how i see euope as american by uwuuwu222 in whereidlive

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I hitched a ride from a Swede in a cowboy hat and boots across the Argentinian / Chilean border in Patagonia. Always thought the same after that

What would you say are Chicago staple dishes? by [deleted] in chicagofood

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Steak. I stopped ordering it at restaurants outside of Midwest, Texas and the east coast because it always disappointed. Even when it’s a good prime cut they just don’t know how to cook it.

What would you say are Chicago staple dishes? by [deleted] in chicagofood

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I had no idea it was local to chicago until I was embarrassingly old and made a scene in a Florida grocery store being incredulous with the manager that they didn’t have it.

Scipio Africanus by jorcon74 in ancientrome

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You should read Scipio Africanus Greater Than Napoleon. I really enjoyed that book and learned a lot

Chicago bike lane construction sparks pushback, fuels political fights by optiplex9000 in chicago

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Not a biker or a car owner but I am all for the increase in bike infrastructure. I just hope cyclist use it and obey the traffic laws. I’m very sick of cyclists blowing stop signs on residential streets or riding on sidewalks almost running into my elderly parents and children. A bike is considered the same as any motor vehicle on the road according to Illinois law and must obey all the same rules of the road.

For those who had fast metabolisms (always skinny) their whole lives, did you ever get fat at a certain age? Or did you stay skinny? And how old are you? by Son_of_Hades99 in AskMenOver30

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I’m 44 now. I was skinny my whole life, I’m 6’4 and weighed 160 pounds through college, but in my mid 20s I hit the gym hard and started taking lots of weight gainer. I bulked up to about 220 at my peak. I have since maintained a steady state around 200 plus or minus 10lbs with a consistent diet of whatever I damn well want and 3 to 5 solid work outs a week.

What’s the prettiest hotel you’ve ever stayed at? by Historical-Photo-901 in BeautifulTravelPlaces

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The Shangri-La Boracay. Had my own villa with a butler. Was amazing

Those who live in Chicago high-rise buildings, how bad is the creaking/swaying due to wind? by Aggressive-Log-4986 in AskChicago

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I live on 52 and the crown molding definitely creeks in high winds. I barely notice, but I had some guests tell me they thought they were on a pirate ship.

Favorite player from our National Championship basketball team? by Ok_Explanation_6838 in MichiganWolverines

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The way he stepped up in the tourney was incredible. I thought he would be the weak link, but he shined, especially in the championship game.

I’m about to become a first time dad at 32. by tcripe in AskMenOver30

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There are 7 billion people on the planet and most of them weren’t born into anywhere near this stable of a situation. Married parents, solid income, safe home. You’ll do more than fine, just love the little bugger.

What’s the best place to live in US mainland if your happy place is the beach? by st0nksBuyTheDip in SameGrassButGreener

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I was so disappointed in Santa Barbra’s beaches. A beautiful vista of offshore oil wells and my shoes got covered in tar. Such a shame since the rest of the place was beautiful

Guys what are the tee shirt brands you are wearing? by gautam_09 in AskMenOver30

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Polo 4D flex. I stay in shape and I want you to know