, it might be that while I recognize the benefits of obtaining a college degree, I just don't like the 'student' life. Or frequent homework. Or whatever, I don't know at this point.

The thing is, I know that I'm not the only human being who dislikes school, yet unlike many others, I haven't been able to successfully complete even one semester of (community) college. Do you just have to force yourself to be nearly an academic machine? Are uninteresting tasks that could very well be tedious/difficult more unbearable for some people than others? Are some people just ok with spending (potentially) vast amounts of time on something they could honestly care less about? I personally don't want to become a depressed, stressed human being.

What am I missing? Any advice for breakthrough? Thanks.

2 Comments
2024/03/18
01:57 UTC

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Were you and your siblings ever made to spank each other as punishment growing up?

8 Comments
2024/03/18
03:02 UTC

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Lil bit of hash cabbage to mexico?

Hey everyone, I have a pretty typical question about flying some preroll jointskis to Cancun from New York City. I know they could care less in New York as I’ve flown to Miami without issue. They did search my bag when I did that, and I almost shat my pants, but they just confiscated my wine opener, not my edibles or prerolls. So I’m wondering if Cancun is chill like that. I’m thinking about taking edibles regardless, removing the outer packaging. And hashpac prerolls. They’re in a small box and it’s also sealed. Should I put it in my liquids bag, my carry on, or my just my pocket? I’m looking to just enjoy myself on the beach but will Mexico think I’m Pablo Escobar?

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2024/03/18
03:02 UTC

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Can I walk in public in my underwear? (Also wearing shirt and shoes)

5 Comments
2024/03/18
03:01 UTC

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Is it weird to own a rose toy at 16?

This is so embarrassing I wanna die. I’m 16F and a few months ago I got a vibrator (more specifically a rose toy) without my mom knowing (of course).

I’ll admit I’ve always struggled socially, so right now the closest thing I have to a friend is some chick in my bio class I wave at every morning. Obviously that goes to say I’ve never had a partner as well.

Recently I had to go on an overnight trip to a school event. I forgot some laundry in my room and my mom texted to ask if she could gather it to wash. I said yes and she didn’t mention anything out of the ordinary until she picked me up a couple days later.

She was quiet on the ride home and when we got back my vibrator was on the kitchen table. My stepdad and younger brother (he’s literally 7 years old) were right there watching my mom and I.

She yelled how disappointed she was. The one thing she stuck on was how I was way too young to own anything like that. She just kept saying “at your age…” and shaking her head.

She actually handed it right to me and said now she’s gets why I’m in my room so much of the time. She made some stupid pun how “well no wondering you won’t come down for family time you’re way to busy come-ing your brains out”.

So yeah it was mortifying. I still can’t manage eye contact with any of them. I’ve been hiding up in my room but even that feels weird.

I feel so stupid for asking but is owning something like that at my age out of the usual?? I know lots of girls my age have boyfriends and stuff but is it weird to own a vibrator?? I’m not close with anyone my age and I doubt that girl from my bio class would be happy to share her thoughts…

2 Comments
2024/03/18
02:30 UTC

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Is there an evolutionary purpose to being left handed or right handed?

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2024/03/18
03:00 UTC

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What American city has the most reliable public transportation?

4 Comments
2024/03/18
02:58 UTC

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