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  1. Comment on What are your food aversions? in ~food

  2. Comment on What are your food aversions? in ~food

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    I know someone who doesn't like fruits because of the "juiciness". Vegetables are fine, but fruits are a big no no from a sensory perspective.

    I know someone who doesn't like fruits because of the "juiciness". Vegetables are fine, but fruits are a big no no from a sensory perspective.

  3. Comment on What are your food aversions? in ~food

  4. Comment on What are your food aversions? in ~food

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    There's something about the beyond meat burgers that I can't stand. They smell like chlorinated dog food to me. Do you also get that impression?

    There's something about the beyond meat burgers that I can't stand. They smell like chlorinated dog food to me. Do you also get that impression?

    2 votes

  5. Comment on What are your food aversions? in ~food

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    Coriander/cilantro because of the soap gene. Even a tiny bit can ruin a dish for me. There is frequently coriander added to some Portuguese dishes, which I grew up eating. I used to think I hated...

    Coriander/cilantro because of the soap gene. Even a tiny bit can ruin a dish for me. There is frequently coriander added to some Portuguese dishes, which I grew up eating. I used to think I hated seafood rice, but it turned out it was the coriander ruining everything. There's also a dish called Carne de Porco Alentejana made using pork medallions and clams that is absolutely drenched in the stuff. My mom used to make it frequently and it still haunts me to this day. I'm trying to learn to power through because I love mexican and indian food so much.

    I also have a similar experience with grapefruit. If there's a small bit even mixed in fruit juice I will know. You know that nail polish used to stop kids from biting their nails? That's what grapefruit tastes like to me. Alcohol and especially hard liquor are the same. I can tolerate beer, wine and cider but the taste of ethanol is still pretty present so I just don't drink alcohol 99% of the time.

    Edit: I forgot papaya. I remember eating some and vomiting it up when I was very young (think first memories). Avoid it like the plague to this day. Doesn't help that it smells like vomit.

    5 votes

  6. Comment on How many Hosers are there on Tildes? in ~talk

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    "Hoser" is slag for someone from Canada. Not sure about "bogan" in this context but in Australia it's supposed to refer to a trashy person/redneck.

    "Hoser" is slag for someone from Canada. Not sure about "bogan" in this context but in Australia it's supposed to refer to a trashy person/redneck.

    9 votes

  7. Comment on How many Hosers are there on Tildes? in ~talk

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    I initially read this as "horses" and was very confused.

    I initially read this as "horses" and was very confused.

    17 votes

  8. Comment on Hair loss open discussion in ~talk

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    Thanks TSP, I appreciate the insights!

    Thanks TSP, I appreciate the insights!

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  9. Comment on Hair loss open discussion in ~talk

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    Thanks sparksbet, all the best to you as well.

    Thanks sparksbet, all the best to you as well.

    3 votes

  10. Comment on Hair loss open discussion in ~talk

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    Yeah this is exactly it. I'm leery of starting yet another treatment. It's kind of exhausting having a body that doesn't just work, and having to jump hoops to correct things, y'know? Hence the...

    I would assume they want to see how you and your scalp react to going off spironolactone before putting you on something new

    Yeah this is exactly it. I'm leery of starting yet another treatment. It's kind of exhausting having a body that doesn't just work, and having to jump hoops to correct things, y'know? Hence the desire to just burn it all down completely shave my head. I'll see how it goes for the next couple of months and go from there.

    4 votes

  11. Comment on Hair loss open discussion in ~talk

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    Huh that's interesting and something I never really thought about. Thanks for raising the suggestion, I'm definitely interested in looking more into it. If it's not too private, would you mind...

    Huh that's interesting and something I never really thought about. Thanks for raising the suggestion, I'm definitely interested in looking more into it.

    If it's not too private, would you mind sharing your experience? The hair loss expert had me do some blood work and my DHEA and thyroid levels were normal. It would be good to understand if there's something else that I should be looking at and bringing up with an endocrinologist/gynaecologist expert

    4 votes

  12. Comment on Hair loss open discussion in ~talk

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    I have bad news for you TaylorSwiftPickles... To be fair, I'd taken similar medication for acne before (Cyproterone) and it worked very well. I stopped taking it for different reasons and tried...

    I have bad news for you TaylorSwiftPickles...

    To be fair, I'd taken similar medication for acne before (Cyproterone) and it worked very well. I stopped taking it for different reasons and tried every other type of solution to deal with it in the meantime and nothing else worked. Cyproterone isn't an option anymore so spiro was pretty much my last resort. The acne type I have is definitely hormonal since it disappears when I'm on these kinds of meds. But the side effects aren't worth it. I already loathe having periods at all. Having them last a month with barely a break in between was hell.

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  13. Comment on Hair loss open discussion in ~talk

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    I'm sort of in the same boat as you. One day I just noticed I can see my scalp a lot more than before, despite having fluffy curly hair. When I brought up my concerns with my doc he had my iron...

    I'm sort of in the same boat as you. One day I just noticed I can see my scalp a lot more than before, despite having fluffy curly hair.

    When I brought up my concerns with my doc he had my iron levels checked and they were abysmally low so he put me on iron tablets for 6 months. My iron levels went up, but around that time I started taking spironolactone. This led to several months of very long and erratic periods. My iron levels started going back down despite staying within the normal range.

    I went to a hair loss specialist and they confirmed there was some slight loss on the top, but nothing is wrong with my scalp. They suspected spiro was the culprit and told me to pause the treatment for a few months. Ironically it's used to treat hair loss on women, but it seems to have had the opposite effect for me (I think). There are anecdotes online from other people who had the same experience.

    I'm off spiro now for a little over a month, and keeping an eye on things. I don't know if my hair will go back to its former thickness given I'm also now entering my 40s - I imagine that doesn't work in my favour. My take is it's likely to be a combination of age and just general malnutrition over the years of stress starving.

    I haven't gone back to the hair loss expert, I'm waiting to see how things evolve. In the meantime they suggested exfoliating my scalp because some follicles seemed a little clogged, and that could help a tiny bit. Their recommendation if nothing else works is either minoxidil or Platelet Rich Plasma injections.

    My dermatologist gave me some vitamins and a serum for hair and nail health but honestly I'm not sure that's made much of a difference. Time will tell I suppose.

    I would love to just shave it all off to be honest, but I have a weird bump on the back of my skull. Unless I get that surgically shaved down, going bald is not an option.

    2 votes

  14. Comment on A 24-year-old Frenchman shows up at hospital with a World War I shell lodged in his rectum in ~news

  15. Comment on Seeking guidance on a week long LA to Bay Area trip in ~travel

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    Commenting here to save because I'm also heading to CA in Summer and planning a similar trip. Thanks all for the tips!

    Commenting here to save because I'm also heading to CA in Summer and planning a similar trip. Thanks all for the tips!

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  16. Comment on A 24-year-old Frenchman shows up at hospital with a World War I shell lodged in his rectum in ~news

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    Et au passage on évite peut-être les objets explosifs ;)

    Et au passage on évite peut-être les objets explosifs ;)

    5 votes

  17. Comment on Pretty Pretty Please I Don’t Want to be a Magical Girl - Pilot Animatic in ~anime

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    This is the same studio that animated Hilda. I agree with @talklittle the animatic is already pretty cool, but I'm excited to see what they come out with!

    This is the same studio that animated Hilda. I agree with @talklittle the animatic is already pretty cool, but I'm excited to see what they come out with!

    1 vote

  18. Comment on Private trackers in ~tech

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    These were exactly the ones I was going to suggest as well, just didn't know if we could name them openly here. The interview process for MAM is honestly not difficult if you follow their...

    I'd recommend looking at RED and MAM as starting points given your mentioned needs.

    These were exactly the ones I was going to suggest as well, just didn't know if we could name them openly here. The interview process for MAM is honestly not difficult if you follow their instructions.

    4 votes

  19. Comment on Private trackers in ~tech

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    For ebooks there is a private tracker that uses an interview system, I can send you the link via private message. Otherwise have you looked into Anna's Archive? I'm not on it but there's a big...

    For ebooks there is a private tracker that uses an interview system, I can send you the link via private message. Otherwise have you looked into Anna's Archive?

    I'm not on it but there's a big private tracker mostly for music that also interviews, but I've been told it's a pain to keep your ratio up. Can also send you the link to that and their interview website.

    3 votes

  20. Comment on Food place recommendations in Paris? in ~travel

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    Sorry for the delayed reply, it’s been a crazy bananas week at work. You already have a bunch of great suggestions below. ~€50 per person if you’re getting starter, mains, dessert and drinks is...

    Sorry for the delayed reply, it’s been a crazy bananas week at work.

    You already have a bunch of great suggestions below. ~€50 per person if you’re getting starter, mains, dessert and drinks is going to limit your options, especially on Valentine’s day. Some places will have a special Valentine’s day menu, but I find prices of those are often overinflated.

    I absolutely second Le Louis, as @phoenixrises said. If you like bento, there’s Cococo on the same street is a cozy little spot for lunch, not too expensive and the food is fresh and tasty. This is next to the Halles area which has some interesting history as what Emile Zola called the “Belly of Paris”. There is a wealth of restaurants and cafés there, here are a few the might be worth checking out:
    L’Apibo
    Aux Crus de Bourgogne
    Chez Denise

    Kodawari suggested by @PetitPrince suggested is a hell of an experience, especially the one on rue de Richelieu which is decorated like a Japanese fishmarket - just be ready for hella long queues. The menu is restricted mostly to fish based ramen and dishes, so if you’re not a fan of fish the other location would be better (though queues will still be an issue). If you like Japanese and Korean food, the Rue Sainte Anne area near Opéra has a lot of options.

    Closer to the Tulleries/Louvre/Palais Royal areas you have:
    La Cordonnerie
    We Cantine (best Pho and Bo Bun in the neighbourhood)
    La Crème du Palais Royal
    ROOF – more for smaller plates and cocktails, a bit expensive but the view is great (might be a bit cold that time of the year though)

    Close to the Eiffel tower you have the Comptoir de Traboule which has nice food and the prices are surprisingly decent for the quality and location. I’m less familiar with this area but some other options I know in the area are:
    Au pied de Fouét
    De la tour
    In casa

    On Île de la Cité where the Sainte Chapelle is, there’s Les Deux Colombes, which is a cozy spot in an otherwise very touristy area. You'll want to book ahead of time though, it gets busy. If you’re a fan of ice cream, on the island next to that (Île de Saint Louis) there is supposedly Paris’ best ice cream shop Berthillon BUT!! If you just want the ice cream don’t queue to go to the shop specifically. Practically all the cafés in the area serve ice cream from Berthillon so it’s not worth queueing for unless you reaaally want to check out the ice cream shop.

    For vegan food, you won’t go wrong with Maslow but you won’t be able to reserve so either get there early or be ready to queue.

    It's worth checking the Fork website if these restaurants are listed on there as you can get discounts for specific menus if you book on the website.

    If you’re into good coffee, pastry, brunch, etc places I can also give you a list of spots worth going to.

    God there are so many places that’s just the tip of the iceberg. If you’re thinking of something very specific let me know. I hope this helps though!

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