7/8     Why do immigrants kick ass in science?
        http://www.aapt.org/aboutaapt/2013_USPhysicsTravelers_pr060713.cfm
        \_ Cuz they have no friends
        \_ Cuz excelling in science requires less background of the local
           culture than excelling in other areas.

7/8     Suppose I just stopped going to work and stopped communicating
        with them. How many days will it take before they stop sending me
        paycheck (and maybe even try to get back the laptop they gave me)?
        \_ They'll probably try to call your emergency contact first to see if
           you're hit a tree or something.
           you've hit a tree or something.
        \_ this was much more amusing when I read it as "So I just stopped..."