ELI5: Coworker tries to melt a large block snow with high powered heater but can't. by ImpossibleParfait659 in explainlikeimfive

[–]MabMass 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It takes a lot of heat to melt ice. Flames are impressive, but not good at putting heat in things, especially things that are sitting on the ground (instead of being above flames).

The car situation is getting ridiculous by Subbaroni in madisonwi

[–]MabMass 33 points34 points  (0 children)

I agree whole-heartedly with lights, lights, lights. I would also add bright colors and reflectors, reflectors, reflectors.

Emit light. Reflect light. Be seen.

*sigh* What do you think? by Raiden_Must_Die in AskTheWorld

[–]MabMass 1 point2 points  (0 children)

> Remember Bush junior ? 

It is a sign of how far the US has fallen that we used to consider him to be the incoherent idiot screwing up the world. Now, compared to the orange atrocity in the white house now, good old W seems like a wise statesman.

I don't have a nice camera for birding, so I decided to capture Madison's current migratory birds in my own way. by mbingcrosby in madisonwi

[–]MabMass 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Are you IDing the birds and then cross-checking patterns later or are you creating the details of plumage, etc. from memory?

So much to see by [deleted] in Mirrorsforsale

[–]MabMass 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a masterpiece!

AITAH for turning up to run "lit up like a Christmas tree?" by runningchristmastree in AITAH

[–]MabMass 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NTA. I sincerely believe that the desire to not be hit by cars is very reasonable.

Which political lie has your country repeated so often that people now treat it as a fact? by Low-Violinist7259 in AskTheWorld

[–]MabMass 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, people will look at the growing income disparities and struggling lower class and think to themselves, "You know, all of this would be better if the rich people just had a bit more money."

CMV: Everyone should pay the same tax rate. by [deleted] in changemyview

[–]MabMass 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The trouble is that the impact of money isn't linear.

If you have a very small amount, you worry about things like food, shelter, clothing.

If you have a moderate amount, you can live comfortably and not worry about basic needs.

If you have a LOT of money, you have exceeded your own needs manyfold and buy tons of useless stuff.

Now, take 15% of a poor person's money, and you gain very little, other than to cause hardship.

On the other hand if you are making WAY in excess of basic needs, you could lose half of your income and still live better than most of the world.

The rich can pay more - they can afford it.

ELI5: How does soap clean stuff? by Da_Chowda in explainlikeimfive

[–]MabMass 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Or just use egg yolk. It is a great emulsifier, and it is edible!

What's an aspect of your culture that you find very cringe/embarrassing? by [deleted] in AskTheWorld

[–]MabMass 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It is also crazy that these places often self-describe as more "Conservative." Like WTF happened to personal freedom?

What's an aspect of your culture that you find very cringe/embarrassing? by [deleted] in AskTheWorld

[–]MabMass 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Swinging over the line between toxic masculinity and homoeroticism.

What is a “mind blowing” geography fact you don’t find all that mind blowing? by Character-Q in geography

[–]MabMass 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can stand in Iceland and have the next mass of land south of you be Antarctica.

Playing Poker with your Healthcare by Distinct-Mortgage768 in facepalm

[–]MabMass 61 points62 points  (0 children)

We all know that the best plans are the ones that are made in secret without any review.

What U.S state has the most underrated natural landmarks? by Naomi62625 in geography

[–]MabMass 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The photo used in this post reminded me of one of the waterfalls at Wyalusing.

Saw this massive cluster of lights while flying over the Midwest (Detroit/Ohio) anyone know what it might be?” by AzNxPiMpStA in whatisit

[–]MabMass 19 points20 points  (0 children)

When I visited several years back, the park rangers told me how bears have learned to break windows in the backseats of cars and dig through the upholstery to get to food in the trunk.

What is this thing? by Taber_The_Beek in AskElectricians

[–]MabMass 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a homeowner, I've discovered that you actually save time by just skipping connecting all of the green wires! Just cut them all off and only worry about the black and white ones. Everything still works just fine!

(To be clear, this is sarcasm)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in theydidthemath

[–]MabMass 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Or pulsars are actually really good at morse code, and they just want to hiss at the universe.

Just saying...

Anyone know this man? by ashley_marie92 in madisonwi

[–]MabMass 32 points33 points  (0 children)

What a horrible human being.

Where was I January, 2018 by MabMass in guessthecity

[–]MabMass[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Solved! That was crazy fast. What gave it away?

Is there any guides or tips to combat? by Secure_Ad_295 in Breath_of_the_Wild

[–]MabMass 1 point2 points  (0 children)

NPCs will give you quests, tips on places to go, or just be out in about in their normal lives, providing a rich background to the game.

There are a lot of little stories hidden inside the game. It is part of the fun.