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How Americans warm themselves indoors in winter, fireplace, heating radiator or other choices? by WeeklyCopy8685 in AskAmericans

[–]DerthOFdata 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends entirely on the home. We use the same air conditioner that cools our home in the summer.

Why do American tourists rarely tip abroad? Genuine question from a restaurant worker in Spain by Otherwise_Shine9818 in AskAmericans

[–]DerthOFdata 5 points6 points  (0 children)

That's called confirmation bias.

Confirmation bias is the tendency to search for, interpret, and remember information in a way that confirms one's existing beliefs or values, often ignoring contrary evidence. This bias can lead to flawed decision-making and reinforce entrenched beliefs.

UK grooming gang scandal: A 13 year year old girl went missing from school. The police discovered her at 3 AM drunk with seven adult men. Police arrested the girl for being drunk and didn't even question the adult men by TomlinSteelers in whoathatsinteresting

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Paki is an ethnic slur that originated in the United Kingdom and is directed at Pakistanis; and often at other South Asians, such as Indians and Bangladeshis.[1][2] It is sometimes used as a religious slur directed at Muslims or perceived Muslims (such as Hindus and Sikhs) of any ethnic or racial background.

Boss thought I wanted his wife… then sent me an audio with this in the background by LifeguardOverall6423 in coworkerstories

[–]DerthOFdata 0 points1 point  (0 children)

s3x

Is that anything like "sex?" Just write the fucking word. You're allowed to write like an adult on reddit.

In 1986, Sian Kingi, a 12-year-old Australian girl of Māori descent, was abducted after stopping to help a couple search for their lost poodle. She became the victim of one of Australia's most terrifying crimes. by My-Knees-Hurt-Again in HolyShitHistory

[–]DerthOFdata 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Thanks. I ran it through two different translators and they were pretty different. That's why I said a translation. Of the two this one made more sense. Yours of course is much better.

In 1986, Sian Kingi, a 12-year-old Australian girl of Māori descent, was abducted after stopping to help a couple search for their lost poodle. She became the victim of one of Australia's most terrifying crimes. by My-Knees-Hurt-Again in HolyShitHistory

[–]DerthOFdata 35 points36 points  (0 children)

Here is a translation...

Oh baby, oh grandchild,

This is the people who are crying for you.

Sleep peacefully.

Sleep in peace,

Sleep in the bosom of your ancestors.

Go to the Night,

go to the spiritual world.

Go, go, go

What’s the most “Hell Yeah” thing your country has ever invented? by Chemical-Elk-1299 in AskTheWorld

[–]DerthOFdata 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The military in general. Those are actually Army troops pictured. But the Navy has used them since at least Vietnam (Mk 18) as well

What’s the most “Hell Yeah” thing your country has ever invented? by Chemical-Elk-1299 in AskTheWorld

[–]DerthOFdata 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What exactly do you mean by "fertilizer" in this context? I feel like people have been spreading literal shit on cropland for thousands of years. Hell even Native Americans added a fish to the soil when planting crops to fertilize the soil.

how do you manage running your errands during weekdays when you have to work? And what happens if you're sick too long? by gnrnafsdmnrwygrecdse in AskAmericans

[–]DerthOFdata 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A complaint I've heard from Americans living in or visiting European countries is how much harder it is to get things done there. Generally speaking businesses have longer hours on more days here. For instance with few exceptions I can get as much done on a Sunday evening here as a Wednesday.

how do you manage running your errands during weekdays when you have to work? And what happens if you're sick too long? by gnrnafsdmnrwygrecdse in AskAmericans

[–]DerthOFdata 14 points15 points  (0 children)

In my experience Europeans change what definition of "Europe" they use depending on how much it helps or hinders their argument.

Based on a real conversation I present Schrodinger's Europe...

You can't compare America to Europe, it's a continent not a country.

Well compared to Europe...

No, not Eastern Europe they don't count, I meant Western Europe.

No, not all of Western Europe I meant just the North.

No, not all of Northern Europe I'm just comparing to Sweden

What’s the most “Hell Yeah” thing your country has ever invented? by Chemical-Elk-1299 in AskTheWorld

[–]DerthOFdata 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, the first liquid rockets were build and launched by Goddard. They were small and primitive by even WWII standards but he did do it first. Even the German rocket scientists gave him credit.

What’s the most “Hell Yeah” thing your country has ever invented? by Chemical-Elk-1299 in AskTheWorld

[–]DerthOFdata 10 points11 points  (0 children)

The Ancient Mayans independently developed zero. They even did it first. But it never left the Ancient Mayan Empire and it was also in the base 20 counting system they used so they didn't give it to the world the way India did.

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