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    2. What pre-NES games do you still recommend today?

      ~games Ask (recommendations)
      Either because the game itself is still good, or because you think it's able to be appreciated for more historical/didactic reasons (e.g. Game X is the origin for a certain trope). Or any other...

      Either because the game itself is still good, or because you think it's able to be appreciated for more historical/didactic reasons (e.g. Game X is the origin for a certain trope).

      Or any other reason really -- you're not limited to the two.

      Importantly, why do you recommend them? What appeal do they have to modern audiences?

      The reason I'm saying "pre-NES" (Nintendo Entertainment System) is simply because I imagine that a good number of us here started gaming with the NES and don't have as much of a pulse on what came before it. I imagine even more of us started gaming well after the NES and would appreciate insight into that period of gaming history.

      23 votes

    4. Formula 1 Hungarian Grand Prix 2026 - Race Weekend Discussion

      ~sports.motorsports Ask
      Warning: this post may contain spoilers

      Hungarian Grand Prix
      Hungaroring
      July 24-26, 2026

      Qualifying Results -- SPOILER
      Pos. No. Driver Team Q1 Q2 Q3 Laps
      1 1 Lando Norris McLaren 1:18.277 1:17.456 1:17.207 16
      2 44 Lewis Hamilton Ferrari 1:18.730 1:17.803 1:17.219 15
      3 16 Charles Leclerc Ferrari 1:18.984 1:17.626 1:17.445 20
      4 12 Kimi Antonelli Mercedes 1:18.726 1:18.393 1:17.479 20
      5 81 Oscar Piastri McLaren 1:18.891 1:17.928 1:17.684 15
      6 3 Max Verstappen Red Bull Racing 1:18.656 1:18.249 1:17.725 18
      7 63 George Russell Mercedes 1:18.856 1:18.445 1:17.760 20
      8 6 Isack Hadjar Red Bull Racing 1:18.754 1:17.872 1:17.856 14
      9 41 Arvid Lindblad Racing Bulls 1:19.233 1:18.360 1:18.281 18
      10 27 Nico Hulkenberg Audi 1:18.796 1:18.639 1:18.686 18
      11 30 Liam Lawson Racing Bulls 1:19.161 1:18.765 12
      12 10 Pierre Gasly Alpine 1:19.741 1:18.844 12
      13 43 Franco Colapinto Alpine 1:19.771 1:19.027 12
      14 5 Gabriel Bortoleto Audi 1:19.069 1:19.105 11
      15 31 Esteban Ocon Haas F1 Team 1:20.010 1:19.734 12
      16 14 Fernando Alonso Aston Martin 1:20.126 1:19.808 15
      17 87 Oliver Bearman Haas F1 Team 1:20.233 6
      18 55 Carlos Sainz Williams 1:20.621 9
      19 23 Alexander Albon Williams 1:20.658 9
      20 18 Lance Stroll Aston Martin 1:20.659 8
      21 77 Valtteri Bottas Cadillac 1:20.886 10
      22 11 Sergio Perez Cadillac 1:21.322 9

      Source: F1.com

      Grand Prix Results -- SPOILER
      Pos. No. Driver Team Laps Time / Retired Pts.
      1 1 Lando Norris McLaren 70 1:39:56.180 25
      2 3 Max Verstappen Red Bull Racing 70 +15.080s 18
      3 12 Kimi Antonelli Mercedes 70 +18.728s 15
      4 16 Charles Leclerc Ferrari 70 +23.840s 12
      5 44 Lewis Hamilton Ferrari 70 +24.540s 10
      6 6 Isack Hadjar Red Bull Racing 70 +55.488s 8
      7 63 George Russell Mercedes 70 +57.503s 6
      8 30 Liam Lawson Racing Bulls 69 +1 lap 4
      9 27 Nico Hulkenberg Audi 69 +1 lap 2
      10 41 Arvid Lindblad Racing Bulls 69 +1 lap 1
      11 5 Gabriel Bortoleto Audi 69 +1 lap 0
      12 10 Pierre Gasly Alpine 69 +1 lap 0
      13 18 Lance Stroll Aston Martin 69 +1 lap 0
      14 14 Fernando Alonso Aston Martin 69 +1 lap 0
      15 43 Franco Colapinto Alpine 68 +2 laps 0
      16 31 Esteban Ocon Haas F1 Team 68 +2 laps 0
      17 23 Alexander Albon Williams 68 +2 laps 0
      18 55 Carlos Sainz Williams 68 +2 laps 0
      19 87 Oliver Bearman Haas F1 Team 68 +2 laps 0
      NC 81 Oscar Piastri McLaren 55 DNF 0
      NC 11 Sergio Perez Cadillac 48 DNF 0
      NC 77 Valtteri Bottas Cadillac 13 DNF 0

      Fastest Lap: Charles Leclerc // 1:22.000 on lap 58
      DOTD: Max Verstappen

      Source: F1.com

      Next race:
      Dutch Grand Prix
      Circuit Zandvoort
      August 21-23, 2026

      9 votes

    11. Survey: The temperature in my room now is _____ and it feels _____

      ~talk Ask (survey)
      I'm curious how everyone here is coping this summer. Personally I prefer winter, I can always warm up with blankets and hot soup if it gets too cold. But this time of year even with the AC on full...

      I'm curious how everyone here is coping this summer. Personally I prefer winter, I can always warm up with blankets and hot soup if it gets too cold. But this time of year even with the AC on full blast my brain still feels entirely cooked.

      For my room it is now 80F/27C and it feels too dang hot!!
      (also about 40% humidity here, which is high for what is normally a desert region)

      30 votes

    13. Pretty sure I’ve been drinking mold for the past month (or longer)

      ~talk Ask
      I have a dispenser style Brita filter (link) that I keep in my fridge. I noticed a few weeks back it was dispensing water slower and at a slight angle, and figured maybe the plastic bits had...

      I have a dispenser style Brita filter (link) that I keep in my fridge. I noticed a few weeks back it was dispensing water slower and at a slight angle, and figured maybe the plastic bits had gotten worn down and it might need replaced soon.

      Today, I noticed it was even slower, so I emptied it and held it up to try to look at the nozzle. Couldn’t really see anything, but I did notice the nozzle appeared to be removable so I did that to get a closer look…

      Looked like maybe there was some biofilm or mold or something at the nozzle tip. Cleaned it with soap and water and a straw brush, but honestly I’m horribly grossed out.

      I’ve been drinking most of my daily water dispensed by it. I haven’t been sick or anything over the past month so like, presumably I’ll be OK but…ew.

      11 votes