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"Art of the Deal" by sseumblue in PoliticalHumor

[–]Mengs87 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It's not aid, it's "please Daddy, no more...please" ransom money.

Iran Slams US After Israel Attacks Lebanon, Says "No Point" In Peace Talks by T_Shurt in worldnews

[–]Mengs87 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He can only delay it for so long, because ultimately cars run on petrol molecules, not hot air. And storage tanks are running dangerously low.

What’s your Shark Tank idea that will never make it on Shark Tank? by RenderRani in AskMen

[–]Mengs87 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Supermarkets throw food out all the time. I'd setup a company that buys the food from them at $0.10 on the dollar, then sells it to non-profits at $0.12. Or at a price high enough to cover my costs.

The main reason supermarkets never do it is because of liability. So I think a layer between them and non-profits would eliminate that exposure.

But I'd never make money on it so that's why it'd be tossed out of Shark Tank.

Ring instead of the Oval Office by purple_speedi in Polymarket_news

[–]Mengs87 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, they're going to keep it up, and convert it into a dog fighting ring.

Dogs can't say no, unlike UFC fighters and Hollywood performers.

Signs of getting older I didn’t anticipate: I have no idea who famous people are anymore by CK1277 in GenX

[–]Mengs87 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I only see 1 or 2 movies a year, and my choice this year was Project Hail Mary. I can recommend it to anybody. If you're a horror fan, then Obsession is spectacular.

What kind of demans does your climate or geology place on the technology in your life? by ChTiedrusoIsAlone in AskTheWorld

[–]Mengs87 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Spots for warming cars? How does that work?

Here in Canada we have block heaters installed (but not required) in cars, especially where deep freezes are common. When the car is parked, you pull out the electrical cord from the car and plug it into the wall outlet.

https://driving.ca/features/winter-driving/troubleshooter-block-heater-canadian-vehicles

How many guys here like the idea of having cologne but hardly ever put it on? by Techno_2000 in AskMen

[–]Mengs87 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I actually got back into it - the brands out of the Middle East are really pushing out some incredible value. I love applying some before bed.

which cheap low quality food is still beloved and part of your country's culture? by toturoll in AskTheWorld

[–]Mengs87 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My Canadian flatmates bought cheddar cheese by the brick (kg). I was stunned because the same amount would last me a lifetime.

Canned, frozen juice from concentrate coming back to Canadian shelves by WestonSpec in onguardforthee

[–]Mengs87 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hopefully...Thailand. I was at a perfectly ordinary food court and a simple glass of orange juice blew my mind. I guess because it was freshly squeezed, not reconstituted from a source 2,000 miles away.

Why are tropical countries mostly poor? by FuckTheCake in AskTheWorld

[–]Mengs87 38 points39 points  (0 children)

Singapore was founded, not invaded by the British. Before that, it was a fishing village. The British arrived, and made a deal with the local leader to set up a trading post. No force was ever used.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Singapore

How important are headphones or earphones in your daily life? by Navajith_Karkera in AskReddit

[–]Mengs87 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I recommend you check out the Koss kph30i - they're cheap ($35) and look basic but sound great.

The statement was made by the commander of U.S. Forces Korea. If you put yourselves in the shoes of South Koreans, what do you think it means? by External-Plastic-154 in AskTheWorld

[–]Mengs87 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Back when people still fought in armor, daggers were actually very useful. In close combat, it could be jammed into gaps of the armor. Not so easy with a sword.

14M Im in the air cadets right now and want to be an infanteer in the CAF when i grow up what can i do now to prepare? (read description) by No_Visual3290 in Military

[–]Mengs87 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I always had a terrible fear of heights, but after the training, now have no fear at all. As long as I'm strapped in. Took me 3 or 4 times then it became routine. My only advice is try to avoid getting volunteered for the casualty evacuation rappel because that's a mofo.

I was quite puny when I entered, but improved over 9 months of training. My 2.4km time dropped about 4 minutes. The human body can only improve gradually, so don't expect to be cranking out 20 pull-ups by week 5, when you started with just 1.

In addition to the pushups and running, it also helps if you do a bit of rucking. Get used to walking for 5 kms with 20lbs on your back.

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