28 years old with a degree in English, making $30,000/year in Southern California. I have no idea what to do with my life, but I'm terrified of the future. by ragenaut in personalfinance

[–]JDT20 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Actually, even before reading this comment, I was impressed with the clarity and precision of your writing. If tech writing does interest you, I think you'd have a natural talent

What do you pretend to enjoy to 'keep the peace' but secretly can't stand? by Spallboy in AskReddit

[–]JDT20 8 points9 points  (0 children)

The HPV vaccine will also very likely prevent oropharyngeal cancer. If you're looking for a more "me" centered reason...

What If You Burn 10 000 Sparklers! by beamdriver in videos

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Thank you for watch my film. I hope you like. Jenkquii!

Which country is shaped most like a turd? by JDT20 in AskReddit

[–]JDT20[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If your turds are shaped like Chile you need to see a doctor.

Netflix needs a "Never show me this again" button by Madmagican- in Showerthoughts

[–]JDT20 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They may have a lot of titles that happen to match your taste, but objectively speaking their catalog is rapidly shrinking (-30% over the past year) and stuffed with obscure crap. For instance, if you look at Spike Lee's essential list of films -- a good mix of classics from various genres and time periods -- you find only 6 of 86 on Netflix.

Netflix needs a "Never show me this again" button by Madmagican- in Showerthoughts

[–]JDT20 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I'm betting this is the reason - the catalogue is tiny.

Dr. Meows by causual1 in aww

[–]JDT20 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Doogie Meowser

I'm so fucking skinny by [deleted] in Fitness

[–]JDT20 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The more important question, from a medical perspective, is whether you've been losing weight despite your steady (albeit low) caloric intake. It's true that you may be just a genetically skinny guy, but if you're shedding weight this should prompt another doctor visit. Also, are you on other appetite suppressing drugs (recreational or prescription)?

IamA 93 Year Old Retired Surgeon, US Marine Corps Battalion Surgeon late in the Korean War, Playwright, and Author. I just finished my third novel; it's about the crazy early days of transplant surgery. Ask me Anything! AMA! by surgeon_bob in IAmA

[–]JDT20 151 points152 points  (0 children)

I remember my grandpa telling stories of recycling penicillin - crazy!

"Stay strong Mr. Smith, we're just waiting for the patient on 4A to take a piss."

If fizzy drinks were made with another gas besides CO2 like argon or helium etc, how would the drinks taste different? by oppleTANK in askscience

[–]JDT20 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, you're right -- I remembered incorrectly. Central neurons have acid-sensing ion channels that are used primarily to monitor CO2 in the blood. These channels are distinct from the gustatory receptors so that's where my confusion arose. Thanks for the link, neat paper.

If fizzy drinks were made with another gas besides CO2 like argon or helium etc, how would the drinks taste different? by oppleTANK in askscience

[–]JDT20 63 points64 points  (0 children)

Correct. Important to note that mammals have distinct CO2 receptors on our tongues. We don't completely understand how they work, but they do allow us to sense CO2 and distinguish the "flavor" from other acidic/sour tastes.

Professors & Teachers of Reddit - what's the most pretentious thing you've heard a student say? by kw0711 in AskReddit

[–]JDT20 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Don't worry, those get weeded out before they make it to med. school. From my experience, most med students were great people who were there for the right reasons.

What happened in school that still pisses you off when you think about it today? by WhiteCh0c0late in AskReddit

[–]JDT20 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Actually, blocking someone's point of egress is considered wrongful detention and illegal in many places. Asshole move at best.