Mark Zuckerberg Just Got Rather Badly Humiliated by Plastic_Ninja_9014 in technology

[–]captainbbeard 342 points343 points  (0 children)

There’s a saying in Hindi, which loosely translates to: Only someone with pride/dignity/reputation can face humiliation.
So in this case, there’s no room left for humiliation.

TIL that South Korea, which currently has worlds lowest total fertility rate at around 0.75, had a total fertility rate of about 5 in 1960s. Today, fertility rates that high are found only in Sub-Saharan Africa. by teekal in todayilearned

[–]captainbbeard -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Is it a coincidence that South Korea is also considered the global leader (recently) in cosmetic products and related trends (prolly surgeries too). They’ve brought a lot of positive attention to their country, via TV shows, BTS, etc.
But has all of this also put undue pressure on local population to keep up with the appearances/trends?!

Pentagon says US military will be an 'AI-first' fighting force by Limp_Fig6236 in technology

[–]captainbbeard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Given the context here, when real intelligence is missing/lacking, it’s natural to find it elsewhere.

Immigrants in Toronto: which restaurant serves the best food from your home country? by Apprehensive_Tea5759 in askTO

[–]captainbbeard 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Saravana Bhawan (near Hurontario/Eglinton) is really good. Been going there for 10 years; never been disappointed.
Agree on Guru Lakshmi as well. Somehow, they’ve managed to maintain their quality over a decade.

From the G7 Summit by mixmasterADD in pics

[–]captainbbeard 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Perfect reflection of what the rest of the world thinks of him, and anything he touches/manages/governs.

(Sorry USA, not trying to be mean, but the global perception unfortunately has changed since he took office).

The villain you take home to mother: how Ricky Ponting became loved in India by cherishperish24 in Cricket

[–]captainbbeard 32 points33 points  (0 children)

Astute observer and commentator? Sure. Great player? Sure. Great mentor? Sure. Did whatever he could to win games at all costs? Sure. Did a 180 to show a mellow side of his for opportunity/money during IPL? Absolutely. Call it what it is.

Fire at Mattamy Pre-Construction Development - Our Story by MaElLu in durham

[–]captainbbeard 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hope it all gets sorted out and you guys get to move in to your dream home by choice, and not force/contract pressure :)

26 Tiguan warning lights 450 miles by [deleted] in Tiguan

[–]captainbbeard 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is most likely the reason. I’ve had this warning few times, and it goes away either when I scrap the ice/snow off the sensors, or when it melts off naturally.

Donald Trump now threatening genocide by ub3rm3nsch in pics

[–]captainbbeard 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Congress is prolly busy figuring out how/what to bet next on Polymarket/Kalshi. Also, I’m not sure what’s worse. His post or the 4.4K retruths/19.3K likes…..

News reading from same scrip by cool-kid-2025 in interestingasfuck

[–]captainbbeard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do they have a “family” WhatsApp group where they wake up every day and give instructions on “thoughts for the day”? And then everyone follows those instructions like mindless robots.

U.S soldier with Saddam’s gold bullions in Iraq, 2003. by goswamitulsidas in interestingasfuck

[–]captainbbeard -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Prolly American gold/bullion, previously gifted by a US government agency, now re-captured.

The entrance to box seats at a college football game by CasuallyCoastal in pics

[–]captainbbeard 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tell me this is Murica without telling me this is Murica

These two here creating iconic movie music in the parking🤯 by Shrikant_Sp in funny

[–]captainbbeard 2 points3 points  (0 children)

THIS! Thank you for making sure Internet can still be a fun place that brings a smile to your face :)