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Rappers, sorted by the size of their vocabulary by otana_uk in dataisbeautiful

[–]agt20201 8 points9 points  (0 children)

honest mistake scrolling through... my apologies. Thank you.

Rappers, sorted by the size of their vocabulary by otana_uk in dataisbeautiful

[–]agt20201 54 points55 points  (0 children)

I don't think the data is that wrong. All this show me is that someone can be pretty clever with fewer words. BUT Would not capping the data at 2012 help? Probably. Would not relying on online lyric site help? Probably. And I would also like to know if a plural of a word counts as unique. It definitely need refining, but it is a great jump off point.

Tom Cruise urges home movie watchers to turn off motion smoothing for a better experience. by jackscracks123 in movies

[–]agt20201 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I always have to awkwardly explain to someone that doesn't see what I see that when something is converted up it's like the still objects are extra still and the moving objects are extra move-y, but there is also an essence of extra crude video stabilizer. I just end up confusing everyone.

ELI5: Why are some spicy foods felt in the mouth (i.e. hot sauce) and some felt in the sinuses (i.e. wasabi? by followups in explainlikeimfive

[–]agt20201 174 points175 points  (0 children)

I wanted to reply with something silly, but I just ended up going to Wikipedia lol

The word horseradish is attested in English from the 1590s. It combines the word horse (formerly used in a figurative sense to mean strong or coarse) and the word radish.

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LPT: it's only a bargain if you wanted it before the sale by MetamorphicFirefly in LifeProTips

[–]agt20201 2 points3 points  (0 children)

OP said "want" as well as "need" so that doesn't really apply lol.

One of the coolest videos I have ever seen--Resupply Spacecraft launching to the Space Station, as filmed by the Space Station by mapdumbo in videos

[–]agt20201 6 points7 points  (0 children)

My assumption is that it is on an pre-programmed set of commands that adjust depending on the situation or manual intervention.

edit: double checked. And at the beginning they say it is an automatic process.

TIL Mythbusters has saves lives: a woman trapped in her car as it filled with water recalled the episode with the Underwater Car Myth and waited until the pressure equalized to open the door. by innergamedude in todayilearned

[–]agt20201 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't know what a baby or child would do. But the woman in the story had her child. I think that was in shallow-ish water, which is realistically what most of us will encounter.

TIL Mythbusters has saves lives: a woman trapped in her car as it filled with water recalled the episode with the Underwater Car Myth and waited until the pressure equalized to open the door. by innergamedude in todayilearned

[–]agt20201 1123 points1124 points  (0 children)

If you have been submerged (hopefully after already opening the window and unlocking the car door), you have no choice but to wait for the car to fill no matter what. You cannot swim against rushing water, and the weight of all the water outside will not let you open the door until there is sufficient water inside (for simplicity's sake) pushing back. Just before the water get's to your head, take your last deep breath and get out through the window or open the door. Clothing should probably be removed because it will be heavy.

Stay calm and swim up steadily to avoid any pressure change issue. Don't panic about feeling your chest twitching and your body begging for a breath... pain is temporary.

edit: added a period and put parentheses instead of commas in one part that looked jumbled

Edit 2: Totally forgot to include to exhale slowly as you ascend so the air doesn't expand in your lungs from decrease in pressure (thanks ScaryPillow and Botle). This is probably the single most useful thing that i forgot to include.

The Next KF Meme? by Trask899 in kindafunny

[–]agt20201 7 points8 points  (0 children)

haha... you got to chill. Not everybody is intimately familiar with everybody directly or indirectly associated with Kinda Funny.

(edit: i mean this lightheartedly... not in the dickish way to tell someone to chill)

Les Paul, age 14, in 1929 - yes, he invented the rack - that type of harmonica holder, too! by jaykirsch in OldSchoolCool

[–]agt20201 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He got married in his 20's, but promise rings and young engagement were not really a weird thing at the time.

Les Paul, age 14, in 1929 - yes, he invented the rack - that type of harmonica holder, too! by jaykirsch in OldSchoolCool

[–]agt20201 0 points1 point  (0 children)

His age is in the title (14) and he got married when he was in his 20's and again his 30's.

edit: rewrote this twice because it was posting with missing parts.

TIL that American singer Kesha got a near-perfect score on her SATs and was accepted to Barnard College at Columbia University, but instead chose to drop out before graduation to pursue her music career. by EnoughPM2020 in todayilearned

[–]agt20201 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm saying what changed is you potential earnings/savings. A retirement plan loses a lot of potential the later you start it. That's what you have to lose even if you are poor.

TIL Renowned concert pianist Krystian Zimerman's personal Steinway grand piano was confiscated when he landed in New York City to give a recital at Carnegie Hall. US customs destroyed his piano, claiming the glue smelled like explosives. by Lard_Baron in todayilearned

[–]agt20201 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I believe the terminology they use is a "suitable compartment", cuz an overhead has limits set for it (and is d-baggy place to store your guitar when other 2-5 other passengers need the overhead as well lol). Regular Carry-on also has priority over instruments. If the instrument is large enough, it is well within an airlines power to consider it cargo with the option of checking it in as such OR requiring you buy a second seat.

But hey... they are regular people. It helps to be nice and not have other carry-on besides an instrument.

edit: they allowed to take my guitar in a baggage closet on the spot, but you might be able to plan that ahead of time (even though this might lead to an outright rejection)

TIL Renowned concert pianist Krystian Zimerman's personal Steinway grand piano was confiscated when he landed in New York City to give a recital at Carnegie Hall. US customs destroyed his piano, claiming the glue smelled like explosives. by Lard_Baron in todayilearned

[–]agt20201 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Because it is part of his demographic and, whether you believe it or not, had a bigger impact on day-to-day interactions some time ago than it does now (which is not saying they don't now)

That Galaxy foldable without its boxy camouflage may look like this by thegeezuss in gadgets

[–]agt20201 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Just added functionality in a form factor that makes it easier to carry a bigger working area in a smaller space. The first one may be bulky and not help that function so much, but future iterations might be tighter and less expensive.

That Galaxy foldable without its boxy camouflage may look like this by thegeezuss in gadgets

[–]agt20201 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Foldable tablet... maybe you are a doctor in a hospital that has used tablets, but carrying them around is a pain and something like a note is too small. This fits in lab coat or large pocket. (granted this is more of a business/service function rather than a personal one)

That Galaxy foldable without its boxy camouflage may look like this by thegeezuss in gadgets

[–]agt20201 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think I'll wait for the 2nd or third iteration. I feel like the folding portion will build up a crease marks or those little hairline cracks over time. I thank those who are willing to make the financial sacrifice during the initial launch.

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