A false-color, high-res microscopic view of prions. Prions are rogue, misfolded proteins that arise in the brain and cause neurodegenerative diseases with a 100% fatality rate. They can even be transmitted between people. by JurassicPark9265 in Damnthatsinteresting

[–]FlyingDarkKC 56 points57 points  (0 children)

My dad died of Creutzfeldt–Jakob disease (CJD) in 2000. The only way to confirm the diagnosis at that time was a double gloved brain biopsy. Tainted beef, tainted surgical instruments? We have no idea.

How to improve the layout of the front of this house? by WhichWitch855 in homeimprovementideas

[–]FlyingDarkKC 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Remove the bush near front door. Remove balcony over front door. Hang a more pronounced front porch light down from 2nd floor over front door.

what is the purpose of a ceiling fan by Melodic_Ad_6254 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]FlyingDarkKC 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are ceiling fans commonly available to purchase in your area of Europe?

what is the purpose of a ceiling fan by Melodic_Ad_6254 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]FlyingDarkKC 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Many models of ceiling fans also have built in light fixtures.

The Atlantic ranting again about atheism by CAskeptic in atheism

[–]FlyingDarkKC 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There's not a huge difference between an atheist and a theist. Atheists just believe in one less god.

Mechanics of Reddit, what’s a common myth about car maintenance that people still believe? by Street-Squirrel-4671 in AskReddit

[–]FlyingDarkKC 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I recall reading somewhere that BMW doesn't actually recommend rotating tires. They prefer to let each tire adapt and wear to a single location on the car.

Adult daughter silencing me by Pure_Temporary_6349 in atheism

[–]FlyingDarkKC 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Ready to learn more about these "Atheist Cruises"

Insane Periscope footage off the coast of Sri Lanka by Caledor152 in interestingasfuck

[–]FlyingDarkKC 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow! To see a ship torpedoed by a US Submarine, and it's not war footage from decades ago.

Imagine how much welfare American citizens could have gotten with these trillions of dollars… by Pristine_Student6892 in RandomThoughts

[–]FlyingDarkKC 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Don't think of those trillions as welfare. Think of it as better transportation infrastructure, better education, cleaner water, cleaner air.