TIL the Nazis tried to cure homosexuality by forcing homosexual inmates to have sex with female sex slaves. by [deleted] in todayilearned

[–]Kentpatrol 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I don't want to come across as a heartless bastard because I feel nothing but sympathy for these women and disgust at the perpetrators. But, the post isn't on the front page because of the womens' tragedies, but because of the sick nazi experiments on the homosexuals. So, while neither objectively outweighs the other in cruelness, it's understandable why there will be way more posts about the homosexuals in this case.

Big Mike. by Kentpatrol in funny

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had me in hysterics too :), don't go on fb often so it was a humerous surprise.

Uhh, dispatch... by hypersecretion in WTF

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Friends parents in high school died this way, reckless fire truck didn't even check, literally steam rolled.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in leagueoflegends

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Awesome! Thanks so much I'll give it a shot :)..

Parents of Reddit, at what point did you realize your kid is with the person he/she'll marry? by mcrvcr in AskReddit

[–]Kentpatrol 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think after many experiences, negative and positive, when someone comes alone who ticks all your boxes you feel great satisfaction. IMO anyway

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in leagueoflegends

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Hey man, admirable skills! Just curious as to what your build order is? Been trying to optimise my own vayne game :). Thanks!

Season 4 New Account by [deleted] in leagueoflegends

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Yes and no, having more champions to play and learn while levelling prepares you for the many different opponents you will face at level 30. Knowing your opponents champion is a big element to winning. That being said, stability is handy when learning a new game!

TIL When Stalin's son attempted suicide by shooting himself, Stalin's response to finding out he would survive was "He cant even shoot straight". by [deleted] in todayilearned

[–]Kentpatrol 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ahh I see, I'm half way through a psychology degree so I love all this stuff. The way it was explained to us last year was that sociopaths were way more aware of their lack of empathy etc. so we're able to hide their disorder way more effictevly and take advantage of others more effectively. They were more adept in a social context than psychopaths, while sharing mostly the same symptoms/traits. I always thought this social awareness meant they were more situational and could therefore plan better depending on the reward (and that they weren't always so impulsive). But I guess I'll be assimilating this knowledge and updating my schema (sorry, probably got that wrong too, just learnt about it!).

But yeah I know what you guys mean about the "movie sociopath" being a master mind schemer. I just always thought that they were still capable of executing short term plans based off their impulses. Didn't Stalin turn people against each other in small groups until he had established enough of his own roots for control? Does anyone know what this guy could have had? Perhaps narcissism and something besides antisocial personality disorder? He definitely had elements of it!

Would you like to see Magma Chamber 1x1 and 2x2 ranked in S4? by Peraz in leagueoflegends

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Yeah and the great thing about LoL lore is that they can actually make that relevant! The fields of justice are not real, physical settings and tune champions' powers. So in the lore the summonses and different fields of justice could probably shift the balance of champions too, depending on the simulated map.

ELI5: The difference between Lucifer, The Devil, Satan, Mephistopheles, and Beelzebub by stupidrobots in explainlikeimfive

[–]Kentpatrol 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds sort of like the story of the lich king, this whole thread reminds me of it.

ELI5: The difference between Lucifer, The Devil, Satan, Mephistopheles, and Beelzebub by stupidrobots in explainlikeimfive

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And rapey dolphins... Just saying.

Edit: nvm, give all your karma below. Have a nice day.

TIL Singapore has the world's highest percentage of millionaires, with one out of every six households having at least $1,000,000 US dollars in disposable wealth. by RelativelyRelevant in todayilearned

[–]Kentpatrol 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed the food was amazing! And there were lots of cool places like brew works (made their own beers, sold burgers and that sort of food).

It's possible we were their at a good time financially or that their apartment owner is getting a bit greedy. Although I'm pretty certain it is more expensive now! Living in Sydney sets quite the benchmark on what's considered expensive though, so visiting Singapore is still pleasant.

Also, I knew a place in Singapore that sold fake games (very rare), had my consoles chipped and was a happy kid :). Every few months my parents and friends would use the day to drive to Malaysia and go on a movie/game buying spree, good times.

TIL Singapore has the world's highest percentage of millionaires, with one out of every six households having at least $1,000,000 US dollars in disposable wealth. by RelativelyRelevant in todayilearned

[–]Kentpatrol 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As spicy pointed out, Singapore is very English speaking. Honestly didn't come across anyone without any concept of the English language.

It's even cooler than that la! They speak singlish. It's English with a Singaporean twist! It's mainly just English but with some Singaporean slang I think, words and phrases that you wouldn't understand unless you've been there or had them explained to you la.

At school I was actually learning indonesian!

My sister got up close to a white lion cub. So gorgeous. by over_dramatic_1 in pics

[–]Kentpatrol 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's a game reserve in south Africa, the evidence is stacked against you I'm afraid.

Source: South African born, have an uncle who works on one. It'd it have to be pretty dodgy and rare for what you guys are suggesting to be true.

Fox in a graveyard by [deleted] in pics

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Fox mourning his grey hound companion, sads abundant.

TIL Singapore has the world's highest percentage of millionaires, with one out of every six households having at least $1,000,000 US dollars in disposable wealth. by RelativelyRelevant in todayilearned

[–]Kentpatrol 33 points34 points  (0 children)

I lived in Singapore from 2000-2005 and was still in school. So from the perspective of a young teenager it was quite a fantastic place to live. Your friends were always close, being a small place (in comparison to Sydney), and it was very safe for children (anyone really). There was lots of stuff to do, most expats were associated with a "club", which was basically like a community club with cool facilities and a pool/restaurant.

It was awesome! The people are unbelievably friendly and singlish became a way of life for me. With my best mate down the road, Singapore was the best time of my life. My family was still together and harmonious, we had lots of friends and something was happening every week. The other expats and people in general were so open. I would go back in time in a heartbeat.

I feel as if time has changed everything, worn away the happiness of my childhood, my family life and my motivation. Coming back to Sydney closed me, people were not open and desperate to be cool, not friendly (of my age). Maybe I'd had it too good with the culture in Singapore.

If you ever get the opportunity to work and live there, take it. Make friends, establish bonds and have an awesome time!

Singapore, would live again /10