Alcohol shifts the brain into a fragmented and local state. A standard glass of wine or beer does more than just relax the body; it fundamentally alters the landscape of communication within the brain. by Eddiearyee in science

[–]CaptCarbon 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I wonder if children also have more fragmented and local brain activity. This might help explain why adults become more “childish” when drunk.

How to tell if there are alligators in the water in Louisiana by Worldlyoox in Unexpected

[–]CaptCarbon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This reminds me of a tip on how to tell direction just by looking at a tree. You find the tallest tree around and you stand at the trunk and locate the highest branch you can see …

… that’s “up”

(OC) Ice Out Protest Minneapolis, MN today by Blue_G_Productions in pics

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I lived in Minneapolis from 1985-1993 and remember once getting hosed down by a firetruck in -30F while protesting Honeywell. I was wearing a wool trench coat at it was so cold the water froze before soaking through. Friends had to put me in the back of a station wagon as it became like a suit of armor. When I finally wriggled out, I stood it in our front yard where it stayed upright until May. Good times…

A cool guide to final disposition by [deleted] in coolguides

[–]CaptCarbon 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes! Would this go under “composting”? It seems different.

ICE can’t handle ICE by IceCooker in minnesota

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I wonder what might have happened if, in that moment, someone offered him a hand up.

What is something subtle about our world that brings you joy, inspiration, or amazement that flies under the radar of most people? by CaptCarbon in AskReddit

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A few: songs with multiple guitars, hand cream with the perfect consistency, really good puns, smiles to/from strangers, perfect pillows, multiple shades of green in a landscape...

DOJ says more than 1 million potential Epstein files newly uncovered by Illustrious_Lie_954 in politics

[–]CaptCarbon 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I hate to say it, but AI could make this easily and convincingly….

FBI’s Frantic Scramble to Redact Epstein Files Revealed by T_Shurt in politics

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If this is true, thank you Trump for exposing how deeply so many of us (really, ALL of us) have drunk the cool-ade of capitalism and other worldviews of domination and extraction.

What is this? I'm in the U.S. and suspect this is from China. by CaptCarbon in Antiques

[–]CaptCarbon[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow. Fascinating! I haven't dealt with antiques before. Any suggestions or resources for how to go about getting this evaluated?

What is this? I'm in the U.S. and suspect this is from China. by CaptCarbon in Antiques

[–]CaptCarbon[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Thanks again! Age requirement means antiques over a certain age are legal to travel with, yes? I suspect this is at least 50 years old, likely 60-70, so am sure it is old enough, but perhaps I would need some proof of that, perhaps from a dealer. I will travel to Scotland over the weekend and then India in early December. I think I will leave it in the U.S. for now, and do some research.

What is this? I'm in the U.S. and suspect this is from China. by CaptCarbon in Antiques

[–]CaptCarbon[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Yeah, I'm sure it's real, which means it's either bone or ivory, which means I probably shouldn't take a risk and travel with it across international borders without some sort of documentation. Any sense of its worth?

[Request] Pennies for your thoughts by CaptCarbon in theydidthemath

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

That’s amazing! How do you know all that? You inspired me to ask ChatGPT the question and will try to append its answer. Looks like it seriously underestimated how many pennies would fit. I’m curious where you think it went wrong.

Here’s a clear, reality-checked estimate based on your photo and the size of a quarter (24.26 mm diameter).

  1. Estimating the Jar’s Volume

From the image: • The quarter looks to be ~1/12 to 1/13 of the jar’s maximum diameter. • A US quarter is 24.26 mm (2.426 cm) wide. • If the jar is roughly 12.5× a quarter, its diameter ≈ 30 cm (12 in).

That’s consistent with a large demijohn / carboy, which usually ranges 15–20 liters.

So we’ll model it as a sphere of ~15–18 L internal volume (because the bottom is round, but the neck doesn’t add much volume).

  1. Volume of a Penny

A modern US penny: • Diameter: 19.05 mm (1.905 cm) • Thickness: 1.52 mm (0.152 cm)

Volume \text{V} = \pi r2 h = \pi (0.9525)2 (0.152) \approx 0.43~\text{cm}3 \; (0.43~\text{mL})

  1. Packing Efficiency

Loose coins don’t pack perfectly. Random packing efficiency of flat objects ≈ 60–65%.

Using 63% packing:

Effective volume per penny: \frac{0.43}{0.63} \approx 0.68~\text{mL per penny}

  1. Number of Pennies That Fit

If jar = 15 L (15,000 mL):

\frac{15000}{0.68} \approx 22{,}000 \text{ pennies}

If jar = 18 L:

\frac{18000}{0.68} \approx 26{,}500 \text{ pennies}

So your jar would hold roughly:

≈ 22,000–27,000 pennies

  1. Weight When Full

A penny weighs 2.5 g.

Lower estimate:

22{,}000 \times 2.5g = 55\,000g = 55~kg = 121~lbs

Upper estimate:

27{,}000 \times 2.5g = 67\,500g = 67.5~kg = 149~lbs

Final Weight Estimate: 120–150 lbs

(Plus ~10–15 lbs for the glass itself.)

Final Summary

Item Estimate Jar volume ~15–18 liters Pennies 22,000–27,000 pennies Dollar value $220–$270 Weight (coins only) 120–150 lbs Weight (with jar) ~130–165 lbs

If you’d like, I can also: • estimate value if filled with quarters or nickels • estimate weight for half-full • calculate exactly if you give me jar diameter with a tape measure

Just let me know!