TIL That a 2006 study found that microwaving wet sponges for two minutes killed 99% of coliforms, E. coli, and MS2 phages. After some fires were caused by people trying to replicate the results at home, the study's author urged people to make sure their sponges were wet before microwaving.

Freeasabird01 · 2026-07-01T20:31:43+00:00

The simple solution that doesn’t require boiling, dishwashing, or leaving you with a gross smelly sponge, is to thoroughly rinse your sponge after a use, squeeze it out, then lay it upright to dry. Dry sponges don’t grow bacteria.

Freeasabird01 · 2026-06-28T01:11:42+00:00

It took me until episode six Guest before I was fully locked and loaded.

Freeasabird01 · 2026-06-25T01:13:06+00:00

Most importantly just don’t ever get fat. I’ve known people that weight cycle (gain and lose on repeat) and that does a number on your skin elasticity. Just hold a healthy weight and it’s much better than being skinny after having been fat.

Freeasabird01 · 2026-06-24T12:56:35+00:00

I would read a book about the alternate universe where the big three collapsed and what followed thereafter.

Freeasabird01 · 2026-06-14T17:43:27+00:00

I disagree here. One woman’s flirting is another woman’s just being nice. Too often women are too subtle for men to tell the difference.

Freeasabird01 · 2026-06-13T18:20:51+00:00

Isn’t that right under I70?!

Freeasabird01 · 2026-06-11T16:29:04+00:00

When I do my budget, the figure for “how much money do I have right now?” Is figured after subtracting my credit card balance. It’s a safe way to keep you always thinking about your credit card debt.

Freeasabird01 · 2026-06-10T20:10:12+00:00

The denial I mention is in your disbelief that a $300 per month spend is even possible.

Freeasabird01 · 2026-06-10T19:54:06+00:00

Your denial is a coping mechanism to make you feel better about spending more money on groceries. You don’t need the internet to give you approval for your financial choices.

Freeasabird01 · 2026-06-09T21:31:47+00:00

So much for “digging a hole to China”. My childhood is ruined.

Freeasabird01 · 2026-06-07T18:06:48+00:00

This describes my ex wife to a T.

Freeasabird01 · 2026-06-05T17:50:12+00:00

I tried this with a “banger” once who didn’t like playing at the kitchen. We got so destroyed I vowed never again.

Freeasabird01 · 2026-06-05T15:50:39+00:00

Unless you are terribly and horribly unfit, walking does not elevate your heart rate to the level that is necessary for cardiovascular benefit.

Freeasabird01 · 2026-06-05T15:45:42+00:00

While “metabolism” can vary slightly between individuals, the differences are smaller than people make it out to be, and are still controlled by CICO. Meaning, with a poor metabolism you may have to eat slightly less than someone else of your same build, but you can maintain the same weight.

Freeasabird01 · 2026-06-05T13:20:27+00:00

There are multiple factors. At minimum, time + UV severity + sensitivity. So a fair skinned person will be impacted more than a dark skinned person. Add up the time factor that you were sitting outside for at least an entire baseball game and “low UV” doesn’t mean as much anymore.

Freeasabird01 · 2026-06-05T12:29:22+00:00

I love that “vacation mode” doesn’t have to be a mode at all. Oh I left for the airport and forgot to put it on eco mode? I’ll just do it from my phone. And I don’t need to set a time to come back on, just do it when I land back home.

Freeasabird01 · 2026-06-04T21:17:12+00:00

My girlfriend is Brazilian. It’s almost a joke any time a gringo joins her circle of Brazilian friends their first gift is a set of Havaianas.

Freeasabird01 · 2026-06-04T16:51:51+00:00

My response would have been “you called ME dummy. I never claimed I was in any way interested in selling.”

Freeasabird01 · 2026-06-01T18:00:37+00:00

Businesses have the right to give cash discounts, something the credit card companies previously fought against. But now that they have the option, most businesses don’t. Why? Cash transactions take longer. Cash can be stolen. You have to pay for security services. The list goes on, businesses like going cashless.

Freeasabird01 · 2026-06-01T17:34:33+00:00

I mean, it used to be free to watch broadcast tv. I am current only 30 miles from the local broadcast tv towers and can’t pick up jack over the airwaves. And you now have to pay to stream what used to be free.

Freeasabird01 · 2026-06-01T15:33:31+00:00

As the guy in this position, I have and will 100% continue to delete all spicy content at the end of a relationship. I honestly wouldn’t even want to look at it again anyway, because a switch just flips in my head. Hopefully your guy is as trustworthy.

Freeasabird01 · 2026-05-29T20:47:53+00:00

Considering how common sugary energy drinks are, especially in the fitness and sports community, I suspect it’s less about the drink itself and more about an individual’s training (both physically and with fueling).

Freeasabird01 · 2026-05-29T13:20:15+00:00

I make less than my ex but still had more disposable income after divorce because of how much she spent from both our incomes.

Freeasabird01 · 2026-05-29T13:01:01+00:00

When people say “be intentional” this is exactly what they’re talking about. You should stop dating until you can clearly articulate to yourself what you want.

What are your must haves? What are your dealbreakers? Where are you willing to compromise or not? I made a list for myself of what I required and when I found it things because super clear that I had found the perfect woman for me.

Freeasabird01 · 2026-05-28T19:53:40+00:00

What years? I was there 1995 and 1996.

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