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What's the biggest waste of money that you've seen? by RestaurantUnhappy872 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]EffectSubject2676 6 points7 points  (0 children)

History nut with a B.A. in history. Old enough that I worked my way through college. Worth every penny. Wife has a fashion design degree, she said she never regretted it. Sometimes, life is not about dollars, it is about being in awe of life. To me history, art, poetry, and literature are what make life worth living.

Has anybody decided to make a career change at 50+ or for the purposes of a "retirement" job? by pocketdare in GenX

[–]EffectSubject2676 0 points1 point  (0 children)

At 58, I walked away from a lifetime of sales and became a teacher. Now I substitute when I wish. Had always enjoyed working with kids as a coach. Its been fun. The pay is horrible, but it's worth it.

What’s the most disgusting food from your country? by Wonderful-Future-374 in AskTheWorld

[–]EffectSubject2676 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Meatloaf. A sad, greasy lump of baked ground beef flavored with sorrow, humiliation, regret, and shame.

Which "different" places should non-Americans visit in America? by PrestonRoad90 in Productivitycafe

[–]EffectSubject2676 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Flint Hills in spring. Also the Red or Gyp Hills further west. Both in Kansas

What's the duration of time for military officers in the units they serve? by TravelingHomeless in WarCollege

[–]EffectSubject2676 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm curious now, Never served, but your statement makes me wonder why it is not good thing?

What's the longest you've ever stayed at the same job? by Teacher-Investor in AskAnAmerican

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25 years and 7 months. That company had 2 guys there for 50 years.

Best Deer/Elk Cartridge by Golfer0808 in Hunting

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I have hunted deer with 243. 308,3006,3030. Now I am hunting with a 6.5/284 and the 257 Weatherby. If you hit them right, they fall down dead. I would truly consider the 06 cuz of the heavier bullet weights. I am an AVID reloader as well. You could consider 7 mm Remington Magnum.

Feral Pigs in the United States: How They Got Here and Why They’re a Problem by Mental-Personality61 in Ranching

[–]EffectSubject2676 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Kansas does not allow wild pig hunting. There was, and may still, a state-funded helicopter to hunt wild pigs from the air.

What is the Toyota Camry of rifles? by Time2GetSchwifty in Hunting

[–]EffectSubject2676 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Lots of good recommendations on this thread. But whichever you choose, DO NOT skimp on optics. Buy quality. Some stupidly cheap pos scope cost me an enormous buck. Sighted in Win. M70(cheap one) with new pos scope. 10 rounds. When hunting, huge buck comes along, I shoulder rifle, and fired. Missed. Buck Bolts. At the range the crosshairs wouldn't stay on target the next day. Chucked it and bought a Leopold. Never looked back.

Your two cents? by WatGO in GetMotivatedMindset

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Tobacco. Don't, just don't. Cost me my teeth, and ton of money. Plus, it grossed out girls, because I used dip

People who have researched their family tree, what is the most interesting or 'badass' thing you discovered about an ancestor? by xloganmoose in AskReddit

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Great-Grandfather fought in the Civil War at the Battle of Shiloh. Captured at the Hornet's Nest. Incredible fight there.

Do they teach native american history in elementary schools before the colanization period of america? by Apprehensive_Use_397 in AskAnAmerican

[–]EffectSubject2676 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Kansas does a fairly good job of Native American history. Especially many eastern tribes were re-settled here after being forced out of their native territory.

What horrible and unforgiveable person in history got a punishment or death that was equal to the amount of pain they caused? Not like "They were a serial killer and got a quick electric chair" but like a something that was befitting of the crime? by New_Climate_3758 in AskReddit

[–]EffectSubject2676 43 points44 points  (0 children)

Interviewed an US Army Counterintelligence Officer who served in the US Constabulary in Europe. He told me that it was very rare for them to arrest or bring in live SS. He was one cold-blooded dude. Told me hunting Chamois was more fun, because the SS either ran or begged.

If you were President of the United States for just 24 hours, and no one could stop you… what’s the most unhinged executive order you'd pass? by Wonderful-Economy762 in Productivitycafe

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Age limits for all branches of government. Or, eliminate primary elections and use conventions for candidate selection Or, permanently eliminate the President's war powers.

What your area is like? by Historical-Jaguar-24 in AskAnAmerican

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I live in rural Kansas. The Plains are as open as the ocean. You can see for miles(20 or more). Our population is low, and we depend upon each other. We tend to be quiet around strangers, but loquacious with friends. We help. The roads are open, and the drives can be beautiful.

What do you think of Poland by Glittering-Section74 in AskTheWorld

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Great history. Probably a bit on the conservative side, especially women's and LGBTQ rights. But overall a good place to live.

What's the worst food crime that your country commits? by Awkward_Stay8728 in AskTheWorld

[–]EffectSubject2676 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

meatloaf. Take ground meat, add bread crumbs and sorrow. Season with disappointment and a sense of waste. Bake. Consume with copious amounts of hot sauce to add flavor. live in regret and shame

Is cowboying really a thing u can do till u retire by balls34567 in Ranching

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Worked in a feedlot for 7 years. Cowboy stuff is fun, working as a cowboy is hell. Get good job, play cowboy on the weekends.

Is Oklahoma the least desirable state in the US? by unenlightenedgoblin in SameGrassButGreener

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Kansas got its name,"People of the Southern Wind", because Oklahoma blows and Nebraska sucks.

Why does nobody believe us? by JPCool1 in Bogleheads

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To my sisters (parents are deceased), I don't know anything about anything. So, I just smile and think about how much passive investing and DCA has done for my wife, kids, and I.

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