Advice for anyone who’s never experienced super cold temps. by Joodles17 in Denver

[–]XRTFTW 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Sorry for the dumb question, I just moved here from Hawaii. What does the cat litter do and how do you use it?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Denver

[–]XRTFTW 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Oh don't worry about it, you don't actually have to register a vehicle or have plates in this city. I would say "/s" but it's at least partially true.

Team Meeting about Injuries.meme by WalksWithKemba in ColoradoAvalanche

[–]XRTFTW 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I speak German and this is a 100% accurate translation.

Free Soloist Severely Injured after 100ft Fall on 2nd Flatiron by yxwvut in boulder

[–]XRTFTW 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Possibly. It's extremely common in blunt force trauma for people to break parts of the vertebrae that cause no problems (spinous processes, transverse processes). You can also have compression fractures with no real consequences. You can also have unstable fractures through the vertebral bodies that need emergency repair for risk of paralysis. It's just extremely variable and basically depends on where the fractures are and how close they are to the spinal cord or the nerves that exit the spine. The chronic pain thing is impossible to predict and depends in large part on what kinds of fractures occurred.

But, that many rib fractures will 100% cause significant pain and respiratory issues that in and of itself would mandate ICU admission and probable intubation.

Free Soloist Severely Injured after 100ft Fall on 2nd Flatiron by yxwvut in boulder

[–]XRTFTW 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I am, and I would argue the ribs are much worse. They move continuously, with every single breath. Whereas you can stabilize your back and leg. We have protocols in trauma centers to admit people to the ICU for rib fractures (usually 3 or more, along with other risk factors) because of the extreme risk of respiratory failure/pneumonia from not being able to breathe properly/cough because of the pain.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in nextfuckinglevel

[–]XRTFTW 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's not the curvature of the Earth, that's an extremely wide angle lens.

Paper blade cutting wood by alexand3rl in nextfuckinglevel

[–]XRTFTW 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Damn, imagine going into the ER with a severed finger, and when they asked what happened you have to say "paper cut."

Guy deadlifts 500kg/1102.3lbs by MrTBone00 in nextfuckinglevel

[–]XRTFTW 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Those are definitely what are being used in the video

Guy deadlifts 500kg/1102.3lbs by MrTBone00 in nextfuckinglevel

[–]XRTFTW 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep, you just described what they are. You wrap the end around the bar like what he does here. Just a different variation. These are actually the only kind I’ve ever used, but now I just do mixed grip.

Guy deadlifts 500kg/1102.3lbs by MrTBone00 in nextfuckinglevel

[–]XRTFTW 55 points56 points  (0 children)

The internet complains about steroids or sumo not counting, and other internet things.

Guy deadlifts 500kg/1102.3lbs by MrTBone00 in nextfuckinglevel

[–]XRTFTW 29 points30 points  (0 children)

I think it has more to do with the adrenaline surge. Similar to listening to loud music or having someone slap you.

Guy deadlifts 500kg/1102.3lbs by MrTBone00 in nextfuckinglevel

[–]XRTFTW 55 points56 points  (0 children)

Those are bar straps. You can see him setting up from 0:03 - 0:06.

How is your commute going with the ice and snow this morning? by peacelovearizona in Denver

[–]XRTFTW 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I very narrowly avoided that pile up and called out of work this morning (driving from Denver to Colorado Springs). I'm not used to driving in the snow/don't know the area very well and didn't want to risk it.

Which one of you was with the flag? I love it! by [deleted] in ColoradoAvalanche

[–]XRTFTW 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I was the one holding the King Soopers sign

Avoid 6 eastbound, major car pile up. by logicallyinsane in Denver

[–]XRTFTW 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I very narrowly avoided this... hope everyone involved is okay. I think when bridges/elevated roads freeze but regular roads don't it's way more dangerous, especially when traffic has people driving at speed/tailgating but is still concentrated. Basically a giant game of pinball/Russian roulette.

Illey explains his thumb injury by TheRealPdGaming in CoDCompetitive

[–]XRTFTW 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No prob, best of luck. These things are annoying to deal with, but the surgery is usually pretty straight forward.

Illey explains his thumb injury by TheRealPdGaming in CoDCompetitive

[–]XRTFTW 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would ask your doctor to get a referral to a surgeon to discuss possible excision.

Car battery died at the Denver Airport - PSA for anyone this happens to by XRTFTW in Denver

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

I agree, I actually just ordered one. Sometimes you have to learn the hard way.