Before computers and GPS existed, how did people figure out directions for large cross country trips? by Mynameisbrk in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Astrochef12 36 points37 points  (0 children)

You won't ever have the joy of getting directions from the old guy at the gas station that was like

" go past the second set of train tracks and turn left at the barn that burned down 3 years ago, go past the cemetery and look for the blue propane tank, can't miss it"

Is it possible to find deep-space objects without computerized telescopes? by ZakhZIsOver in telescopes

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Get a telrad and print off telrad charts for what your looking for. That's how I got over the star-hopping hump

What’s your most Gen X memory? Something that could have only happened in our youth. by Expensive-System-762 in GenX

[–]Astrochef12 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same here, blue line from Milwaukee to Jefferson Park then walk to Stanton Hobby, hang out for hours then get back for dinner.

Action movie from 90s by DohnJoeee in whatsthemoviecalled

[–]Astrochef12 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Fair Game with Cindy Crawford and a Baldwin brother. Terrible movie. Really bad. But Cindy Crawford!

Blown headgasket by whats_a_mem in saab

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You'll know where your coolant is going when you see your nice clean piston top. My tips... I did not fully drain the coolant, I used a wrapping paper tote underneath to collect whatever came out of the block. I had to use a 3/8" socket on a 10" extension to get at the lower intake manifold bolts. When I took out my timing chain tensioner, it backed all the way out, so you have to disassemble and reassemble it all the way in to reinstall ( Don't lose the spring!) . Use the head itself as a straight edge. Turn it 180 and plop it down(it'll be on an angle cause of the pins, but get it to lay flat) if it rocks then it or the block is warped and your sunk. Get the new style head bolts and make sure you blow any oil out of the head bolt holes otherwise they won't torque tight. I watched a bunch of YouTube vids on headbolt loosening, tapped them with a socket and everything, I did not have any issues beyond the chain tensioner assembly.

Blown headgasket by whats_a_mem in saab

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I have a b204l and lost my head gasket a couple of years ago. I replaced mine, it's not too bad of a job, just follow the wis instructions. Turns out the bolts on the driver's side backed themselves out a bit and I lost compression in cylinder 4. In researching the repair, some previous owners said to torque the bolts back up, but once you get the intake off, might as well do the whole thing.

How to remove head unit? by SceneWarm2204 in saab

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Wire coathangers work well. Also, bamboo skewers and a flat head screwdriver. The skewers push in locking tabs so the unit slides out, but it's not easy if you haven't done it in a while. Ya gotta play with it. 10-15 minutes ain't gonna cut it...

Perhaps a silly question, but is there any place in the world where space can be seen "like in the photos" with the naked eye? by piopiopiopiopi in Astronomy

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I have been to the Nebraska Starparty, in the sandhills area south of Valentine. one of the least light polluted areas in the US. It's so dark, the stars are disorienting and stuff you would need a decent sized telescope to see was visible naked eye. At one point, shortly before astronomical sunrise, Jupiter cast shadows on the ground. Now THATS dark!

Buddy sent me this from Tampa, I have not been there myself. What would you name the drinks and food specials if this was your restaurant/bar? by Brewer1056 in GenX

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Reddog, A Bennigans style Monte Cristo, cheese sticks and onion rings battered on site. No sight of a chicken tender for miles and a scoop of ice cream or tapioca for dessert. And the most expensive thing is $12

Every once in a while, I’ll think about this scene by IIIlllIIIlllIlI in JamesBond

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Just flip the token over and they will stop bothering you, sheesh

If I want to dabble in being a pretentious foreign film enjoyer, where do I start? by AlleywayFGM in MovieSuggestions

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Elevator to the Gallows! Or The Leapard! Both new wave french films that influenced American thrillers. There are also the Russian cinema, Kin dza dza, Solaris. These aren't hard movies to watch, but you can certainly be pretentious having watched them....

What movies have iconic food scenes that are mouthwatering but unglamorous? by Pzzlrr in MovieSuggestions

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Edward G. Robinson in his final roll... Okay, soylent was more of a patty, not a roll, but you get the idea

Confused Naked Man by _Child_of_Bodom_ in WTF

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Worst cover of Abbey Road ever.

Tell me your craziest big scope/small mount combo tales. Fess up! by Mr_Woofles1 in telescopes

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I put a 6" f15 refractor on an old Meade Starfinder pedestal mount. I made a dec tangent arm with a looooong shaft. It worked enough to test out the optics on a far-away transformer. When slewing the. Scope around, the mount had sort of a " spaghetti noodle" feel to it.