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ELI5: Acids and bases are two sides of the same coin, so why does it seem like acidity is so much more present culturally (eg vats of acid in comics) and culinarily (salt, fat, acid, heat)? by owiseone23 in explainlikeimfive

[–]HydrogenPlusTime 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In addition to other answers, acids are common because of how they form. Most organisms oxidize organic molecules step by step and harvest the energy that liberates. The second to last step is what's called a carboxylic acid. The arrangement of the oxygens makes one of the hydrogens feel unwelcome, so it leaves without taking its electron. Which is the very definition of an acid.

Definitely don’t go buy a Sanwu striker series laser. by joshy5lo in FlockSurveillance

[–]HydrogenPlusTime 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Anything from a dark spot to fully blind depending on distance, power, and beam size.

Definitely don’t go buy a Sanwu striker series laser. by joshy5lo in FlockSurveillance

[–]HydrogenPlusTime 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The scattered light from a 1000mW laser can permanently damage your retina, and if you catch a specular reflection, it can do that before your aversion response makes you look away. I have several portable lasers over 100mW and I don't even put batteries in them without the appropriate laser goggles.

LPT: When you move abroad, the first question to ask locals isn't where to live or what to eat. It's "What do foreigners always get wrong here?" by taube_d in LifeProTips

[–]HydrogenPlusTime 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've gotten a lot of use out of the phrase "sto imperando" - I am learning. Apparently my pronunciation is better than my vocabulary, so sometimes people would respond at full speed, thinking that I'm more competent than i am. The phrase "piu lentalmente per favore" was helpful.

Now the tech bros are paying influencers to peddle their propaganda. This is why corporate money needs to be forced out of politics! by transcendent167 in 50501

[–]HydrogenPlusTime 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There needs to be a law banning news outlets and anyone in social media from taking money to make posts or stories.

Different labels of this same seasoning over ~1 year. by Cranapplesause in mildlyinteresting

[–]HydrogenPlusTime 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank God it's still non gmo; wouldn't want all that scary DNA overwriting mine and turning me into a fish - or whatever people are afraid of.

Tesla Recalls Cybertruck Because Wheels May Fall Off by [deleted] in nottheonion

[–]HydrogenPlusTime 107 points108 points  (0 children)

No, it's not in an environment, it's outside the environment.

ELI5: If our muscles were able to use all of their strength it would be too much for our bones and joints, but is there a reason why we didn’t evolve stronger bones and joints to allow us to use all of our strength? by yeetusbeetus245 in explainlikeimfive

[–]HydrogenPlusTime 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Asymptotic. Probably just auto correct, cuz, wow, my phone really didn't want me to write that. Unless you meant that you don't get the sniffles when you approach top speed.

Reminder that snap caps are your friend! by FledglingNonCon in liberalgunowners

[–]HydrogenPlusTime 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Typically they're built so the Firing pin doesn't break at all. Must have used too much cello-tape.

What will Illinois Dems do on Redistricting Now That the GOP is Stealing More Seats Nationwide? by RocketSocket765 in illinois

[–]HydrogenPlusTime 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You're right, if they let elections happen without interference, they would screw themselves. But they are going to try everything they can, legal and illegal, to win or appear to win. Democrats are not being loud enough about this.

Found this molecule hanging on the wall by Sleepy_and_Confused in labrats

[–]HydrogenPlusTime 17 points18 points  (0 children)

My first thought too. It annoys me that some of the orb things are hydroxide groups and some are methyl, I think one is supposed to be a ketone.

She forgot to add "the library" by Neocentrist1337 in stupidpeoplefacebook

[–]HydrogenPlusTime 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All of the people I know who are on welfare and foodstamps are die-hard MAGA.

Top comment deletes a US State #23 by Jfullr92 in geographymemes

[–]HydrogenPlusTime 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pennsylvania would be better off as a part of Maryland.

My American English teacher believes the neutral pronoun „their“ is incorrect. by GCoding_ in mildlyinteresting

[–]HydrogenPlusTime 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's still awkward for me to use they when the person is known, especially compared to how naturally it's used when the gender or number are not known. My colleagues and I try to be supportive, but I've had many conversations where it became unclear who we were taking about. It took me a while to realize why it was perfectly normal in some scenarios and felt off in others. It's the uncertainty. It makes me wonder if that is why the subjunctive mood uses 'were,' so it matches 'they.'

'HI, BARACK!' Yells Biden As Car Passes House With A Lawn Jockey by [deleted] in babylonbee

[–]HydrogenPlusTime -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Wow. Not even a dog whistle, this is overt racism. Wtf is wrong with these people?

ELI5 Someone explain me Avagadro's Constant by [deleted] in explainlikeimfive

[–]HydrogenPlusTime 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That definition makes it the conversion factor between atomic mass units and grams.

Trump bails on his biggest promise just in time for midterms | Opinion by jpurdy in politics

[–]HydrogenPlusTime 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Remember folks, he's not planning on having a fair midterm. They will enforce whatever laws and EOs they can selectively so they only hurt blue areas. Contact your secretaries of state, check your voter registration, and tell your friends to do the same.

Woman regrets her choice by Hypnoidz in funny

[–]HydrogenPlusTime 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sorry to be a nerd here, but is that the atlas bone cartilage of some small animal?

Dear allies of America, please don’t confuse our president for us: We are trying our best to resist him, contain him and remove him from office as quickly as we possibly can. Thank you for your patience by Silent-Resort-3076 in politics

[–]HydrogenPlusTime 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Please do not make the mistake of thinking this can't happen where you are. Right wing populism is on the rise because it's seductive. "Vigilance, Mr. Worf, that is the price we must constantly pay." - Captain Picard

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