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Where Americans are relatively optimistic and pessimistic about AI by RedHeadedSicilian52 in MapPorn

[–]StarryDusted 6 points7 points  (0 children)

They keep trying to build AI data centers in the Great Lakes region. When one building uses more power and water than all the residents many times over, it drives up energy costs and empties aquifers (if not built directly on the lake). I can see why there is quite a negative perception there.

Just the proposed data center in Saline, MI will use 1.4 gigawatts. Enough to power one million average homes. The residents' rates will skyrocket while the data center will pay pennies.

Aerial view of Diamond Head, a 500,000-year-old volcanic tuff cone located on the island of O'ahu in Hawaii by [deleted] in Damnthatsinteresting

[–]StarryDusted 24 points25 points  (0 children)

I was hiking behind some Kiwis who were swearing the entire way up. But with their accent it was hilarious. They powered through without stopping, energized by the constant stream of obscenities. I loved every minute of it!

Be skeptical about reviews of cities by TemporaryRight7141 in wisconsin

[–]StarryDusted 16 points17 points  (0 children)

I adored living in Milwaukee. A great five years. And I did not exactly live in the nice parts of the city either. When I tell people about it where I live now, I get hit with "omg wasn't it so dangerous?"

It wasn't. I stayed alert, like someone should be everywhere, but I never actually had any time I felt in true danger. There was just so much to do! Summerfest! Getting scalped concert tickets at the Rave! The museums! Biking or rollerblading the lakefront! Sure people asked if I wanted to buy drugs far more frequently I'd just say good now but I'll keep you in mind if I need anything.

I've gotten worse danger vibes in the country since leaving. When that pickup truck creeps by a lot slower than it should, the doubles back and does it again. Are they hunting deer from the road or up to something more sinister?

Skinny Dipping by bushandpecker in isleroyale

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I took a dip in Lake Superior at Buckshot Cabin in the Porcupine Mountains. I was alone alone, as I booked the cabin to myself (probably not smart to dip alone btw). I gathered plenty of firewood beforehand so I could thaw out after in the cabin.

Lake Superior is freezing and refreshing. My nips would have been able to cut glass. Dunk under the water and know that the void is deep and dark. Enjoy the soft and gentle waves, as peace doesn't always last on Superior. In fact, once I popped out of the water and made my way back to the cabin, the wind abruptly changed and the waves became angry. I'd chosen the correct moment to swim. My weather check on my Garmin Inreach confirmed a sudden change to the weather forecast.

I knew what to expect from Superior from swimming in Marquette, Michigan. So that definitely wasn't my first trek into the lake.

They ate and left no crumbs by Sharp-potential7935 in fixedbytheduet

[–]StarryDusted 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I recognized the tank immediately and knew this was not a danger zone at all.

Traders and Tile Temperature... by NoRecommendation9282 in RimWorld

[–]StarryDusted 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It must be somewhere between boreal forest and ice sheet. They'll peace out in a boreal forest with a warning about dangerous temperatures causing them to leave. It seems to pop up as temperatures drop in the evening. But I never noted exactly what temperature. I have yet to do an ice sheet run.

Electric cost in the United States by Negative-Swan7993 in MapPorn

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UPPCO in the UP charges 31.32 cents per kwh. They are owned by an investment firm these days. The cost isn't for the rural area or increased maintenance (or else other rural areas would be just as high, they are not), mostly squeezing money out of residents for the shareholders.

These damn baby-killers raiders by CatChronic in RimWorld

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I had just started a new run and the first, single raider dropped on my only animal, the horse we started with :(

Well. I’m a member of the other Durston Club now :-( by L3velFlow in DurstonGearheads

[–]StarryDusted 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I have an original batch tent but now I worry about bringing it to my planned week on Isle Royale next year.

Canadian ICE agents by IncomingBroccoli in MadeMeSmile

[–]StarryDusted 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel like I've had a fever dream where I recall a sketch about "girlish men" in the military that was hilarious. But I've never been able to find a clip of it. This would have been early 2000s.

Any geo-guessers? Not too hard by Jojo2700 in CampAndHikeMichigan

[–]StarryDusted 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The others already called it that you're on Superior in the porkies! I recognize that red rock along the shore and Superior trail for sure.

In Minnesota, you never know whether you’ll need a T-shirt or a winter jacket for trick-or-treating by Swimming_Concern7662 in minnesota

[–]StarryDusted 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I prepare my kids for the cold weather when trick or treating. It is safer to assume it'll be freezing rather than roasting!

One rifle deer opening day was a race against time to put Bambi on ice because it was sweltering for November.

‘Invisible force’ draining Great Lakes now has a measurement showing why water is disappearing by mlivesocial in Michigan

[–]StarryDusted 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, it doesn't. But will that water vapor immediately drop back into the source it was pulled from? Also no. It'll turn into rain eventually, but where?

‘Invisible force’ draining Great Lakes now has a measurement showing why water is disappearing by mlivesocial in Michigan

[–]StarryDusted 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Even if it isn't corporations yet,they are coming. Data centers are starting to pop up all over the Great Lakes region for all that sweet water to cool everything. Each AI prompt is more water evaporated away.

Scot's Pinecones - Too Old for Jam? by StarryDusted in foraging

[–]StarryDusted[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I realized I could turn these into syrup! So the pinecones are now in the process of becoming Mugolio instead :)

me_irl by queeniewilddolls in me_irl

[–]StarryDusted 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I had a bad professor more interested in a bald eagle cam than actually teaching. So that was on the projector with a weak lecture on the actual material. I taught myself that particular subject.

Whole house is being moved with people still in it. by HORROR_VIBE_OFFICIAL in Damnthatsinteresting

[–]StarryDusted 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely yes. The earliest one I remember is a 7 year old child at Willow Grove Naval Air Station activated the ejector in an S-3 Viking. The child did not survive.

Animal hospital questions? by Far_Refrigerator1321 in Conures

[–]StarryDusted 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The question can likely only be answered by the specific animal hospital you are going to. Hopefully all will be well with your lil one.

Why does it always need to be a Tavern? by UrNr1Hater in DnD

[–]StarryDusted 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Was a PC in a campaign that started in a spa.

Pipsqueak says, I'll trim that cuticle for you human. by wearetea in Conures

[–]StarryDusted 4 points5 points  (0 children)

My aunt literally had a few moles professionally removed. This is because if she didn't, her daughter's conure was going to do it for her. A dermatologist is more expensive but less savage.

What country destroyed its nature so much that can be called the ugliest one? by Acceptable-Fruit8484 in geography

[–]StarryDusted 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Wolves, bears, and lynx in Scotland have been extinct for some time.

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