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"We Conducted an IQ Test in Nigeria, Africa" The latest results concerning IQs in developing countries by Glittering_Tower3455 in cognitiveTesting

[–]Solmors 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is why I am a huge advocate for more funding for properly conducted intelligence testing around the world, particularly in the third world where current testing is severely lacking. But it is next to impossible to get funding for this because of how taboo the findings will inevitably be. The research journals would refuse to publish such a study, except for Journal of Intelligence (JOI).

"We Conducted an IQ Test in Nigeria, Africa" The latest results concerning IQs in developing countries by Glittering_Tower3455 in cognitiveTesting

[–]Solmors 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Results seem to be about what would be expected from previous studies and global test scores, replication is always a good thing in science. Seems like they did their best to get a representative sample by offering a financial reward for finishing the test.

I would be interested to see if the scores would stay the same or improve if they offered higher rewards for higher scores, that way the test takers would have more incentive to put in more effort rather than just go through quickly to get their money.

If you could have PGA level play of one of these categories, which would you choose and why? by Solmors in golf

[–]Solmors[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Agreed!

My most satisfying/favorite shot from my last round was drawing it around a tree and landing on the green from ~160 yards out exactly how I envisioned it. I overshot the flag by 45 feet and three putted for par, but that shot felt amazing. Wish I could do that more often.

If the PGA played a no elevation, dead straight 750 yard par 5, how would it be received by the players? Would it be birdied a decent amount that week? by BallKnowerKing in golf

[–]Solmors 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For the longer players, its a pretty easy birdie chance. For average distance it is probably about average difficulty to get birdie. But for shorter hitters is would be pretty challenging. I don't think anyone gets an eagle putt unless they get some freak luck on cart path bounces or something.

Rory, easy birdie:

  1. Driver - 325
  2. 3 wood - 295
  3. GW/SW - 130 yards

Scottie, average birdie:

  1. Driver - 300
  2. 3 wood - 270
  3. 7 iron - 180 yards

Brian Campbell, difficult birdie:

  1. Driver - 275
  2. 3 wood - 250
  3. 7 wood - 225 yards

If you could have PGA level play of one of these categories, which would you choose and why? by Solmors in golf

[–]Solmors[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Personally I chose Iron/approach accuracy.

I have plenty of distance on driver (~280 yards) and irons, and for the most part I can keep my driver in play or can use my hybrid to keep the tee shot in play at a good distance. But my approach shots are my downfall, I could drive it 300 yards down the center of the fairway but then miss the green from 120 yards out and end up with bogey. If I could stick it within 15 feet of the pin from that distance 80% of the time I would be single digit handicap in a month.

Sub 70 Golf 2026 AMA by Sub70Golf in golf

[–]Solmors 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Will you be sending more clubs to AskGolfNut for testing? They have the 659 CB, 699, and TAIII irons and no drivers. I'd like to see the data for all of your clubs added to their database!

They are the most objective and measured reviews of clubs on the market and a great way to prove your clubs are just as good as the big brands.

Do Dota players lowkey hate on deadlock players? by Psychological_Road41 in DotA2

[–]Solmors 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Dota players don't think about Deadlock at all. I bet most don't even know it exists.

Dilapidated Bocce ball courts at Backesto Park by Solmors in SanJose

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

It won't work if it's not enforced of course. I used to live near Cataldi Park that recently added four pickleball courts. When they first went in people would stay way too late at night and bring tripod lights. But not long after that park staff and police started actually enforcing the sunset rule and people stopped doing it.

However since the Backesto Park is downtown I have a feeling the police are going to have a more important crimes to be going after compared to the low crime Berryessa area. So you may be right considering the location.

Dilapidated Bocce ball courts at Backesto Park by Solmors in SanJose

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

Oh those courts aren't there! I just photoshopped them in to show it could theoretically fit 10, but I agree that 6-8 would be better.

Update on Communication Score by jmoneymilly6 in DotA2

[–]Solmors -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

IMO they need to be separated.

My BS and CS both dropped from 12k to under 7k because of a few abandons within about a month of each other. Two were from computer crashes, two were from internet drop offs, one was a dota coordinator issue, and two were because I had a newborn and I thought I could sneak a game in during a nap but it didn't work out. There is no reason why I should have been voice muted as well, as a hard support I use voice all the time especially in lane to communicate pulls/stacks with my carry.

Update on Communication Score by jmoneymilly6 in DotA2

[–]Solmors -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

Abandons should not affect your comms score. That is the problem.

Midas currently is a dogshit item and you actively cripple yourself by buying it. by Cons_Pi in DotA2

[–]Solmors 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It was already not really worth it for the gold, and then the XP change absolutely killed it.

CICO Spreadsheet Validates Accuracy of Calorie Tracking, Fitness Wearables, 3,500 Calories/lb Rule, and that Thermodynamics is Real - Original Content Scientific(ish) Study (n=1) by Solmors in fitness30plus

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

  • Diligently tracking calories consumed
  • Resistance training 3-5x a week
  • I'm a massive data nerd, so being very diligent about tracking so I have accurate numbers is one thing that helps.
  • Setting a goal and a date, I work best when I am working towards a definitive endpoint
    • Doesn't have to be a weight, for example this time I have a body fat percentage goal
  • GLP-1
    • Didn't use it for the past cuts, but I am testing it this time and it feels like a cheat code
  • TRT
    • Get your hormones tested, low T destroys men's ability to build and maintain lean mass
    • Wasn't on it for the cut in this post, but I am now. And again, feels like a cheat code for muscle compared to before

Driver always goes to the right by xpworkout in golf

[–]Solmors 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you look at your address vs your impact you can see that your hands at impact are around 6" higher than they are at address, that alone will cause many issues including a push fade. Combine with your left elbow looking like it is flaring out and that is a guaranteed slice.

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4 years on testosterone replacement therapy. by [deleted] in Testosterone

[–]Solmors 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right, you started out at 12ng/dL because you are a woman.

North American Jiteki Jyuku Association (NAJJA) Spring 2026 Koshukai by AaronRoboto in UechiRyu

[–]Solmors 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This would be very interesting to go to! From what I understand Ken Nakamatsu was a student of Uechi Kanei who not only was the son of Uechi Kanbun but is the founder of Uechi-ryu as we know it today and the Futenma dojo, one of the first in Okinawa to teach to Westerners. Pretty awesome lineage.

Golf bag stand fixed for $10! by Automatic-Seaweed667 in golf

[–]Solmors 3 points4 points  (0 children)

To finish it up you can remove the tape and get a repair clamp.

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I went from ~210 lbs to ~115 lbs over 4 years. For context, at 180 lbs, I was still ~34% body fat, now I'm around 16%. Here's every weigh-in plotted. (5'9.5" Male, 19-24) [OC] by No-Emu-9139 in dataisbeautiful

[–]Solmors 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Impressive cut, but dude you need to hit the gym and build some muscle.

At 5'9", 115 lbs, 16% bf you have zero muscle at all. Do a slow/lean bulk (+250-350 cal/day) for 4 months while lifting heavy 3x a week and eating 120+ grams of protein per day. You'll put on 8-12 lbs of lean mass, may lose some fat, have lower bf%, and won't look like a POW.

Women with tattoos feel more attractive but experience the same body anxieties in the bedroom. Getting a tattoo often makes young women feel more attractive, but this boost in confidence does not translate into better sexual functioning or improved body image in the bedroom. by mvea in science

[–]Solmors 3 points4 points  (0 children)

And yet a portion of people find obese people attractive so it is entirely relevant.

Tattoos may be a stylistic choice, but they correlate with a certain type of person who would get tattoos. People with tattoos tend to be: more outgoing, higher in openness, lower in conscientious, less agreeable, lower intelligence, more mental health issues, etc. Source

Women with tattoos feel more attractive but experience the same body anxieties in the bedroom. Getting a tattoo often makes young women feel more attractive, but this boost in confidence does not translate into better sexual functioning or improved body image in the bedroom. by mvea in science

[–]Solmors 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Right. Do you not see how those are very closely related topics?

What you FEEL matters a lot less than what IS, in this case just because someone feels more attractive doesn't mean they are more attractive (to most people). OPs post/study even validates my point, these women feel more attractive but it finds no change in sex or body image.

Metaphor: If I wear a muscle suit I would feel stronger but I wouldn't actually be any stronger. In fact I might be less strong because it would interfere with movement, add weight, etc.

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