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  1. Comment on Are colonoscopies worth it? in ~health

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    Colonoscopies are also preferred in Australia for people with family history of bowel cancer, such as my wife. I’m not sure any other method was offered. The preparation for a colonoscopy is...

    Colonoscopies are also preferred in Australia for people with family history of bowel cancer, such as my wife. I’m not sure any other method was offered.

    The preparation for a colonoscopy is horrible. However, I suspect it’s less annoying than cancer.

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  2. Comment on Shepherd's Pie recipes over time in ~food

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    It's a great example of how our approach to food and society as a whole has changed over the last 150 years. Below is my favourite modern version. Beware the effort required......

    It's a great example of how our approach to food and society as a whole has changed over the last 150 years.

    Below is my favourite modern version. Beware the effort required...

    https://www.seriouseats.com/shepherds-pie-beef-lamb-recipe

    2 votes

  3. Comment on Any espresso enthusiasts here? in ~food

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    I purchased a Lelit Mara X after a long time with Rancilio Silvia + Rocky. I found it was a step up in quality of shot. The price of the heat exchanger machine was a bit cheaper than a double...

    I purchased a Lelit Mara X after a long time with Rancilio Silvia + Rocky. I found it was a step up in quality of shot.

    The price of the heat exchanger machine was a bit cheaper than a double boiler, so that was an advantage for me. I don't make a huge number of coffees so frothing milk after the shot isn't a big deal for me.

    1 vote

  4. Comment on The REAL reason ships go missing in the Bermuda Triangle!!! in ~transport

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    I appreciate the OP! I would not have watched the video without the cryptic comments. However, it was an interesting watch and good to see 'data' make an appearance in popular culture.

    I appreciate the OP! I would not have watched the video without the cryptic comments. However, it was an interesting watch and good to see 'data' make an appearance in popular culture.

    1 vote

  5. Comment on The GP office managers who turned COVID-19 frustration into an Australia-wide sanitiser supply chain in ~health

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    With so much negative media, it's nice to read a story about people making a difference.

    With so much negative media, it's nice to read a story about people making a difference.

    1 vote