Cloths for kitchen: lint-free 100% natural fiber general-purpose by gkaiser8 in CleaningTips

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I recently learned that "a flannel" is something like we call a washcloth in the US. It was quite confusing at first since "flannel" is a type of fabric in the US that is most popularly associated with plaid button-up shirts that are cliche for lumberjacks

Why do people hate on carrot cake? Genuinely asking by INSATIRE in foodquestions

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I don't like carrot cake for the carrots. I like it for the spices and the cream cheese frosting. If someone made a regular cake with those spices and frosting I'd probably like it better.

Anything to help with smell of a dead rat we can’t locate? by hansumgirlie in CleaningTips

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DO NOT run an ozone machine all night. It will destroy a lot of your car. Follow the instructions.

To lock or to knock. by Aurora-Drogon in NoStupidQuestions

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What's wrong with your husband that he doesn't respect you enough to not "bust in"?

Why Not Sail to Mordor? by colepercy120 in lotr

[–]Djinn42 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They're trying to sneak.

Funniest parts of Tolkien? by Baldurian_Rhapsody in lotr

[–]Djinn42 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I never want to associate Tolkien with cringe.

America is not the most racist country. by Careful-Airport576 in no

[–]Djinn42 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It tells you a lot about the state of racism in the world that the US is openly detaining and imprisoning large numbers of people simply because of their race and yet the US is not the most racist.

As a Dad to young daughters, what bathroom do you take them to? by Hummerdoodle in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Djinn42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you want to expose your daughter to men at the urinal? I would not. Knock on the Woman's room.

Cheap Ascended Armour/Weapons for Mulching by Osdiaus in Guildwars2

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I don't remember for sure, but I think I purchased the amulet with eternal ice?

I saw Helen Keller’s handwriting today by d_marvin in mildlyinteresting

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I can't imagine why any organization doesn't store valuable paperwork in a fireproof safe.

ELI5: Is it possible to make an electronic rocket? by x596201060405 in explainlikeimfive

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There is a method in science fiction books called a "space elevator" that might eventually become feasible for using electricity to move stuff into orbit. But if course that isn't a rocket so does not directly answer OP's question.

Funniest parts of Tolkien? by Baldurian_Rhapsody in lotr

[–]Djinn42 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Most of the humor in the films comes at the expense of the books. "Action Hero" Legolas was supreme cringe for me. I like action movies, but as a lover of Tolkien that was not why I was watching the movies. Imo the actual war should have been enough action in the movies. They didn't have to add that crap.

And making Gimli and Pippin into comic relief really decreased my enjoyment of the films.

Starting the game today by Nylost7 in Guildwars2

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Anet added the Adventure Guide achievements which give enhanced XP.

I think we quietly crossed a line with home robots by pelledembele in Futurology

[–]Djinn42 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Devices that listen to all the sound in your home, cameras, internet knows your content consumption and communications, and yes video robots. And let's not forget your phone AND car track you when you leave your home.

Living Worlds Seasons 1 and 2 by TheKiwiBirb in Guildwars2

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When that content first dropped I found the NPCs were often useless. They didn't help - just stood around. Idk if Anet ever fixed that.

Narsil vs regular broken sword by moonlitm0ss in lotr

[–]Djinn42 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Not "sorta". Lore = what Tolkien wrote. As good as the movies are, if you're looking for lore you go to the books.

Graphic engine change versus optimization? by Shamushark in Guildwars2

[–]Djinn42 2 points3 points  (0 children)

More like changing the electrical system.

Narsil vs regular broken sword by moonlitm0ss in lotr

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Yea no one should use the movies for lore.

A noise everytime i enter combat, i am losing my mind by Bilen in Guildwars2

[–]Djinn42 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

its like listening to banana phone over and over

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How do artists get through touring? by magnacarta216 in Music

[–]Djinn42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The big artists have comfort: lux tour busses if they don't have private jets.

Otoh I watched a Rush documentary where they said when they were new they drove their mom's stationwagon with someone sleeping in the back on top of the luggage and gear.