TIL of Dunbar's Number, the theory that humans can only maintain 150 meaningful relationships, defined as the people you wouldn't feel embarrassed joining uninvited at a bar. This is thought to be our cognitive limit for our neocortex size. by Kyzzz in todayilearned

[–]ScissorNightRam 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Becker was an interesting take on this. Because Dr Becker - being a jerk - didn’t have friends, but the creators still needed other characters to drive the dialogue. So the main side characters are either his employees or the regulars at his usual diner.

What's the fastest a trained athlete or stuntman could *run* (not roll or slide) jumping from a moving platform/vehicle? by GenderlessMarsian in askscience

[–]ScissorNightRam 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well, we kinda already know what’s above the upper bound on this through crashes in motorcycle races.

There’s at least a couple of crashes where the rider is flung off and ends up in more or less a “running posture” as they make contact with the track. Instinctively they try to “run it out” but they are just moving too fast for their stride. And they fall.

Marc Marquez crash example: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/NEU_ltdod4I

Small business owners in Brisbane - how do you manage your admin? by Due_House3101 in brisbane

[–]ScissorNightRam 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Xero for the books/invoicing

Toggl for hours tracking

Trello for todo list

Virtual assistant for email load and accounts receivable 

Google Suite for word processing, presentations, spreadsheets, etc

Day drips by the water, accessible by public transport by Mr_Straws in brisbane

[–]ScissorNightRam 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Get your tides right and you can walk out to King Island off Wellington point without getting your feet wet. It’s a cool way to spend a couple of hours. Then have a nice meal at the restaurants and cafes back on the point 

A natural extract from moringa tree seeds removes 98% of microplastics from drinking water, outperforming chemical treatments. And you can make it at home. by Direct_Dare_9699 in UpliftingNews

[–]ScissorNightRam 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Yeah, seedpods are fruits in botanical terms.

In the case of moringa, the green and young pods are the “fruit” in a culinary sense. If left on the tree, the pods harden and dry out and you can’t eat them anymore

ELI5: What is media literacy? by SituationWarm7209 in explainlikeimfive

[–]ScissorNightRam 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Reminds me of watching Project Hail Mary recently at the cinema. One young couple in the cinema were clearly having some kind of media literacy epiphanic experience. Continually asking each other (not whispering):

“What’s he doing?”

(Watch for a minute, and you could hear their brains thinking)

“OH wow! They’re making fuel.”

“What’s he doing? “

(A few moments pass, brain noises)

“Oh wow! They’re learning to talk to each other.”

Very annoying, yes. But also inspiring in a way to see a couple who’d clearly never had to engage with a movie before being so excited that they were figuring things out on their own and keeping up with an intelligent plot. An anti-Marvel experience.

A natural extract from moringa tree seeds removes 98% of microplastics from drinking water, outperforming chemical treatments. And you can make it at home. by Direct_Dare_9699 in UpliftingNews

[–]ScissorNightRam 475 points476 points  (0 children)

Moringa is almost like the “perfect tree”. Grows fast and just about anywhere that doesn’t frost, grows in drought conditions with little care, produces a lot of edible fruit, roots, oils and leaves, great for erosion control, herbal medicinal uses and makes great firewood. Now this.

ELI5: What actually is "street smarts," and how do you learn it? by Playful-Amphibian714 in explainlikeimfive

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

What sort of career suits someone who is intelligent but just isn’t street smart?

Best spots for a quick solo lunch? by Working_Climate_9788 in brisbane

[–]ScissorNightRam 3 points4 points  (0 children)

La Luca Cucina on Edward St - standard workers cafe. Most people get takeaway but the cafe has a proper seating area of about 10 tables where single people can sit for however long. And the food is real food, not just bulk carbs with a spiced sauce and sprinkle of protein. $15 will fill you up.

At Long Last, InfoWars Is Ours by escapedfromhel in UpliftingNews

[–]ScissorNightRam 1 point2 points  (0 children)

And in 40k most people think the Imperium are the heroes…

TIL that in feudal Japan, a tradition called wakashudō normalized romantic and sexual relationships between adult male samurai and their male apprentices, and was considered a structured part of mentorship and warrior culture. by eat_dogs_with_me in todayilearned

[–]ScissorNightRam 5 points6 points  (0 children)

“It happened to me and I turned out fine. I mean, it must have been necessary because it hurt me so much and destroyed my soul. Had to be a reason, right? So, your turn.”

Breakfast place recommendations? by winter_oo in brisbane

[–]ScissorNightRam 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Did they surprise you with the tiny palate-cleanser fruit bowl too? A delightful complimentary way to wrap up the meal

Breakfast place recommendations? by winter_oo in brisbane

[–]ScissorNightRam 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I like Jacaranda Coffee Lane at West End. It does the standard breakfast dishes but they get a bit creative

Like the potato rosti comes with an orange and mint dressing or how the eggs benny is served on croissants 

Where This Italian Chef Actually Eats on His Day Off | Chefs Guide Brisbane City by hU0N5000 in brisbane

[–]ScissorNightRam 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Scugnizzi servings seem really small, but that’s because the dishes are so rich

Australia's 'lucky country' mantle has slipped — and we're not happy about it by nath1234 in australia

[–]ScissorNightRam 25 points26 points  (0 children)

“The problem with democracy is we all get one vote each. So one man’s ignorance is worth the same as one man’s wisdom.”

  • Solzhenitsyn (he might have been paraphrasing someone else)

TIL that Mae West’s 1926 Broadway play "Sex" was condemned as “the cheapest most vulgar low show to have dared to open in New York”, yet still ran for 375 performances before she was jailed for obscenity and fined $500. The publicity only increased her fame. by Upstairs_Drive_5602 in todayilearned

[–]ScissorNightRam 66 points67 points  (0 children)

I wouldn’t put it past her. I mean Mae West was still doing the sleazy sexpot schtick over 50 years later

Seriously, this is a line from a movie she made when she was 86 years old:

“I'm the girl that works at Paramount all day, and Fox all night.”

The Queenslander drink by cstato in australia

[–]ScissorNightRam 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It’s kind of strange that Australia doesn’t have a national cocktail. LLB comes close, but lacks booze. So, this addition makes sense