By PHILLIP MILANO Question Why are Muslims and Jews so scared of pork? Do they think there is some disease in there? S. Howard, 30, New York Replies We are not scared of pork! In the Torah, Moses instructs his people not to eat pork and shellfish unless it is vital for life (in the Nazi death camps we had …

By PHILLIP MILANO Question I see a lot of men with very large stomachs. Sometimes, I see them without shirts. Men often have opinions about women’s bodies. How do men with big guts feel about their own bodies? Jazzine, 35, female, Phoenix Replies As a large man, I must respond. I am fully aware I need to lose weight. But …

By PHILLIP MILANO Question How are astronauts’ bodily wastes handled when orbiting? Paul H., 39, Jacksonville Replies Vacuum pressure moves the waste to a collection tank. For liquid waste each astronaut has a private collector, like a funnel that attaches to a vacuum hose. For obvious reasons, the system has check valves to prevent backup. The sink is a plastic …

By PHILLIP MILANO Question Why do some people insist Italians are not Caucasian? I’m largely Sicilian and am frequently asked if Sicilians are part black. A. Alioto, 19, male, Pittsburgh Replies So what if someone thinks Sicilians have African blood? What is so wrong with that? (Actor) John Turturro is a handsome man. Nichole, 31, black, St. Louis There are …

By PHILLIP MILANO Question Why don’t many women seem to mind being touched by a gay man in ways that would get a straight man slapped? Steve, 42, Chattanooga, Tenn. Replies Cuz, hello, it’s a gay dude. Marisa, 15, Illinois We are not doing it out of lust. Tim, gay, West Palm Beach Women want to feel attractive, and attention …

By PHILLIP MILANO Question Why do people with the least income feel the need to buy the most expensive clothing? Margaret, 27, New York Replies Look at what we all grow up with, especially urban youths. Their role models are usually professional sports players or rappers – really good examples of how to budget your money. Nick, 23, Navarre, Ohio …