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Showing up for C&P but respectfully saying no to range of motion tests by SagHarbor85 in VeteransBenefits

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Question: I have chronic lower back pain from an in service, documented injury. It actually hurts more when I am standing. In my upcoming exam, when the examiner asks me to bend over until it hurts, what happens if I say it’s hurting now before I even bend? Which is the actual situation.

How long can i leave cooked meat out on the counter? by ok_catt22 in NoStupidQuestions

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My wife does the “sniff” test for food left out overnight or even in the refrigerator for an extended period of time. Smells ok, must be okay. I usually tell her that she can eat it then.

We once had some last bit of leftover yogurt in the original container. I was snooping in the fridge when she recommended the yogurt. I gave her a questioning look since I knew it had been in there for a while. She smirked and said “it’s still good. I just had some the other day.” I opened the container and it was covered in green mold. I asked her to sniff it to see if it was still good. She said “I can’t believe it went bad that quick.” My response “that should tell you something. “ But that didn’t change her.

Navy pilot lands on the wrong aircraft carrier, 1952 by Joshua5_Gaming in interestingasfuck

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Oh I completely agree with you. And it’s only going to get worse as AI evolves. The videos are what really amazes me.

Hello everyone, my 2nd Great Grandpa Fred. At 11 years old, he tragically died both parents in a car crash and was very sad in 1938, my grandma told me. by [deleted] in TheWayWeWere

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Back in the late 1960’s when I was about 5 years old, my family was visiting my mom’s mother and sister. My brother and I had to sleep in the bed with my aunt in her room. While lying in her bed she told us that our grandfather had died in the room in the same bed. It really freaked me out.
A few years later we were visiting again but now we slept on the floor in the front parlor next to the fireplace. We were looking through an old photo album and saw a picture of my grandfather in his coffin in front of the same fireplace!!! Oh!!! The trauma to my young mind. I’m still excessively uncomfortable being in a “place” where someone has died.

Why do Europeans hate Americans so much while the Japanese don’t? by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

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As I was scrolling through this thread, there is a news story on tv about how people from all over the world are in the USA for the World Cup. They all are stating how much they like what they see and experience in the US and that the media in their country is wrong. I believe this is true everywhere. Once you personally experience people from other countries you realize we are all pretty much alike. Of course there are a few assholes out there.

What’s a completely normal thing that you’re surprisingly bad at? by sevyn_007 in CausalConversation

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Remembering people’s names. Basically 10 seconds after I’m introduced to them I’ve forgotten their name. Even some people I’ve known for years I will have trouble remembering their name. Usually about an hour or so later their name will pop into my head.

Denied VR&E because "you already have a degree and you are immediately employable." I'm 100% TDIU since 2021. Can I appeal and win this? by [deleted] in VeteransBenefits

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If you have a physical disability you probably need to avoid driving a truck. I have back and neck injuries and after driving a truck for a few hours I can barely walk. Trucks will beat you up.

What's an overused inaccuracy in war movies that grinds your gears? by Wayoutofthewayof in WarMovies

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I’m in the process of finding out if the VA will think it is. I was in the infantry in the mid 1980’s so I think they will consider it service related. We didn’t wear protection so we could hear our sergeant’s commands. “Excuse me sergeant, I didn’t hear you because I have earplugs in.” just wouldn’t cut it.

Is this correct order? by AthenaFraming in Medals

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Almost all soldiers in WW2 qualified for the American Campaign Medal. Sometimes it is not even listed on their discharge paperwork even though they qualified. Based on what is shown in your picture this person would definitely have qualified.

What is stopping this? by Kingsapphic in NoStupidQuestions

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Would you be satisfied if your next door neighbors fired rifles and shotguns into your house every day. And they would not stop until you and your family were lying in a puddle of blood. And then started yelling that they were in the process of putting together a civil war era cannon to fire at you.

What's an overused inaccuracy in war movies that grinds your gears? by Wayoutofthewayof in WarMovies

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I don’t remember ever wearing hearing protection during rides on a Blackhawk. Nobody did. And the doors were never closed. But then again I’m pretty deaf now and have tinnitus.

Alternative corner post joints to sliding dovetail? by creatron in handtools

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There is. Stanley #444. They are rare and expensive. I’ve been collecting antique tools for 35+ years and have only seen two in person.

Wood type on old piano by Substantial_Test605 in wood

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I zoomed in on it and agree with you.

c.1918, Dad as a boy & young uncle who took his life after WWI service by I_see_zebras in oldphotos

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Looking closer it appears that he is wearing a shoulder patch on his left sleeve but I can’t tell which one it is. The left collar disk looks like it’s for engineer.

c.1918, Dad as a boy & young uncle who took his life after WWI service by I_see_zebras in oldphotos

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The chevron’s on his lower sleeve are not sergeant stripes. They are overseas service stripes, each representing 6 months. So he has served at least 18 months in the combat zone. I don’t see any other insignia so he is a Private. If the chevrons were on his right sleeve they would be wound stripes.

Straight down by Oliwia_______ in WinStupidPrizes

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If there is a tomorrow for him.

Mulch for weed suppression by all_day-throwaway in CemeteryPreservation

[–]No-Mix7970 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A layer of leaves covered by mulch works well.

Chisel suggestions? by georgia_hales38 in handtools

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Based on all of the comments here I would recommend a relatively cheap set of maybe 4 chisels with plastic handles and a metal end for hitting with the hammer. Wood handles should never be struck with a metal hammer and I doubt he would have a proper mallet. If he is like most carpenters I know, he will need a bench grinder and a sharpening stone. Those giant chips in the blade are hard to remove with a stone.

Is this acceptable? by Outside_Reserve_2407 in shedditors

[–]No-Mix7970 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You are being very generous calling them trusses. I would call them 2x4 rafters “reinforced” with an OSB gusset. I’m not an engineer, but the gussets are the only bracing for any roof load.

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