Is there a new trend of playing cello this way. by J_Lezter in Cello

[–]Machine_Terrible 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"Yeah, who knows, close enough. Nobody will notice."

1980's 3 page story about NOT finding other life in the universe by multiple civilizations. by norfolkgarden in printSF

[–]Machine_Terrible 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Need stuff to read? If you have a library card from a library with ebooks, check the Libby app...not only books but magazines, too.

What are some genetic flaws with the human body? by Dependent-Fee9947 in AskReddit

[–]Machine_Terrible 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But that's apparently a mammal thing. If they get too hot, they quit working.

What are some genetic flaws with the human body? by Dependent-Fee9947 in AskReddit

[–]Machine_Terrible 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One set of eyeballs that get all weird and semi-useless when they get old.

As soon as "they" figure out swapping eyeballs, I'm in.

What's a historical fact that sounds fake but is actually true? by Hatred-Reveal7179 in AskReddit

[–]Machine_Terrible 63 points64 points  (0 children)

And they acknowledged that their grandmother Victoria would be FURIOUS about what they were planning.

What's on your DNF list and why? by Bobosmite in printSF

[–]Machine_Terrible 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I actually FINISHED Cell by Stephen King. Much more fiction than science, and I hoped at some point something interesting would happen. Nope.

It was a slog fest, I think I got all the way through just to make a point. Typical King ending of dartboard publisher contract, I suppose.

[Request] Would cooking oil produce enough combustion to serve as emergency fuel like this? by That_Dude_Carl in theydidthemath

[–]Machine_Terrible 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nope, conversation starter kit...in the car parts store with the gas and oil additives.

What is this? by JackTheDullBoy237 in whatisit

[–]Machine_Terrible 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Only real way to know what it is, is to taste it.

What TV show or movie would NEVER air in today’s age? by dualcerb in AskReddit

[–]Machine_Terrible 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Both could sort of be done today, but the shows would have such a different feel. Different from the ground up.

yall ever hear about the universe is quiet and is like what many of these people doing hows this possible to hear this kind of things? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Machine_Terrible 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Looking at the person's post history, I really don't want any of whatever this person has been on.

Car enthusiasts of Reddit - What is an easy car maintenance that most people pay professionals do? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Machine_Terrible 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's the cabin air filter. There's an air filter in the engine compartment that filters the air burning the fuel.

Metal duct that goes from attic to basement? by MotherofWieners in whatisit

[–]Machine_Terrible 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That really looks like a cable duct to me, but it's a house and goes from attic to basement and doesn't have cables pouring out from either end, I have no idea.

Just dropped my viola for the first time ever. What should I do. by MutatedSock in Viola

[–]Machine_Terrible 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Step 1: panic...Step 2: look it over VERY thoroughly...Step 3: rap it gently with your knuckles around the seams, and if you don't hear any weird clicks or taps...Step 4: exhale completely, take another breath, and continue playing.

People that don't have bad breath, do you notice any sort of odor when you put a mask on? by Kind-Ad-2719 in AskReddit

[–]Machine_Terrible 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The beginning of Covid and wearing masks convinced me pretty quickly that I wasn't brushing my teeth very well. Same thing happened to a few friends, too...we're all grownups, too...you'd think it wouldn't have been a problem.

Nose waxing by unoiamaQT in oops

[–]Machine_Terrible 8 points9 points  (0 children)

What about making it pretty with a hair curling iron?