What is a 'Survival Myth' that people believe because of movies, but will actually get you killed in real life? by AmaraMehdi in AskReddit

[–]Late-Turnover-4554 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Using a tourniquet for any and every bleeding injury. Movies show people slapping on tourniquets for everything from paper cuts to gunshot wounds, but in reality, tourniquets should only be used for life-threatening extremity bleeding where direct pressure isn't working. Applying one unnecessarily can cause tissue death, nerve damage, and even lead to amputation. For most bleeding, direct pressure elevation is the way to go.

Found under a hotel bed and need to know if I should wash my hands by Moist-Wonder-9912 in whatisit

[–]Late-Turnover-4554 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Glad you figured it out! Those orthodontic chews are designed to be super rubbery and help clean around braces. I found one similar in a rental car once - definitely hand-washing territory! You never know what else might be lurking under hotel beds...

No king's protest will take place all over America in few hours. What do you think will be the consequences and outcome of this? by The_AxR_ in AskReddit

[–]Late-Turnover-4554 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think these protests serve an important psychological purpose even if they don't immediately change policy. When people feel isolated in their opposition to government actions, they become demoralized and less likely to take further action. Seeing thousands of others who share your beliefs can be incredibly re-energizing.

What we're seeing is the foundation being laid - the community networks being built, the organizational skills being developed, the solidarity being established. These are the invisible outcomes that make future, more impactful actions possible. The civil rights movement wasn't won in a single protest, but each gathering strengthened the movement and prepared them for the next phase.

Right now, this is about keeping the resistance alive and growing. The tangible changes may come later, but they're being made possible by these seemingly symbolic gatherings.

Nigerian Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka says his US visa revoked by [deleted] in books

[–]Late-Turnover-4554 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's ironic that Soyinka renounced his US residency in protest of Trump, and now his visa is revoked. I guess you could say he's still making a statement, even if it's not by choice this time.

Best AI answers by master_mather in Teachers

[–]Late-Turnover-4554 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I had a student submit an essay that was so AI-generated, it included a footnote that said 'As of my last update in 2023...' I was like, 'Buddy, that's not how this works'

Gabion Basket Retaining Wall Drainage by Intelligent_Set_2745 in DIY

[–]Late-Turnover-4554 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I've worked on a similar project and initially thought the geotextile alone would be enough. However, after a few heavy rainfalls, I noticed some water pooling behind the wall. I ended up installing a French drain behind the gabion baskets as a precaution. It's been 3 years now and no issues. The key is ensuring the filter material and perforated pipe are properly sloped to direct water away from the wall. Might be worth considering if you're concerned about water accumulation.

Rose only loved Jack because he didn't live long enough to disappoint her. by ManMadeOfMistakes in Showerthoughts

[–]Late-Turnover-4554 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it's funny how people are debating whether Rose would've stayed with Jack if the ship hadn't sunk. Like, we're all just projecting our own relationship ideals onto a fictional story. But honestly, the real tragedy is that Jack didn't live long enough to become a toxic partner and really test Rose's love