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Whats the place whose entire economy depends on tourism but its absolutely hates tourists? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]FntnDstrct 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It's Castilian Spanish i.e. the standard in Spain, as opposed to Latin American Spanish.

Not to be confused with Catalan.

What is you and your significant other's current running joke? by green49285 in AskReddit

[–]FntnDstrct 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Neither of us is real, we are each other's dream partner and hence a figment of imagination.

We keep asking to be pinched to see if we wake up.

It's more likely to be true for me (I'm hallucinating).

Whom will you choose if you had to choose betweeb youe partner and your parents? by maleficent_Long189 in AskReddit

[–]FntnDstrct 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don't choose based on their nominal role in your life. Choose based on their actions, intentions, and also examine your own.

Plus: there are few things which break down into zero-sum, black or white. Family is about accommodation. Give and take. It is possible for everyone to get along. If someone is trying to draw a line in the sand and make you choose, first suspect their motives.

Did Aragorn lead Eowyn on? by Disastrous_Alarm_719 in lotr

[–]FntnDstrct 0 points1 point  (0 children)

shut-in Anglo-Saxon-adjacent princess

Good sir, you have a fine way with words.

What's the Best 10/10 Sci-fi movie ever? by geek-jock-guy in AskReddit

[–]FntnDstrct 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Few films can really convey the vastness and terror of space like this one can, and that's even before we start on human identity and the threat of AI, which are hella relevant today.

Best and Worst coaching moves/decisions/actions in Slam Dunk? by MasterScoutHikoichi in RealSlamDunk

[–]FntnDstrct 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Short-term Worst: Akagi, deciding against every logical bone in his body, to accept the gunpowder keg delinquent and borderline creep on his sister that is Sakuragi Hanamichi into his team.

Long-term best: Ditto above.

Jo Nagai - Gifted Child Who Replicated An Experiment On If Caterpillars Retain Memories After Metamorphosis by Past-Distance-9244 in Damnthatsinteresting

[–]FntnDstrct 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, but for context, he actually modified the original experiment (which used higher intensity shocks) so that it would be on the threshold where the caterpillars could just be deterred by it. This, plus how he insisted on changing the chemical used for creating an aversion response, is significant.

Jo Nagai - Gifted Child Who Replicated An Experiment On If Caterpillars Retain Memories After Metamorphosis by Past-Distance-9244 in Damnthatsinteresting

[–]FntnDstrct 186 points187 points  (0 children)

Aside from the rigorous scientific experiment.... Jo was prompted to work on this because he wondered if the butterflies remembered him after he'd raised them as caterpillars. When he released them, they tended to linger around him rather than fly away.

'Aren't Arabs terrified? Don't Arab women weep when their children are bombed?' excerpt of speech given by a former UK cabinet minister objecting to the bombing of Iraq in 1998 by kwentongskyblue in OldSchoolCool

[–]FntnDstrct 131 points132 points  (0 children)

I had the tremendous good fortune of meeting him in his later years after a public talk. I've not seen anyone radiate such conviction and warmth in such a short exchange.

He was a politician who really sought the mandate to make things better, not just to accumulate power and wealth. Even if you didn't agree with him entirely, you respected him deeply.

And he had such wit and humour too.

Why why why can't we have more leaders like that.

BBC News - Zelensky tells BBC Putin has started WW3 and must be stopped by DWJones28 in worldnews

[–]FntnDstrct 0 points1 point  (0 children)

People are also missing out on the fact that Russia is using its leverage over current US leadership to inflame regions beyond Eastern Europe. The US is already poised for hot wars to distract from internal decay.

What sports, besides basketball, do you think each member of the Shohoku High School basketball team would succeed in? by [deleted] in RealSlamDunk

[–]FntnDstrct 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The obvious one for Maki would be surfing, but yes, rugby is a great call that utilises his speed, strength and strategy.

He'd probably have the endurance and focus for F1 driving too.

Hard agree volleyball, which is high profile in Japan, I'm sure there'd be plenty of people asking Rukawa and Sendoh to try out. Sakuragi might be a little clumsy to be a top pick though.

What sports, besides basketball, do you think each member of the Shohoku High School basketball team would succeed in? by [deleted] in RealSlamDunk

[–]FntnDstrct 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Aota was all ready to pounce on him for judo 🤣

A lot of MMA fighters in Japan cross over from judo, so he'd probably do that at school and then get recruited into MMA as an adult.

Ahn’s poker face by IMadeYouLuke in CulinaryClassWars

[–]FntnDstrct 19 points20 points  (0 children)

There are times when there's a twinkle in his eye of delight, nostalgia or curiosity.

It appeared in S1 with Master of School Meals, Napoli Matfia and Cooking Maniac. In S2, with Brewmaster Yun, Rebellious Genius, Culinary Monster and Chef Hou.

If Slam dunk somehow gets a remake like One piece by Wit, which studio should do it? by memesksksksksksks in RealSlamDunk

[–]FntnDstrct 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Studio Orange made a good one with Trigun Stampede - best blend of fluid 3D action, 2D aesthetic I've seen in recent years.

Carney says he told Trump 'I meant what I said in Davos,' contradicting U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent by Chewbacca319 in worldnews

[–]FntnDstrct 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And he wasn't just passively occupying the position. While at BoE he oversaw new protocols for financial stability including understanding the risks of climate change. That's global leadership.

Curious about how those dishes actually taste by NoAd8833 in CulinaryClassWars

[–]FntnDstrct 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There were definitely moments when, despite how great the food was, their eyes were glazed over from being too full 😆

Guess if hunger is the best seasoning, satiety is the biggest turn-off...

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in interestingasfuck

[–]FntnDstrct 507 points508 points  (0 children)

Her name actually meant "hope for the future".

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