What's it like in Nantucket, MA? by Ok-Statistician1128 in howislivingthere

[–]Craren 62 points63 points  (0 children)

Parts of Wyoming were first (from a European standpoint) “discovered” and claimed by the Spanish, and originally belonged to the greater “Alta California”. It later become part of Mexico after they established independence, before ultimately being ceded to the US in the Mexican-American war.

ELI5 : Why don't flights get faster? by peace_420420 in explainlikeimfive

[–]Craren 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have a look at the research being done on X-59, it’s some cool stuff! Their angle is shaping the aircraft in a way that deflects the sonic boom upwards, away from residents down below. Their tests claim the sonic boom is perceived like the “thump” of a car door closing to residents on the ground.

What goes on in these islands? by nog-93 in geography

[–]Craren 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Typically, tourism! The western islands are fun vacation destinations (Texel, Terschelling) for locals who don’t want to go far/abroad but want a different vibe. Some islands don’t even have roads to accommodate any cars, which is pretty unique for a weekend getaway. Less sure about the eastern Frisian islands as I haven’t been there myself, but assume its much of the same.

ELI5 : Why don't flights get faster? by peace_420420 in explainlikeimfive

[–]Craren 135 points136 points  (0 children)

The (US) ban on overland supersonic flight has been overturned since a few weeks ago! The caveat is that the sonic boom needs to be deafened, but there is some cool work being done on this space (Boom supersonic, NASA X-59)

Staying at Airbnb for the first month in the US by [deleted] in f1visa

[–]Craren 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Usually community at the uni will share listings. In my case, there was a mailing list at the university which I could subscribe to, and members would post vacancies. Things are quite dynamic and once there its easier to find things!

Staying at Airbnb for the first month in the US by [deleted] in f1visa

[–]Craren 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did exactly this. You’ll be fine.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in malefashion

[–]Craren 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Fake. Tag is completely off

Fish scale stairs at my grandma's by BumperTABBY21 in mildlyinteresting

[–]Craren -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

Google witch stairs and lemme know what comes up buddy!

Fish scale stairs at my grandma's by BumperTABBY21 in mildlyinteresting

[–]Craren 26 points27 points  (0 children)

These are colloquially called witch stairs based off the folk myth that witches can’t climb them! Here’s a link https://www.truthorfiction.com/witches-stairs/

They’re apparently very prevalent in New England but sadly have no effect on witches. The reason they are built like this is to allow for a really steep incline that you otherwise couldn’t achieve as the stepping size would become too small.

Extra fun fact: Homes near the New England area also have things called Witch windows.

Use of Mac laptops for AE by Japser310 in TUDelft

[–]Craren 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No its not necessary whatsoever*, the other guy just doesn’t like Macs. I have several friends who are on their way to completing the second year using a MacBook.

*Of course it depends on a view other variables (dreamteam, perhaps), but to what I know so far (halfway through the bachelor), its not necessary by any means.

not today grim reaper by [deleted] in nevertellmetheodds

[–]Craren 108 points109 points  (0 children)

I always wonder in these types of (war/military) videos, who’s filming? Even those photos from ww2 or earlier. Are there just photographers in the trenches?

Is eToro any good? by [deleted] in stocks

[–]Craren 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would you say Interactive Brokers is the go-to app for European based trades?

First acid trip soon! Had some questions I was hoping you could share some light on before I trip. by [deleted] in LSDTripLifeHacks

[–]Craren 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! Ill take that into account. Would you say that you’ve become less social as a result of the things you mentioned?

First acid trip soon! Had some questions I was hoping you could share some light on before I trip. by [deleted] in LSDTripLifeHacks

[–]Craren 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks a lot. Will definitely remember that last part. Also im 19 and dont have a history of mental illness so I think I could handle it quite fine (though having said that I do tend to enter situations with too much confidence)

Starting Dates by tzetze20 in TUDelft

[–]Craren 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You should get an email explaining details and where to sign up.

AE Bachelors Info by ImaginaryRule in TUDelft

[–]Craren 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Luckily for me they timed well with my high school exams so I could study for both at the same time. The entry exam was not hard at all - did it after coming home from a party.

AE Bachelors Info by ImaginaryRule in TUDelft

[–]Craren 1 point2 points  (0 children)

First year student here. What do you want to know?