My dad almost died of a massive heart attack 5 years ago. It was bad enough that we agreed to an NDA after his 4th crash in the ICU. We joke that he heard us talking and said “screw that” because he didn’t crash again and made a recovery.

He’s now in the final stages of renal failure, and every extra day we got these last 5 years has been precious.

If you have family you love, go give them a hug. They won’t be around forever, even if it feels like it sometimes

Clearly you’re thinking with your feet, because if you used your brain you’d know you bring the ISS to the bathtub, not the other way around

This is probably the dumbest thing I’ve heard. You clearly have no idea what you’re taking about. To find the leak they need to spray the outside with soapy water. If that doesn’t work the next step is to put the ISS in a bathtub and fill the bathtub with water

Why are people asking questions in a question asking forum? Why won’t people just stay in their little SEO bubble and stop trying to have a soupçon of human interaction? I am so annoyed with this trend of reaching out to other people for consensus or understanding! I’d block this community, but I’d rather ask condescending questions instead

What do you call someone who barely graduated medical school?

Doctor

(Good job passing your exam :-D )

Every two and a half years solar energy efficiency will double

It’s called Ohm’s Law

Zeolites replace phosphates in detergent. Is that bad? Aren’t phosphates more harmful in wastewater than zeolites?

As I understand it, some zeolites can be aluminum based, and there’s some research to show a connection between breast cancer and some aluminum products (deodorant being the largest source). But from what I’ve read these connections are tenuous, and mostly related to aluminum in deodorant being absorbed and having estrogen-like effects in the body, and the relationship of estrogen to breast cancer.

Why, pray, do I not want to put zeolites in my washer?

Wait, people don’t like that movie?

That’s like not liking Tommy Boy. Or Dead Men Don’t Wear Plaid

Beef, it’s what’s for dinner

You may or may not be aware of composer Aaron Copland. You’ve probably heard his work, or something inspired by it, at some point. In fact, if you remember the 90’s (edit: in the US) you most certainly know one of his works, from the Rodeo suite. Specifically “Hoe-down”. You just associate it with a particular food

https://youtu.be/dYdDYSTEuWo

Just past the 1 minute mark is where it gets real familiar

You have to go faster to get on top of the snow. Like a speedboat. Especially in a rear wheel drive vehicle. I recommend the Dodge Viper

(/jk, in case it wasn’t obvious)

All jokes aside, there’s a vast difference between driving slower in inclement weather and doing 10 mph in a 40, as the top commenter suggested. Now, was my original comment a bit of a shitpost? A little tongue-in-cheek? Sure!

At the end of the day, we just want to get home safe. But if conditions are bad enough to be doing 1/4 of the speed limit just to be safe? Stay home. People that drive that too slow in the snow are just as dangerous as those that drive too fast. And it’s not just ability, but equipment as well

Too right. It was a gross oversimplification, thank you for building on it

It’s like a record, but your dad doesn’t get as mad when you throw it at your brother

Yo Squid, this is TIL, not No context comics

(Just kidding, keep posting you legend)

If we were neighbors I’d let you borrow my (very well-worn) copy

So i have trouble visualizing things, particularly people, and especially faces. When i watch a show or movie i can register a face to a name, and that in turn let’s me “see” them in my minds eye as I read.

The Expanse was just about perfect for that, i just had to mentally stretch Naomi to 2+meters tall, and things like that

If you haven’t already, I invite you all to read the graphic novel

Here’s the television studio scene as a taste:

…There are of course those who do not want us to speak. I suspect even now, orders are being shouted into telephones, and men with guns will soon be on their way. Why? Because while the truncheon may be used in lieu of conversation, words will always retain their power. Words offer the means to meaning, and for those who will listen, the enunciation of truth. And the truth is, there is something terribly wrong with this country, isn’t there? Cruelty and injustice, intolerance and oppression…

The graphic novel has some differences, mostly related to the era it was written in. Do yourself a huge favor and go ahead and read it. Like Watchmen and The Killing Joke, it’s not just the writing, but also the panel layout, colors, and framing.

Until you’ve read “This Vicious Cabaret” in it’s original layout you haven’t really experienced V for Vendetta.

They say that there’s a broken light for every heart on Broadway

They say that life’s a game, then they take the board away

They give you masks and costumes and an outline of the story

Then leave you all to improvise their vicious cabaret…

I do love watching film media first, and then reading the book. When the film version is done well, the book is like DVD extras. When the film is done poorly, the book redeems the story

Enjoy your DVD extras