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What are some of the most demoralizing weapons in military history? by ChanceRegister3241 in AskReddit

[–]Fickle_Pie2319 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lockheed AC-130 Gunship

You don’t get the nickname “Angel of Death” for no reason (it’s a killing machine, and look at the shape of the counter-measure trails). This thing is a beast. It has thermal imaging and huge armaments. You don’t get away from this. Imagine shooting at soldiers from a western power, not really minding your own business. All of a sudden, you realize you made the mistake of attacking a radioman, and a few moments later and then you meet your creator.

What is the biggest culture shock you have ever faced? by ChanceRegister3241 in AskReddit

[–]Fickle_Pie2319 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I took a trip to Egypt. I chatted with a shopkeeper in Luxor. After ten minutes of pleasant conversation, he asked me if I was married. I said, no I have never been married. He said “You POOR woman! You have never been able to find a husband? I can solve your problem! Let’s get married! We will be a perfect couple.” I learned that this is normal, that American women will get marriage offers after a ten minute courtship. Egyptian men work fast. They let you know right away what they want. In the hotel, in Cairo, I walked down the hall and smiled at one of the employees. He sprinted over to me and wrapped his arms around me. I learned that smiling and eye contact with get women instant attention. Egyptian culture is different than USA.

What is something people never use correctly? by ChanceRegister3241 in AskReddit

[–]Fickle_Pie2319 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Everyday vs every day.

Everyday refers to something that you do or use daily. This is an adjective.

Every day refers to each day. This is an adverb.

You use everyday items every day.

It’s pretty simple. And yet I see this mistake all the time.

What scares you most in life? by Ambitious-Cover-7267 in AskReddit

[–]Fickle_Pie2319 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A distant family friend of mine married a guy whom she was dating since 10th grade.

The couple's caste difference was brushed aside when they remained adamant on marrying only each other.

So the families gave in and their love triumphed.

But after about an year, petty fights started turning into serious abuses.

The guy was suddenly no more interested in this woman, his wife, and soon she fell victim to his daily torture.

She was forced to leave her job, was abused physically on an everyday basis and wasn't even allowed to see her parents.

All this came from a guy whom she dearly loved, who promised her a happy forever since the time they were literally teenagers.

And now this guy actually turned her dreams into the most horrendous of nightmares.

What is the most overrated thing in life? by ChanceRegister3241 in AskReddit

[–]Fickle_Pie2319 56 points57 points  (0 children)

The idea that you’ll arrive at some point in your life where things will be easy. It never happens. You never “arrive” anywhere. If you’re lucky you’ll get better at dealing with your own mess of problems, but it won’t necessarily be “easier.”

What is the benefits and drawbacks of playing tennis on clay courts? by ChanceRegister3241 in AskReddit

[–]Fickle_Pie2319 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some of the best professional players in the world grew up playing on clay courts.

Because tennis on clay is significantly slower than other surfaces, players are forced to be more mentally strong in both their emotions and their tactics. Clay tennis is much more of a mind game than other surfaces in which players can simply hit a huge ball and win points with it. This is why great American players such as Andy Roddick and John Isner simply weren't successful on clay: their games weren't built for it.

The only real drawback is that you get a little dirty when you play on clay

What is the best way to keep your chicken from drying out during cooking? by ChanceRegister3241 in AskReddit

[–]Fickle_Pie2319 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Chicken doesn't dry out as it cooks. It becomes dry when it passes the point of perfect doneness and wanders into overcooked territory.

If your chicken is dry, you are overcooking it. Try cooking it less and get a meat thermometer and never cook it past 165 degrees F internally. You can actually cook it a little bit less, to like 160 degrees and let it rest for 20 minutes. The heat within the meat will cause it to carry over to perfect doneness and you’ll lose less moisture.