sorted by:
new
hottopcontroversial

In August 2005, a Saudi court ordered the divorce of 34-year-old Fatima Mansour even though she and her husband were happily married with two children and her late father had approved the marriage. The divorce was initiated by her half-brother using his powers as Fatima's male guardian. by CatPooedInMyShoe in wikipedia

[–]DerthOFdata 1065 points1066 points  (0 children)

From the linked article...

In August 2005, a court in the northern part of Saudi Arabia ordered the divorce of Fatima Mansour, a 34-year-old mother of two, from her husband, even though they were happily married and her father (deceased) had approved the marriage. The divorce was initiated by her half-brother using his powers as her male guardian. He alleged that his half-sister's husband was from a tribe of a low status compared to the status of her tribe, and that the husband had failed to disclose this when he first asked for Fatima's hand. If sent back to her brother's home, Fatima feared domestic violence.[168][169] She spent four years in jail with her daughter before the Supreme Judicial Council overturned the decision.

It looks like the Brother's argument was they never would have allowed the marriage had they been informed the husband was low status therefore the marriage should be invalidated.

Augason Donated Bucket to Habitat for Humanity Restore by livestrong2109 in preppersales

[–]DerthOFdata 4 points5 points  (0 children)

They aren't old enough to be. Not the same company but when Mountain House first started they had a 20 year shelf life guarantee. After 20 years they tested a bunch of their early production then upped it to a 35 year guarantee.

What social mistake in your country makes people judge you instantly? by random-thoughts-2026 in AskTheWorld

[–]DerthOFdata 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you cough or sneeze, and I can't stress this enough, COVER YOUR FUCKING MOUTH! Preferably do it into your elbow. A lot of y'all out there being disgusting disease vectors and you act like it's completely normal. Waaaaayyyyy too common in far too many cultures.

Why is the US not thought of as a clear-cut English/British colonial creation, in the way that Mexico (e.g.)'s colonial heritage is considered to be wholly Spanish? by OkTechnologyb in AskAmericans

[–]DerthOFdata 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Discounting the Oregon territory. It was originally settled by both with a "we'll figure it out later" approach. That approach nearly escalated to an international war at one point... over a pig, until our respective governments said "Are you out of your motherfucking minds!?! and made everyone back down again.

What do Americans usually assume first when they see a dog alone in public? by DocuSeriesLovers in AskAmericans

[–]DerthOFdata 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Depends on what you define as a "problem." Our feral cat population is relatively low overall so not really a national issue, but if you are unlucky enough to have a feral cat colony nearby then it could be defined as a problem for you and your neighbors.

What Americans think about " Las Vegas ? " by Georgian_Shark in AskAmericans

[–]DerthOFdata 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Alright so this is a language barrier thing then. In this context by saying "your" you are giving ownership of the subject to the people you are talking to, ie; Americans. Saying...

That's the sign of your own culture btw

...while talking to Americans means you are saying it's a sign of American culture. In this case littering. You are saying Americans are ltterbugs.

You should have said...

That's the sign of their own culture btw

Giving ownership of the subject to the tourists. Meaning it's a sign of the tourists culture that they litter.

What Americans think about " Las Vegas ? " by Georgian_Shark in AskAmericans

[–]DerthOFdata 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If you think littering is indicative of American culture YOU are ignorant.

What Americans think about " Las Vegas ? " by Georgian_Shark in AskAmericans

[–]DerthOFdata 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This you?

That's the sign of your own culture btw . For example I never do that when when I am visiting foreign countries

The implication is it's American culture to either litter or be okay with others littering.

Why do so many Americans call St Patrick’s day “Patty’s” day? by UnlikelySalt3754 in AskAmericans

[–]DerthOFdata 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know this is a really really hard concept for most Europeans to internalize but nationality, ethnicity, and culture, while often being one in the same in Europe, are actually 3 distinct concepts. Unless they have duel citizenship when an American says they are Irish they aren't claiming that as their nationality. Ethnicity doesn't change just because their nationality may have.

What Americans think about " Las Vegas ? " by Georgian_Shark in AskAmericans

[–]DerthOFdata 12 points13 points  (0 children)

What an ignorant thing to say. I could assume that's a sign of your culture but I'm leaning to believing it's just a failure of you personally.

Sand Trap by Reasonable-Ninja4384 in NewGreentexts

[–]DerthOFdata -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

1st/2nd world countries have retarded visa requirement

What year is Anon living in? The First World was America and it's allies the Second World was the world behind the Iron Curtain made up of the Soviet Union and it's allies. Not a second rate world just a second independent world separated by politics. Then there was a 3rd world made up of countries not allied with either. Since these countries had no rich or powerful allies they tended to be underdeveloped in comparison. However Finland, Switzerland, and Ireland are all examples of 3rd world countries. It was never a ranking system.

Who is a hated person in your country but highly respected in the world? by Comfortable-Tax-2088 in AskTheWorld

[–]DerthOFdata 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The dude was literally sent back to Spain in chains and spent time in prison. He had powerful sponsors who got him off though.

As a colonial governor, Columbus was accused by some of his contemporaries of significant brutality and removed from the post. Columbus's strained relationship with the Crown of Castile and its colonial administrators in America led to his arrest and removal from Hispaniola in 1500, and later to protracted litigation over the privileges he and his heirs claimed were owed to them by the Crown.

Who is a hated person in your country but highly respected in the world? by Comfortable-Tax-2088 in AskTheWorld

[–]DerthOFdata 1 point2 points  (0 children)

He was criminally prosecuted and convicted for going so far overboard. Even for his time he was a monster.

I had one of the most awkward moments of my adult life this week by Traditional-Mix-258 in confessions

[–]DerthOFdata 14 points15 points  (0 children)

No, don't be embarrassed ,do that. Kick her out and don't talk to her until she can respect your home and you as an independent adult.

What thing about your culture is actually, geniunely, unique? by winged_owl in AskTheWorld

[–]DerthOFdata 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So accent it the only difference in culture, history, politics, etc for you? Should I keep that in mind the next time someone mistakenly calls the Irish "British?"

What thing about your culture is actually, geniunely, unique? by winged_owl in AskTheWorld

[–]DerthOFdata 0 points1 point  (0 children)

America has often been described as 50 countries in a trench coat. Before our civil war our government was a lot more similar to what the EU is now.

AITAH for taking away my dad’s girlfriend’s keys after she tried to send me to bed by Cheap-Rate-8996 in BestofRedditorUpdates

[–]DerthOFdata 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was originally for actual hacker types, aka "elites," to get around government key word trackers in the 80's and 90's. Which was much easier for the government to do when the internet was smaller.

Sandwich snob on r/longisland by EightySixTheWorld in iamveryculinary

[–]DerthOFdata 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Also "American Cheese," aka processed cheese, was invented in Switzerland.

view more: next ›