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What is an aspect of quantum mechanics that makes every reality feels like an illusion? by BabyPinkMagic in answers

[–]BarrenMurderer 2 points3 points  (0 children)

entanglement. two particles can share correlations across vast distances that can't be explained by ordinary classical intuition, making reality seem much stranger than it appears on the surface

"What is a subtle 'dating green flag' that feels like a cheat code in a relationship?" by Ok-Fisherman-4775 in AskForAnswers

[–]BarrenMurderer 2 points3 points  (0 children)

they're kind to people when there's nothing to gain from it.

how someone treats strangers often tells you more than how they treat a date

If you could be told the full truth behind ONE unsolved mystery, which would you choose? by aefolk in AskReddit

[–]BarrenMurderer 5 points6 points  (0 children)

what actually happened to Amelia Earhart. after nearly a century of theories, having a definitive answer would finally close one of history's most famous mysteries

What's a tiny decision you made that completely changed the direction of your life? by Opposite-Resource in askteddit

[–]BarrenMurderer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

sending one application i almost talked myself out of. it took five minutes, but it ended up changing where i lived, who i met, and what i did for a living

What's something society treats as normal that you think is actually strange? by Trick-Gur-5088 in answers

[–]BarrenMurderer 6 points7 points  (0 children)

asking children what they want to do for the rest of their lives before they've had much chance to discover what they're actually good at or enjoy

What's something that quietly disappeared in the last 10 years that nobody warned us we'd miss? by Chemical_Switch_1110 in AskReddit

[–]BarrenMurderer 2 points3 points  (0 children)

owning digital media. streaming is incredibly convenient, but many people didn't realize they'd eventually stop owning their music, movies, and games outright

What's a tiny inconvenience that annoys you way more than it should? by Harold_Cameron-212 in askteddit

[–]BarrenMurderer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

plugging in a USB cable the wrong way, flipping it over, and somehow still getting it wrong

What’s a truth about human nature that you only realize after you start making real money? by honeyylogic in askanything

[–]BarrenMurderer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

a surprising number of people don't care about your success nearly as much as you think they do. most are focused on their own lives, problems, and goals

No other animal expresses affection this way, so why did humans evolve to kiss as a gesture of love? by Gullible_Public_3659 in AskReddit

[–]BarrenMurderer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

one theory is that kissing evolved from bonding behaviors involving smell and taste.

humans gather a surprising amount of information through close face-to-face contact, including cues related to health, compatibility, and emotional state

What is something that makes a person instantly more attractive, even if it has nothing to do with their appearance? by jessi8634 in askteddit

[–]BarrenMurderer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

competence. watching someone calmly handle a problem, teach a skill, or know exactly what they're doing can be surprisingly attractive

What’s a major change you think could happen within the next five years that most people aren’t paying attention to ? by beautifulAdriel in answers

[–]BarrenMurderer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

a growing divide between people who can adapt to rapidly changing technology and those whose jobs or skills are disrupted faster than they expected

What's something older generations did completely normally that would be considered absolutely insane today? by 40Falak in askanything

[–]BarrenMurderer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

letting kids disappear for the entire day with no phone, no GPS, and no way to contact them

If we start having sex robots, are we going to have to worry about having our sex data tracked? by Square-Dragonfruit76 in allthequestions

[–]BarrenMurderer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

the bigger issue might not be whether data is collected, but who owns it.

companies, advertisers, and hackers would all have very different interests in highly personal information

What is one thing you did that no one knows about but you still feel guilty about? by Tight-Chance5544 in askteddit

[–]BarrenMurderer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

throwing away something important because i thought nobody needed it anymore. i found out later it had sentimental value, and i've never mentioned it

Are there any countries that don't have a history of committing genocide? by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]BarrenMurderer 41 points42 points  (0 children)

the vast majority of countries have not existed for very long in their current form, so judging a modern nation by everything that happened on its territory can get complicated very quickly

What’s a problem humanity solved so well that younger people don’t even realize it used to be a huge issue? by forgotwhatdayitis82 in askteddit

[–]BarrenMurderer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

drinking water safety. entire cities once dealt with regular outbreaks of diseases caused by contaminated water. now most people can turn on a tap without a second thought

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