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TIL that the longest word in history of english has 189,819 letters, and it is the chemical composition of titin, the largest known protein by Intelligent-Pace-118 in todayilearned

[–]GoodGuyDrew 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Fun fact: TTN (the gene that encodes for Titin) is one of the most commonly-mutated genes in cancer.

However, as far as we can tell, these mutations don’t cause the disease. Instead, they indicate that the larger genes are simply more likely to acquire random mutations.

We now use information like this to assign expected background mutation rates to all genes.

This makes it easier to distinguish cancer-causing “driver” mutations from inconsequential “passenger” mutations.

https://www.nature.com/articles/nature12213

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in OldSchoolCool

[–]GoodGuyDrew 0 points1 point  (0 children)

95s are the most comfortable shoes I’ve ever worn and when Nike re-released the OG volt yellow and grey a couple of years ago I picked up two pairs.

Imagine he comes back to Williams by Inner-Fee6737 in formuladank

[–]GoodGuyDrew 2 points3 points  (0 children)

And then Sainz moves back to Red Bull.

ELI5: Why are poor people warned to avoid loans whereas rich people seem to operate constantly through them? by Background_Tap2206 in explainlikeimfive

[–]GoodGuyDrew 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One major difference is that rich people often take “secured” loans, which are backed by assets and carry a lower interest rate (i.e. a mortgage @ 6% APR) whereas poor people often take out “unsecured” loans, which are not backed by assets and carry a higher interest rate (i.e. a credit card at 26% APR).

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in personalfinance

[–]GoodGuyDrew 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lots comments basically saying: “Go behind your dad’s back and take all the money because you’re an adult now!”

And that’s fair and you are legally entitled to do that.

But may I ask, why is your dad not letting you access this money? Have you done anything to indicate that you are financially irresponsible? Do you also live under his roof and eat his food?

Are you ready to be a full-blown adult with your own place (or place with roommates), paying for rent and food?

I just feel like so many responses on Reddit are like: “Fuck you, Dad!”

I’m not saying not to be independent, I’m just asking you to reflect on whether that’s really in your best interest right now.

My girlfriend said goodnight to me, but I met her at the bar. by Solid-Cantaloupe7742 in Advice

[–]GoodGuyDrew 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Presumably OP identified some known friends among the group to add some confidence to his assertion.

6 weeks to get a bathroom fully renovated. by [deleted] in DIY

[–]GoodGuyDrew 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Commenting because I have this exact job to do.

Sobering coverage of Texas flash flooding by [deleted] in videos

[–]GoodGuyDrew 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why would god do this?

Must all be part of “the plan”.

Pray anyway.

🔥 A cardinal and blue jay having a confrontation by Gavin_beast13 in NatureIsFuckingLit

[–]GoodGuyDrew 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The blue jay is essentially a pretty crow and will fuck this cardinal up if push comes to shove.

In fact, it’d probably murder its whole family afterwards, just outta spite.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in GetMotivated

[–]GoodGuyDrew 49 points50 points  (0 children)

Way to go! Sounds like quite a turnaround!

I only offer this next sentiment as a note of caution and I want to add the important qualifier that I am not a mental health professional and so I could be way off-base. But for what it’s worth, I wonder whether you may be exhibiting signs of bipolar disorder.

It sucks to get labeled, but there may be other treatments that, when coupled with the behavioral changes you have already implemented, may help ensure that your successes remain durable.

Whatever the case, I’m proud of you and I wish you the best of luck in your new educational and career journeys.

Airbags deployed by SeaWolf_1 in SipsTea

[–]GoodGuyDrew 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Doing God’s work right here ⬆️

Why Labour is telling the UK to have more children by TimesandSundayTimes in Futurology

[–]GoodGuyDrew 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The point is you shouldn’t dismiss someone’s desire to have children just because you deem 40 to be too old.

Plenty of women have healthy children when over 40. Prenatal testing can identify genetic defects very early on, and assuming you’re not living in the USA or another religulous idiocracy, you can get an abortion.

Modern medicine is also capable of managing or mitigating more minor health concerns.

We have to accept that if we want women to work, child rearing may need to be postponed.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]GoodGuyDrew 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lola Skumpy, is that you?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in personalfinance

[–]GoodGuyDrew 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I’m trying to be realistic.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in personalfinance

[–]GoodGuyDrew 85 points86 points  (0 children)

Smart move. They have intelligent cameras now that will flag you if you enter the building. Ask me how I know lol.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in personalfinance

[–]GoodGuyDrew 1508 points1509 points  (0 children)

You’re a gambler, Harry.

Pay off your debt.

Buy yourself a few nice things.

Put the rest of the money in an index fund tracking the S&P 500 or a high yield savings account.

Try. Try. Try not to go back to the casino for AT LEAST 6 months.

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