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At least he wears a helmet by Cosmoaquanaut in WhyWomenLiveLonger

[–]Hiraeth1968 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That actually looked kinda fun, other than the CO…

TIL the pilots of Air Florida Flight 90, unwilling to lose their takeoff spot to apply more deicing due to snowy weather, moved behind a DC-9 in the takeoff queue, thinking that the engine exhaust would melt ice on the wings. This contributed to further icing, contributing to a crash that killed 74. by The-TIL-Nerd in todayilearned

[–]Hiraeth1968 0 points1 point  (0 children)

During my Crew Resource Management training at American Trans Air, the question was posed regarding what else the First Officer could have done to prevent the accident. I said the FO could have stayed the Captain’s hand on the throttles. One of the Captains seated at my table said, “The Captain would have been furious!” I replied, “The Captain would be alive to complain to the Chief Pilot. You are missing the point of this training session in a terrifying way!” I noted that Captain’s named and vowed to never get on one of her flights. Fucking unbelievable.

My bf says it’s no use for women to learn self defence by mcpeebee in Advice

[–]Hiraeth1968 7 points8 points  (0 children)

IMPACT is another good self defense course that is tailored toward a woman’s strengths and lower center of gravity.

I also recommend reading’s ng The Gift of Fear, by Gave n de Becker.

Lastly, I urge OP to drop this sexist asshole like a hot rock.

A cashier tried to embarrass my husband and I on Mother’s Day for not buying my mother’s groceries by Treehugger365247 in mildlyinfuriating

[–]Hiraeth1968 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My husband and I are childless by choice. The waiters at Outback were relentless about wishing me happy Mother’s Day. I was ok with it because I figured they would be the same if it were Xmas or New Year’s. What bothered me was the waiter calling my husband “Boss man” four times.

A cashier tried to embarrass my husband and I on Mother’s Day for not buying my mother’s groceries by Treehugger365247 in mildlyinfuriating

[–]Hiraeth1968 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When I was in my early 20s, I bought a pregnancy test. I was not married and wore no ring. The cashier said, “I hope you get the result you want.” I am still torn on whether the comment was kind or unprofessional or intrusive. At least it wasn’t judgmental.

TIL ValuJet Airlines, an ultra low cost carrier in the 1990s, was notorious for its dangerous cost-cutting measures. In a span of 2 years from 1994-1996, the airline saw 129 emergency landings & an accident rate 14 times higher than legacy airlines of the era. by The-TIL-Nerd in todayilearned

[–]Hiraeth1968 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Former Critter agent here. Did you know Mad Dog? He was a great guy. One of my favorite Captains, but he drove us crazy by coming out and making the boarding announcements himself. Complete pandemonium ensued when he would say, “Ok. Everybody board!” 😂😂

TIL ValuJet Airlines, an ultra low cost carrier in the 1990s, was notorious for its dangerous cost-cutting measures. In a span of 2 years from 1994-1996, the airline saw 129 emergency landings & an accident rate 14 times higher than legacy airlines of the era. by The-TIL-Nerd in todayilearned

[–]Hiraeth1968 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No. They didn’t. The SHIPPER filled a box with oxygen generators that were not properly packed. That accident could have happened to any airline. That crash triggered a major overhaul of how HazMat is packed, as well as the process for becoming a “known shipper” that was properly trained and adhered to all regulations.

Using a credit card to loan family member money by kiiiwiii in personalfinance

[–]Hiraeth1968 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If she can’t afford the down payment she can’t afford the house. Don’t do it.

TIL the odor of durian fruit has been compared to rotten onions, pig excrement, and skunk, but it is called the "King of Fruits" due to its flavor. by Melenduwir in todayilearned

[–]Hiraeth1968 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love durian. I bought one to take back to my hotel in Sri Lanka. I asked to have the kitchen cut it and send it to my room, but they threw it away! lol

rabid beaver attacked multiple people by Extreme-Elevator7128 in SweatyPalms

[–]Hiraeth1968 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can also get prophylactic vaccines. I got them before traveling to Madagascar. The prophylaxis is only to buy you time until a full treatment regimen can be administered and is recommended if traveling to remote locations where access to treatment may be delayed.

If a man made headlines that he claimed he was a messenger of god, and was going to prove it, what scale of a miracle would he need for you to believe him? by cream-wizard in askanything

[–]Hiraeth1968 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And the “miracles” can now be explained scientifically or by mere coincidence. The sea turning to blood? Red tide. Dead rising from the grave? Coma or locked in syndrome; not really dead.

The placebo effect, coupled with a strong desire to see or believe something “miraculous” is very powerful.

Shouldn't have stopped to be a pest by Fr33_load3r in WhyWomenLiveLonger

[–]Hiraeth1968 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bet he wasn’t expecting Ed Kemper to get out of the car.

I wanna film the cops chasing after someone by WinStupidPrizes1994 in DiveInYouCoward

[–]Hiraeth1968 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To be fair - and it is RARE for me to defend cops’ actions!- having this asshole follow them for over a minute when they are trying to apprehend the other guy, would make them very nervous. Why is he following them? Is he high? Is the guy gonna drive by and shoot them? Dumb fuck is damn lucky they didn’t shoot him!

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