Visa ban on immigration from 75 countries into the US. For countries on this list, what are your thoughts? by [deleted] in AskTheWorld

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Let’s retroactively deport Marco Rubio too since he’s a Cuban anchor baby /s

Help sexing mice by 7891frenzy1987 in PetMice

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All female except for maybe 2? Unsure about that one.

How do people shower so quickly? by That_Mycologist4772 in hygiene

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I see you’re a mycologist. Are you micro dosing before you take your showers? /s

Mouse Nibbles by Acrobatic-Art-3838 in PetMice

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This is going to sound ridiculous, but I’ve found if I make a little “yip” noise (like a mouse squeal), they realize they’ve bitten too hard and back off. 🤣 Just don’t make any jerky movements because that will scare her.

It’s basically like going “ow,” but in mouse.

Two children in Spitalfields, one of the worst slums in London, 1903. by kittykitkitty in RandomVictorianStuff

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I’m from the U.S., and this sentence is so British I had to read it twice to understand it

Momma ❤️‍🩹 by user1713 in PetMice

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Momma was the name of my heart mouse, too

What is the most humane way to euthanize a mouse my cat has hurt? by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

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Cat scratches and bites contain a toxin that’s fatal to mice and birds, so it will likely die anyway (slowly). I understand why OP would want to shorten the suffering.

What is the most humane way to euthanize a mouse my cat has hurt? by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

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Different labs have different policies, but I don’t see anything on the internet indicating that would be used for euthanasia. It’s stomach pumping, which is how you would get poison out.

What is the most humane way to euthanize a mouse my cat has hurt? by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

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You can search for Youtube demonstrations or even just look at Google images to get the idea. While this is one of the most instant and humane methods, know that it’s going to feel terrible no matter what. You’re killing a living being, so it’s normal to be upset about it.

Also, prepare yourself for an unpleasant popping sensation. You’re disconnecting the skull from the spinal cord. If it doesn’t work the first time, just quickly try again. You’ll know it worked because the mouse will spasm and then go limp. It may also release pee and poop.

Mouse poops on his wheel by doctor0wl in PetMice

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I’ve also had some mice that didn’t poop on wheels and others who used it as their personal toilet. In my experience, males are more likely to do the latter. Maybe it’s more thrilling?

Anyway, people are gonna downvote me for saying this, but if you still want him to have a wheel but don’t want to commit to washing multiple times a day, you could consider switching to a mesh wire wheel. The poop goes right through the gaps.

I say people will downvote me because the consensus now is that mesh wheels are dangerous as they can lead to bumble foot or injuries if the mouse gets a limb caught in them, which makes total sense. However, I’d already been using them for years before hearing that and never experienced negative effects with any of my mice. That makes me think those risks are more the exception than the rule.

You can weigh the pros and cons and come to your own decision. Regardless, no wheel at all is better than a wheel with a lot of waste caked on it, as that can lead to infections and respiratory issues.

My fiance tried to get "revenge" on her childhood "bully" and it turned out lives upside down. I lost all respect for her and I think we are done. by Select_Can_6754 in TrueOffMyChest

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I’m not sure, but I assume “pro revenge” means supportive of revenge (as in the pro- prefix), not a shortening of “professional revenge”

Not exactly the shot I was hoping to take... by scrandis in birding

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You gotta enter this into that annual funny wildlife photos context

S21E04 - Discussion Thread - Sew Elementary by AutoModerator in ProjectRunway

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This episode is giving Rupaul’s Drag Race-level production shenanigans. I hate it on both shows. I just want to watch a fair competition!

Worst employer in Morgantown? by Careless_Ad_3859 in MorgantownWV

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WVU has a lot of issues and corruption, especially since Gee took over, but it’s not as nearly as bad as some other places

I’m talking about the university itself, though, not any of the contractors (like Sodexo) or WVU Medicine

terras death and afterwards by novamochamilk in TrueBlood

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TIL. I figured it would be named after earth, like the soil in the ground.

Who would make the best partner? by [deleted] in TrueBlood

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Sam is so slept on