At the end of the day, the world needs curiosity more than it does awkward silences, and fun conversations often start out with a little randomness. So the next time the convo hits a lull, pull out ...

milan2099 / Getty Images My columns are usually focused on one theme or topic. But every once in a while, I like to just dig into my email inbox and pull out random questions. Here are six for today.

Skip over Google for those random questions that pop into your head all day long and see if AI can answer them instead. Here are some tips to get the best results. Amanda Smith is a freelance ...