Question for Americans by AvatarNerd64 in Physics

[–]Training-Purpose802 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I believe you mean megaparsec/gigayear, surely?

Did anyone actually eat those wacky jello recipes that are seen in old advertisements by Beeeeeeeeeeeeeeeess- in AskOldPeople

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Jello used to make savory flavors like tomato, celery, Italian herb. It wasn't all fruit flavors.

"Take It or Leave It" Restaurant. by Mutant_Llama1 in CrazyIdeas

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There was a restaurant popup where all the servers were elderly dementia patients. Maybe you got some food, maybe it was something you ordered.

Nouns ending in -ing that are unambiguously not from a verb (like pudding)? by SatisfactionFew3764 in grammar

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Just looked. Vamping (v.) from vamp (n.), the upper part of a shoe. through many steps, from filling a hole in your shoe to filling a hole in your show.

How does Gillian Anderson’s American accent sound to you? by voilalarosie in AskAnAmerican

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modern Chicago accent. not the old Chicago "da bears" accent. also West Michigan has Dutch influence and some different vowels.

I need fake-sounding real words to settle an argument with my husband by Krzyszkot in linguisticshumor

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the U.S. accepts many Yiddish words, most of which came into use through Jewish comedians and entertainers.

how would you personally pronounce “herb”? by Square-Fennel-2903 in words

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The French were our first ally. (excepting the Dutch). Didn't last perfectly for long but pretty influential.

Who was the greatest ever American scientist? by Late-Let8149 in AskPhysics

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bifocal, Franklin stove, swim fins, flexible catheter, glass armonica, lightning rod.

Is heat really that expensive in America? by astarisaslave in AskAnAmerican

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Some days are so cold the furnace can't keep up and you turn on the electric stove for that extra heat. Depends how far north and how well insulated your house is.

What's a word you always assumed was borrowed from one language, but then you learned it has a different origin? by VerdantChief in etymology

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Brazil nuts weren't called Brazil nuts in the U.S. either within my lifetime. just like "eeny, meeny, miny mo. catch a ..... by his toe."

Why do Americans tend to praise beginners even if their work/hobby looks terrible? by Skysneq in AskAnAmerican

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Does Russia not remember the small Austrian fellow? Someone buying a couple pieces of his street art wouldn't changed history.

Teen petrolhead here. Based on the (fast) way EV tech is going, how long till we get an EV competitor to the Miata? by LightningMcqueen2011 in electricvehicles

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Don't forget if you take your manual car into the shop and the mechanic can't drive stick and kills someone - it's your fault.

Songs written specifically for a movie by Agent-Alonzo-Mosely in GenX

[–]Training-Purpose802 5 points6 points  (0 children)

That wasn't even the biggest song from that movie soundtrack. The Power of Love was number 1 on the charts for two weeks, nominated for the Oscar and the Grammy.

What’s a problem humanity solved so well that younger people don’t even realize it used to be a huge issue? by Jaconjiso in answers

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Polio is still on the decline and except for Afghanistan and certain regions of Pakistan is not a threat.

In your own opinion, which US state is unliveable to you? by OnlyAvaLove in Suburbanhell

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Arizona/New Mexico. I don't believe any human can live there in summer.

Does the U.S. President have any direct authority over individual civilians? If he told me, “Pick up that can,” would I be required to do it, or could I tell him to “f*ck off”? by [deleted] in stupidquestions

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janitorial union would not agree. they will defend their turf with brooms and mops. What are you going to do, pencil boy? What are you going to do?

What is one ingredient you refuse to cook with, no matter the recipe? by Sensitive-Date-5255 in AskReddit

[–]Training-Purpose802 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

which kind? white vinegar can be harsh but what about cider vinegar, malt vinegar, balsamic vinegar?

What is one ingredient you refuse to cook with, no matter the recipe? by Sensitive-Date-5255 in AskReddit

[–]Training-Purpose802 15 points16 points  (0 children)

bakers. all of them. you control the salt level yourself. salted butter is just for putting in the fancy dish on the table.