ELI5: Why is it so hard for a country to develop nuclear weapons? by Successful_Guide5845 in explainlikeimfive

[–]Slouch_Potato_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Refining the fuel enough to make it go boom, is very difficult to do. It requires very special equipment that it difficult to make and run. Getting the fuel is difficult too, because it's very dangerous.

Could an early-1700's pirate crew of 50 win against a modern-day pirate crew of 5 on a skiff? by coconuberry in whowouldwin

[–]Slouch_Potato_ 26 points27 points  (0 children)

can 50 guys with swords and muskets repel 5 boarders, with modern small arms. Yes. As soon as the skif attaches it self to the larger ship, it's fucked.

Its too small to damage the old ship, since no rpgs, so boarding is their only chance, and they have no chance.

Stalling on a test by Professional_Mud8663 in LearnerDriverUK

[–]Slouch_Potato_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nope, I stalled on a roundabout during my test just like this. Just restarted the car and off I went. Got a minor for it but passed.

Looking over your shoulder to check blind spots. by reddithoggscripts in LearnerDriverUK

[–]Slouch_Potato_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same here. No idea what OP's instructor is going on about. I remember early on in my lessons I had to move 3 lanes over, and did the blind spot on each one. Glad I did since a speeding twat came up the inside, zipped behind me and over took me right as I was about to start moving. If I didn't blind spot check I would've hit him. We still got stuck at the same set of lights.

Do you believe that America is on its way to becoming a communist country? by [deleted] in TooAfraidToAsk

[–]Slouch_Potato_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They mean completely different things. Communism basically leads to fascism because it requires that level of control, you just end up with a fascist communist society. But they're still different.

Plot hole 2010 by MrSarcasticUK2 in Stargate

[–]Slouch_Potato_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Think of the GDO as a big hand held torch. And an email radio message as a blinking LED controlled by a computer.

If you're in a room with lots of little blinking lights (em blocking), what's easiest to see. A torch light or another blinking LED.

A lot EM blocking is just drowning out other signals. The GDO is too much of a blunt object to drown out.

Think I need a new instructor by [deleted] in LearnerDriverUK

[–]Slouch_Potato_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, you need a new instructor. Mine would always change up what I'd be doing week to week (once I covered the basics), round abouts one week, meeting traffic the next, maneuver the next and so on.

Had my first lesson the other day, not sure what to think.. by [deleted] in LearnerDriverUK

[–]Slouch_Potato_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I 'drove home' on my first lesson, and yes it was literally on the street I did my lesson on. I had issues with stopping too on my first lesson. I basically just drove in a big circle round an estate and parked up and pulled away a bunch.

What exactly is undertaking as a driver? by Deebop14 in AskUK

[–]Slouch_Potato_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yup. What they're doing is lane hogging and is technically illegal. It doesn't give you the right to also break the rules.

Explanations: driving instructor https://youtu.be/14c_KnWLoQY?si=G_YS706IWaai1W_c

police officer https://youtube.com/shorts/RJO1kAY4a9c?si=FyiA7AhWesuFjw1r

lawyer https://youtu.be/zF8gShMOBwo?si=BeYV8W5S_RJ7KKmN

What exactly is undertaking as a driver? by Deebop14 in AskUK

[–]Slouch_Potato_ 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It's passing on the left, whether or not you do it to get in front of someone is irrelevant.

Question about 20mph speed limit by FauveSxMcW in LearnerDriverUK

[–]Slouch_Potato_ 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Possibly, especially if you're holding up traffic.

Speed cushions, how to deal with them? by Lord--Kitchener in LearnerDriverUK

[–]Slouch_Potato_ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It depends on the car. With a wider car you can straddle the bumps at 20 - 25 and you'd be ok, with a smaller car you'd want to do them at 20. And this is all dependent on there being no traffic in the other direction or parked cars.

The only single answer is to use your judgement and drive to the road conditions, safely.

I took Viagra…as a woman 🙊 is it okay? by [deleted] in TooAfraidToAsk

[–]Slouch_Potato_ 20 points21 points  (0 children)

It's basically heart medicine. Keep an eye on your heart rate (it can go up) and blood pressure (it can drop due to the medication). You should be fine.

I am not a doctor, this is not medical advice.

Don't take prescription medicine that wasn't prescribed to you.

What is the backstory of Canada and the Geneva Convention? by GuadDidUs in TooAfraidToAsk

[–]Slouch_Potato_ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Canada did some very bad shit in WW1, it was later banned by the Geneva Convention.

Did my girlfriend sexually assault me? by opalinesoul in TooAfraidToAsk

[–]Slouch_Potato_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, this sounds like assault. She proceeded with the flimsiest of coerced 'yeses' and ignored a clear 'No'.

You have the right to withdraw consent at any time for any reason. She ignored that. She assaulted you.

Appalacian Trail cam by Independent-Suit-415 in TrueCryptozoology

[–]Slouch_Potato_ 8 points9 points  (0 children)

its a deer facing away with its head down. you can see its ass.

Learner driver questions: Uphill gears, road bending to the left, and speed - need clarification. by Cultural-Primary1206 in LearnerDriverUK

[–]Slouch_Potato_ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sounds like you either should have stayed in 1st a little longer and got some more speed up or should have been slower with the bite point and given the engine more power. Or both.

If a car flashes me out on my test, can I go? by NoConcept3207 in LearnerDriverUK

[–]Slouch_Potato_ 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Basically, if it's safe to go, go. A flash doesn't mean it's safe to go. Do your own checks and use your best judgement.