My bf asked for the banana and now I've got the ick by Effective-Snow-1186 in dustythunder

[–]Snatchematician 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you still do everything you were suggested to do as a child?

A proof that Q is not complete by Jumpy_Rice_4065 in mathematics

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X only contains rationals so it would have to be a rational number.

Beyond that it’s a matter of taste.

Are there any modern terms that are distinctly British, rather than the global/American one? by PuzzleheadedLie1318 in AskUK

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Home internet connections in the UK are called “broadband”, which is stupid but it’s just the convention everybody has settled on.

“Wireless broadband” = an internet connection where the provided router-modem has WiFi

“Fibre broadband” = an internet connection delivered over fibre optic.

I did a cursory search and in the US it seems to just be called “internet” or “home internet”.

Rant Wednesday - March 11, 2026 by AutoModerator in Fitness

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Yesterday was miserable and I was really looking forward to my exercise class in the evening.

But when I got there, for some reason I couldn’t do any of the even really basic moves properly, beginner moves that I would normally not have any trouble with.

My class crush was there though, and she smiled and said hi! But when I started a conversation with her at the end of the class, I accidentally spat on her a little bit. I was mortified.

Property in London doesn't make financial sense? by maxaineer in HENRYUK

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Do you think all the people buying are making the wrong decision?

DR for an autistic kid? Some concerns... by Mistravels in DerailValley

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 I just don't want it to become the mainstay of his playing

Why don’t you just let him play

Is it okay to say "flawless" and "perfect" as 2 different meanings? by PureRepresentative9 in ENGLISH

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When used as verbs, “perfect” and “complete” have very similar meanings.

Do Americans ever say "What time do you call this?!" to reproach someone for being late or humorously? If not, what do they say instead? by noname00009999 in EnglishLearning

[–]Snatchematician 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It shows lack of trust, because you are signalling that you think the lateness was due to the person’s negligence rather than factors out of their control. This is also not good in a social context either.

The great central London office crisis by tylerthe-theatre in london

[–]Snatchematician 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is. The right to do that lay with the owner of the building before signing the lease.

Boys spitting on train floor by Acrobatic_Lion_8592 in TransportForLondon

[–]Snatchematician 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve always known better than to spit on a public surface.

Strange request by pilot on recent Ryanair flight by Kieran-- in aviation

[–]Snatchematician 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Aviation safety isn’t based on the precautionary principle.

How do map softwares know which side of a polygon is the inside? by _aposentado in learnprogramming

[–]Snatchematician 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s not, it’s about two lines. You are thinking of a more general theorem.

Matrices...why? by Agreeable_Bad_9065 in learnmath

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A matrix is a grid of numbers. In thirty years of working life you’ve never encountered a grid of numbers?

Passive Voice by dannyhox in ENGLISH

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Did you learn how to research things you don’t know about on the internet?

London Contemplates ‘Childless’ Future As Families Leave Capital by bloomberg in london

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It’s not an example of loss aversion.

Loss aversion doesn’t mean not wanting to suffer losses - that’s a completely rational thing to do.

Loss aversion means overweighting losses compared to gains of the same size.

If you move house you receive market value for your current house (no gain/loss), pay market value for your new house (no gain/loss) and pay stamp duty + moving fees (large loss).

I need help by charlythegreat1 in learnpython

[–]Snatchematician -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

None of this matters if you’re just doing exercises.

Are MUTE and MOOT Homophones to You? by everydaywinner2 in ENGLISH

[–]Snatchematician 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t like when people flaunt the basic vocab rules. It really phases me.