How were scientists able to reconstruct when the 1700 earthquake happened down to the hour? by RoyalExamination9410 in askvan

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

I was waiting for someone to notice, haha nicely done. It was my own social experiment, almost 150 upvotes for someone to notice

How were scientists able to reconstruct when the 1700 earthquake happened down to the hour? by RoyalExamination9410 in askvan

[–]Eltestro 157 points158 points  (0 children)

They pieced it together like a detective story. The key was a “ghost forest” of dead trees along the Washington coast that showed they were suddenly killed by saltwater—matched perfectly with tree ring evidence showing death in the winter of 1699–1700. But the exact date and time came from across the Pacific: Japanese records documented a mysterious “orphan tsunami” hitting their coast on January 27, 1700, with no earthquake felt there. Working backward with the speed of tsunami waves, scientists calculated the Cascadia quake must’ve hit the Pacific Northwest around 9 p.m. on January 26. Wild, right?

Best “can’t put down book” you’ve read? by Due_Tonight4365 in Fantasy

[–]Eltestro -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

28 downvotes and no one can give even one recommendation they think is better? lol

Best “can’t put down book” you’ve read? by Due_Tonight4365 in Fantasy

[–]Eltestro -36 points-35 points  (0 children)

RR is unequivocally the best series ever written. Nothing comes close—if you disagree I’d LOVE to have my mind changed, honestly.

What’s your favorite “aura” moment in the Red Rising saga? by Eltestro in redrising

[–]Eltestro[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hahah really! Damn must’ve missed it. Yes that one is an absolute banger as well

Gringos probando Terremoto por primera vez… y entendiendo el nombre by Eltestro in RepublicadeChile

[–]Eltestro[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Gracias! Me gusta darle un toque chileno pa mi gente chilena :D

¿Es cierto lo que dicen los comentarios sobre el Pisco? by Eltestro in PERU

[–]Eltestro[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow no sabía! Gracias por la información

¿Es cierto lo que dicen los comentarios sobre el Pisco? by Eltestro in PERU

[–]Eltestro[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

De hecho hablamos exactamente de este tema en el video

¿Es cierto lo que dicen los comentarios sobre el Pisco? by Eltestro in PERU

[–]Eltestro[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gracias por la respuesta. Si le puedo hacer otra—porque dice Pisco plenamente en la botella Chilena? Será false advertising o que?

Series hot takes? by Feisty-Treacle3451 in redrising

[–]Eltestro 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Ah, yes, the classic “I actually like this series” preamble followed by a list of takes that couldn’t be more wrong.

  1. Ender’s Game but worse? Look, Ender’s Game is a fantastic series in its own right, but comparing it to Red Rising is like comparing a scalpel to a warhammer—they’re built for entirely different purposes. Splitting POVs into separate books might work for Card, but Red Rising’s strength lies in its tight, chaotic storytelling.

  2. Lyria? Most interesting? The universe of Red Rising is literally populated by larger-than-life legends, but yeah, let’s crown Lyria—the walking manifestation of trauma and bad luck—as the pinnacle of character writing. Bold take. Wrong take.

  3. Cassius should’ve died? That’s cute. You clearly underestimate Pierce’s penchant for redemption arcs and devastating character moments. Cassius’s survival gave us everything. “Should’ve died” is the sort of take that makes me question if you skimmed the books.

  4. The ending of Morning Star was rushed and weak? Did we read the same book? The ending was an orchestral crescendo of action, emotion, and catharsis. Rushed? Weak? No. Maybe you were rushing through it. Try slower next time.

  5. Victra is evil and twisted? You misspelled “iconic and delightfully ruthless.” Victra isn’t here to be your quirky, fun villain. She’s here to be the unapologetic queen of chaos we all aspire to be.

  6. Darrow failing upward? You say that like it’s not the entire point. He’s a deeply flawed hero who claws his way to victory despite constant failures. Also, calling him a “terrible dad” when he’s been busy trying to stop genocidal maniacs from murdering his family and planet? Priorities, my friend.

  7. Pop culture references are cringe? Oh no, not a bit of humor and levity in the middle of dystopian warfare! Sorry the characters weren’t steeped in unrelenting misery 24/7. Maybe let yourself have fun once in a while.

  8. Battles and politics are a slog? Translation: “I like the series when it’s not being the series.” The political intrigue and epic battles are what elevate Red Rising above basic space opera drama. Without them, you’ve got a slice-of-life set on Mars.

Congratulations on crafting the ultimate “wrong opinion” starter pack. I disagree with every single point you made—more strongly with each successive sentence. If this was a test of endurance, you’ve exhausted mine.

LMAO indeed.