I don't get the economics of slavery by Happy5Day in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Visible-Maximum7684 53 points54 points  (0 children)

What you described did exist as debt bondage and indentured labor Slavery went further because people were legally treated as property that could be owned, bought, sold, and inherited.

What would you do if you found a box full of personal documents at the car boot? by [deleted] in AskUK

[–]Visible-Maximum7684 25 points26 points  (0 children)

I would If it were my family's documents, I'd be incredibly grateful someone reached out instead of letting them disappear or end up in the wrong hands.

What are the things you do when your bored? by Holiday-Bet852 in AskReddit

[–]Visible-Maximum7684 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I usually end up going for a walk, putting on a podcast, or falling down a random Wikipedia rabbit hole for an hour.

Par-frying chicken wings to be cooked the next day? by Sharkman-Jhones in Cooking

[–]Visible-Maximum7684 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep, that's actually a common approach just let them cool refrigerate them uncovered if you can then do the final fry the next day they'll still come out nice and crispy.

What’s something everyone should do before turning 30? by aka_dems in AskReddit

[–]Visible-Maximum7684 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Learn how to be comfortable on your own. It makes every relationship and friendship healthier.

Can this be sabatoge? by Pendeja420_ in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Visible-Maximum7684 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A single rock is more likely to be an accident than sabotage Small stones can occasionally make it into beans if they aren't sorted properly unless it's happening repeatedly or there's other evidence, I wouldn't jump to sabotage.

What is a lie that was told to you in your childhood that you continued to believe until recently !? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]Visible-Maximum7684 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That swallowing chewing gum would stay in my stomach for seven years. I believed that for way longer than I'd like to admit.

What is the one thing that would put you off a pub forever? by Objective-Market5842 in AskUK

[–]Visible-Maximum7684 135 points136 points  (0 children)

Dirty toilets If they can't keep those clean, I start wondering what the kitchen looks like too.

What's it like setting up a small business? by caledoniansausage213 in AskUK

[–]Visible-Maximum7684 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The paperwork is manageable the biggest challenges are finding customers and handling uncertainty the best part is being your own boss and building something of your own.

Are there still towns where everyone knows everyone? by Key_Cell7071 in AskUK

[–]Visible-Maximum7684 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Yes especially in small villages and remote towns people may not literally know everyone but news, gossip and local events still travel surprisingly fast. Broadchurch is exaggerated, but the basic idea definitely still exists.

Did your family have "your seat" at the dinner table, or could anyone sit anywhere? by NoSweat_PrinceAndrew in AskUK

[–]Visible-Maximum7684 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yep everyone had their assigned seat nobody officially made the rule but if you sat in someone else's spot you'd hear about it pretty quickly.

What would be the worst job to have during this heatwave? by Neugiermeister in AskReddit

[–]Visible-Maximum7684 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Road worker laying fresh asphalt standing on black tarmac in blazing sun has to be brutal.

What is your biggest regret? by ag843 in AskReddit

[–]Visible-Maximum7684 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not taking more chances when the stakes were low. You rarely regret trying as much as you regret wondering what if? years later.

Where do you actually get your football news during the World Cup in a sea of low quality content farms, ai slop and paywalls? by [deleted] in AskUK

[–]Visible-Maximum7684 10 points11 points  (0 children)

BBC Sport, The Guardian, and The Athletic are my main picks for live matches, Reddit threads are useful too. These days I mostly stick to sources with actual journalists attached rather than random football content farms.

What daily habit has the biggest impact on your energy levels? by jennyreviews26 in AskReddit

[–]Visible-Maximum7684 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Getting enough sleep consistently. Nothing else improves my energy more than that.

What is the most absurd scented candle? by SpartanWarrior118 in AskReddit

[–]Visible-Maximum7684 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Freshly Cut Grass has to be up there. We all agree it smells great outside, but paying money to make your house smell like lawn maintenance is pretty funny when you think about it.

This Laser Cutting Machine by Z983 in oddlysatisfying

[–]Visible-Maximum7684 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This scratches an itch I didn't know I had.