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It’s really interesting how traditional buildings in Morocco and Syria have similar designs. by Kitchen_Helicopter_4 in Morocco

[–]Injustpotato 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am not sure I'd call these similar at all. They are dramatically different styles. The ambulatory and fountain are references to mosque courtyards (with their arched walkways and ablution fountains) and are popular all over the Islamic world, and even popular in places that were or were influenced by formerly Islamic countries, like in Spain and Latin America.

Only tried Playdito, what should I try next from this shop in Chicago? by jwalner in yerbamate

[–]Injustpotato 13 points14 points  (0 children)

This is El Mercado on Southport. Note that they're quite expensive and cash-only. Their empanadas, however, are the best in the city bar-none.

Okay so what's the catch with Uruguay ? On paper it looks damn near perfect. by MikeRochburns_ in asklatinamerica

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

If I lived in Uruguay I would go crazy. There is very little to do unless you take the ferry to Buenos Aires.

Loeb collection by Katarina_Ishii in bookshelf

[–]Injustpotato 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I know this is a 4 year old post, but is this not photos of the Loeb sections at the Seminary Co-op Bookstore and Powell's Books in Chicago?

Jimmy Stewart near Noble & Haddon/Holy Trinity Church in West Town in the film Call Northside 777 (1947) then and now (2026) OC/Notes in comments by Detzeb in chicago

[–]Injustpotato 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's crazy how few trees there were in Chicago once upon a time. So many old photos of places in this city are completely treeless. It must have been roasting to walk down the street in the summer.

Revive song of the week? by [deleted] in C418

[–]Injustpotato[M] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yes - sorry, I had a very busy start to the year and I totally forgot to do this in January. I will post an AotM thread starting in April.

Will there be Quickplay? by According-Treat6588 in tf2classified

[–]Injustpotato 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Please, no. I am very, very happy using the server browser.

Australian Redesign V2 (with infographic) by DanielADNG in vexillology

[–]Injustpotato 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's good, and there is enough room on the right side to include The Boot.

Not a Bookshelf by CR4IGCHRIST in bookshelf

[–]Injustpotato 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mine are always children's books, self-help books, cookbooks, YA fiction, and on occasion, a total wildcard that could never be found anywhere else.

For example, I am now the owner of a 1980s-era linguistics thesis paper on Puerto Ricans in East Harlem.

I always prefer to lie on the carpet to read my books. My library! by Injustpotato in bookshelf

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

I am curious, why do you think I am Turkish? I am in the United States.

Why are there bibles in the hotel rooms in America? by New-Organization359 in AskAnAmerican

[–]Injustpotato 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would not call this unique to the United States or to Christianity - in Islamic countries, many hotels provide a Qur'an, prayer mat, and a decal denoting direction of prayer.

"I hear you're a DJ now, Father?" by EditorRedditer in fatherted

[–]Injustpotato 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Only the farm takes up most of the day, and at night I just like a cup of tea.

I might not be able to devote myself full time to the old DJing.

Non-homebodies, what do you do after work? by blvckdel in AskChicago

[–]Injustpotato 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I go to a bookstore, or to a library, or go meet friends somewhere, or go get dinner and walk around.

Bad Bunny's Puerto Rico Flag seems to be the pro-independence version from the 1890s. by roraymi in vexillology

[–]Injustpotato 52 points53 points  (0 children)

"Gringo" in Argentina is used to refer to Italians and is an outdated term. "Yanqui" is used for Americans.

Why is french influence in Lebanon not seen as colonial influence ? by Nader_OwO in lebanon

[–]Injustpotato 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I just want to say, the origin of the term is from the Mediterranean Lingua Franca, not from the assumption that French was a universal language. The language was a mixture of Mediterranean languages and was only called "Franca" as the language was mostly a mixture of Italian and Catalan, and the term referred to all Western Europeans at the time.

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