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7 votes
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Confession: I like shrinkflation
I’ve been noticing food shrinkflation a lot here in Belgium lately. Smaller soda cans, biscuit packet counts going down, 125g becoming 115g etc. And honestly, to choose between the same size...
I’ve been noticing food shrinkflation a lot here in Belgium lately. Smaller soda cans, biscuit packet counts going down, 125g becoming 115g etc.
And honestly, to choose between the same size package getting more expensive vs less of it… I’ll take the latter. It’s reducing consumption. Which is great as a whole, but also selfishly if I’m buying a pack of crisps and I get to eat less of it … great.
Not so great on essentials obviously but those aren’t really hit by shrinkflation as much as snacks, etc.
Okay, that’s it. I do want to stress that I don’t like paying more for the same shit, but on a practical level, if I do, I much rather get less for the same price than have to spend more and be stuck getting the same quantity.
Especially if it’s junk food… I’ve even found myself disliking the old soda can sizes when I come across them. Having gotten used to the new ones, the old ones are straight up too much.
43 votes -
Let’s talk Skyrim mods!
This is a calling for all my fellow TESV modders; hello! How are you? What mods are you running? Know of any hidden gems? When will I be satisfied with my modlist and actually play the game? Any...
This is a calling for all my fellow TESV modders; hello! How are you? What mods are you running? Know of any hidden gems? When will I be satisfied with my modlist and actually play the game? Any and all modding conversations are welcome here, because I don’t want to fill ~games with identical topics lmao.
24 votes -
Major automakers launch new EV charging network across North America in challenge to Tesla
24 votes -
What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them?
What have you been playing lately? Discussion about video games and board games are both welcome. Please don't just make a list of titles, give some thoughts about the game(s) as well.
54 votes -
World Cup executive feels Premier League could stage games in the US
3 votes -
How the ultrawealthy use private foundations to bank millions in tax deductions while giving the public little in return
37 votes -
New car buyers aren’t impressed: JD Power
46 votes -
Suggestions for updating a fitness tracker?
(US) My Fitbit Charge 2 is on her last legs. I'm torn between looking at a smart watch, a smarter fitness tracker, or something at relatively the same level. I have a Pixel and don't use the Apple...
(US) My Fitbit Charge 2 is on her last legs. I'm torn between looking at a smart watch, a smarter fitness tracker, or something at relatively the same level. I have a Pixel and don't use the Apple ecosystem but really don't know what route to go.
Mostly I like the reminder to move, step tracking, and the simple notifications on the Charge 2. I don't need to answer my phone on my watch, I think, but seeing that it's my partner calling is a big deal. But I also could be that person desperately waiting to discover smart watches and fall in love with them, I suppose.
Longer battery life would be preferable as remembering to charge things is a less than fun side-quest. And I doubt I'd be using GPS on it. But again, maybe I would? Open to all suggestions.
18 votes -
Intellectual property attorney claims that more than 900 companies have trademarked X, Musk's company will face lawsuits
18 votes -
Murray Walker - It wasn't work
6 votes -
Project L: Introducing duo play - /dev diary
13 votes -
The first room-temperature ambient-pressure superconductor?
43 votes -
On the mental health benefits of art and taking your mind off of yourself
10 votes -
ChatGPT broke the Turing test but can't solve visual logic puzzles
11 votes -
Paris olympics swimming events to be held in cleaned up river Seine, public swimming to become legal
13 votes -
Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena: Implications on National Security, Public Safety, and Government Transparency (US House of Congress hearings)
31 votes -
Israel’s top court will hear challenges to a new law that weakens its power, the law has sparked large protests
10 votes -
The Kennedy Assassination: Inside the book depository
11 votes -
What have you been eating, drinking, and cooking?
What food and drinks have you been enjoying (or not enjoying) recently? Have you cooked or created anything interesting? Tell us about it!
13 votes -
On attestation on the web and why this could threaten the open web
13 votes -
Medical researchers report that the workers who make quartz countertops are dying of lung disease at a young age
31 votes -
Parkour pro climbs hardest route yet... without ropes
8 votes -
World of Warcraft players trick AI website into covering fictional update known only as 'Glorbo'
63 votes -
Can AI chatbots be used for geolocation?
4 votes -
What is your background TV solution?
I've been exploring the world of having the TV on in the background. In the world of FAST streaming, (Free Ad Supported Television) I'm a fan of Midnight Pulp, a live feed of weird, macabre, and...
I've been exploring the world of having the TV on in the background. In the world of FAST streaming, (Free Ad Supported Television) I'm a fan of Midnight Pulp, a live feed of weird, macabre, and strange programming that would fit well in a late night block. Is there a recommendation you have for something to put on when you have to have something on, but not want to pay attention?
33 votes -
This no-frills UK college helps students get a degree quickly, simply and affordably
15 votes -
US federal aid is supercharging local Washington state police surveillance tech
11 votes -
Weekly megathread for news/updates/discussion of Russian invasion of Ukraine - July 20
This thread is posted weekly on Thursday - please try to post relevant content in here, such as news, updates, opinion articles, etc. Especially significant updates may warrant a separate topic,...
This thread is posted weekly on Thursday - please try to post relevant content in here, such as news, updates, opinion articles, etc. Especially significant updates may warrant a separate topic, but most should be posted here.
If you'd like to help support Ukraine, please visit the official site at https://help.gov.ua/ - an official portal for those who want to provide humanitarian or financial assistance to people of Ukraine, businesses or the government at the times of resistance against the Russian aggression.
22 votes -
Netflix adds nearly six million subscribers amid password sharing crackdown in Q2
51 votes -
Lackadaisy (Pilot episode)
8 votes -
3TEETH - Slum Planet (feat. Mick Gordon) (2023)
6 votes -
Google raising price of YouTube Premium to $13.99 per month
115 votes -
Sisyphus on Strike
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Maximum the Hormone - ChuChu Lovely MuniMuni MuraMura PurinPurin Boron Nururu ReroRero (2007)
5 votes -
Spending a week in Belfast next month, any recommendations?
My wife and I (from the U.S.) are going on vacation and as part of a larger itinerary have scheduled a week in Northern Ireland, based in Belfast. We'll spend the first couple of days...
My wife and I (from the U.S.) are going on vacation and as part of a larger itinerary have scheduled a week in Northern Ireland, based in Belfast. We'll spend the first couple of days decompressing and exploring the city, but besides that I'm wondering what would be worth doing there during that time. I've been focusing on the other parts of our itinerary and have only very limited knowledge of that area and its attractions. We plan on renting a car for a day or two to get out of the city but otherwise will be relying on public transit. Thanks in advance for any recommendations or advice!
14 votes -
Reddit is deleting all chat messsages made before 2023
52 votes -
Making a mountain hot spring
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What is the best movie or TV adaptation of Treasure Island?
I recently watched the limited TV series dramatisation of Les Miserables and really enjoyed it. This made me wonder if there are any recent, faithful adaptations of Treasure Island as either TV...
I recently watched the limited TV series dramatisation of Les Miserables and really enjoyed it. This made me wonder if there are any recent, faithful adaptations of Treasure Island as either TV serial or movie?
12 votes -
Decades of public messages about recycling in the US have crowded out discussion and implementation of more sustainable ways to manage waste
33 votes -
Dinosaurs evolved to breathe through bones more than once
16 votes -
Past FBI seizure of Mastodon server should be a reminder to Fediverse users and hosts to protect users privacy
21 votes -
Only Murders in the Building | Season 3 trailer
17 votes -
Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon – gameplay preview
37 votes -
Surprise Chef - Friendship EP (2023)
3 votes -
US auto loan rejections hit record high as consumer credit standards tighten
29 votes -
Mitski – Bug Like An Angel (2023)
6 votes -
Unpacking Google’s new “dangerous” Web-Environment-Integrity specification
45 votes -
'Could be a world record': South Florida ocean temperature hits 101.1°F
21 votes -
What the data says about food stamps in the US
10 votes