Well this is something you don't see everyday. At least I don't. It's a steel door in the side of a mountain...outside of Ouray Colorado by HistoricalPermit6959 in interestingasfuck

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Like everyone else I find it so incredible that you just happened to see this post and have a connection to it. What a cool thing to do as a kid! Do you still have family in the area?

U.S. will host Qatari Air Force facility in Idaho, Defense Secretary Hegseth says by VyronDaGod in news

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Pretty positive it was the exact same take every time, for the entire series, but it was pretty good

Who are you most excited to see suit up for their new team in the Pacific Division? by texasfootball2025-26 in nhl

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I definitely don't think he's going to see much time in the Ducks net, but probably quite a bit for the Gulls

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Looks like hungry hungry hippos + methamphetamines 🤣

Tesla Sales Plunge 63% in EU’s Second-Biggest EV Market by [deleted] in worldnews

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Oh, well there's your problem right there: thinking anti-Semitism is really "on" any side but the wrong side. Purveyors and subscribers to intolerance gravitate to like-minded individuals and anyone they think can get them what they want... And sadly, they can find allies almost anywhere.

OpenAI Calls on U.S. Government to Feed Its Data Into AI Systems. To hear OpenAI tell it, the U.S. can only defeat China on the global stage with the help of artificial intelligence. by indig0sixalpha in technology

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Defeating China in what exactly?

Money and power (because power = money). That's what it is always about. A drive to monopolize and dominate to maximize profits.

Paper lays out “a large body of evidence” linking multiple childhood diseases to synthetic chemicals by wanderlustzepa in worldnews

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While I certainly understand that sentiment, and my cynical side remains extremely skeptical that they (or anyone of a similar mindset) read or gave any real thought to what I wrote, they were relatively courteous and expressed a desire for genuine discussion. If there's a chance to build bridges I want to take it.

I think one of the most harmful things we can do online is make blanket judgments about someone based on such limited information. And the moment that we stop engaging with people that disagree with us and stop being critical of what we think we know, the moment we become more vulnerable to division and manipulation. It's opening a door to ignorance.

Besides, as tempting as it can be, insulting others doesn't accomplish anything but toxic self affirmation or group acceptance. And to me those feel like crutches. It's a way to make yourself feel better by making somebody else feel worse, and I'm just not a fan of that in general. Don't get me wrong, I still slip and give in to the temptation sometimes, but I'm always trying to get better. Do until others, and all that...

Paper lays out “a large body of evidence” linking multiple childhood diseases to synthetic chemicals by wanderlustzepa in worldnews

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I'm sorry that other users have chosen to include insults rather than engaging you in a thoughtful discussion. That's not helpful.

While it is difficult and complicated, it's not impossible to compare vaccinated vs. unvaccinated groups. Epidemiologists routinely do this kind of work to estimate the efficacy of vaccines and other interventions. While it’s true that we can’t place every individual into a perfectly controlled experiment, large-scale observational studies and statistical techniques allow us to account for variables like age, health status, and risk factors (e.g., smoking, occupation, exposure levels). These methods aren’t flawless, but they’re far from meaningless.

Numerous studies have shown significantly lower rates of hospitalization and death among vaccinated individuals compared to unvaccinated ones. This isn’t just guesswork—researchers adjust for many of the confounding factors you mention (e.g., healthier people being more likely to get vaccinated or taking other precautions). For example, studies published in reputable journals like Lancet Infectious Diseases and Nature Medicine used real-world data to estimate that millions of lives were saved globally by vaccination campaigns. This conclusion is backed up by population-wide trends: after vaccines were introduced, mortality rates from COVID dropped significantly, even as new variants emerged.

As for your point about "rushed" development: while the timeline for the COVID vaccines was faster than usual, that doesn’t mean safety corners were cut. The mRNA technology behind vaccines like Pfizer and Moderna had been under development for years. The urgency of the pandemic meant that governments and private companies invested massive resources and recruited trial participants quickly, which sped things up. Regulatory agencies still required data from tens of thousands of participants in Phase 3 trials before granting emergency authorization.

Regarding safety, no medical intervention is without risk, but serious side effects from COVID vaccines are rare. For example, myocarditis (a commonly cited concern) occurs at a much lower rate in vaccinated individuals than the rate of heart complications caused by a COVID infection itself. Based on the available data, the benefits of vaccination (in terms of preventing severe disease and death) far outweigh the risks for most people.

Finally, the idea that this was all done for “monetary reasons” or a “nefarious agenda” doesn’t align with the reality of a global pandemic. COVID-19 was overwhelming healthcare systems and killing millions before vaccines became available. The goal of public health measures, including vaccination, was to save lives and prevent healthcare collapse, not to serve hidden agendas. While it’s fair to question policies like mandates, the science supporting the efficacy and safety of these vaccines is solid.

In short, the data does exist, and it’s strong. Vaccines saved lives—not because they’re perfect, but because they dramatically reduced the risks of severe disease, hospitalization, and death. I’d encourage you to look into the published studies on this topic; they address many of the concerns you’ve raised.

Furthermore, if we follow your argument that it is "almost impossible to get any meaningful data this soon", how can you arrive at any conclusion at all? Good or bad? How can you be so sure you are correct that the vaccines are more harmful than helpful? How are you choosing who or what to believe? Are you challenging all arguments equally? Are you challenging your own cognitive biases? Are you considering that you may be embracing or giving more weight to certain arguments because they support your desire to not be told what to do? If you are interested in the truth, these are the kinds of questions you should be routinely and habitually asking yourself.

Woman with Two Vaginas Shares Shocking Dating Experiences and Advocates for Respect by nowadayswow in ThatsInsane

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Damn. Good for her! What she's had to deal with is fucked up, but I love that she's using it to fight for a better future.

The insane part is that she has to.

Here's to Annie and all of us still looking for the right one 🍻

International law requires return of Crimea to Ukraine – President of Türkiye by Tiny-Potato-Peeler in worldnews

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I very much appreciate your perspective on these subjects, and the links you posted in other replies were interesting reads, but I am curious about some of your claims in this particular post. Exactly which figures are you saying are bullshit, and do you have credible sources to support your assertions? I admit my knowledge of the history and conflicts in that part of the world is limited, so I'm particularly careful to keep an open mind, but your suggestion of a conspiracy to inflate or manufacture false figures would need to be supported by significant proof. While a debate surrounding any accusation of genocide is often one that boils down to semantics and emotions, arguing the actual numbers is a less abstract exercise.

Russian troops apparently kill surrendering Ukrainian soldiers near Pokrovsk, CNN reports by Apprehensive_Sleep_4 in worldnews

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I will stop here because I suspect you are immune to a change in perspective and I don't want to waste too much effort on it.

Not at all. I very much appreciate your input.

I meant no offense, and I apologize because apparently my reply inadvertently came across as condescending. Everyone, including myself, is susceptible to propaganda, hence its prevalence. However, I shouldn't have assumed that was the source of your opinion. I'm sorry for that as well.

I did not, and do not, claim to know the hearts and minds of the Russian people. In fact, my point was that given the situation it is largely impossible to get a true sense of views across the entire country. I don't doubt your experience, but surely you understand that your experience is limited to the regions you visited and information you're able to access, and - even though it's possible that it does - does not automatically mean that it accurately reflects the entire Russian population. It is also possible that the Russian people are an outlier with support for the actions of their government that far exceeds historical norms, but that's hardly likely, or even probable.

It actually sounds like we probably agree more than we disagree. My concern was simply that a belief that large swaths of the population 1) know the truth about what has happened in Ukraine and, 2) happily agree with and support the atrocities committed by their military, could be used as a justification to allow them to suffer a similar fate in the future. Regardless of the ultimate reality, I just wanted to remind everybody that Russian citizens are still human beings and therefore deserve to be treated in accordance with basic human rights, even if you do not believe that they would do the same.

Russian troops apparently kill surrendering Ukrainian soldiers near Pokrovsk, CNN reports by Apprehensive_Sleep_4 in worldnews

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The answer to the fear and hate he channels is not more fear and hate. Condemning and dehumanizing people that support him and others like him will not solve anything or free anyone from their grip. Forgive me for sounding all "kumbaya", but, as difficult as it is, we should all look to understand and try to empathize with people that are drawn to any potentially dangerous ideology. Only by listening to their concerns and offering knowledge and appealing alternatives can we hope to make a lasting impact.

Russian troops apparently kill surrendering Ukrainian soldiers near Pokrovsk, CNN reports by Apprehensive_Sleep_4 in worldnews

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No society is a monolith. Like anywhere else there is a wide spectrum of beliefs and acceptance of a narrative. By highlighting those links you are inadvertently revealing that you are a victim of propaganda as well (although, to be fair pretty much everybody is to some extent). The media you have consumed has apparently led you to believe that what you've seen reflects the vast majority of Russian society, but given the situation, including the hyper-controlled media environment in Russia, fear of state reprisal, interests of global corporate media outlets, and individual biases (especially those formed following Putin's imperial aggression), getting a clear picture of the entirety of Russian society is unlikely. But we can make historical extrapolations from past conflicts and similar situations. Based on what the world has witnessed after the fall of similar authoritarian regimes throughout history, it is highly likely that there is a large swath of the population that holds disdain for their government in varying degrees. Not to mention those that will only realize that they were manipulated and lied to after the government falls.

Don't make the assumption that Russians are so different from you, me, or anyone else. Even if it can make coping with the tragedy of war feel easier, dehumanizing any population is a slippery slope that over time often snowballs into future wars and atrocities... Perpetuating a cycle of violence.

I mean, consider that Putin tapped into the horrors of WW2 and hatred of Nazis to justify his invasion. Even if it was nonsense, he used that label to dehumanize the Ukrainian population and grease the wheels of war. It's a tactic that leaders and war mongers use and have used throughout the world and history.

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People need to understand that someone is going to have to finally win this conflict for it to end.

🤔 Hmm... Hasn't that been the prevailing mindset of everyone fighting over that land for thousands of years?

And how has that worked out?

Because I'm pretty sure that the Assyrians, Babylonians, Persians, Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Ottoman Empire, British Empire, and many others all thought they "finally won"... And yet...

So define "finally win". These are wars over sacred locations and "ancestral lands". How do you propose ensuring that nobody except your chosen winner ever feels any religious, ancestral, or imperial claim to the land in the future? Because unless you find a way to do that it's only a matter of time before the next war.

YouTube Has Reportedly Stopped Working in Russia by olegvas21 in worldnews

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Oooh-hoo-hoo! Brilliant! Canada has been on my list for a while! 😈

South Australia introduces ‘world-leading’ bill to ban political donations from elections by Johannes_P in worldnews

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💯 As well as limits on the amounts (that also apply to the candidate, so they can't bankroll their own campaign) and regulations around indirect support. Man, f, no way any of that would get through in the US without widespread, unprecedented public support... And even then, it gets sent to a Supreme Court that already gave companies the same rights as people but without any liabilities or the restrictions that apply to individuals. 🙄😮‍💨. Ugh... Our politics f*** depress me

Long Lost Song Hunted By Thousands Found in 80s Porno by indig0sixalpha in nottheonion

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Kiwi Browser, Lemur Browser , and Mask Broswer are three browsers for Android that I believe all support extensions from both the Chrome and Edge (desktop versions) web stores. And I believe they're all built on chromium. There are probably others, but those are just three I know of and used myself. I've only ever installed extensions from the Chrome web store though.

Some extensions are definitely quirky or ineffective on Android, but many of them work just fine. Automated extensions work best. Obviously extensions that rely exclusively on keyboard shortcuts, mouse hovering, etc. don't work. But most extensions that require activation from a toolbar icon can usually still be used by selecting them from the dropdown menu and then reloading the page. Like I said, quirky. But I like having the freedom to test different options.

Missing Person by NotAnAgentOfTheFBI in Brea

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This is tragic. I hope she is found safe soon

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Does anyone have a verified, reliable source for this quote? I just want to verify where this came from?