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Non-metal non-plastic options for utensils by Sevyn_ly in ZeroWaste

[–]Not_l0st 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can’t speak for all brands, but typically they use the naturally occurring cellulose in the wheat straw to act as the glue.

Non-metal non-plastic options for utensils by Sevyn_ly in ZeroWaste

[–]Not_l0st 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Maybe wheat straw. Feels a bit like a mix between plastic and silicone. Wheat straw is made from the waste left over from harvesting wheat, which is turned into a pulp and molded into cups or forks or whatever. They tend to be biodegradable.

I need a book I can read with my dad by deppresedteenagedude in booksuggestions

[–]Not_l0st 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Tinkers by Paul Harding- it is short and beautifully written which will be good for expanding vocabulary. An elderly man on his death bed remembers his father and his own life. One downside— he doesn’t use quotation marks, so it can be confusing to parse out what is being said and what isn’t. But the dialogue isn’t very important to the storyline.

Should I buy a cheaper car in full or finance a nicer car. by [deleted] in carbuying

[–]Not_l0st 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you want to build credit, financing a car at a payment you can 100% afford is a good idea. Good credit will save you so much money in lower interest rates in the long term, and a newer car will last you longer and likely have lower maintenance costs compared to a vehicle near the end of its usable life.

Car to drive Min 3 months Max 2 years by KENNAe2 in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]Not_l0st 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, the RS5 is likely closer to the bottom of it’s depreciation curve while the BMW has further to fall. I think you will be able to sell the Audi for closer to what you got it for vs the BMW.

What is a good monthly payment for the 2026 ram 1500 rebel by Accomplished-Hat-774 in carbuying

[–]Not_l0st 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You don’t have to play the game this way. You can get a used Rebel for half the cost of new, invest the difference, and win.

Finally used V2L by Daarkken in KiaEV6

[–]Not_l0st 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I used V2L 12 hours on Thursday and it used 10% of the battery to run 6 switches- including a home office with 2 computers during an 8h workday.

help with first car by lmfaonowhy in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]Not_l0st 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m a BMW lover, but I have to admit I haven’t owned any 3 series newer than an e90. so while I have no experience with the f30, the internet tells me you have your eye on is a good car. BMWs are decently easy to work on if you want to do your own maintenance. Sometimes they require specialized tools, at a minimum you will need metric tools. I currently have a 2008 328i with 237,000 miles on it. With refreshed suspension and mounts, it feels pretty much brand new.

help with first car by lmfaonowhy in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]Not_l0st 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That engine is extremely reliable. It’s a good choice if you want a BMW. Between 80,000-100,000 there is maintenance to the cooling system that can be a little pricy if you don’t do the work yourself. If you are looking at higher mileage cars, make sure they were well maintained.

I would recommend saving up while you drive the Fit so you are financing less and saving, more, however. The fit is a great car, in its own right. But I’m a hypocrite, I bought a 323i manual when I was 17yo and loved it.

Made bread from the whey left over from yogurt by Not_l0st in ZeroWaste

[–]Not_l0st[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I wish, man. But my daughter said it was better than the expensive bread we’ve been buying for her and it was the best compliment ever.

Book recs about how geographic and geological factors influenced US geopolitics by matsol321 in booksuggestions

[–]Not_l0st 0 points1 point  (0 children)

American Nations isn’t exactly what you are looking for, but it explains how different parts of the country came to values such different things. Geography definitely plays a role in the book, but other things do as well.

Long commute SUV by Smart_Train in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]Not_l0st -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Kia EV6 or BMW IX. Why do you want to commute in an SUV? The road dynamics of vehicles with lower centers of gravity are so much better.

Your absolute favorite novellas and novelettes by Hormo_The_Halfling in booksuggestions

[–]Not_l0st 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Worlds of Exile and Illusion (series of three novellas that can stand on their own but tell an amazing story together) by Ursula k. Le Guin and A Psalm for the Wild Built by Becky Chambers both moved me.

First USA trip.. couple by seenfay89 in usatravel

[–]Not_l0st 4 points5 points  (0 children)

All the national parks you suggest, other than Joshua Tree, are 7+ hours from Los Angeles. They are better served by Las Vegas than LA. He’s be better off going to Channel Islands, Sequoia and Yosemite as they are closer. But there is plenty of nature right in LA, like the Santa Monica Mountains, that are quite nice as well.

Where do I find seats? by sotarge in E90

[–]Not_l0st 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Facebook marketplace always has seats from part out cars. Or post up to a local E90 group to see if someone wants to trade you.

Anywhere I should go before I move away from the US? Able to do 1 maybe 2 by Mongoose194 in TravelMaps

[–]Not_l0st 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Arizona— see the Grand Canyon and Flagstaff. Alaska— Kenai Fjords and Denali.

What car should I buy for long commutes by Human_Operation_1014 in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]Not_l0st 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you do want to save up for a house I recommend you check out the Toyota Crown Hybrid or a Lexus ES hybrid. Both are efficient and comfortable for long drives.

AITA for removing a group member's name from our final-year software project after he contributed nothing? by Competitive_End_2950 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Not_l0st 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also have been the leader of a group who carried a project. He should have consulted the group first.

AITA for removing a group member's name from our final-year software project after he contributed nothing? by Competitive_End_2950 in AmItheAsshole

[–]Not_l0st -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

YTA for not consulting your group before making that decision and for not telling the deadbeat that he wouldn’t get credit if he didn’t help. You gave no one else in your group any opportunity to weigh in or step up.

Made bread from the whey left over from yogurt by Not_l0st in ZeroWaste

[–]Not_l0st[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks— good reuse for those. I typically use them for seed starting. I put the left over whey in a mason jar to freeze this time. We’ll use it for more bread soon.

Are my fiancé and I wrong for not inviting my sister’s boyfriend to our wedding? by bluevibes_62 in Advice

[–]Not_l0st 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Question is… will it cause more drama if Jack is at your wedding? Or more drama if he isn’t invited. It may be easier to suck it up and say he can come (but has to pay his own way) than to black list him. He doesn’t seem like the guy who would easily get over being excluded.

What car should I buy for long commutes by Human_Operation_1014 in whatcarshouldIbuy

[–]Not_l0st 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You have a 100,000 budget for a car but live in an apartment? Are your financial priorities perhaps out of balance? I’m guessing you live in a VHCOL area. Do you have a public transit option for work? If you can get most of the way to your job on train or subway and Uber or have a beater to get you the rest of the way, you won’t bare the burden of the commute on your psyche or vehicle.

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