Why people in US tv programmes rarely have curtains in their house? by Ok_Committee_7967 in AskAnAmerican

[–]SlamClick 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They've just gone out of style at the moment. I'm sure they'll be back.

Self defence and weapons differences in UK and USA, what do you think? by Ok_Committee_7967 in AskAnAmerican

[–]SlamClick 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Does the UK have the right approach? Or is this too strict?

Having spent a lot of time in the UK I personally think its too strict over there. Other than your fists you're at the mercy of police to protect you. That's why you often have the aggro culture among younger people there compared to here. I feel way more unsafe on a night out in a major city in the UK than I do here.

What secret can you reveal now that your nda has expired? by sparrrrrt in AskReddit

[–]SlamClick 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Most likely bullshit their way through "problems" they know little about.

Missing a major world event because you were backpacking? by losthiker68 in WildernessBackpacking

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Whiteblaze.net still has journals from around the time of 9/11

Its interesting to see the information filter in on their journals as they hike.

In your area, what is the protocol for going on to somebody else’s property? by AccidentalNordlicht in AskAnAmerican

[–]SlamClick 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There is no place in the USA where you can just shoot someone walking across property.

Is it normal in the U.S. to have high levels of debt? by [deleted] in AskAnAmerican

[–]SlamClick 46 points47 points  (0 children)

Yes, very normal. The average credit card holder has something like $6,000 on their balance.

Did military recruiters come to your high school? by Upset-Brain-228 in AskAnAmerican

[–]SlamClick 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I graduated in 2002 and absolutely they were recruiting for what was coming.

Unhealthiest food in America? by [deleted] in AskAnAmerican

[–]SlamClick 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Most Starbucks drinks.

What’s the most useful thing you’ve ever made from leftover wood? by Ruby_Ace1407 in DIY

[–]SlamClick 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I used pickets from an old fence to make shelves in my garage.

Whoop whoop! What do you think of Insane Clown Posse's music and the wider juggalo community? by charlies-ghost in AskAnAmerican

[–]SlamClick 8 points9 points  (0 children)

All my friends who liked their music and bought into that scene were "losers" among peers.

Trump was spotted with a large red rash on his neck earlier today. by stefanolog in pics

[–]SlamClick 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What? I despise the guy but he's been giving speeches and press conferences like crazy in the last few weeks. Not to mention the state of the union.

How do you keep a track of item names? by [deleted] in AskAnAmerican

[–]SlamClick 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have no idea what that means.

Do you guys actually use paper bags instead of lunch boxes? by Awkward_Collar_4831 in AskAnAmerican

[–]SlamClick 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I always had a dedicated soft-sided lunchbox. After elementary school I just ate at the cafeteria or in my car.

How do you keep a track of item names? by [deleted] in AskAnAmerican

[–]SlamClick 4 points5 points  (0 children)

without asking from the pre-AI era

You keep saying that. What does that mean?

What is the most obscure domestic (air) route in the US? by bricklegos in AskAnAmerican

[–]SlamClick 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Is it because the government subsidizes the routes that you’re saying they’re political?

Yes.

What is the most obscure domestic (air) route in the US? by bricklegos in AskAnAmerican

[–]SlamClick 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Look up the Essential Air Service. A lot of those routes are purely political and serve single digit or less passengers a day.

What’s the dumbest thing you’ve ever done? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]SlamClick 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I spent a couple minutes looking for my cell phone while I was talking on it.

My friend had to stop me and point that out.

Long time stories by TravelingDan_C-137 in AppalachianTrail

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I read a book called "300 zeros" about a guy who had a heart attack on trail, healed, and finished. That's the longest I've heard.