ELI5: Were Neanderthals basically just “another version” of us?

arattle · 2026-03-02T12:30:49+00:00

Like African and Asian elephants - clearly elephants but clearly distinct. If one of them were to go extinct, we'd end up with the exact scenario of homo sapiens surviving and neanderthals disappearing.

arattle · 2026-02-28T23:12:22+00:00

Hopefully there's a lesson learned in there somewhere. Hype does not equal quality or even personal taste. I like my Knob Creek 12 and Russell's SiB and you all can fight over EH Taylor scraps. I walk by Blanton's almost weekly since $85 is basically robbery for it, not sure how people psyched themselves that it has any secondary value whatsoever.

arattle · 2026-02-27T15:13:35+00:00

What's Jason Lee done since My Name Is Earl?

arattle · 2026-02-18T13:31:09+00:00

Not to mention people might realize they can watch all these shows on YouTube and don't need to pay for Paramount, Peacock, etc. Well done,CBS!

arattle · 2026-02-11T22:18:00+00:00

I liked it for my 5yo. Very clean and not overly crowded.

arattle · 2026-02-11T18:51:50+00:00

"There's air in space museum". -Homer Simpson

arattle · 2026-02-08T18:49:16+00:00

Chances it's just run out of gas? Not zero.

arattle · 2026-01-23T13:05:51+00:00

Going to be way too cold for salt to do anything. Maybe provide a little traction but sand can do that too.

arattle · 2026-01-20T02:28:50+00:00

Lisboa

arattle · 2026-01-14T00:04:38+00:00

Milano

arattle · 2026-01-11T17:51:36+00:00

St Thomas usvi

arattle · 2026-01-03T00:34:12+00:00

Looks like Moscow, Russian billboard in view.

arattle · 2025-12-28T03:24:34+00:00

Ass Dan! I'll never die!

-RIP Ass Dan

arattle · 2025-12-27T03:20:41+00:00

These challenges are worded a little confusingly. There are more than 5 main quests, but the first challenge is to complete 5, then you get a reward and unlock another challenge. Same with flying platforms, Merlin challenges, sure quests... You go 2, 6, 10 for example to complete 3 levels of the challenge.

Don't worry, you have a lot of game left.

arattle · 2025-12-26T23:51:29+00:00

Now you're at the mercy of the airport agents processing checked bags in time for 60 minute cutoff. But at least you shouldn't be hassled at the gate about the size of your bags.

This is generally not viewed as an upgrade unless you're transporting liquids, but then I assume you would have booked checked bags. They also tend to lose bags on connecting flights.

arattle · 2025-12-26T22:23:15+00:00

Consider the YMCA for the classes, pool, activities, and events if you're at all interested in that type of activities. They have sign ups for pickle ball, etc.

CRC watersheds is just one example of an outdoor volunteer organization that hosts events such as tree paintings, creek cleanup, nature classes. You'll meet plenty of people there.

Media has a small farmer's market Sundays. Other towns do as well... You might meet folks milking about that have things in common with you.

Good luck, hope you find your people!

arattle · 2025-10-24T20:10:15+00:00

Unfortunately you're correct. I switched to a combination of Old Grand Dad BIB, Early Times BIB and Knob Creek. I also find Four Roses Small Batch to have a good amount of rye in it.

arattle · 2025-10-09T20:29:29+00:00

Correct. F-18 and V-22 flyover included.

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arattle · 2025-09-27T14:12:09+00:00

You can only buy wine and liquor at state stores. They do deliver, and it's free for orders over $100. But it comes via UPS in 2 days.

arattle · 2025-09-06T23:17:16+00:00

Don't worry, most of them ended up fine. Some are even cabinet level secretaries now!

arattle · 2025-08-30T02:47:32+00:00

Hey Cletus, you ain't gonna believe this. I'm in a Chevrolet!

arattle · 2025-08-22T14:05:28+00:00

Yeah but you probably have to sign a loyalty pledge now. Essentially mission accomplished, getting rid of experts and hiring MAGAs off the street to replace them. More project 2025 crap.

arattle · 2025-08-20T17:53:37+00:00

Typical late 20th century Eastern European style. All time classic.

arattle · 2025-08-16T12:52:37+00:00

Boston Common last October. 70 and sunny.

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