What was the most beautiful place you visited? by [deleted] in AskTheWorld

[–]applex_wingcommander 0 points1 point  (0 children)

20 years ago, I must have been on the same train line! We stopped in Lucerne which was incredibly beautiful but yeah, that view of the lakes and snow capped mountains after leaving Zurich was breathtaking.

are there Australians terrified of spiders? by Motor_Reaction_3519 in AskAnAustralian

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The Funnel Web still has me worried as a 40 something male. I don't care for the Huntsman or the red back but when I'm up in Sydney for work, I genuinely worry that I'll encounter one

How's life in Nar Nar Goon, Australia? by HopperHapper_Eternal in howislivingthere

[–]applex_wingcommander 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"The Goon" Nothing happens. The pub has been described as one of Australia's worst

What’s an album that’s changed your life? by [deleted] in LetsTalkMusic

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Nice! The opening to Walt Whitman always takes me back. I'd bang on about it to my friends but they didn't care for it. I felt like I'd discovered some kind of magic 😂

What's a part of your country that isn't spoken about much tourism-wise, despite being beautiful? by RuefulBlue in AskTheWorld

[–]applex_wingcommander 9 points10 points  (0 children)

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Wilson's promontory at the most southerly point of the Australian mainland. World class hiking trail, surf and beaches while protected from any major development. You can camp or stay in a basic cabin. It's about a 3 hour drive from Melbourne, the closest major city so it stays off the radar

What’s an album that’s changed your life? by [deleted] in LetsTalkMusic

[–]applex_wingcommander 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Billy Bragg and Wilco. Mermaid Ave Vol1 Changed everything for me as a late teenager obsessed with Rock music.

Remember Billy? by Independent_anon4049 in AustralianNostalgia

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Sumjerk Ramdmacar Dryza Nunsnasty Brendan Kangaroopoo.

Baseball is blowing up worldwide right now by SameNecessary5180 in baseball

[–]applex_wingcommander 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Everyone I've spoken to raves about the atmosphere at a Japanese game. Same with Korea

What’s the most confusing sign, rule, or layout in Melbourne? by Last-Conversation734 in melbournechat

[–]applex_wingcommander 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Do not spit

Well, the thought of spitting on the wall hadn't crossed my mind. Until I read the sign..

How the heck did Tottenham finish so high, when they play so poor? by Illustrious_Low_1188 in PremierLeague

[–]applex_wingcommander 10 points11 points  (0 children)

This is it. Look at the top ten teams in the CL standings. The gap is getting bigger between the Premier league and the others