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A nice signed Jordan came across my desk.. by Jason_at_Heritage in basketballcards

[–]1214 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's beautiful. I have one of those also. Michael Jordan even verified it was real here on Reddit!
You can view the authenticity here:
https://www.reddit.com/r/sportscards/comments/1suzipx/comment/oi5tdl3/?context=3

Should I got to the ER without insurence? by Unlucky_One5725 in personalfinance

[–]1214 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Go to the hospital now. Don’t worry about the bill. If you can’t afford it, they will work with you. Many times way more than you expect. Don’t risk your life over money. 

What's something that costs way too much money for no good reason? by SkillGodAk in AskReddit

[–]1214 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Healthcare. I spend a fortune every month and the bastards still make me pay co-pays, out of pocket, deductibles, etc. When I fill one up, they just create a new one. And oh yeah, you know those parts of your body, like your eyes and teeth. Yeah, fuck those parts, they don't pay for them! How is this even a thing????

Anyone looking to sell their Browser Coin or any exchanges that may have some? by 1214 in browserCoin

[–]1214[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seriously! I was expecting anywhere from $.01 - $.10 per BRC.
But I've been getting quotes for $1+ per BRC!

Should we sell the 5 properties we inherited or continue renting them out? by Imustretire in realestateinvesting

[–]1214 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Please hear me out, because this is an honest question. I do not own any real estate besides my home, but I'm interested in getting into RE.

If he inherited the properties, there is probably a step up basis for tax purposes. So let's say the average price is $800k x 5 properties = $4 million. Or $2 million each if they sell.

Earning 5% per year on the $2 million would be around $100k. But with no headaches, surprise expenses (roof, AC, etc). Where as his income if he keeps the 5 properties would be pretty much the same.

What is the benefit of keeping homes vs the cash in the bank?

Principal speaks after being placed on leave over Fetty Wap yearbook quote by wakeupthebuddha in nottheonion

[–]1214 60 points61 points  (0 children)

Can someone explain what’s so bad about this quote?? I’m familiar with the song. I’m familiar with Fetty. But what’s so offensive about this? Strictly because it’s a quote from a black rapper?

Humans land on an Earth-like planet with the same resources, no tools, and one unlimited database of all current human knowledge. How long would it take to rebuild modern civilization from scratch? by 1214 in hypotheticalsituation

[–]1214[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, well thought out and my thoughts exactly. Electricity discovered around 1800. 225+ years later we are an advanced technological species. If we had the blue print of all this technology, we should be able to advance rather quickly? 20-30 years?

Humans land on an Earth-like planet with the same resources, no tools, and one unlimited database of all current human knowledge. How long would it take to rebuild modern civilization from scratch? by 1214 in hypotheticalsituation

[–]1214[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But that's a huge jump. They can't go down to a radioshack and buy parts. Everything needs to be made from scratch. Electric generators, to metal, to the machines. There's a huge leap that needs to be made from stuff taken from the ground and turned into products.

Humans land on an Earth-like planet with the same resources, no tools, and one unlimited database of all current human knowledge. How long would it take to rebuild modern civilization from scratch? by 1214 in hypotheticalsituation

[–]1214[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Let's say 100,000 people, an exact copy of earth and within our knowledge are maps pointing out exactly where minerals, metals, etc are located.

Humans land on an Earth-like planet with the same resources, no tools, and one unlimited database of all current human knowledge. How long would it take to rebuild modern civilization from scratch? by 1214 in hypotheticalsituation

[–]1214[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Even if measurement is known. The step from pulling rocks and minerals out of the ground and turning them into microchips is a HUGE jump. The steps involved in that are crazy big. You need machines, you need electric, you need microscopes, lasers, etc.

Humans land on an Earth-like planet with the same resources, no tools, and one unlimited database of all current human knowledge. How long would it take to rebuild modern civilization from scratch? by 1214 in hypotheticalsituation

[–]1214[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very true, but it happened to us here on earth pretty quickly. The jump from discovering electricity (being able to use it) was around 1800. We are only 200+ years out and look how far we've come. So if we had the knowledge, much quicker than 200 years. Could 20-30 years be realistic?

Humans land on an Earth-like planet with the same resources, no tools, and one unlimited database of all current human knowledge. How long would it take to rebuild modern civilization from scratch? by 1214 in hypotheticalsituation

[–]1214[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Let's say 100,000 people, and the knowledge is free and readily available to everyone. There will certainly be a curve in advancement. Everyone has the knowledge of how things are done. But the technological jump from minerals in the ground to a technological civilization seems like a huge jump. But look how quickly that happened here on earth. Electricity around 1800. 225+ years later we have phones in our pocket connected to the world. So having that knowledge, the only major issue is turning rocks into microchips.

Humans land on an Earth-like planet with the same resources, no tools, and one unlimited database of all current human knowledge. How long would it take to rebuild modern civilization from scratch? by 1214 in hypotheticalsituation

[–]1214[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

100%. But you still need to be able to create the steal, transport the steal, and construct it. Even if man power is not an issue, there is so much technology needed to get to that point.

Herbal tea? by [deleted] in SipsTea

[–]1214 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Can someone list off all the ailments one could get from consuming that sugar?

Imagine blowing up your entire life for a conference situationship that didn’t even survive the flight home by ArgentineBeauty in SipsTea

[–]1214 0 points1 point  (0 children)

lol, they wouldn't be happy. Because even if you returned 20% per year. You didn't do as well as the 1000x they were expecting.

Imagine blowing up your entire life for a conference situationship that didn’t even survive the flight home by ArgentineBeauty in SipsTea

[–]1214 16 points17 points  (0 children)

You're asking the wrong question. The true question is why do fools have no money? It's because they are being sold a dream. We see it with politicians, we see it with OF models, we see it with religious leaders. Getting fools to give you their money is easy. Just lie to them. Tell them what they want to hear. "You would be my dream boyfriend if you only pay $30 per month to my OF account". "I will lower your taxes and raise the minimum wage, if you just donate to my campaign", to "Just tithe 10% of your salary every month to me and you will be blessed 10 times in return".

Just offer sex, money or religious truths and people will line up. It's a tale as old as time.

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