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Comment on Joe Biden criticises US snack makers for ‘shrinkflation rip-off’ in ~food
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Comment on Higher vehicle hoods significantly increase pedestrian deaths, US study finds in ~transport
anxieT-rex LinkI've had cars/coupes/sedans my whole life. Within the past year I traded my Nissan Sentra for a Honda HRV. While I did need the extra space for hauling work samples, it also felt increasingly like...I've had cars/coupes/sedans my whole life. Within the past year I traded my Nissan Sentra for a Honda HRV. While I did need the extra space for hauling work samples, it also felt increasingly like people just didn't see me on the road when I was driving the Sentra. I kinda hate the HRV and am considering another car, but I'd be lying if I said I wasn't concerned about driving something smaller when everything else on the road is a behemoth.
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Comment on It’s the breakfast of champions no more: Cereal is in long-term decline in ~food
anxieT-rex Link ParentAt my local chain grocery store a dozen eggs cost $3, bell pepper is $1, bag of shredded cheese is $2.50. $6.50 for a week of real food for breakfast vs. $5 for a box of sugared corn. Factor in...At my local chain grocery store a dozen eggs cost $3, bell pepper is $1, bag of shredded cheese is $2.50. $6.50 for a week of real food for breakfast vs. $5 for a box of sugared corn. Factor in the cost of milk for the cereal and you're looking at $8/week just to eat shitty cereal for breakfast.
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Comment on The questionable engineering of the Oceangate Titan submersible in ~engineering
anxieT-rex Link ParentI've heard this said before, but reading it this time, for some reason, makes me envision a movie/story of ghosts "living" on the titanic wreck. Alone for 70+ years on the ocean floor, then they...not to mention they are literally part of the grave of the freaking Titanic. This story is absolutely insane and although incredibly sad, also morbidly fascinating.
I've heard this said before, but reading it this time, for some reason, makes me envision a movie/story of ghosts "living" on the titanic wreck. Alone for 70+ years on the ocean floor, then they start seeing submersibles, and now there are 5 new ghosts from the future.
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Comment on The questionable engineering of the Oceangate Titan submersible in ~engineering
anxieT-rex Link ParentWe'll have to wait and see if we ever get any of the official communication transcripts between the sub and mother ship. There's an unconfirmed transcript going around now that the sub crew heard...I'm betting it will never be fully known what the exact failure point was.
We'll have to wait and see if we ever get any of the official communication transcripts between the sub and mother ship. There's an unconfirmed transcript going around now that the sub crew heard cracking sounds and the hull alarms were going off before they tried to ascend and ultimately lost contact.
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Comment on Twitter is threatening to sue Meta over Threads in ~tech
anxieT-rex Link ParentNeeds higher stakes. 90% of loser's assets get transferred to the IRS and they can no longer create, purchase, or be employed by any tech company. Winner has to accept future challenges.Needs higher stakes.
90% of loser's assets get transferred to the IRS and they can no longer create, purchase, or be employed by any tech company.
Winner has to accept future challenges.
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Comment on <deleted topic> in ~sports.baseball
anxieT-rex Link ParentGuess I can't edit the title. Deleted and reposted. Thanks!Guess I can't edit the title. Deleted and reposted. Thanks!
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Comment on Every AL East team will be over .500 at the All Star break in ~sports.baseball
anxieT-rex LinkAL East is officially toughest division in baseball. Red Sox with at least 10 more wins that any other last place team.AL East is officially toughest division in baseball. Red Sox with at least 10 more wins that any other last place team.
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Every AL East team will be over .500 at the All Star break
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Comment on <deleted topic> in ~sports.baseball
anxieT-rex LinkAL East is officially the toughest division in baseball. Red Sox have at least 10 more wins than any other last place team in MLB.AL East is officially the toughest division in baseball. Red Sox have at least 10 more wins than any other last place team in MLB.
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Comment on I'm a little concerned with the prevalence and popularity of topics and videos seemingly designed to upset people and "get people fired up" in social media in ~talk
anxieT-rex Link ParentWe're not required, no, but I'd say for the average person it is almost forced. Like OP mentioned, unless you've curated your feeds, that is the type of media you're going to be flooded with on...Orwell wrote about a system where you were required to watch it. Fortunately we don’t have that.
We're not required, no, but I'd say for the average person it is almost forced. Like OP mentioned, unless you've curated your feeds, that is the type of media you're going to be flooded with on every social media platform and news site.
Personally, I don't use social media outside of Reddit, and I guess Tildes now, and had my Reddit feed pretty heavily curated to my specific interests and locality, but still saw that type of content creeping in more and more, especially in larger subreddits.
It's becoming really hard to escape.
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Comment on Hello fellow baseball nerds in ~sports.baseball
anxieT-rex Link ParentHonestly, they're a pain in the ass. I use them to stream O's games b/c I'm not paying for a cable package just to watch baseball, but it's not a particularly enjoyable experience. It beats...Honestly, they're a pain in the ass. I use them to stream O's games b/c I'm not paying for a cable package just to watch baseball, but it's not a particularly enjoyable experience. It beats nothing, but it's really annoying that sometimes streams just don't work, freeze regularly, can't always pick home or away feed, and they always lag a decent amount behind real time.
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Comment on Hello fellow baseball nerds in ~sports.baseball
anxieT-rex LinkOrioles fan checking in. Happy to be relevant again and stupid excited for all the young guys coming up. I was born in '86 so I missed our real heyday, but I've been to every home playoff game in...Orioles fan checking in. Happy to be relevant again and stupid excited for all the young guys coming up. I was born in '86 so I missed our real heyday, but I've been to every home playoff game in my adult life (all 6 of 'em!) and can't wait for that atmosphere again.
Nice to see Gunnar turning it on after a rough start. He might make me forget about Manny. Cowser and Westburg contributing immediately has also been a nice boost. Pumped for the 2nd half!
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Comment on How are y'all dealing with inflation? in ~finance
anxieT-rex Link ParentMind if I ask what field you work in and what general area you live in?Mind if I ask what field you work in and what general area you live in?
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Comment on I'm from the Reddit exodus. I'm really liking it here. What should I know? in ~tildes
anxieT-rex Link ParentSimilarly, but opposite, I'd type out a well thought out response with sources and explanations on Reddit, then end up deleting it because it would either never be seen, or just get downvoted or...Commentary volume is much lower here, but to a far superior quality. I'll often be halfway through a comment and think "nah, I don't really need to say this / it won't improve the level of dialogue" etc
Similarly, but opposite, I'd type out a well thought out response with sources and explanations on Reddit, then end up deleting it because it would either never be seen, or just get downvoted or ignored by whoever didn't agree with it.
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Comment on What’s the one item you make for get togethers that everyone loves that is secretly super easy to prepare? in ~food
anxieT-rex LinkBuffalo cauliflower. It's cheap, easy, and relatively healthy. Close enough alternative to boneless buffalo chicken for meat eaters to love it while still being vegetarian friendly. Could even be...Buffalo cauliflower. It's cheap, easy, and relatively healthy. Close enough alternative to boneless buffalo chicken for meat eaters to love it while still being vegetarian friendly. Could even be vegan if you used a vegan butter.
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Comment on What consumeristic and somewhat pointless hobby do you have? in ~hobbies
anxieT-rex Link ParentI literally just bought tales of the space age yesterday lol! I've only built the first one (the blue with the comets) so far and, honestly, I wouldn't say it was a particularly enjoyable build....I literally just bought tales of the space age yesterday lol!
I've only built the first one (the blue with the comets) so far and, honestly, I wouldn't say it was a particularly enjoyable build. It was very quick, but does looks quite nice. There's also 3 more to build, so maybe I'll change my mind.
In the $50 range, I think the bonsai tree is a great option. The 3-in-1 tiger was also a neat build (and has alternate options) and the beach camper may be one of my next pick ups.
Not sure if any of those speak to you or not, but I think they are more fun and interesting builds than tales of the space age, by far. But, it's Lego, so you really can't go wrong! And any of the will look great!
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Comment on What are your favourite dad jokes? in ~talk
anxieT-rex LinkWent to a zoo. They only had one animal. It was a shih tzu.Went to a zoo. They only had one animal. It was a shih tzu.
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Comment on What consumeristic and somewhat pointless hobby do you have? in ~hobbies
anxieT-rex Link ParentI also live in an apartment and the space struggle is real. What are some of your favorites in your collection? Anything you always keep on display or do you rotate through things?I also live in an apartment and the space struggle is real. What are some of your favorites in your collection? Anything you always keep on display or do you rotate through things?
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Comment on What consumeristic and somewhat pointless hobby do you have? in ~hobbies
anxieT-rex Link ParentI don't really care for Star Wars and I'm not a big enough LotR fan to collect those sets either, so I'm probably not the best person to ask if you want a set centered around those themes. The...I don't really care for Star Wars and I'm not a big enough LotR fan to collect those sets either, so I'm probably not the best person to ask if you want a set centered around those themes. The only Star Wars set I have and will probably ever own is the trash compactor diorama just because I so vividly remember watching that scene with my dad. I will say, the new Rivendell is gorgeous though!
$300-$500 can get you a lot of Lego, or just 1 or 2 really nice sets. That said, for just getting into Lego, I'd start with something smaller and see how you like the experience.
I'm a big fan of the Icons and Ideas themes. They have awesome details and make great display pieces. The lunar lander, space shuttle, orchid, and Ecto-1, are some of my favorites from my collection, and I definitely plan on getting the van Gogh starry night set at some point.
If you like cars, the speed champions theme is also a really good starting point. Low cost, interesting build techniques, and you end up with some great models that take up very little space.
If you end up getting something, let me know what you choose and how you end up liking it!
Must only be a thing for pre-packed, store bought ice cream. The serving sizes at my local ice cream shops have only gotten bigger over the years. I get the kids size now and it still feels like too much sometimes.