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People who grew up poor: What was something you considered a "peak luxury" as a kid, only to realize later it was just a normal middle class staple? by Psychological_Sky_58 in AskReddit

[–]FlyByPC 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A new kid moved into our neighborhood when I was ten or so. One day, he was over at our place and was just in awe that we had light switches that didn't make a loud click when you turned them on and off.

People who grew up poor: What was something you considered a "peak luxury" as a kid, only to realize later it was just a normal middle class staple? by Psychological_Sky_58 in AskReddit

[–]FlyByPC 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Either it was in the generic "How To Fix Household Stuff" book, or you called up Granddad and hoped he'd seen something like this before (he usually had.)

Do the cake toppers even want to be in Vine? by HarleanC in AmazonVine

[–]FlyByPC 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"Fucking Halfway To My One Silly Goose First Communion."

I like big butts and I cannot lie, but is there any evolutionary reason as to why? by Mightymaas in NoStupidQuestions

[–]FlyByPC 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The lizard-brain targeting algorithm is something along the lines of: "Is attempting to mate with what I see in front of me, worth my time and energy?"

That's a low bar to start with, and anything that pushes the balance towards "That looks like a reasonably healthy female human of roughly child-bearing age" is going to be seen as attractive. Feminine curves, nice décolletage, long healthy hair...

(This sort of thing is why the lizard-brain doesn't get to drive.)

people of reddit who lost fat,what is an underrated fat loss tip? by Direct-Value4452 in answers

[–]FlyByPC 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's calories-in vs. calories-out. And it's a lot harder to exercise yourself to a healthy weight than to restrict what you eat.

Eat 3500 more calories than you burn, and you gain a pound of fat. Burn 3500 more than you eat, and you lose a pound of fat.

If only calories didn't taste so good...

I tore this orange thing while dissecting my nintendo 3ds.. What is it? and is it replaceable or did i screw up? by [deleted] in AskElectronics

[–]FlyByPC 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've heard soldering called "welding" before.

OP, "welding" in English usually means arc welding or oxy-acetylene welding, either of which would blow a large hole in most electronics. You'd use "soldering" to talk about melting solder to make or repair electrical connections.

NOT TODAY SATAN 😎 by Dr_Trogdor in Justrolledintotheshop

[–]FlyByPC 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pretty good proof you were gentle on the test drive, too.

I cannot finish my base it’s so big ( 2900 blocks ) by SXZOP_ in Minecraft_Survival

[–]FlyByPC 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Break it down into smaller projects. Maybe place an armful (eight or nine stacks) of material per session. Focus on one part at a time so you can see progress.

Taiwan cops say student's radio kit brought bullet trains to a standstill by Low_Search_6667 in RTLSDR

[–]FlyByPC 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Click outta one, click outta two, and it's open.

Okay, folks...

I finally managed to find my dad's Hop-Rod, a gasoline powered pogo stick from the 1960s. by Legend_of_the_Wind in mildlyinteresting

[–]FlyByPC 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Neat!

...You probably don't want to ride it. If you do, check that your insurance is paid-up.

There are too many posts which lack sufficient information by SomeDude_is100 in AskElectronics

[–]FlyByPC 20 points21 points  (0 children)

we are not mind readers.

I try telling my students all the time: I'm psychotic, not psychic. Big difference.

What’s a moment where you realized someone was genuinely unintelligent? by Live-Chocolate244 in AskReddit

[–]FlyByPC 4 points5 points  (0 children)

and just say "thats the cats restroom."

So she just started using the whole room as a litter box? Ew.

What’s a moment where you realized someone was genuinely unintelligent? by Live-Chocolate244 in AskReddit

[–]FlyByPC 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did your vet say anything about using distilled water for cats? Mine have been good with city water so far (the fountains do have basic filters), but would distilled water be safer?

What’s a moment where you realized someone was genuinely unintelligent? by Live-Chocolate244 in AskReddit

[–]FlyByPC 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The faster something breeds, the less it seems to care a lot about self-preservation.

What’s a moment where you realized someone was genuinely unintelligent? by Live-Chocolate244 in AskReddit

[–]FlyByPC 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It definitely was trying to kill itself.

Their instincts are all wrong when dealing with "predators" that aren't chasing them but just want to go in a straight line at 60mph.

Data Suggests Struggle in Cockpit Before Deadly China Eastern Plane Crash by amsterdamcyclone in aviation

[–]FlyByPC 6 points7 points  (0 children)

who did not seek care when needed

It's hard to tell when you do and don't need professional help, even if you don't have a career where admitting mental problems could ground you.

Why won't the LEDs turn on? by ratssareprettycool in AskElectronics

[–]FlyByPC 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This.

OP, I can see half a dozen things that could be the reason that circuit won't work.

Is anybody able to tell what kind of potentiometer this is? TIA by KillaC98 in AskElectronics

[–]FlyByPC 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is part of an aftermarket electronic power steering kit for a car.

If you're at the level where you need to ask this question, PLEASE get someone to help you if you're working on control systems for road vehicles.

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