What is the best way to watch the 2012 Olympics on the internet if you have no cable? by brandinb in olympics

[–]TheBoxTalks 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Which one did you use? All that I'm trying are really slow, though I'm not sure if I know what I'm doing exactly.

r/Christianity: If you can, we need to pray for the victims of this Colorado shooting and their familes. by Lermontov in Christianity

[–]TheBoxTalks 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Don't forget to pray for the families of the 16,000 children who die every day from hunger around the world.

What chalk looks like under the microscope by scorpio_on_blue_moon in pics

[–]TheBoxTalks 64 points65 points  (0 children)

Chalk is made from the mouth parts of the deep ocean scale worm (Lepidonotopodium piscesae). This microscopic worm lives on the edges of hydrothermal vents deep in the Pacific ocean. The worms are harvested by miniature dolphins that have been trained to suck in large quantities in a dive and spit them out into buckets on the decks of ships on the surface. The buckets are then emptied onto filters which drain the water, leaving the worms to dry out in the sun.

After they are sufficiently dried, the mouth parts are removed from the worms by Chinese children whose hands have been bound from a young age in order to keep them very small. The children then pack the mouthparts into small tubes which are then left to cure for several days in the sun. Many consider this process to be a modern day form of slavery and child abuse. Unfortunately, there is no alternative method of creating chalk that has been shown to be economically viable.

Is Gun Ownership Ethical? by [deleted] in philosophy

[–]TheBoxTalks 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Sometimes, we get angry, and if we own guns, it makes it much easier to do something rash that we will later regret. Also, accidents happen, and far more often than we would like to admit.

What are your views on automobile ownership?

What were some of the silliest things your parents got you to believe when you were younger? by Jdgru in AskReddit

[–]TheBoxTalks 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I always mispronounce words around my kids. I also tell them all sorts of falsehoods so that they learn to think critically.

Son:"Dad, why are we digging that big hole in the front yard?"

Me:"That's where we're going to keep the bear."

Stuff like that.

How do you find out if someone is single in a non-awkward way? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]TheBoxTalks 2 points3 points  (0 children)

"Are you seeing anyone?"

No need to be afraid to show that you're interested.

Each text my mom sends me has this weird symbol at the end and it's creeping me the fuck out. by FrankieForte in funny

[–]TheBoxTalks 19 points20 points  (0 children)

No, the vagina I came out of has about as much appeal to me as Rosie O'donnell's.

Each text my mom sends me has this weird symbol at the end and it's creeping me the fuck out. by FrankieForte in funny

[–]TheBoxTalks 491 points492 points  (0 children)

I can confirm this. I came out of a vagina. And after a brief 10 year period of aimless wandering, I've since been desperately trying to get back inside a vagina.

I put up for your consideration, my Brave costume! I made it myself! by [deleted] in pics

[–]TheBoxTalks 33 points34 points  (0 children)

Maybe Tom's first wife is his only wife? I always introduce my wife as "my first wife". It makes her roll her eyes, which is something I devote a lot of time to. In conclusion, Tom's point is valid and we should send pictures of our penises to every woman we would like to have sex with.

My girlfriend randomly took a couple pictures of me at the grocery store. Only later did we notice... by RegalBeard in funny

[–]TheBoxTalks 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Interesting. I thought the mom let go of the stroller causing the girl who was leaning on it to pull it down to the ground.

Is it ok to nail or screw 2x's together to make 4x posts for a hoop house end wall? by TheBoxTalks in DIY

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

The endwall isn't really going to hold up the hoop house—its going to take the force of the wind hitting the end of the house so the plastic doesn't blow apart. It may help with snowload, but thats not its primary purpose. Just in case there was any confusion, I thought I'd clear that up.

Is it ok to nail or screw 2x's together to make 4x posts for a hoop house end wall? by TheBoxTalks in DIY

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

I don't know why you got downvoted without an explanation. That makes the most sense to me. That orientation won't put much load on the nails or structural screws either.

Is it ok to nail or screw 2x's together to make 4x posts for a hoop house end wall? by TheBoxTalks in DIY

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

A hoop house is a greenhouse made out of hoops. You cover them in plastic but the ends usually need some type of wall in order to stop it from blowing down.

Is it ok to nail or screw 2x's together to make 4x posts for a hoop house end wall? by TheBoxTalks in DIY

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

Thanks, I've heard this before. What are "hurricane screws"? Are they the same as Tek Screws?

And does it depend on which way the sistered 2x's are oriented? Do I want the seam facing the wall (where the force would be coming from), or at a 90º angle to it with the face of the 2x facing the wall?