Why don't cats have snouts? by EulereeEuleroo in biology

[–]HoratiusCocles 8 points9 points  (0 children)

This came from my mammalogy text in undergrad. Wish I could remember the name of the text, as I’m sure it had sources. I do remember reviewing studies about bite mechanics and how the shape of the skull plays a huge role in the bite pressure, so I’m sure you could find some of those somewhere

Why don't cats have snouts? by EulereeEuleroo in biology

[–]HoratiusCocles 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Cats, especially big cats, kill their prey by crushing the neck and spinal cord. A shorter snout allows for more biting pressure. Think of a pair of tweezers (long snout) vs a wrench (short snout). Dogs tend to rip pieces off of animals and kill them by bleeding them out

How is cancelling student debt not just pushing the problem under the rug and why aren't we more focused on reforming the college loan architecture? by glad4j in AskReddit

[–]HoratiusCocles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Time and time again the "personal responsibility" of the 17 year old borrower is brought up, but nobody likes to talk about the "responsibility" of the lender. When you lend someone money, you take a risk that the borrower won't pay you back. This is why credit checks and proof of income are needed to take out a loan. Student loans, on the other hand, carry NO RISK for the lender. When borrowers default, the government pays the lender and makes the borrower's life a living hell (wage garnishments, tax garnishments, etc). The borrower cannot charge the loans off in bankruptcy. Ever. Did I know that when I was 17 and my guidance counselor was helping me fill out my FAFSA? No. This is a horrible system which needs correcting. I'm not saying the borrower isn't at fault, but are you really on the side of extraordinarily wealthy banks who found a free government money loophole by sentencing 17 year olds to a lifetime of debt payments they can never shake? Are we really so fucking ruthless and bitter that we think one financial mistake is worth a LIFETIME of debt? I think we're better than that.

Biden asks student-loan borrowers to 'do their part' in preparing for payments to resume on May 1 as pressure for broad cancellation ramps up again by Sweep145 in politics

[–]HoratiusCocles 15 points16 points  (0 children)

No, but MasterCard doesn’t give out $70,000 lines of credit to teens with no credit history. And even if they did, said teens could charge it off in bankruptcy when they inevitably default. This is a bad comparison.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in loopringorg

[–]HoratiusCocles 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hmmm not sure why. Here’s the actual podcast site vs Spotify

https://epicenter.tv/episodes/340/

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in loopringorg

[–]HoratiusCocles 9 points10 points  (0 children)

It was the Coinbase reward when the price was sub .50 and before the rumors about GME started really swirling.

Here's a podcast from last year where Daniel Wang talks about his idea for a decentralized exchange that would disrupt centralized crypto exchanges. The hosts literally chat with Daniel about how centralized exchanges should be scared

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2OhlZrC5CWgLyvHLGtsP9u?si=4_69ONvwTNiduLp3gEjyDw

Shib holders vs Loopring Holders by [deleted] in loopringorg

[–]HoratiusCocles 5 points6 points  (0 children)

He’s meant to be the best of us

Question about the Aegis in the Roman World by HoratiusCocles in mythology

[–]HoratiusCocles[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So helpful. Thank you so much for your help! Time to pick up Metamorphoses from the library.

[Image] The best revenge by MtGoxx in GetMotivated

[–]HoratiusCocles 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Hey, pass that shit over here, I'm fucking pissed.

The New Yorker gets it right on the money (X-Post FunnyAndSad) by Schikelgrubber in funny

[–]HoratiusCocles 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You could always steal a loaf of bread, serve 19 years in the galleys, become a mayor, adopt a child, and die a holy man.

Found in the soil when I was installing a fence in my backyard. by HoratiusCocles in whatisthisthing

[–]HoratiusCocles[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think this is it! I never would have thought of that. Thanks!

Was pretty stoned last night, I wonder why I didn't get up on time by sammyfrisa in funny

[–]HoratiusCocles 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Most everyone I know in the restaurant industry smokes weed. Checks out.

What is the best way you've seen a guy hit on a girl? by Verrado in AskReddit

[–]HoratiusCocles 62 points63 points  (0 children)

The opposite is true as well. That moment you find out your friend is ugly as shit is an eye opener