The number of sides in a story, in various situations and according to different people: *1: When arguing with a parent (before age 18) or a spouse.

*2: Biblical writing, Gene Clark, Dolly Parton, Chris Cook.

*3: Boston-based rock group Extreme, perhaps most popular for their song "More Than Words." (Did we own III Sides to Every Story on cassette? We did).

*4: This NYT op-ed piece.

*6: Yahtzee, several other dice games.

*20, even perhaps 100: Dungeons and Dragons enthusiasts.

*1000: This blog.