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  1. Comment on The Pitt has revolutionized the medical drama in ~tv

  2. Comment on The Donald Trump US administration accidentally texted me its war plans (gifted link) in ~society

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    Maybe a misheard transcription error? Hoax to hopes

    Maybe a misheard transcription error? Hoax to hopes

    7 votes

  3. Comment on Weekly US politics news and updates thread - week of March 17 in ~society

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    Far out that was a harrowing read

    Far out that was a harrowing read

    4 votes

  4. Comment on Hollywood’s IP dilemma | Whether it’s “Novocaine,” “Mickey 17” or the “Oceans” director’s latest, audiences are slow to show up for original films in ~movies

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    I've been utterly spoiled by my local film group which is $90 a year for unlimited entries and up to eight guest passes. But they only show each film once, so if you have another commitment that...

    I've been utterly spoiled by my local film group which is $90 a year for unlimited entries and up to eight guest passes. But they only show each film once, so if you have another commitment that day you're out of luck.

    1 vote

  5. Comment on Hollywood’s IP dilemma | Whether it’s “Novocaine,” “Mickey 17” or the “Oceans” director’s latest, audiences are slow to show up for original films in ~movies

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    When you say one credit, is that one guest or one single ticket? As in, you can only see one film a month yourself.

    When you say one credit, is that one guest or one single ticket? As in, you can only see one film a month yourself.

    2 votes

  6. Comment on A newly designed $5 snakebite armor quickly earns US student 18,000+ orders in ~engineering

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    I love this part of engineering. Nothing is worse than creating a product that no one will use because no one bothered to check what people actually wanted.

    Through these visits, they discovered critical insights into user preferences.

    Earlier armor designs featured an outer layer of recycled car leather resembling industrial gear, an aesthetic that failed to resonate with users.

    Conversations with farmers revealed a desire for more personalized designs, especially for women and children who often engage in traditional clothing practices.

    In response to this feedback, the team incorporated local fabric patterns, allowing communities to contribute their materials to the armor.

    “This small change made a significant difference. People felt more invested in the solution and began viewing it as a part of their daily lives,” Easwaran noted.

    I love this part of engineering. Nothing is worse than creating a product that no one will use because no one bothered to check what people actually wanted.

    32 votes

  7. Comment on Can I carry a Turquoise gemstone on my Air Canada flight? Any documents needed? in ~travel

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    In Australia or New Zealand, they might clean them for you, but you'll get a $400 find for the privilege.

    In Australia or New Zealand, they might clean them for you, but you'll get a $400 find for the privilege.

    1 vote

  8. Comment on Can I carry a Turquoise gemstone on my Air Canada flight? Any documents needed? in ~travel

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    I usually declare that I've been in outdoor areas, show them my clean boots and they send me through no worries.

    I usually declare that I've been in outdoor areas, show them my clean boots and they send me through no worries.

    2 votes

  9. Comment on Stretch My Time Off - Optimise your vacation days in ~life

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    I reckon less than three weeks off doesn't give you enough time to wind down and actually relax before you're thinking about going back to work again. Plus any shorter and your work piles up like...

    I reckon less than three weeks off doesn't give you enough time to wind down and actually relax before you're thinking about going back to work again. Plus any shorter and your work piles up like you say, if you take enough time someone actually has to cover for you.

    3 votes

  10. Comment on What low-stakes drama is going on in your circles right now? in ~talk

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    The whole time I was reading your comment, I was thinking "I have the perfect solution for you" which was exactly the one your father suggested. It really is the perfect option when dividing...

    The whole time I was reading your comment, I was thinking "I have the perfect solution for you" which was exactly the one your father suggested. It really is the perfect option when dividing something equally between two.

    10 votes

  11. Comment on How often do you replace your phone? in ~tech

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    To be honest the only thing that is remotely tempting to me is the satellite messaging. I live in a place without mobile coverage and do a lot of bushwalking so that could be very handy....

    To be honest the only thing that is remotely tempting to me is the satellite messaging. I live in a place without mobile coverage and do a lot of bushwalking so that could be very handy.

    Otherwise, I just find modern giant phones unpleasant to hold and use.

    4 votes

  12. Comment on How often do you replace your phone? in ~tech

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    I have the exact same progression!

    I have the exact same progression!

    2 votes

  13. Comment on Peeves, opinions, and hot takes about style in ~humanities.languages

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    Wow, I can't think of any time recently where I've gone from so strongly agreeing with a comment (regarding citations in text) to do strongly disagreeing (for equations with punctuation). Tell me...

    Wow, I can't think of any time recently where I've gone from so strongly agreeing with a comment (regarding citations in text) to do strongly disagreeing (for equations with punctuation).

    Tell me at least that you only do this for inline equations, please!

  14. Comment on TRMNL - Open source e-ink "companion" device in ~tech

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    Yeah, the website is literally unusable for me on mobile right now

    Yeah, the website is literally unusable for me on mobile right now

    6 votes

  15. Comment on Is it okay to use ChatGPT for proofreading? in ~tech

  16. Comment on Inside inventor Simone Giertz’s small Los Angeles home, 58sqm/630sqft in ~design

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    I remember when she had a video tour of the boat that she used to live on, must have been, 10 years ago? It would be hard to go smaller than that.

    I remember when she had a video tour of the boat that she used to live on, must have been, 10 years ago? It would be hard to go smaller than that.

    5 votes

  17. Comment on Starlink, T-Mobile open their satellite texting test to all. Here’s how it works. in ~tech

  18. Comment on Is there a reason that we aren't seeing pushback to US President Donald Trump's blitzkreig? in ~society

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    The biggest problem I see is with the extreme two-party system because of the non-preferential voting system. If you're unhappy with the party in power, you have no option that doesn't lead to...

    The biggest problem I see is with the extreme two-party system because of the non-preferential voting system. If you're unhappy with the party in power, you have no option that doesn't lead to effectively voting for the other party, no matter what. So you have to either suck it up or 'vote' for someone you want even less.

    4 votes

  19. Comment on What are everyone’s favourite pens and stationery items? in ~creative

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    A lot of chat about fountain pens here, which makes sense because it seems like a common progression in hobby stationery to eventually move to these. However, my favourite pen ever is a ball point...

    A lot of chat about fountain pens here, which makes sense because it seems like a common progression in hobby stationery to eventually move to these.

    However, my favourite pen ever is a ball point due to the practicality: the Uni Powertank, specifically the smart series. I exclusively use black ink, 0.7 mm tip.

    This is truly a pen that has never let me down, the pressurised ink cartridge means that it never fails to write smoothly and clearly, on pretty much any surface. I'm always writing on my hand and this works every time. It's also the finest point I've found on a pressurised pen; before I found this one I experimented with Fisher space pens but found the 1 mm tip to be too thick and also blotchy? I have small handwriting so a fine point is a big plus.

    Unfortunately, they seem to have stopped making this pen as of about a year ago. They still make the regular power tank but I find the body must less comfortable to use and I hate the clip. The regular one sits much higher in the pocket than the smart series. I have had to resort to buying refill cartridges from the regular one to put into my old smart bodies, which are getting quite weathered these days, and I only have two or three left.

    6 votes

  20. Comment on What are some accidental life hacks you've stumbled into? in ~talk

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    You mean you short circuited your stovetop somehow from the outside? That doesn't sound like it should be possible. Was it a resistive heating stove, or induction?

    You mean you short circuited your stovetop somehow from the outside? That doesn't sound like it should be possible. Was it a resistive heating stove, or induction?

    1 vote