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Comment on What is everyone's favorite breath-mint / gum? in ~food
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Comment on What is everyone's favorite breath-mint / gum? in ~food
fefellama LinkI've chewed gum on and off for most of my life, and at some point switched to sugar-free because I didn't want the extra sugar constantly around my teeth. Then I learned about xylitol (an...I've chewed gum on and off for most of my life, and at some point switched to sugar-free because I didn't want the extra sugar constantly around my teeth. Then I learned about xylitol (an alternative sweetener that actually seems to be good for your teeth) and have been chewing on that for the past few years almost as part of a dental routine. Spry peppermint-flavored gum specifically. Pretty mild, usually chew one after meals (when I remember) and I find that it helps get some of the larger pieces of food out between my teeth. Not a substitute for other dental care, mind you, just a quick and easy thing to have on hand. And if I was already gonna chew some gum, might as well make it beneficial, ya know?
Kind of a boring answer though, so I'll say that I really enjoyed those sour-flavored gums as a kid, especially Hubba Bubba bubblegum tape.
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Comment on TIL there's a region in northeastern India (Mawsynram) that receives around 11,872mm (467.4 in) of rain each year in ~enviro
fefellama Link ParentWow, great footage, thanks for the link! They look even better in video form. Interesting thing that the video mentioned that I didn't consider is that these trees that form the bridges actually...Wow, great footage, thanks for the link! They look even better in video form.
Interesting thing that the video mentioned that I didn't consider is that these trees that form the bridges actually help hold the riverbank together during the periods of increased rain. So dual purpose!
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Comment on TIL there's a region in northeastern India (Mawsynram) that receives around 11,872mm (467.4 in) of rain each year in ~enviro
fefellama Link ParentMe neither! They can and should see more use in all different forms of media.Me neither! They can and should see more use in all different forms of media.
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Comment on TIL there's a region in northeastern India (Mawsynram) that receives around 11,872mm (467.4 in) of rain each year in ~enviro
fefellama (edited )LinkWas going down a rabbit hole earlier ('hmmm what's that weirdly-shaped panhandle to the east of India that sticks out between Bangladesh and Myanmar?') and ended up learning that there's a region...Was going down a rabbit hole earlier ('hmmm what's that weirdly-shaped panhandle to the east of India that sticks out between Bangladesh and Myanmar?') and ended up learning that there's a region in there that gets a whopping 11,872mm (over 38 feet) of rain annually! I thought I lived in a wet climate but holy crap, we only get a bit over 4ft of rain each year (~1300mm), a desert compared to this.
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Other rainforests for reference: the Amazon basin gets around 6 to 10 feet (1.8 to 3 meters) per year and the Congo basin gets around 5 to 6 ft (~1.5 to 2 meters), not even close!
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That weird looking panhandle area that looks ready to snap off is called the Chicken's Neck (officially the Siliguri Corridor but chicken's neck sounds more fun).
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This area has some amazing living root bridges that look absolutely magical and straight out of a fantasy or sci-fi setting. Tons of great pictures in the wiki page.
That is all. I hope others find this as interesting/shocking as I do.
Wasn't sure where exactly to post this, so figured ~misc was the logical choice.Ahh I see it's been moved to ~enviro, not sure why I didn't think of that! Thank you @mycketforvirrad -
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TIL there's a region in northeastern India (Mawsynram) that receives around 11,872mm (467.4 in) of rain each year
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Comment on What have you been eating, drinking, and cooking? in ~food
fefellama Link ParentI throws me off whenever I happen to use it when I'm not logged in. Like when I'm logged in it's tailored to give me straight-to-the-point answers keeping things neutral, brief, and using plenty...I throws me off whenever I happen to use it when I'm not logged in. Like when I'm logged in it's tailored to give me straight-to-the-point answers keeping things neutral, brief, and using plenty of bullet points and charts where needed. But then I use it logged out and it gives me rambling stories and massive responses full of repetition and extra fluff. Feels like two completely different personalities.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
fefellama Link ParentI feel you. I'm trying to resist the temptation as well! All those are great games that you listed! Balatro and Brotato are great for short runs to kill some time, and Red Dead 2 does indeed get...The Oblivion remake looks great, and I'm really interested in playing it, but have a whole backlog of other games to play.
I feel you. I'm trying to resist the temptation as well!
All those are great games that you listed! Balatro and Brotato are great for short runs to kill some time, and Red Dead 2 does indeed get better once the game stops holding your hand a bit and lets you (mostly) do as you please.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
fefellama Link ParentAwesome writeup! Makes me want to pick up Bannerlord again! Haven't played in probably a year or two so I'd be curious what's been updated/fixed/added. I played it a lot in the beta (after waiting...Awesome writeup! Makes me want to pick up Bannerlord again! Haven't played in probably a year or two so I'd be curious what's been updated/fixed/added.
I played it a lot in the beta (after waiting over a decade for the game) but then I was tired of things constantly changing with all the updates/fixes. So I decided to put it down for a while until things stabilized a bit more, and then just never ended up going back.
But your tale of banditry is making me interested in checking out that mod!
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Comment on Oblivion Remastered releases today in ~games
fefellama Link ParentThat's nuts. You can fit around 26 OG Oblivions in this new Oblivion and still have some room left over for a Morrowind or two (4.6gb and 1gb respectively)That's nuts. You can fit around 26 OG Oblivions in this new Oblivion and still have some room left over for a Morrowind or two (4.6gb and 1gb respectively)
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Comment on Oblivion Remastered releases today in ~games
fefellama (edited )Link ParentYeah I saw that too, and was equally confused at first by the graphic. I'm glad they included Shivering Isles and Knights of the Nine in the standard edition since those are the main two...Yeah I saw that too, and was equally confused at first by the graphic. I'm glad they included Shivering Isles and Knights of the Nine in the standard edition since those are the main two (Shivering Isles is probably one of my favorite dlcs in any game ever, if that wasn't included in the base version of a 20yo remake I think people would riot).
But under the description for the deluxe edition on the steam page it lists : "New quests for unique digital Akatosh and Mehrunes Dagon Armors, Weapons, and Horse Armor Sets".
So yeah, mostly cosmetic, but a few quests and exclusive items thrown in cuz why not. And in a single player game like Oblivion, I would argue that armor sets with real stats aren't actually cosmetic. Like imagine if they had held daedric armor back behind a paywall.
I'm just grumpy that day-one dlc packs have become the norm nowadays. A trend ironically spurred on by the original Oblivion's horse armor dlc.
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Comment on Oblivion Remastered releases today in ~games
fefellama (edited )LinkA couple thoughts: Worst-kept secret in the video game industry in recent times, lol Glad they're keeping the meat and bones of the game, even with all the changes. Oblivion is one of my favorite...A couple thoughts:
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Worst-kept secret in the video game industry in recent times, lol
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Glad they're keeping the meat and bones of the game, even with all the changes. Oblivion is one of my favorite games ever, so I look forward to trying this out eventually. I really hope they haven't messed with the athletics or acrobatics skill and made it more like Skyrim. Oblivion was great in that you got faster and jumped higher throughout the course of the game. Made it have much more of a sense of verticality and like your movements actually mattered, as opposed to Skyrim where you just sort of stand there and fight with opponents (or shoot them as a stealth archer from 50+ feet away).
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THEY ADDED NEW VOICES! By Azura! By Azura! By Azura! Hopefully we won't hear the same dozen voice-actors saying the same few lines over and over. The bit that always got my goat with this game was that they had different voice actors say the exact same line! Like if you're going to pay for different voice actors, why would you make them say the same thing? Glad there's more variety now.
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That zoomed-in closeup during every dialogue is infinitely creepier. It was already memed on before for being a bit forced and off-putting, but these new detailed graphics and motion capture really emphasize the creepiness.
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Added one more after looking at it on steam (link for anyone interested): incredibly disappointed to see day-one dlc in this remaster. Like I get the horse-armor for the memes, but actual quests and items being locked away behind the deluxe edition just feels bad for a 20 year old game. At least the two original game dlcs seem to be included with the base game. But I guess I shouldn't be surprised given the state of the video game world nowadays.
Can't wait to go
spelunking in some Oblivion gates helping Martin and the Blades retake control of the capital(let's be real I'm gonna do all the side shit first, like the Shivering Isles and the Dark Brotherhood and the ARENA, oh man I forgot how fun the arena was). -
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Comment on Rockhounding in ~hobbies
fefellama Link ParentWow not at all what I was expecting! I was sure you were going to say something about like lighting or maybe a storage container or something, but not a tank of water! Interesting stuff.Wow not at all what I was expecting! I was sure you were going to say something about like lighting or maybe a storage container or something, but not a tank of water! Interesting stuff.
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Comment on Rockhounding in ~hobbies
fefellama LinkDon't know much about the hobby, sorry, but what sorts of things do you mean by 'take care of it'? Always love hearing people talk about things they are passionate about, especially when I have no...Also, my current rock of obsession is Ehtiopian Opal, but I can't pull the trigger on it because I don't know if I can take care of it, or if it's worth the financial hit.
Don't know much about the hobby, sorry, but what sorts of things do you mean by 'take care of it'? Always love hearing people talk about things they are passionate about, especially when I have no clue what might be involved.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
fefellama Link ParentI remember Pokemon Colosseum being so cool compared to the other games. Weird is definitely a good word to describe it. But the story was fun, the gameplay was fun too, and it was one of the first...I remember Pokemon Colosseum being so cool compared to the other games. Weird is definitely a good word to describe it. But the story was fun, the gameplay was fun too, and it was one of the first ever Pokemon 3D games which was awesome at the time.
No spoilers, but I really love the character with the Ludicolos, don't remember anything about him other than he was hilarious.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
fefellama LinkPlayed some Crusader Kings 3 over the weekend for the first time since last year. Wow a lot has changed in that time. Crazy how much they're adding to the game. Tried a couple of saves before I...Played some Crusader Kings 3 over the weekend for the first time since last year. Wow a lot has changed in that time. Crazy how much they're adding to the game. Tried a couple of saves before I got into a groove again but now I'm conquering northern Europe with my viking army. Started as a small province in Norway, unified the kingdom, and am now expanding into Ireland before tackling the rest of the British Isles. 10/10 for historical accuracy I guess, lol.
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Comment on What did you do this week (and weekend)? in ~talk
fefellama Link ParentHa I definitely agree with some of those. Looking for a job in this day and age is indeed ridiculous. Though I don't mind weddings too much, except being expected to dress up in fancy clothing...Ha I definitely agree with some of those. Looking for a job in this day and age is indeed ridiculous. Though I don't mind weddings too much, except being expected to dress up in fancy clothing with long sleeves even in hot climates...
One that I'd add to the list is anything landscaping related. Not gardening though, but things like digging holes, weeding, clearing brush, basically anything that's super laborious and has to be done outside when it's a zillion degrees.
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Comment on Save Point: A game deal roundup for the week of April 13 in ~games
fefellama Link ParentLove the art style in this one. Seems like CHUCHEL next week is made by the same people and has a similar vibe. Never played 'em but interested in checking them out.Love the art style in this one. Seems like CHUCHEL next week is made by the same people and has a similar vibe. Never played 'em but interested in checking them out.
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Comment on Save Point: A game deal roundup for the week of April 13 in ~games
fefellama Link ParentDidn't know this existed. Super useful, thanks for the link!SteamDB has this free promotion tracker and it's a very handy way to quickly see if there are any giveaways or free weekends on the horizon.
Didn't know this existed. Super useful, thanks for the link!
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Comment on Offbeat Fridays – The thread where offbeat headlines become front page news in ~news
fefellama LinkAngler Catches 153-Pound Behemoth in Texas Using Ultra-Light Tackle, Likely Setting a New World Record If you've never fished before, catching a 7-foot, 153lb alligator gar on 2 lb line is...If you've never fished before, catching a 7-foot, 153lb alligator gar on 2 lb line is absolutely insane!
In September 2023, the pair hauled in a 283-pound alligator gar using a six-pound line
What the fuck, that's even crazier I think.
Whoa, didn't know that. Good tip, thanks!