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AskReddit/dorbcbq
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785rzo
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How can you train yourself to stop using filler words in conversation?
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There is an app called “LikeSo” that helps you stop saying “like” (and IIRC, another app that evaluates all your words to help you stop saying “umm” and “uh”) The only downside is if you are a privacy fan, this thing is listening to you all the time.
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AskReddit/cuovylm
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3jfxm3
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What word did you misspell thus eliminating you from the spelling bee?
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Balloon. Freaking BALLOON. I can even remember my thought process: "Well, b-a-l-l spells ball, and you don't say the word like ball-oon, so it must be only one L." Dammit. Thanks for making me recall the worst day of second grade, OP.
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explainlikeimfive/cty2jj9
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3gh7zc
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Why must we let a steak "rest" for best flavor, but that just makes it cold?
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You just need to let it rest for 5-10 minutes before cutting into it. When you cut it right away after removing from heat, you will notice the plate will fill with liquid. That liquid is full of flavor that the steak loses.
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AskReddit/d22d80o
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4eqanv
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What do people who believe in ghosts think they are made of?
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just curious to see what people who believe in ghosts actually think the basic constituents of a ghost is. As someone with a science based background I struggle to believe that an 'entity' with no physical body can move, function, make noises, move through walls etc etc. Based on my own thoughts I have a few counter arguments for ghosts and the like: It would need some kind of brain or decision making thing. that would at the very least require electrons to move around in order to function and a medium for them to travel through. That would mean a ghost wouldn't be able to walk through walls and disappear. If people can see them then it means they must reflect light. What is producing the reflection? Given the technology available to us and the ability to measure all forms of matter and light waves, how come there isn't a 'ghost measuring device' than can actually see ghosts? Remember the guy in that tv show about ghost hunting that got fired as all his 'ghost technology' was reveal as fraud? You can see where I'm going here with this list. My main concerns really are do people ACTUALLY believe in ghosts or is it just a way people deal with emotions of deceased loved ones? And those who have seen ghosts, is it not more likely given the evidence against ghosts and physical implausibility that a more realistic explanation would be poor light conditions, tiredness, brains tricking us as it 'makes stuff up' when it can't properly see things (A well studied area of brain function).
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AskReddit/cd3pq89
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1pluid
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What's your secret hobby you hide from your friends and family?
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Body suspension. You know, as in the crazy people who hang from hooks. Members of my family know I've done it before, years ago, but don't know that it's something I still do on occasion. I also work in an office with a bunch of middle aged women so of couse I'm going to omit that from my list of extracurricular activities. Most of my friends know, but that's because they are either in that social circle or the fact I don't really surround myself with anyone who'd judge me for that. It's kind of amusing though to show friends who don't know my pictures or videos, they usually think it's something only like super heavily tattooed and pierced people do who are in the modification industry, or sideshow performers or such.
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askscience/c4l9j1l
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tbezy
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If the oxygen supply in the environment around me is cut off while I'm asleep, will I die in my sleep or will my body wake me?
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There have been reported incidents of people dying from oxygen deprivation without even realizing anything was wrong. Nitrogen asphyxiation kills people every year, because the victims can't tell the difference between 78% nitrogen (atmosphere) and 100% (fatal). I know at least one NASA technician has died after entering a chamber which had been filled with nitrogen as a precaution against fire. (No oxygen also means no combustion reactions! Your body wants O2 for a similar reason.) Your body is very sensitive to rising CO2, particularly because CO2 combines with water to form carbonic acid (H2CO3), an important part of your blood's buffer system. Too much acid lowers blood pH, and at extremes will cause denaturation of critical proteins through protonation of amino acid side chains critical for their structure and function. But, under pure nitrogen, your lungs still rid the body of CO2 as usual, they just don't replenish your body's oxygen supply. Oxygen is explicitly required as the final electron acceptor in the electron transport chain of your mitochondria, the energy producing organelles. If the electron transport chain isn't running, you can't regenerate NAD^+ and FADH^+ to run the Krebs Cycle, and your body switches over to glycolysis and fermentation only, which is a much more inefficient setup not sufficient to meet your body's demands for long. So, even though nitrogen gas isn't directly poisonous, breathing only it starves your body of oxygen, and you die. Peacefully, though. It's even been proposed as a method of humane execution before.
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AskReddit/dtxmkng
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7w5kzp
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What is some advice to parents on how to handle their kids getting bullied?
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I would try and find them an environment where they are accepted and not bullied. Kids need friends, and if they can't get them at school, get them involved in something else. Maybe sports, maybe paintball, maybe skating, maybe some local club, just somewhere they can meet new people who don't have all the judgement built up from school. It will make the school bullies less effective and the kid will have friends.
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AskReddit/do5t8w5
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75fj3e
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Who's more dangerous: Someone with nothing to lose or someone with everything to lose?
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Nothing to lose may try some "High Risk High Reward" move. That's dangerous! Everything to lose people will go patiently and wear you down. So if they are superior to you they will play safe until they won.
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AskReddit/djh29a5
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6jucr0
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How many psychopathic murderers or serial killers have we met during our daily lives and never knew it?
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I remember reading something like 1 out of 20 people is a sociopath. Serial killers arent too common, because to be one means the person would had to have killed 3+ people and Its very rare today that Someone kills 1 and gets away with it. However, it depends where you are. If you know a lot of drug dealers/traffickers you might know someone whos popped off a few. I think in countries outside of U.S in developing places they probably lurking around more.
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AskReddit/c5hzje0
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x03av
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Why is it easier to quit doing bad things than start doing good things?
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Perhaps it's a matter of perspective? If you think about it, starting something could be considered "starting to not eat junk" but also contrarily viewed as "quitting junk." Starting to save money can be stopping to spend on instant gratification items. Starting to exercise could be the same as to stop being lazy or too busy to work out? Maybe, with your previous success quitting things that many others find very difficult to quit (smoking, energy drinks, unhealthy foods), you should not look at starting a new life choice, but rather view it as quitting or modifying your current behaviour. Good luck!
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AskReddit/e5mdfnc
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9e5ype
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What’s the weirdest compliment you’ve gotten?
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An old guy I’d never met told me I was “very attractive” as we were leaving my great grandfather’s funeral. Considering I’m also male and, at the time, 17, the compliment came across very strangely.
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AskReddit/dd1amr4
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5qqjtz
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Why do so many women talk about their husbands like they're barely-functional idiots?
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For one, It's somewhat culturally acceptable. Also, it seems like women generally tend to care more about the type of things that should be done when it comes to the house and kids. This means, more often than not, it's women who are asking their husbands to do things that they've decided need to be done. This means that it's the husband who is trying to meet their wife's expectations, which may or may not be fair. However, I've also noticed that for every unfairly critical wife, there are probably just as many husbands who take the opportunity to slack off if they have a wife who's on top of things.
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AskReddit/dq9jh81
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7f516x
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Why are phones so expensive compared to much more powerful things like a PC that has so many uses?
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Compacting everything down to fit in your hand takes crazy amount of research and development. It's easy to make something big and powerful like a pc is easy comparatively.
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AskReddit/du1afu0
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7wku6y
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What do you do to make yourself fall asleep?
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I make a mental list of everything I’m grateful for, starting with my relationships and my house and moving on to more obscure and absurd things. On some nights, I barely make it past my dog. Bad nights, I’m being thankful for my best friend in third grade and for great haircuts I’ve had. Still, I’ve never found a better way of falling asleep than taking comfort in all the good things life or God or the universe or dumb luck have given me.
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Ask_Politics/e3fj5l1
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93s5pt
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Why doesn’t trump take any legal actions against the “fake news”?
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Beyond the fact that it is obvious Trump decries anything he simply doesn't like or agree with as "fake news", the bar for a politician to sue a media outlet for libel or a similar crime is, for good reason, ridiculously high.
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AskReddit/c42juit
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r39q6
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What are the best 'last day of school' pranks you've seen?
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I don't know where you pranksters live, but when I went to school.and now at the school where I am a teacher.pranks were NOT allowed. Seriously. Under threat of arrest, suspension or even expulsion. Some kids went around my stepson's school and put super glue into all the door locks. We live in Florida, so most schools have outdoor hallways. School had to be cancelled while they had to replace ALL of those door locks. The kids were caught and charged with a felony since it cost thousands of dollars to fix the locks. The administration in our district is very clear about not allowing pranks.
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AskReddit/emmfj24
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bl7mle
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When did you have a sixth sense or primal instinct moment when you knew something was wrong?
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I've had quite a few moments like this. It all starts with my stomach being upset, but after I find out what is wrong it will settle down. My first experience was when my papa was being admitted into the hospital. ( While in the hospital he was diagnosed with cancer and after a couple weeks was sent home on hospice. He passed the very next day.) The second experience was when I found out my friends dad died. ( He had told me 2 days prior he wasnt going to make it to his birthday, which was 4 days away. He had a heartache while using bathroom and fell and hit his head on the sink first and then the toilet.) This last one involved my husband and kids being in a car wreck. (This last one really shook me up. Not only was I having to deal with my upset stomach that lasted all morning, but I also experienced a feeling of having a lump in my throat. Yes, I probably caused that feeling myself, since I started panicking when I hadn't received a call yet from my husband. He would call me on my lunch break, which is about the time he would be making it home from work and getting our kids. He would call about the same time everyday, but not on that day. After several minutes of worrying my phone rings and it's him. ) I stared at my phone for a few seconds , because something still didn't feel right. My sour stomach became so intense I felt as though I was going to vomit. Of course the lump in my throat seemed to be growing as well. Trying to clear this lump from my throat and keep from vomiting I answered the phone. Then I realized why I had been feeling this way all day. All I could hear was my husband and kids yelling and screaming in pain. They had just been involved in a wreck.
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askscience/chlv477
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25xdux
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Why do certain sounds sound appealing and others don't?
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Three incomplete explanations: A sound can be appealing because it is associated with a pleasant experience. If you grew up near the ocean, for example, a distant foghorn might be a pleasant sound. As for the quality of sound, it might be that we are born appreciating certain sounds that are associated with well-being or survival, such as kind human voices or trickling water. Both could indicate safety and security. In music, we tend to appreciate certain harmonies. These tend to feature a moderate amount of dissonance. Two tones played in unison (both the same tone) sounds nice but is uninteresting, as the frequencies (as measured in Hertz) have a simple 1:1 ratio. An octave has a 1:2 ratio and sound a little more colorful. Other harmonies have more complex ratios like 2:3, 3:5, etc. These are more colorful still. As the ratios get more complex they start to sound sad, and then eventually hideous. The most complex ratio within an octave on a piano keyboard is 45:32, known as a tritone. It sounds very "ugly". To hear a tritone, play the notes C and F# simultaneously.
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askscience/c3k8gt3
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ounwa
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Why does domestication of mammals change physical features and not just mental attitude/traits?
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A few things that might clear some questions up for you, OP: -"Taming" refers to taking an individual, wild animal and getting it to behave in a calm and cooperative manner. This is what people do with elephants. It involves modifying the BEHAVIOR of ONE INDIVIDUAL. "Domestication" is a much slower process that involves choosing traits that are favored by humans and allowing individual animals with those traits to breed. The end result is that you change the GENES of the entire POPULATION of animals, over many generations. -Dogs are domesticated wolves. Before we domesticated dogs, they were just wolves. The ones that we didn't domesticate survived to this day, as wolves. -There are 2 reasons that dogs look different from wolves today: Some physical traits were intentionally selected by humans. The variation in dog size, color, and appearance are the results of human preferences over time. Some traits are accidental results of domestication. The silver fox experiment is a great example of this. One important thing to remember is, every single time you select for a trait, you cause changes in other traits in the organism. For example, it would be hard to select for dogs with longer hind legs without also ending up with longer front legs, because the developmental pathways are related. A popular theory suggests that dogs are very much like wolf puppies. They are docile (not fierce), playful, submissive and good learners. But making a wolf more puppy-like will have other effects that are associated with puppies. They have floppy ears, shorter snouts, wider jaws, etc. These changes may be the baggage that came with selecting for puppy-like adults.
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AskReddit/en9utnr
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bntuta
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What is the best YouTube channel to binge watch?
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I got shows I binge watch on youtube. I can't think of the channels since they pop up and are gone in a couple months time. My only 2 are Judge Judy and a British show called Obsessive Compulsive Cleaners (basically people who are clean freaks either medically diagnosed as OCD or not, help someone clean their filthy homes)
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AskReddit/e7jt9at
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9n5gyj
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When's the worst you've ever needed to pee?
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When I was 6 on the way home from Iowa to wisconsin. I had several sodas with lunch and my bladder filled up right away. My grandparents saw me squirming in the back seat and heard my pleas for the toilet. Unfortunately, luck was not on my side that day as all the exits on the highway were closed. Fifteen minutes later, an exit was open. We went to a shopko, since no gas stations were in sight and I couldn't hold it any longer. I thought my luck was starting to turn. Wrong. Turns out the bathroom was in the back of the store. So my grandpa holds me in his arms and rushes me to the bathroom, while I'm in total agony trying not to wet my pants. In conclusion, I made it. My grandpa asked if I exploded since I peed so long. The stores septic system nearly failed. I had nothing else to drink for the rest of the ride home. The ride home was fairly uneventful after that.
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explainlikeimfive/cfiwa1s
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1yazbl
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Why does having multiple of a single instrument create a more pleasing 'full' sound?
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Our ears are tuned to find certain sounds enjoyable. When an instrument is tuned, it can come very close to a "perfect" pitch, but cannot always hit it right on. By having a multiple of instruments that are tuned, it becomes more likely that we will hear the perfect note. Also, if you have multiple instruments playing multiple notes, it pleases multiple parts of the brain at the same time (if they all jive in a cool chord).
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explainlikeimfive/dip6owh
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6gc8qu
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Why does shower water feel colder on my head than on the rest of my body?
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Your body is terrible at sensing objective temperature. You primarily sense change in temperature instead. Because your core and head have better bloodflow, they are warmer than your extremities, and as such the same water can be warmer than your hand but colder than your head.
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AskReddit/cvcdpk4
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3m6dvv
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If men were the child bearers, what would be different?
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There would be no more rape EDIT: before I get hate yes women rape too I know. But women get pregnant and get shamed for wanting to abort their rapists child. They're both equally horrible but c'mon; I as a man know a woman has it worse. Not only was she taken advantage of but also her rapist's seed was planted in her.
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AskReddit/c4eka76
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sjpyr
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Why is expected tipping amount now 20%, when just a few years ago it was 10%?
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My tipping method is they start out excellent, and can either go down or remain the same. 20% unless you do something terrible or you just really suck, then i might give 10% but i rarely give 10%. My gf was a waitress for 10 years, and i worked in the kitchen of a couple restaurants. i know how it is sometimes, and sometimes its not the waitress/waiters fault
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AskReddit/c27dwih
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ixckd
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Can someone explain the pros and cons of unions without hyperbole?
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Unions were vital in improving working conditions and wages when employers would take advantage of vulnerable employees. Now, much of the function of unions has been taken over by laws that protect workers. Few would argue that unions are as vital as they once were for saving workers from being exploited, but even fewer would argue that unions didn't serve an absolutely essential purpose a few decades ago. Many unions do good work today, but many unions exploit the very workers they exist to protect. The issue of unions is a very polarizing one, but as with everything, there are many shades of grey that most people ignore.
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AskReddit/erqd0hb
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c3dtus
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What’s the meaning of life?
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It's possibly different for everyone, but I beleive that all our innate drives come down to finding a mate and having children. So, to me, the meaning of life, the reason we are here, is the same for humans as it is for any other thing that is "alive"; flora or fauna. It is to reproduce. Even people that do not want children, they are driven to do the things that lead to finding a good mate to reproduce with. Work, social status, etc.
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AskReddit/c8u9pm0
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1a5k05
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If you could go back in history and kill just one person to better the future, who would that be?
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There isn't any guarantee that killing someone will "better" the future, especially because of the possible repercussions on the existence of any number of people, including you or I. If we kill Hitler, for example, then there would have been no post-World War II Baby Boom in Western countries, and thus no me (since my mother was the 9th child my grandparents had, all in succession after he returned from WWII). If I had to pick one person just to see how different the world would be, I'd probably pick Paul the Apostle.
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askscience/c4sgi8c
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u5dyr
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Which species on Earth has the greatest nervous system biomass?
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You're asking about total brain biomass on earth (similar to your bacteria and plankton example)? Or brain mass per individual? Or mass ratio between brain and body?
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AskReddit/cqjinp3
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33c4yn
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What's one thing you are innately good at, but others around you seem to never grasp?
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I was born with what's called "perfect pitch" - meaning, if I hear a note (or chord) of music played, I can tell you exactly what pitch or key it is (including things like a set of outdoor wind chimes with several chime tubes). The downside (which my friends never seem to grasp) is that it can also be a "curse," because when I hear a singer or group of musicians sing or play flat or sharp, it's painful.
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AskReddit/cpfb03n
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2z3c2l
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Is there something that Hollywood always shows about your job that drives you and your coworkers crazy?
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Not my job, but seeing law enforcement HQs that look like they belong to a Fortune 500 tech company drive me crazy. Many police departments still use carbon paper to make copies, but on TV they have video screen walls and all graphic computer interfaces.
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explainlikeimfive/e6dyf3c
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9hrfw8
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Why is solid deodorant used/advertised predominately in the US when it seems the rest of the world uses aerosol?
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The US also uses Aerosol, it is just labeled body spray rather than just deodorant most of the time. Most of the US actually uses Antiperspirants which stop or hinder sweating thus preventing body odor from forming (or at least reducing the frequency and speed that it develops), not just deodorants which are a scented product to cover up body odor after the fact. Antiperspirants work by physically blocking sweat glands with the somewhat waxy material of the stick, something that cannot occur with spray on deodorants.
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AskReddit/ew7js9n
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cn6cyn
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As a teenager, how did you figure out what job or studies was the best suited for you ?
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It didn’t take me until a couple years after high school. I took a couple gap years before starting college again. I was playing some random simulation game on pc. And trying to figure out future budget plans, what product is top priority on the market, etc. I figured I really loved that type of business aspect. I got a job in that kind of field and absolutely love it. Working towards making sure budget is hit, inventory is on, and having returning happy customers.
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AskReddit/ei2johm
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ayq66i
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What have been the best long trolls throughout history?
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The best trolls have been Boomers. Boomer 1: Hey guys, lets give ourselves healthcare and retirement and make our grand kids pay for it! HAHAHAHA! Boomer 2: But won't they catch on? Boomer 1: We can just say we paid in and then use that money for other projects to keep us fat! They will never know! hahahahaha!
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AskHistorians/cgt6jtv
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233wak
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Why did the French sell Louisiana at such a "cheap" price?
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France hardly owned Louisiana at the time they sold it. They had acquired it back from Spain only in 1800, so it was not so painful to give up again. Strategically it would have been impossible for France to defend it in the long term anyway, so selling it made sense. American attitudes were pushing them to a hostile stance towards France, and the British were already on the path to war with France as well. France would have had a difficult time defending the Louisiana territory from them. France's continental aims were more important from a safety and stability point of view and they couldn't really spare the troops for a war across the ocean when they were fighting on the mainland. Owning territory that generates most of it's revenue from slave labor was also difficult to justify in the Revolutionary France where all men were free. Had he waited much longer for the sale Britain would have likely invaded and claimed the territory via Canada at some later date since they were inevitably going to war, and America would have likely joined in as well as long as there was territory to take and they were hostile with France. The sale gave him a few more years of peace and money. Had he waited he would have had neither.
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explainlikeimfive/csc1ek0
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3af6t5
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What is the difference between Netflix's New Releases and Recently Added?
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Recently Added means that the content has only been added to Netflix's library recently but may have aired/been released on other platforms at any time before. New Release means the content has only been released on other platforms recently. For example, if Netflix added a tv show from the '60s yesterday, it would appear on Recently Added but if they added a season of a tv show that aired earlier this year, it would be new releases.
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AskReddit/dg2o453
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64junr
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In light of escalating tension between U.S. and Russia/Iran, can you please explain exactly what there is to be concerned about?
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There is nothing to be concerned about, Russia is not dumb enough to start anything nuclear. Iran would be more willing but it's unlikely Russia would let them do anything. China is more or less on our side against Russia. It would be another cold war, or if shots were fired, it would end in stalemate. The fronts of the cold war would be Ukraine, the middle East, and for a brief time, North Korea. North Korea would be out within 6 months however, due to China not liking them anymore.
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AskReddit/e5elcpm
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9d0rii
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What's your best "drunk purchase" story?
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One time I got drunk and fell asleep. I dreamed I ordered a realistic pug mask on Amazon. The next day, I got an email saying my realistic pug mask has shipped.
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AskReddit/cnl3dp6
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2s0tx7
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What is your best snow day story?
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When I was in middle school, there was a blizzard on the weekend and school was closed Monday. Fairly normal, as I'm in New England. However, during the snow day, temperatures reached into the sixties. So, the entire day consisted of my best friend and I in shorts and t-shirts playing in the snow.
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AskReddit/co402rl
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2u0egh
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Has anybody worked on a cruise ship in Alaska?
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I've done this trip twice sandwiched between the Panama Canal and California/Hawai tours and have to say I prefered the Alaskan ones. You are correct in thinking you might grow tired of the same sights since (at least when I did it) you will be hopping the same 4-5 ports back and forth every fortnight, however I actually preferred this to the 5-7 straight days at sea that are required on the Hawai cruise - you will likely be able to go ashore (around you work rota) every 1-2 days and while it will be the same places each week you will not have time to do/see everything on one trip ashore. If you are willing to spend some cash there are tours available to the passengers such as helicopter/seaplane views of the mountain reserve (possible bear sightings), day/afternoon fishing trips, quad bike tours etc. and paintball. You will often get a crew discount on these and sometimes crew-only tours are organised by the ship. Cheaper stuff; There is at least one good bar in every port and most will have free wi-fi. Nature walks - sounds boring but when you are living on a ship for 3-4 months it genuinely is nice to just get off for a couple of hours, get a coffee or something ashore and take a few pictures/read/watch a film somewhere. Ship vs ship games tournaments such as basketball/football are common when two big cruise ships are in the same port. The fun onboard ship definitely depends on which ship you are on, but due to the multicultural nature of crews there is often some kind of celebration/holiday going on and the crew bar will likely put on 1-2 big parties per month. There's also the restaurants to try which are very good and worth rounding up a few of your colleagues to go out (or 'up') for dinner a few times. The gym as well has a strong crew presence. Other than these suggestions my advice would be to buy a powerful laptop and take a hard drive loaded with movies/tv/games (the live tv channels at sea are not great but the crew rec room does have a large dvd library). I can provide some details on the specific ports if you'd like.
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AskReddit/c4vwe4l
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ujf1x
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What's the saddest song or song lyric that you've ever heard?
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Gloomy Sunday, by a Hungarian composer. From wikipedia: "There is a recurring urban legend that claims that many people committed suicide with this song playing." I first heard it performed by Elvis Costello, as an extra track on the Trust CD, (extra compared to the vinyl). It is a very simple arrangement, just vocals and acoustic guitar. The lyrics are beautiful and incredibly sad. I have also heard the Billie Holliday version, and think Elvis's is much better.
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explainlikeimfive/c41i4s3
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qynbw
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Why does Argentina believe the Falklands are part of their territory?
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Argentina claims it got the islands from Spain when it became independent from Spain in 1816. Argentina also says that England unjustly expelled Argentinian settlers from the Falklands in 1833. That's important because the islanders on the Falklands now don't really want to be part of Argentina, but presumably if they were the descendents of Argentinians then they would. I'm not sure what the majority of Argentinians believe, but I do know the issue is important enough that several politicians have campaigned on platforms that include movements towards the reclamation of the Falkland Islands. Also, I hope you know that proximity is important for strategic reasons. Argentina doesn't just want them because it looks funny that they don't belong to Argentina since they're so close.
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AskReddit/eep57bk
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aimpsa
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What needs to make a comeback?
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· Gaming Arcades - While they are not completely dead and even still somewhat popular in Japan, I would like to see it come back in full force. While it is a good time now to be a gamer, I think arcades provide a much more of a social element than online gaming ever could and it would be great for the next generation to be able to experience. · Rock Music - Rock seems to have lost popularity in the past decade, most of the biggest rock acts in the past few years are starting to sound more like pop. Some new acts might lead to a rock comeback like Greta Van Fleet (even though they sound like Led Zeppelin impersonaters) and I'm looking foward to hear new acts make it big. · Original Blockbusters- Sequels and Remakes have existed for almost as long as Hollywood blockbusters, but now it seems like the industry is completely reliant on them, now the whole expanded universe trend is going to further this trend. There are still good original movies but most of them are independent or foreign and don't get exposed to as massive audience. It sure would nice to see people get hyped about movies that offer something new to the table. · Far Less Outrage Culture & Less Reliance on Social Media - This one kind of goes without saying. · Appreciation for Art - This goes for many things, Painting & Drawing, Sculpture, Photography, Architecture. It seems that now people are less appreciative of Art in general which I think is a massive shame because we need it now more than ever in these confusing times. Art helps us understand our society and it would do us lots of favours.
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AskReddit/ccadr16
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1mlmkw
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How do you guys deal with social anxiety?
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So I realised I had anxiety wayy too late into uni but here's a few tips looking back More people have anxiety/mental health issues than you realise so relax. Take your medication As long as your roommates aren't massive knobs, tell them. You're going to need support. You can say no, but if you do think why. If it's because you have a mountain of work to do, then do the work don't use it as an excuse. Join a few clubs, you'll be surprised at the variety of clubs available. My uni had a walking club and it was great! I never went walking but went to all the social things and everyone was great. Another tip for uni, don't pick your house mates for next year too early!
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AskReddit/c0ns2cn
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bohkc
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What are your weirdest sleep positions?
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I can ONLY sleep on my side or my stomach. I have not once in my life fallen asleep on my back or woken up that way. I also have tendency to curl into a fetal position, though I don't go full fetus. I think this was fine as a kid, but the last year or so my back hurts almost every day when I wake up. I don't know if I need a new mattress or if it's because of the way I sleep.
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AskReddit/cila408
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29hpk1
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When was the last time that you found out something you always believed was wrong?
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Recently just found out that there is no law against changing lanes in, or near, an intersection in Arizona. Driver's Ed teachers tell you it's illegal but turns out that it's just fine. I guess they just think it's unsafe. Of course you still need to signal and change lanes safely but there's nothing wrong with it, as long as you're not changing across solid white lines.
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AskReddit/cx1yqis
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3t0d07
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When you pee do you aim directly for the water or the back of the bowl?
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When I'm sobre I aim for the back of the bowl. When I'm drunk I aim for the water cause I need all the help I can get. When I'm absolutely blotto'd I just spray and pray.
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AskHistorians/cccx5fy
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1mtjs5
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Was Stalin preparing to attack Hitler?
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This is a favourite topic for debate, and is to some degree still open to interpretation - short answer: the plans for such an attack were in place by May 1941, though the Red Army was not ready to implement them until the following year - everything we know of Stalin's behaviour indicates that he desperately wished to avoid war in '41. Pre-war Red Army planning for German surprise attack in the west revolved around immediate massed counter-attacks (which informed the somewhat offensive-looking Red Army pre-war deployments). May 15, 1941 (the day Zhukov had taken over as Chief of Staff from Meretskov): A plan authored by Vasilevskiy and acknowledged by Stalin (as in signed and approved - not immediately implemented) quite specifically did involve a pre-emptive strike. From the plan: > Germany is in a position to circumvent us by launching a surprise attack. To prevent this, I think it is essential to not allow the German High Command to seize the initiative on any account, to forestall the deployment of the enemy, and to attack the German Army at the moment when it is in the middle of deployment and before it has successfully completed the organization of the front and the co-ordination of the movement of the various forces. A good overview (and extensive bibliography) of this topic can be found in Absolute War, Chris Bellamy. I share that author's opinion - pre-emptive action by the Reds was likely, but not until late-winter in '42 at the very earliest (determined by progress of Red Army mobilization already underway - it wasn't ready for battle in summer '41 - as proven by subsequent events). I think it's important to note: German planning (see Halder's studies after the occupation of Poland) was quite certain the Red Army was defensively deployed, and was not expecting a pre-emptive strike when Barbarossa was birthed.
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AskReddit/c6er8an
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10ml86
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Should I move to the Virgin Islands?
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My uncle just moved back from there. It is a very different place and it takes a certain kind of person to enjoy living there. First of all, if you are the kind of person who gets annoyed when your friends don't text you back or when they say they will be somewhere and don't show up, the USVI is not for you. Island Time is a very real thing, and it is completely normal there to show up hours after the agreed upon time or even not show up at all. This isn't just limited to friends either; contractors, plumbers, etc. all work on island time. (Comcast should probably consider making the USVI their global headquarters.) Also, if you are a serious foodie, it might not be the place for you either. Lettuce, tomatoes, and most fresh veggies are either not available at all or they sell for quadruple what you'd pay on the mainland. My uncle told me that his grocery store charged $12/lb for half rotten tomatoes. On the plus side, the seafood is top notch. (Also, the part about things being expensive doesn't apply to just food. Certain things will be cheaper, but the vast majority of products will be much more expensive than even places like NYC or San Francisco.) There is also a serious divide between the locals and the "ex-pats." It's not as bad as places like Jamaica or the Dominican Republic where you need to live in a fortified compound, but you probably shouldn't count on making too many local friends. As a side note to that, my uncle said that he started getting cabin fever after about a year there. It was too expensive for most of his mainland friends to visit more than once a year or so, and the available "friend pool" on the islands is small, so you are hanging out with the same people every day. Obviously there are pros as well. The islands are gorgeous, the weather is perfect, and you are living in a tropical paradise. It sounds like you have plenty of funds though, so why not try it and at worst it is a few months wasted.
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AskReddit/cipbeqz
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29wqnr
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If everything tasted like it smelled, what would be the best/worst things to eat?
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Vanilla Extract would be the best. I remember when I was little and my mom was baking a cake, I'd beg her to let me smells the vanilla extract. I kept begging her to let me try some. She got annoyed with my constant badgering in the kitchen, so she gave me a teaspoonful of extract. I was beyond excited. Until I tasted it. Vanilla extract tastes terrible. And that's why I have trust issues.
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AskReddit/e5vk6kp
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9fcsg5
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What are examples in America, such as breakdowns or failings of services, that the USA is no longer the Number 1 best country?
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The growing insular ugliness that is feeling free to voice its hate. Example: I live in north-central NC, and our city services have been putting hurricane preparedness posts on various neighborhood websites. Today, they put up several of these in Spanish and French. The level of vitriol aimed at those posts and the people who might need them was nothing short of sickening.
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AskReddit/dbirxlr
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5jt023
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Why is there a fist size hole in your wall?
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Because my old roommate was on lots of drugs, and he got upset and confused about where his life is going, so he ended up punching a hole in the wall. But not before he decided to flip the coffee table, break all the dishes on the table, and splatter the contents of said dishes onto the TV that was right next to the coffee table. Oh and also punching out two glass panels of our side door.
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AskReddit/eq2kpuh
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bx1xre
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If you were a monster in an RPG, what item would adventurers kill you for?
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I have unnaturally nice teeth irl so heres my item ​ Iron jaw of the Guardian +50 to speech +50 to charisma -10 to all stats when player uses any consumables containing sugar The ironjaw of the guardian was said to belong to a hideous beast with the realms best set of chompers. Cast out by his tribe this beast set out to find a purpose for having such a useless boon. His last journal entry reads "if you're an adventurer and find me out in the wild, all I ask is please.not in the face"
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AskReddit/dwa3xk7
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8747wt
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What does your ideal life look like?
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My ideal life would include me and my family members all being totally healthy and content with what's happening in our lives. Everything else would be just added bonus but our health and happiness is my #1 most important thing.
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AskReddit/dvfpk1b
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837qpj
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Who’s a celebrity that everybody loves but you can’t stand?
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Does everyone love Fallon? My parents like him but I don’t really get the appeal, he treats every minor joke like the funniest thing he’s ever heard and he didn’t keep his composure that well during SNL skits. Tight Pants with Will Ferrell is pretty funny though
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AskReddit/d33qvoh
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4j4y2j
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What should someone put in a decoy wallet if they are likely to be mugged?
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If you knew someone was going to steal your wallet, you should put in a copy of your credit/debit cards but only the part that sticks out. So if the last 1/10th of your drivers license sticks out of its card slot, then make a copy of that. That way it looks like they have the wallet but they find out later its nothing. Do the same with money, you could even cut the very tops off of real money and stick them onto pieces of paper the same size as money. Then on the empty spaces write something about how they were an idiot.
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AskReddit/e17boc4
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8tgajp
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What keeps you awake at night?
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Oh boy, I'm going to town on this one since I haven't slept properly for months and maybe spilling it all out will help. My kids. Daughter who is six, suffers from delayed development so her motor and academic progress is that of a 4 and a half year old. 18 months doesn't sound like much but at that age the difference is huge. She's very happy now but I lay awake at night worrying about how she will access adult life. Will she get any qualifications? Will she be able to find a career? Will she ever catch up? Will she be bullied at secondary school? Will she ever find any real friends? Then there is my son. He's nine and absolutely loves sport. He plays cricket, rugby, football, basketball. He also has a lot of natural talent but he's been gaining weight and his fitness is starting to suffer. I have no idea why. He doesn't over eat and is incredibly active but I lay awake at night worrying that his lack of fitness and weight gain will turn him off of sport. I don't want to give him a weight complex by forcing him on diets and making him run everywhere but equally I don't want him to give up what he loves. Work. Work is ok but I often lay awake at night thinking about it and how I can improve what I do. I have this huge fear of being seen as the guy you can't rely on. I need to feel like I'm earning my money and I can never quite convince myself that I am. Finances. We're not quite at the point of wondering how we're going to pay the mortgage each month but it is sometimes close. I hate feeling financially insecure and I often lie awake thinking of ways to improve it but never can. Coaching. I help out with the coaching at my son's football (soccer) and rugby clubs. During the on season I sit up at night playing scenarios in my head trying to figure out how we can beat the tougher teams. If we lose a big match I can't sleep for days wondering where it went wrong, which key moments turned the tide against us. Every now and then I can put these thoughts out of my head but as the months roll by it is becoming increasingly rare.
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AskReddit/cusnjhv
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3jvid2
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How did you start working out, making sure that you have the right nutrition and technique?
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I just started. And I think that's the most important thing. It doesn't matter much what you're starting with, just begin with something relatively simple and go from there. Trying to figure out every step to its ideal before actually starting is more likely to cause paralysis by analysis. And when you've then finally started with something and you somehow find out it's not for you, the disappointment will be greater and it'll be harder to find the motivation to switch to something else. Start with something you can do right away, try to make working out a habit. Once it is, all the fine tuning (proper nutrition, better technique, maybe switching over to something else, just taking your workout more serious) should come mostly by itself.
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explainlikeimfive/cs0bcdi
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393ph8
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What makes a song sound like it's from the 60s?
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It's a combination of things, as most things are. However, I can count out chord progressions, at least in post-classical music. The main chord progressions have stayed consistent over time. There is, in my opinion (and please note that it's just my opinion) one main distinction of era: instrumentation. Early on, just moving out of classical, the instruments were the same, but a few were used rather differently than the original use: the most obvious examples are the introduction of drum sets and the newly exclusive technique of plucking the strings of a bass instead of using the bow. As electric amplification came to be, the use of quieter instruments became a viable option- and so guitars really entered the scene. Then came the ability to modify sounds with technology, bringing new, unique sounds to the scene: synthesizers and electric guitars are easy examples. From this point on, it was primarily the manufacture of new sounds and processing that marked the passage of time. But most songs are just sung! There's no difference in the singing, is there? Well- no. When you remember a song, you remember the words, the melody, the counter melody, perhaps even the harmonies. You remember the little bits of syncopation that make it different, the spot where all the instruments stop and then one by one pick up again. What you don't think about is the underlying backbone of the music, normally the background rhythm and chords, what's played by guitar, keyboard, bass, drums- or synthesized, more recently. You can recognize a song by these, even mistake one song for another, but they aren't necessarily what you remember. These are the subtle 'sound' you couldn't seem to identify, because it's not the part of the song you pay attention to. However, it's really just difference in instrumentation at play once again, just in a way you don't immediately notice. To take a specific example, look at the evolution of hip hop. If you listen to popular songs in chronological order over ten, twenty, maybe even thirty years now, you'll be able to hear the evolution of the instruments used for the beat and the different beats used. (It's easier to hear this evolution in hip hop because of the lesser amount of other melody, counter melody, chords, etc. It's a very minimalistic music style.) TL;DR: Instrumentation is the difference, specifically the underlying sound of the support of the songs (drums, chords, and bass, though these are often synthesized now) being the 'distinctive' sound you couldn't put your finger on. The reason you couldn't put your finger on it is because it's not the part of the music you remember when thinking of a song- what you remember is the melody, counter melody, and the little things that make the song unique.
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AskReddit/e9528gh
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9ukxjl
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How did your parents being strict affect you later on in life?
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It made me realise that actions have consequences and that life isn't always fair, but that anything worth doing is worth working hard to do right. Being raised by strict parents angered me alot growing up, to the point that I lashed out at them alot, but if the lash outs taught me anything it's that there was nothing I could do to lessen how much they loved me. I have alot of respect for my parents now, and we have a great relationship. They were key in making sure I had a good head on my shoulders and knew a thing or two about morals, and I love them for that.
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AskReddit/c2g8ogu
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jyzmc
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Why is it that in the United States, organizations like "All Animals," are allowed to show graphic images of abused dogs and animals, but not of abused kids?
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I think it has to do with the fact that they don't have the right to use the child's face/image on tv. The parent or guardian would need to give consent and sign waivers. Also, the kids have gone through enough already. We don't need to broadcast to everyone that they were abused.
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AskReddit/es5w7sl
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c63twr
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What’s the most useless thing that you’ve had custom made?
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I almost spent $350 on a custom xbox controller. I realized as I was putting in my credit card that my stock controller still works perfectly fine and this is probably one of the stupidest things I could do.
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AskReddit/cgtatjh
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234dua
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What song or artist has been ruined for you because you have associated it with an ex?
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John Mayer. My Junior year of high school I met a girl at a mutual friends house. I was playing guitar in the corner while everyone was just chatting it up and I started playing a bunch of Mayer songs and the first thing she ever said to me was "I like that guy". We gradually became closer and the more I got to know her I started to fall in love. The issue was that our lives were very different. We tried dating secretly for the next four years, but things would always get in the way. The seldom times we found a way to be together though.a John Mayer song would play. (I get he's a popular artist but the amount of times this happened was ridiculous). Every time we heard his voice we sorta just looked at each other and grinned. She's moved on to a new life somewhere out of state and we decided it would be best to not be friends anymore. I can't ever listen to Mayer anymore without seeing her face.
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AskReddit/ek25ndy
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b94ein
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What’s your worst experience of sleep paralysis?
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At a time in my life I used to experience this on a daily basis. It wasn’t severe, though. By the 10th time my conscience knew this was happening and that none of it that I see is real and that I just need to relax. The worst one for me has been when I was living alone. Woke up in the middle of the night seeing just a silhouette of a man lying right next to me, facing me, looking at me. I tried to yell at the top of my voice but nothing happened and in that instance I realised I’m paralysed and that this is not real. Took a lot of strength to not die of fear. It’s been better now, though. A lot better.
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AskReddit/c1nvgsk
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giubt
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In your opinion, what is the best airline to fly?
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Qantas. I flew with them to Australia, and I wish they were everywhere. Hands down the best airline ever. From menu's, special snacks, and attention to comfort (all coach I'm talking) it was by far the best experience in an airplane ever.
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AskReddit/d99pm1e
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59mnmh
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What do non-Irish people think of Ireland?
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People in America talk about their Irish heritage like it means something and wear shirts saying they're "Irish" all the time. Edit: added quotes to Irish to emphasize how dumb it is.
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AskReddit/dlcfu9t
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6sfzg5
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What's the most interesting non-sexual encounter you've had with someone naked?
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When I was in college, me and my friends would get together at a friends house for a New Year's Eve party, and get pretty drunk. Someone decided that at midnight we should all get naked and run out and jump into the river behind his apartment complex and skinny dip. In thirty degree weather the water was actually warmer than the air around you. It was so cold you could not get sexual about it, though the view at times was nice. Did it for four years and then we all graduated and the tradition died.
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AskReddit/chjbzl2
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25ozbg
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What's a song that'll always give you the feels?
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"Moon River" as done by Henry Mancini. My grandfather LOVED Mancini's music. He was like a father to me, since my own was never around. However, my grandfather died when I was 15. Just a few months ago, I was in Dillons Grocery, (I'm now 23), and "Moon River" came on over the intercom. I immediately started humming the words and becoming very rapidly sad. I wanted to cry, right there, in the cracker isle. I feel this song will give me the feels no matter what age.
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explainlikeimfive/cotz4fw
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2wtl6l
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How does the waxing/waning of the Moon relate to the time of day?
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The moon is setting after the sun, so it's a waxing moon - that is, it's going from new moon to full. We know this because the moon orbits in the same direction as Earth's rotation, so it rises earlier each day. Since it's setting shortly after the sun, it must have recently been setting at the same time (i.e., been a new moon). But if you're in the northern hemisphere, the waxing moon curves out to the right. Since the Simpsons episode curved left, the only astronomical explanation is that Springfield is in fact in the southern hemisphere.
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AskReddit/eklbi7e
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bbtes3
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What are some fun family games you can play at dinner that doesnt involve technology?
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We play Farkle when we are waiting for food to come or tables to open up at restaurants. It is a dice game that involves a little math and can be enjoyed by anyone big enough to recognize numbers and it’s the kind of game that can be stopped once the wait is over. I have tiny dice so as not to make too much noise.
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AskReddit/dhbt6ej
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6a5eox
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What are you tired of hearing people complain about?
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People being too "sensitive." I think being sensitive (with others and myself) is something to aspire to. I'm learning to live a kinder, happier, and healthier life. People who complain about that are missing the boat.
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AskReddit/dxt6gmn
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8e883b
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When were you convinced supernatural forces were at play that ended up being something totally rational in the end?
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A few months ago my husband got a string of lights that go in a wine bottle for decoration. The next few days they kept coming on automatically and I was convinced it was the ghost of the previous tenant.only to find out the lights were on a timer.
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AskReddit/cqv9a6i
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34jjkf
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What meal did you eat that made you convinced you'd have a heart attack before you finished?
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My old roommate found one of those "McDonald's Casserole" recipes. I don't remember exactly but there were layers of burgers, chicken nuggets, french fries, and pancake mix. I couldn't even finish my piece, I could just feel my blood slowing down in my body. The fellas in the house however weren't having such a hard time. The roommate who made this ended up eating like 2-3 pieces. Somehow he is not morbidly obese. (Not even close)
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AskReddit/din4rye
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6g3bbr
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What are some possible character stats that are not usually featured in games?
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Morale. Like, if you start seeing all your buddies die, it starts to affect your willingness to continue to fight rather than run away screaming. A few games have this, but i'd really like to see it more in RTS type games.
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AskReddit/ek2rmfj
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b972cg
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What was the biggest trend during your elementary school years?
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When I was in elementary school (late 90's) we had a "school store" which was basically a makeshift kiosk where we could purchase erasers, notebooks, and other supplies. One day they added these transparent, bendable pencils and they took over the entire school and basically became their own form of currency.
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AskReddit/cdlocx5
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1rc1m1
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How common is it to meet a fundamentalist christian in the U.S?
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Well, it does depend a lot on geography. I live in Texas, so I'm more or less constantly surrounded by them, and by less conservative Christians. Also, it's not like they wear a special uniform, so it's very possible to meet a fundamentalist and have no idea. They're more or less normal people until you mention Darwin or gay people.
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AskReddit/eio7c7e
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b1ucxq
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What's the dumbest song lyric you can name from memory?
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French song, lyrics translate to: I play music, I think music, I cry music, and when I panic, I play the electric basse. I play music, I feel music, I make love in music, I love you in music, and when I panic, I plug in my electric guitar. I hate that song.
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AskReddit/ei4r39h
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az23er
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How many pretty girls do you see in a day?
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Oodles. I work in a university, there are literally thousands of 18-22 year old young women every day. As my dad used to say, women at that age need to work hard to not be pretty.
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explainlikeimfive/dc8mfzm
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5n4o86
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When it is dark, why does it seem like things are easier to see in your peripheral vision versus looking at them straight on?
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Because your peripheral vision contains more rods (the cells that detect light vs dark) than cones (which detect color and are useless in the dark). The very center of your vision needs to have high acuity in daylight which means lots of color detection.
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AskReddit/ceckykf
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1ty298
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Are American high schools actually like how they're portrayed in films?
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Not really. I mean, many of the elements are there (various cliques, huge parties with red cups, and the like) but they are often exaggerated for films/TV shows. And even then, many schools just don't have them. Plus it depends where. The football program in Texas is much, much different than, say, Vermont, so the dynamics are much different. So while there may be elements of what you see in movies, they're really not the same at all.
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AskReddit/e5dw9z0
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9cxjst
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What would be the worst thing to hear as you are going under anesthesia before heart surgery?
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Wasn't heart surgery, but I can answer this! I was going under, and literally the last thing I remember is the doctor saying "Hey Karen, can you do this part? I'm not so good at it." ^50c193
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askscience/ddnio7n
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5tjxz3
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Why do strong bases found in soap kill bacteria?
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Strong bases are not present in soap. You don't want to get a strong base on your skin (see: Fight Club) and you would go blind if you got it in your eye. They're used in the manufacturing process and are reacted with fats and become much less reactive.
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explainlikeimfive/c2c7495
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jhjhb
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Why is the Mona Lisa such a famous painting?
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It was painted by the Florentine renaissance master Da Vinci. He used a special technique with oils to create thin glazes of color. Her face insinuates an emotion, like there is something going on off the canvas. This was one of the first well-known representations in Western art that acquires the sense of self. Art was very often used religiously so previous painters like Fra Filippo Lippi and Ghiberti were known for painting religious images. Though it is believed to be a rich person: Lisa Del Giocondo, it is not a god or someone in worship. The sense of self and humanity is what makes this painting famous. It involves no Greek gods or anything involving the Cult of Christ like his predecessors.
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AskReddit/c1fq1hu
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fgbi8
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How do you deal with a job you don't enjoy?
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Man up like everyone else has to and suffer through it. like the old saying goes "They call it work, not play" Very lucky few people get to do what they like. most rest of us have to suffer through 60 years of a few boring jobs that we hate. only to look forward to retirement (the way it's going at 80) to enjoy a few years with arthritis, aches and pains and too old to enjoy what is left of life. Thankfully we get to die at some point so it ends.
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AskReddit/d0dphj2
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47l0xr
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What is the most accidentally awesome thing you've ever done?
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First bartending shift ever, picked up a bottle of fairly expensive liquor (Patron Añejo). Slipped from my hand, held out my foot to slow the fall of the bottle to lessen the spread of shattered glass, and the bottle ended up resting on my outstretched foot completely unharmed. The one customer that was there (slow opening shift) saw the whole thing and freaked out, thinking I've been bartending for decades. I've never felt prouder of my reflexes.
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AskReddit/d3z3rre
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4mxb0g
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What is the psychological reasons behind the belief that the death of any Star regardless of age, health, drug history is automatically an "Illuminati Blood sacrifice"?
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Misinterpretations often represented as saying stars had sold their souls in order to become famous. This is often misconstrued, selling your soul isn't some sort of Satanic group contract. It just means you gave up integrity and identity to follow money. In combination with paranoia cultivated through various youtube videos with dubious information. Combined with the ability to easily rationalize the mentality that anyone against you is part of the system. Thus making it extremely easy to continue to wallow in ignorance. It's not a crazy concept to think that a shadowy group of people work behind the scenes and are behind various tragedies. It's been a motif of American history. At one point, there was a political party dedicated to being Anti-Masonic in America. Since there had been fear the Masons were controlling American politics. I'm not a psychologist, but I used to be a conspiracy lover myself. Seems to me people love to speculate and come up with crazy ideas and the internet's cyber polarization leads to the further spread of crazy conspiracy. Oh, and religion also plays a big part of it, saying the devil or Satan behind it automatically falls into people's religious narratives of Satan being responsible for all evil. Sorry for the wall text, OP.
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AskReddit/dwrkmeh
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89ki5x
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How would the everyday life of an average citizens change in case of a world war 3?
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Stuff we know from previous world wars: Mass conscription - men (and probably women) in the US would likely be drafted. Economic rationing at home - in the best case, civilians make do with less food and gasoline. In the worst case, there's mass starvation. Epidemics - disease follows war like carrion. The Spanish flu of 1918-1920 killed as many as the World War that preceded it. Bombing of civilian populations - every belligerent in WWII deliberately targeted civilians. No reason to expect the sequel would change things up. Mass displacement of civilians - a WWIII would make the Syrian refugee crisis look like a picnic. This would exacerbate points 2 & 3. "Fun" new stuff we would see: Cyberattacks galore - most critically on infrastructure. The acceleration of the development of killer robots. Tactical nukes and/or a full-blown nuclear holocaust.
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AskReddit/cjl72zs
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2d1o3b
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Who is your favorite super villain in comics and why?
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DC, I'd probably have to give it to Sinestro because he's a badass, he's always had this smarmy better-than-you attitude towards the Green Lantern, and he's one of the few villains who started out as a hero. Too often they go the opposite direction. Marvel? Probably Kang. In early Avengers comics he was played off as a dolt even with his time travel capabilities, but some writers really showed off what he could do (especially the Kurt Busiek era and that famous comic he did without word balloons.)
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explainlikeimfive/cvdaygl
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3ma2v1
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How is a torrent different from a regular download?
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With a "traditional" download, all users download the data from a server. If you have many users downloading the data at the same time, the server can slow down or crash. With a torrent on the other hand, each person becomes his own little server. Because not only are you downloading the file, you're also uploading it at the same time for others to download bits of it through you. So essentially you're not downloading the file from one place, you're downloading it from many places at the same time. This is called peer to peer (P2P).
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explainlikeimfive/cw9ugd2
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3pvclc
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Why aren't people who overdose on illegal substances arrested?
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drug possession is a very low priority for law enforcement, especially when the suspect is in a coma many jurisdictions have policies to not arrest people who see medical treatment for drug reactions, so encourage them to seek treatment in some jurisdictions, using drugs is not technically illegal, only possession them is.being intoxicated is not enough to prove possession some overdose victims are arrested
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AskReddit/e9g9bkb
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9vz233
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What are some really good board/card games to play?
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Oh man, there are so many good ones. I would say it largely depends on how many people are playing and how much time you have to play. For short games, I'm a big fan of Love Letter and Coup. The rounds go pretty quick and both are really easy to pick up. For longer games, a couple of my favorites would be Sheriff of Nottingham and Battlestar Galactica. Both are bluffing games but completely different in play. Definitely check out Wil Wheaton's Tabletop series on YouTube if you want to see cool board games and how their played!
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askscience/ca9lvqj
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1fey9r
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If a large enough asteroid collided with Jupiter, could the resulting mass turn Jupiter into a second star within our solar system?
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When you say "star" I'm going to guess you're thinking of a star that is currently fusing hydrogen - that is, one that is "shining". To fuse hydrogen, an object must be ~80 times as massive as Jupiter. An "asteroid" massive enough to add that much mass to Jupiter would be a star itself.
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AskReddit/cxqtgqm
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3vtu9q
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What food do you hate that everyone else seems to love?
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Onions. I can't stand onions. Don't mind onion powders or onion flavour, love garlic but something about onions just absolutely repulses me. It must be the most inconvenient food not to eat. I'm a grown adult, eat almost everything else (including dog biscuits regularly as a child) and I just can't do it still.
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AskReddit/cb1ulpk
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1i7xrw
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What if men became the "stay at home" gender within the next 25 years?
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Stay at home Dad here. I left my very stable job of 10 years to stay at home with my daughter when my wife went back to work after 3 months of maternity/vacation leave. We made this decision based on her higher salary and medical insurance. I started a business in the same industry as I had been prviously employed. It's a blessing and a curse to be the one at home when my wife is at work. I love to spend time with my daughter, but she is so young now that it is difficult to work most days -- so business is slow. It doesn't feel good not to earn, as I have had a full time job since I was 16, even in college. My wife comes home sad, having missed the baby all day. She's missed some milestone moments that will never be replaced. Just another piece of our experience. I think most dads don't know the struggle of what it's like to be the one at home; and that it cuts both ways.
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AskReddit/d7rpf0g
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53c0lk
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What is it specifically that people have against religion?
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Because you have to pussyfoot around complete nonsense that people believe. Also, somehow the burden of proof is on you to disprove religion. If you tried to make an outrageous statement in the world of science it's up to you to provide proof for your claims.
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AskReddit/e3yppuy
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9694pl
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What movie do you love but everyone else seems to hate?
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It's not a movie but rather a tv series, but I'm the only one of my family/friend group who liked Legend of Korra. Everyone else, including most ppl online seemed to hate it. Like yeah it's not as great as ATLA but I still really enjoyed it
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askscience/e5z6fb4
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9fom7n
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Does moons like Europa and Enceladus experience solar eclipses for long periods of time?
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Sunlight does very little to warm those moons, even in the best circumstances. The noontime surface temperature on Enceladus only gets to about -200 °C. There isn't enough solar radiation to fuel photosynthesis or similar processes. If any life does exist there, we think it must rely entirely on the energy of geothermal processes, like the deep-sea creatures that live near hydrothermal vents on Earth. Such creatures would not rely on the Sun and would not be affected in any way by day or night or eclipse.
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askscience/dfi1fqh
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61w3ib
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Are average age of virginity loss statistics skewed by older generations?
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"Older" generations may skew it less than you might think. The sexual revolution is typically referred to as occurring from about 1960-1980 before millennials were born. A 13 year old in 1960 is now about to turn 70 during this year. As my college English teacher said when someone commented on the older prudish generation, they were the hippies.
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AskReddit/esmsxpu
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c8ha5p
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What helped you quit smoking?
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Literally nothing, which sounds ridiculous. I tried so many times and it never worked, but all of those times I tried to give up because I ‘Should’ or the £, or it wasn’t good for my health long term. Whilst all valid reasons, I enjoyed smoking. Until I actually wanted to quit, I couldn’t. Whilst money, health etc was an ‘issue’, as long as I wanted to smoke I made excuses and went back. Once I realised I wanted to stop; it wasn’t easy, but it was a stronger urge than the urge to smoke.
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AskReddit/eqikbb8
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bykfgy
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If you could make a new sport by combining two existing sports, what would you combine?
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I had a couple friends about 20 years ago who made up a game combining baseball and basketball. It actually ended up getting pretty popular. There was a documentary about it called Baseketball
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