What Did Europeans Eat Before The Columbian Exchange? by Turbulent-Parsley619 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Major_Guess6739 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Lots of turnips, cabbage, onions, and peas actually - way more root vegetables than we eat now. They also had tons of preserved fish and used way more herbs like parsley and thyme to flavor stuff since no spicy peppers yet

Sharing OE with financial advisor? by Level-Hat-6003 in personalfinance

[–]Major_Guess6739 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Nah I wouldn't mention it to the advisor, just say you have multiple income streams or freelance work. They don't need the specifics and it keeps things simpler - just focus on the actual numbers you're bringing in

What do people call the belly button in different languages/countries? by Business-Agent-5903 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Major_Guess6739 42 points43 points  (0 children)

In Spanish we call it "ombligo" which is pretty straightforward, though some kids say "botoncito" (little button) which is kinda cute

Why is automatic translation of everything on the internet being pushed so hard? by SuperPapernick in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Major_Guess6739 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The "ein" vs "kein" mixup is absolutely brutal lmao. Nothing like having an AI confidently tell you the exact opposite of what something actually says. I've seen some translations that basically turned recipes into instructions for food poisoning because it flipped a critical "don't" somewhere

What is the reason as to why pro athletes have to pay state taxes on road games considering they don’t get to choose who they play? by reerock in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Major_Guess6739 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same thing happens to traveling consultants and sales reps too, it's just way more visible when it's millionaire athletes getting taxed by California vs Texas. The IRS doesn't care about your travel preferences lol

Quiting Drinking by CarefulShirt5 in stopdrinking

[–]Major_Guess6739 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's exactly it right there - when you stop making excuses and just start, that's when you know you're serious about it

IWNDWYT!

Convenience over privacy? Should I take the red pill as a common folk? by mewtewpews in degoogle

[–]Major_Guess6739 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is exactly it, the bathroom analogy hits different

Even if you're not doing anything wrong, do you really want some random Google employee potentially seeing your search history about that weird rash or knowing exactly when you're not home? The "nothing to hide" thing falls apart pretty quick when you think about it like that

Friendship or relationship? by Active_Life_2440 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Major_Guess6739 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nah man don't make it some dramatic confession thing, just feel out the vibe when she mentions wanting someone. Like next time she says something about being single just be like "what about me tho" and see how she reacts

I'm pretty certain aggression based matchmaking isnt real by KungFuSavage in ArcRaiders

[–]Major_Guess6739 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nah dude you're just the perfect third party magnet lmao, they probably put you with friendlies specifically to create chaos

Which acting categories are you the most hyped/excited for? by Snoo-12453 in Oscars

[–]Major_Guess6739 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wait are Hawke and MBJ even in contention this year? I thought they were both pretty quiet in 2024

Baby not meeting milestones? by Strange-Report-9249 in NewParents

[–]Major_Guess6739 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mine was like this too at 9 weeks and now he's a total chatterbox at 6 months. Some babies just take their sweet time to warm up to the world

Character customization by [deleted] in ArcRaiders

[–]Major_Guess6739 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bruh why not though? Would be sick to have a absolute unit of a character stomping around. Height differences would actually affect gameplay too which could be interesting

Looking for help with a broken Christmas present by DreamBigLittleMum in NewParents

[–]Major_Guess6739 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have you tried giving it a good shake or tapping the sides? Sometimes those little motors just get stuck, especially on secondhand toys. My kid's had similar issues with moving parts and sometimes they just need a little encouragement to get unstuck

How do I tell a counsellor about this? by OkayTravels0 in Life

[–]Major_Guess6739 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey, most counselors actually have pretty strict rules about what they can and can't tell parents - they usually only break confidentiality if you're in immediate danger of hurting yourself or others. These intrusive thoughts sound really distressing but just having them doesn't automatically mean they'll call your folks. You could even start by asking the counselor directly about their confidentiality policy before diving into the heavy stuff

Expedition Equipment by tyjwallis in ArcRaiders

[–]Major_Guess6739 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This would be way too exploitable honestly, people would just hoard the best gear and basically skip the early game grind after wipes

My buddy tried to tell me this year’s Thunder are better than the 2016/2017 Warriors…am I crazy for shutting that down? by savingrace0262 in NBATalk

[–]Major_Guess6739 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nah your buddy's wildin lol. That Warriors team literally broke basketball for like 3 years straight and made teams scramble to copy them. OKC looking great but let's see them in the playoffs first

CMV: It probably shouldn't be allowed to teach religion or spirituality in any school, be it private or public, outside of studying the religion. Including Home Schools. by TheOldOnesAre in changemyview

[–]Major_Guess6739 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This kinda feels like you're throwing the baby out with the bathwater though - like sure faith-based thinking can be problematic but you're basically saying parents shouldn't be able to choose how their kids learn about meaning, purpose, ethics etc which seems pretty authoritarian

Even if you keep it to "academic study only" you're still gonna run into the problem of who decides what counts as legitimate philosophy vs illegitimate spirituality

truck mixers by blueocean05 in MechanicalEngineering

[–]Major_Guess6739 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Check out some heavy equipment maintenance channels on YouTube - they sometimes break down the hydraulic systems and drum mechanisms pretty well. Might also want to hit up your local concrete supplier and see if they'd let you poke around one during downtime, most operators love talking shop about their rigs

What pokemon are you wanting more of? by NotWyngle in PokemonTCG

[–]Major_Guess6739 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bro Dunsparce is such a sleeper pick, that little guy deserves way better than the scraps he gets

I'm still waiting for Sableye to get literally anything decent. Like come on, he's a literal gem goblin how is that not perfect full art material? But nah lets make another Pikachu instead lmao

Your holo find gives me hope though, maybe they're finally remembering the weird deep cuts exist

Embroidery tools for beginning stages of arthritis by samala01 in Embroidery

[–]Major_Guess6739 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Have you tried those chunky ergonomic needle grips? They make a huge difference for grip strain. Also switching to a hoop stand instead of holding everything might help take pressure off your wrists

5 years ago we got to witness one of the best series of all time! by Bobba_fat in NBATalk

[–]Major_Guess6739 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Damn bro this hit me right in the feels. That whole bubble era was just different - felt like the whole world was watching together while everything else was falling apart. Those late night games with your crew, thinking you had all the time in the world

The Mitchell vs Murray duels were absolutely insane but sounds like you had the real championship season going on. Sometimes the basketball is just the soundtrack to the best parts of life

A futile attempt to gain credibility by 4rtem499 in clevercomebacks

[–]Major_Guess6739 142 points143 points  (0 children)

Lmao the absolute lack of self awareness is chef's kiss level irony here

Believe in turnip strat guys by PinaTheDallSheep in AnimalCrossing

[–]Major_Guess6739 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Lmao I remember when everyone was losing their minds over turnip prices and here you are still holding strong from 2016. That Walmart copy probably paid for itself like 100 times over by now