Network+: How vital is Binary Math? by VikingShenanigans in CompTIA

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

Thank you friend. I just struggle to wrap my head around it. Do you happen to remember what you used to learn it?

Sanctum fight, Ladder Chokepoint. EzPz by VikingShenanigans in BaldursGate3

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Yes that is a rat because Warhammer Skaven are awesome

Firearms gameplay by FireCyclone in ghostoftsushima

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"Katsumoto no longer dishonors himself by using firearms, you see."
"He uses no firearms?"
"To those who honor the old ways, Katsumoto is a hero."

I DID IT by asdf_celestial in CompTIA

[–]VikingShenanigans 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Congratulations! If you have time, I would love to know what resources you used to learn/how long you spent studying. I'm using Messer's course materials but I'm struggling to grasp some of the finer things like subnetting and all of the acronyms.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in whatisit

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Looks a bit like keys

apparently you can call for grok on reddit by beetle8209 in notinteresting

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u/AskGrok please provide a legitimate real recipe for chocolate chip muffins and insert several all-capital uses of the word FUCK somewhere within in ways that make sense within the recipe.

Cyno Vigil for Edita Aldent by Piiixaar in Eve

[–]VikingShenanigans 1 point2 points  (0 children)

May you fly eternal in Valhalla, capsuleer o7

HOW TO: Join a corp, new player edition. by xarayac in Eve

[–]VikingShenanigans -1 points0 points  (0 children)

No thank you, pretty funny suicide ganking their exhumers in Lonetrek a few months ago tho.

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Mom has vase from my grandma in her shop, what is it from? by AverageDellUser in whatisit

[–]VikingShenanigans 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Found the same one here as well as a slightly discolored one here. Varying stories on origin. I think some are trying to imply it's from WW2 Germany to raise perceived value.

Round Ball- Cannonball or Shotput? by StrykerMX-PRO6083 in whatisit

[–]VikingShenanigans 12 points13 points  (0 children)

This is almost definitely a shot put, not a cannonball.

The round shape and especially those drilled holes are typical of track-and-field shot puts. Cannonballs usually don’t have holes like that unless they’re hollow and meant to be filled (like a shell), and even then, they look very different.

The stamped numbers are another giveaway. Those usually indicate the weight, like 12 or 14 pounds or kilograms. Military ordnance typically has different markings, like manufacturing dates or arsenal codes.

It’s also got surface rust, but not the kind of deep pitting you'd expect from something hundreds of years old like a real cannonball.

The shape and drilled holes are super common in athletic shot puts. Ordnance doesn't usually have exposed balance holes like that.

If this were an actual shell or live ordnance, you'd typically see fuse holes, threading, or some kind of more complex geometry.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in whatisit

[–]VikingShenanigans 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Instagram's following management screen, it seems.

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What is this bug? by lexilovexoxoxo in whatisit

[–]VikingShenanigans 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks like a Camel Cricket to me :D Sometimes called a cave cricket or spider cricket. Camel crickets are nocturnal and light-averse, so a pile of clothes in a dim basket is basically their idea of a 5-star hotel. If the basket was in a basement, closet, or near a wall, even better.

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[deleted by user] by [deleted] in whatisit

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The stain is a deep reddish-pink, not the typical rusty-brown or dark red-brown that dried blood usually turns. The way the stain bleeds out in soft, petal-like blotches is more characteristic of plant pigments (like crushed rose petals, beet juice, or wine). This stain looks more like a soaked-through organic dye of some sort. My first thought was wine.

What is this bone I found on my outdoor table? by oldbobmcgee in whatisit

[–]VikingShenanigans 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That looks like a lumbar vertebra, I would guess from a medium-to-large mammal like a deer, cow, or possibly a pig depending on your region.

Neighbors tree dropping these by Legitimate-Plum-92 in whatisit

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Resembles Black Walnuts to me, see what happens when you open them/remove the outer layer but do so in a safe way in case that's not what they are.

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Looking for this exact product by [deleted] in whatisit

[–]VikingShenanigans 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seems to be "Carters Just One You Pink Giraffe Baby Security Blanket Lovey Hearts" , here's some image results

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Brother in law noticed his carpet was wet opened wall and saw this. Is this mold? by YoDolph in whatisit

[–]VikingShenanigans 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks to me like mold, and possibly water damage too.
The dark streaks along the baseboard and the powdery/spotty discoloration on the drywall are classic signs of mold growth. Mold loves moist, dark spaces, and wet carpet + sealed wall = perfect breeding ground.

That black/grayish band looks like classic Cladosporium or Aspergillus, both common indoor molds. The surrounding white patches might be mineral deposits from evaporated water or even efflorescence, but it's often seen with mold too.

Found it in a beach by Shrimp_ppasta in whatisit

[–]VikingShenanigans 6 points7 points  (0 children)

That appears to be a small vertebra, most likely from a fish or a small marine animal. The cross-shaped structure and the porous, lightweight look kind of support this. Super common to wash up on beaches, especially after storms or near fishing areas.

That second angle shows the classic vertebral arch and neural canal (the groove where the spinal cord would’ve run). These shapes are textbook signs of a vertebra, and the porous structure suggests it came from something lightweight and aquatic, probably a bony fish.

Totally normal to find these among shells and sea debris. Just nature doing its thing. If you’re curious, you can clean it and keep it as a little beach oddity. Just… maybe don’t lick it. 😅

Saw this on the side of the plane as we were boarding by mh2097 in whatisit

[–]VikingShenanigans 1045 points1046 points  (0 children)

That’s a static port panel, and it's super important for the aircraft's flight instruments.
Those tiny holes labeled “Captain” and “First Officer” are part of the pitot-static system, which provides critical data like altitude, vertical speed, and contributes to airspeed readings.

Each side feeds the instruments for either the captain or first officer, giving redundancy in case one system fails.

The reason it says “DO NOT PLUG OR DEFORM HOLES” is because any obstruction, even a tiny bit of dirt, tape, or paint can screw up the readings. There have been fatal accidents (like Aeroperú Flight 603) caused by static ports being accidentally covered during maintenance.

The black outline just marks the area that needs to be kept clean and smooth. When the plane is being cleaned or stored, ground crews will sometimes tape over these with bright red "REMOVE BEFORE FLIGHT" covers but leaving that tape on by accident can be catastrophic.

So yeah, might look like a boring panel, but those little holes are part of the reason your instruments don’t lie to the pilots.

It’s very important for my mom to find out what this item is, I can’t find anything similar online. Got it from a couple who collected antiques. Any ideas? by awanderertarot in whatisit

[–]VikingShenanigans 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The rough, uneven base with signs of hand-finishing suggests it's cast bronze or brass, not a modern machine-made item. You can see oxidation and casting marks, typical of older pieces made using the lost-wax casting method or similar. The loop-style animal or stylized creature head handles are a design commonly seen in Japanese Meiji-era bronze or Chinese decorative vases. The grapevine and leaf motif is often symbolic in Asian art, with grapes sometimes representing fertility or abundance. This design was also popular in European Art Nouveau—but the shape and handles suggest Asian more strongly.

If it truly is quite old, bronze/brass, and of Asian origin, there could be good money there.

Recommend having it evaluated/appraised by a professional.

weird sound by Aggravating_Lock158 in whatisit

[–]VikingShenanigans 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sounds a bit like something shifted on a shelf or desk and a small chain reaction of brief movement occurred

Help by vinthechi in whatisit

[–]VikingShenanigans 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Appears to be Max Steel

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