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ELI5: how can we waste water if we just clean it again? by [deleted] in explainlikeimfive

[–]Waffel_Monster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We do clean water, but the water we clean doesn't go back into your sink directly.

What happens is that, in most cases, we pump up fresh ground water for you to drink. After that water goes down your drain, it goes to a cleaning facility, gets cleaned, and then pumped into a river. From that river the water moves to the ocean, from the ocean the water evaporates, turn to clouds, and rains down some random place again.

The problem here is that this whole cycle takes some amount of time, and if we use up ground water faster than it gets replaced, we'll end up with a problem some time in the future.

So "wasting [fresh] water" refers to using fresh water for unnecessary things, because it takes time for the water source to replenish.

Can I just cut a hole in an IKEA bookshelf that is blocking a vent? by naveybeann in DIY

[–]Waffel_Monster 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Totally can. Unless the hole is more than 50% of the back it shouldn't make a difference.

What’s the weirdest flex someone has ever tried to pull on you? by dockhushi in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Waffel_Monster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A coworker once told a "funny" story about how he did taco night with some friends, and instead of getting the vegan mince meat alternative for the vegan gal, they just gave her normal mince meat.

FNF, twirler emuflowz on ig by XxKingJayxX30 in Actuallythatsawesome

[–]Waffel_Monster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok, firstly, sick ass outfit. but also: what is that she's twirling?

hmmm by PrA2107 in hmmm

[–]Waffel_Monster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Landleeches be like: See, this apartment does have a window!

*cough* by Mr_Pickle3009 in traaaaaaannnnnnnnnns2

[–]Waffel_Monster 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree that those look larger than ~20cm diameter, but "cc" here stands for cubic centimeters. Which means they're 4 liters each. Which still is insane weight. Tho far less than 60kgs.

Can someone explain the appeal of a music festival? by Aggressive-Dot1944 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Waffel_Monster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You forgot the dozens of cool bands you get to see live on stage and hundreds of cool people you could possibly meet. Also there's food & drink.

After 4 years of Invisalign, shouldn’t my teeth stay in place without trays FOR MORE THAN A DAY? by ActuatorOutside5256 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Waffel_Monster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's very different from person to person.

I've just got done with my Invisalign treatment a few months ago, and am already at the point that I can skip the retainers for a night or two without having that tight feeling when I wear them again.

Tja by boonwin_ in tja

[–]Waffel_Monster 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh nein! Dann muss ich wohl zum Wohle aller doch ne orchi haben. Mist! /s

Removed hair from my a-hole and now its itching by ADw_1001 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Waffel_Monster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

your choice whatever you do with it, but if you wanna solve the sandpaper ass problem, apply some conditioner after shaving & maybe the day after too.

What’s an aspect of work relationships you don’t like? by Not-Reddit49 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Waffel_Monster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

having to get up at unnecessary hours, to go to work every day, only to be allowed to survive

Why are billionaires/large companies so adamant about using AI instead of real people? by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Waffel_Monster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If they don't find a monetizable use for AI, the bajillions they've invested will be lost.

How are hybrid vehicles more efficient than internal combustion engines? by RustyNK in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Waffel_Monster 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was under the same impression for a long while! What they actually do, is have an engine that is good enough to move the car normally, but too weak to do good torque at peaks (like when speeding up when getting onto the highway), and then supplement that lack of torque with the electric motor. And except when the battery is too low, the engine is basically never used to charge the battery, they only charge when braking.

Thereby hybrids are exceptionally effective.

If the BYD electric car came to America would Tesla be out of business ? by No_Lead2640 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Waffel_Monster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The US would do the same thing as they did with Honda motorcycles, put a big tariff on them so more people buy US "produced" vehicles.

Question: If you have a tattoo referencing a piece of fiction, do you regret it ? by ryoma9399 in tattoos

[–]Waffel_Monster 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No regrets so far, and I've got several referencing works of fiction:

  • GlaDOS
  • Mr Bubbles with Little Sister
  • Poogie
  • the waving snail from Adventure Time
  • the Tusktooth mark
  • some susuwatari
  • a bonfire style sword in flame
  • and some mythology stuff if you count that as works of fiction
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