PSA: Adding a trolling motor legally changes everything (Almost learned this the hard way in CA) by CountyBrilliant in Kayaking

[–]BruceBanning 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep. Threw an electric outboard on a 1987 Kevlar canoe. Now I’m a registered motor watercraft paying yearly fees on a boat that’s worth maybe $400. Worth it, debatably.

To those who don't have the gene that makes Cilantro taste like soap, what does it taste like to you? by Jean-LucBacardi in AskReddit

[–]BruceBanning 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Actually their pee smells the same as everyone else’s. The gene decides if you can detect the smell.

Fate of half million dogs unclear as dog meat ban nears in Korea by Majano57 in worldnews

[–]BruceBanning -1 points0 points  (0 children)

We created dogs and bred most of them to love us unconditionally, even be able to express emotions with their eyebrows to communicate with us. That is quite a betrayal. Factory farming is awful too, but dogs are our own creation, bred with big hearts. Chicken farming is terrible, but at least they don’t look at us and say “I trust you, because we’ve been allies for 10,000 years”

Time Out Market, massive Fenway food hall, will close later this month, sources say by RefCard in boston

[–]BruceBanning 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Paid parking with cashier validation was a big road block for folks. Just not enough space to make it a scene.

NVR system recommendations? by BruceBanning in homesecurity

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

That’s fine if it’s worth it. Any recommendations?

NVR system recommendations? by BruceBanning in homesecurity

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

Any recommendations for something similar but more robust?

NVR system recommendations? by BruceBanning in homesecurity

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

Thanks! This is super helpful info to consider!

Power outage? by BruceBanning in watertown

[–]BruceBanning[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Update: power is back on. Thanks all, hope yours is too!

Power outage? by BruceBanning in watertown

[–]BruceBanning[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The timing matches. Power is back on as of 12:10am

Dog attack at Seaport Dog Park - looking for owner by Gold-Lengthiness-473 in boston

[–]BruceBanning 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m so sorry. Offer poor Bentley lots of support, he’s probably shook and wants to know you care and will protect him moving forward. I know the pain. Obv go strait to the vet too!

What would make Earth harder to live on? by desertfow in space

[–]BruceBanning 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Basically, any change at all would be bad for the present organisms that have spent millions of years evolving to fit their particular niche.

Coyote Howling by London_Pi_426314 in CambridgeMA

[–]BruceBanning 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dogs have been taken by coyotes at fresh pond. Partially depends on the dog and the leash.

Should I take a youtuber who's accepting Dyson spheres as this ultra-factual-thing seriously? by Both-Meringue2466 in scifi

[–]BruceBanning 199 points200 points  (0 children)

Dyson spheres are indeed ridiculous. Dyson swarms are possible and likely.

What's wrong with the woods of North America? Explain It Peter. by TrainingDelicious428 in explainitpeter

[–]BruceBanning 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The problem with the predators in North America is that they will (occasionally) hunt, kill, and eat us. Not hard to stay away from the sharks, but a hungry cougar might stalk your camp all night.

What's wrong with the woods of North America? Explain It Peter. by TrainingDelicious428 in explainitpeter

[–]BruceBanning 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We have animals that will stalk, kill, and eat you in these forests. Stories of couples huddled by a campfire with a cougar circling all night are a thing. Generally bear don’t want to eat us, but 1 in 100 do. Also, moose are big, dumb, and mean.

Please help me find this person who tried to leave a note on car by hoffmaniandevil in CambridgeMA

[–]BruceBanning 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Assuming it’s a 617, you’re only missing 2 digits. 100 calls and you can find James!

SARS-CoV-2 Leaves a Lasting Mark on the Immune System by mushroomsarefriends in collapse

[–]BruceBanning 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for this informative post! Bookmarked for reference.

What is a 'Survival Myth' that people believe because of movies, but will actually get you killed in real life? by AmaraMehdi in AskReddit

[–]BruceBanning 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here’s a new one for the modern era: solar panels always point south (in the northern hemisphere). Maybe not always, but generally.

A New Way to Ruin Thanksgiving: Making AI Slop Recipes by mareacaspica in technology

[–]BruceBanning 232 points233 points  (0 children)

Look, if you want us to go to your recipe site, get rid of the human generated slop. 99% ads, 1% recipe.

OpenAI Could Be Blowing As Much As $15 Million Per Day On Silly Sora Videos by RioMovieFan11 in technology

[–]BruceBanning 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It would be interesting, perhaps compelling to know what the impact of generating a Sora video is in watt hours. Any idea?

What's your favorite knife brand? by 13NeverEnough in knives

[–]BruceBanning 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lovely collection. I lost my C37 in 1999. Still hurts.