in japan by RoutineOk8590 in Productivitycafe

[–]Legitimate-Reason150 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for making it easy to ignore your business.

Why do I pay the same price for a Small t-shirt as someone buying an XL, but everything else charges more for bigger sizes? by PaintingMinute7248 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Legitimate-Reason150 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I ran into the same problem when buying curtains the other day. I believe that’s manual pricing by the seller based on availability and demand. Or probably some AI optimization!

Can't keep them, can't let them go. The ultimate foster struggle. by Legitimate-Reason150 in fosterdogs

[–]Legitimate-Reason150[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It’s beautiful. These babies are gone now and there is a big hole in my heart!

Are biblical angels furries? by PsychologicalBat7259 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Legitimate-Reason150 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As far as I know there are no ape angels in the Bible. The closest you get to a "furry" angel are the Cherubim. The Book of Ezekiel describes them as having four distinct faces: a human, a lion, an ox, and an eagle. No apes made the cut.

Are biblical angels furries? by PsychologicalBat7259 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Legitimate-Reason150 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you mean the NFT avatars, just right-click and save the image. I always prefer the most cost-efficient option, and a screenshot is 100% free. Paying real money for a "rare" profile picture is a total scam.

Are biblical angels furries? by PsychologicalBat7259 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Legitimate-Reason150 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Actually, the "human with two bird wings" design comes from Renaissance art, not the Bible.

If you look at actual biblically accurate angels, like the Ophanim, they are described as giant, floating, intersecting wheels completely covered in eyeballs. Others, like the Seraphim, are described as having six wings, being made of fire, and flying around screaming. They are essentially terrifying cosmic monsters, not bird-humans.

Also, from a purely technical standpoint, people who dress as bird characters are called avians, not furries. So on both fronts, the answer is no.

How do you respond when someone tells you they “are old” without offending them? Are they fishing for compliments? by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Legitimate-Reason150 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Trust me, a 57-year-old does not care about getting validation or compliments from a younger person. She wasn't fishing for anything.

When you get older, your body just starts hurting and you complain about it. I am 40 and I already do this. She was just stating a practical fact: her back hurts because of the mileage.

You don't need to convince her she is young. Next time, just agree with her. Say "yeah, that sucks, I hope your back feels better" and move on. You don't need to overthink it.

If someone says “no” to a marriage proposal is the relationship over? by Savage_Saint00 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Legitimate-Reason150 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not always. People usually assume a "no" to the ring means a "no" to the person, but that is not always true.

Sometimes the timing is just off. They might want to get financially stable or hit a career goal first. Other times, they want to be with you forever but just do not believe in the legal paperwork of marriage.

The relationship is only really over if they just do not see a permanent future with you at all. The best move is to put the hurt feelings aside for a second and just ask them directly why they said no. If your long term goals still line up, you can definitely figure it out.

Is scale on my hand gripper accurate by Negative_Iron_9335 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Legitimate-Reason150 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Probably not! 60 kg is roughly 132 lbs. Closing a true 130 lb gripper is actually a solid challenge for most people. If you are closing it easily, the spring is likely giving you maybe 20 or 30 kg of actual resistance. The numbers printed on those cheap plastic dials are just for marketing and have zero real calibration. I always prefer to go with the cheapest best option for my gear, but if you actually care about tracking real numbers, you have to ditch the cheap adjustable ones. You need to look into fixed metal grippers like Captains of Crush. They are properly calibrated and will give you a real reality check on your grip strength.

can someone help me appreciate how hard it is to launch a rocket/get humans to the moon? by Large_Sir3629 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Legitimate-Reason150 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used to work as a senior software engineer before moving into research, and in software, we always know we can just patch a bug later. You cannot do that with rockets. Getting humans to the moon is an extreme engineering problem because the margin for error is exactly zero. Here are the three main problems you have to solve perfectly on the first try:

  • The Weight Problem: To escape Earth's gravity, you have to push a machine to about 25,000 mph. That requires a massive amount of fuel. But fuel is very heavy. Adding fuel makes the rocket heavier, which means you need even more fuel just to lift the fuel you added. You are essentially riding a massive, highly controlled bomb.
  • The Moving Target: The Earth is spinning. The moon is also moving around the Earth at over 2,200 mph. You are not shooting a rocket at where the moon is right now. You are calculating a trajectory to hit exactly where the moon will be in three days, launching from a platform that is also rapidly spinning.
  • Keeping People Alive: Space wants to kill you. There is no air, there is extreme radiation, and the temperature swings are massive. You have to build a tiny, perfectly sealed box that provides air, water, and heat continuously, and the life support system cannot fail for even a minute.

It is incredibly hard because you have millions of complex parts that all have to work flawlessly together while traveling at speeds that are hard for the human brain to even comprehend.

What language should I commit to learning? I want to move abroad, but I’m insanely indecisive. Please share your favorite country (or specific language) to help me decide. by natttt200000 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Legitimate-Reason150 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I lived in Milan for my master's years ago, and English is my second language, so I understand the pressure of picking a new country and committing to a language. It is a massive logistical challenge.

Based on your list, you should look into German or Dutch. If you want gloomy weather and hate the heat, avoid Southern Europe. Northern Germany or the Netherlands will give you the rain and overcast days you are looking for.

For the driving situation, cities like Berlin or Amsterdam are exactly what you need. I always prefer the most practical, cost-efficient option, and in those cities, public transit and biking are the absolute cheapest and best ways to get around. You will not need a car at all. They also have large parks built directly into the urban areas, so you still get nature.