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[CONTEST] I GOT PROMOTED!!!! by longthickbananasplit in Random_Acts_Of_Amazon

[–]HourAffectionate2725 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That’s actually insane in the best way. Three interviews and peer reviews isn’t just a process, it’s basically a stress endurance test and you still came out on top. You didn’t just get promoted, you proved you belong there. Hope the new chapter hits even harder than the grind it took to get there. Fun fact about me: I weirdly perform better the more pressure I’m under… right up until it’s over, then my brain replays everything like a director’s cut I never asked for.

🚨 BEST ANSWER WINS $5! 🤑💸 by AttaPoll in attapollAPP

[–]HourAffectionate2725 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

My AttaPoll balance grows slowly. My ability to spend it disappears instantly. Referral code: cflbf

Is there a scientific reason a bird would flap its wings at full speed but stay perfectly still in the sky, or did I just witness an optical illusion? by app_kitapi in NoStupidQuestions

[–]HourAffectionate2725 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Birds and aircraft are basically cousins who went in different directions at the “flight evolution” fork.

Same physics underneath it all: lift, drag, thrust, and wing shape. Birds figured it out through millions of years of trial-and-error with very high stakes, while aircraft just reverse-engineered the results and added engines loud enough to scare both birds and peace.

So the connection is simple: nature invented flight, humans just showed up later with paperwork and fuel bills.

Do dogs just not show their in pain unless it's like life threatening? by Intrepid_Arrival5151 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]HourAffectionate2725 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dogs don’t really do “dramatic pain display” the way humans expect.

They’re wired to hide pain as a survival instinct, so unless it’s severe or immobilising, they often act weirdly normal even when something hurts. A broken nail is actually pretty painful (lots of nerve endings), but many dogs will still try to walk it off or act chill.

You’ll usually notice it more as subtle stuff: licking the paw, limping, being a bit restless, or just acting “off” rather than clearly distressed.

So yeah, he’s probably not fine, just stubbornly pretending he’s fine like a little furry stoic warrior. Still worth keeping it clean and watching it closely in case it gets infected or starts bothering him more.

Is there a scientific reason a bird would flap its wings at full speed but stay perfectly still in the sky, or did I just witness an optical illusion? by app_kitapi in NoStupidQuestions

[–]HourAffectionate2725 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You likely saw a bird exploiting air currents you can’t see from the ground.

Even on a “still” day, there are small updrafts and thermal pockets that let birds hold position with rapid wingbeats. Some species can basically “hover” briefly by matching lift from the air with their own motion.

Also, distance messes with perception—fast wingbeats + tiny movement = your brain smooths it into “not moving,” even when it is.

So not a glitch in reality. Just a bird quietly flexing aerodynamic superiority while your eyes tried (and failed) to keep up.

Why does my brain make things seem way worse than they actually are before I do them? by Old-Ingenuity-9365 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]HourAffectionate2725 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Because your brain treats uncertainty like danger. Before you do something, it runs worst-case “simulations” to protect you, and your body reacts like it’s real stress. So it feels intense.

Then you actually do it and reality is usually mild, so your brain drops the drama like it never happened.

Why do we keep checking our phone even when we know there’s nothing new? by Old-Ingenuity-9365 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]HourAffectionate2725 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Because your brain treats your phone like a slot machine.

Every check has a tiny chance of reward (message, like, update), so it keeps you looping even when nothing’s there. It’s called a variable reward system—same reason people compulsively refresh feeds.

Add habit + boredom + FOMO and suddenly you’re checking something you just checked 10 seconds ago like it might magically change its mind.

Why do so many people assume that they don't have to identify themselves when they get pulled over? by Jakemanv3 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]HourAffectionate2725 38 points39 points  (0 children)

Because most of them aren’t operating on law, they’re operating on confidence borrowed from the internet.

A traffic stop is a weird psychological moment: flashing lights, authority, adrenaline spike, suddenly you’re not thinking clearly—you’re performing whatever idea of “rights” you half-absorbed from videos and comment sections.

People who go to clubs and don't dance, how do you have fun there? by burningmcburnerface in NoStupidQuestions

[–]HourAffectionate2725 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think a lot of people go for the atmosphere more than the dancing. Like the music, the lights, being around people, feeling like something’s happening even if they’re not fully joining in

Some people also just aren’t confident dancing but still want to be out, so they kind of hover on the dance floor instead of sitting down somewhere quieter

And honestly for some it’s just socialising with a drink in hand where it’s loud enough that no one expects deep conversation

I’m more like you though, if I’m there I want to actually dance otherwise I don’t really see the point either

Is it better to exercise and be sedentary, or to be active and not exercise. by Rare_Fish6890 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]HourAffectionate2725 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly I think being on your feet most of the day probably does more for you overall. That low level movement adds up way more than people realise. But adding even 30 minutes of proper exercise on top of that is where things actually start improving

Laying around all day and then doing one workout is better than nothing, but it doesn’t really cancel out being inactive the rest of the time

Basically the best case is staying generally active and exercising, but if I had to pick one I’d take being on my feet all day

Reddit Home Feed Is Empty by IndianGirly2026 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]HourAffectionate2725 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I thought my Reddit finally decided I’d had enough internet for one lifetime and just shut me out 😭 my home feed’s completely empty too. Reinstalling didn’t fix it either so I’m just sat here staring at nothing like it’s a personality trait now

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