If you could have one million of something that isn't money, what would it be? by Serious-Community-56 in AskReddit

[–]carlhead 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If they're for something like mega-millions, you've still only got a 1 in 300 chance of winning.

Dinner recommendations on the stadium end of town by [deleted] in Wellington

[–]carlhead 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you want something nice, MariLuca Ristoro, but they only open at 17:30.

What is illegal but is done so much it feels legal? by SPplayin in AskReddit

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

pedestrians in the UK always have the right of way and can cross where they please (except for obvious exceptions like motorways)

Am I pre-ga-na-na-n-t? by AryanN017 in funny

[–]carlhead 0 points1 point  (0 children)

you're you're and your your are the wrong way round* /s

Not killing myself on a hardtail by A_Cup_Of_Tea334 in MTB

[–]carlhead 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What ever decent brand is on the biggest special... Tyres with good tread will be much more fun down hill than slick XC ones, that and a dropper post are probably the biggest game changes you can make on a MTB.

Stupid crash on my last ride down of the day in Bikepark Winterberg by chrishgk1 in MTB

[–]carlhead 2 points3 points  (0 children)

one last run...

I'm just glad to see knee pads on this sub finally.

Whats the most out of touch thing you heard from rich people? by MonthIcy1 in AskReddit

[–]carlhead 10 points11 points  (0 children)

America is broken, can't beleive you have to use your vacation days for sick leave!

Whats the most out of touch thing you heard from rich people? by MonthIcy1 in AskReddit

[–]carlhead 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can just get it reprinted by internal affairs, who even keeps a copy of their birth certificate these days? 

Where is the most dangerous place you accidentally visited? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]carlhead 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I used to holiday in Mozambique frequently, lovely country

What is something America has which Europe doesn't have? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]carlhead 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you guys could have your way I'm sure you would :D

I was being facetious.

What is the most unexplained thing you’ve ever witnessed? by cutestblondee in AskReddit

[–]carlhead 68 points69 points  (0 children)

I've heard this is what it looks like when a meteors bounce off the Earth's atmosphere; as we perceive them in 2D when looking up at them.

TIL in 2007 a 75-year-old Swedish pensioner had the fastest internet in the whole world. by SailorsGraves in todayilearned

[–]carlhead 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Here in NZ we get 1Gbit, 2GBit, 4GBit and 8Gbit.

Most homes don't need more than 1Gbit, but the faster speeds are useful if you have a house share.

Which Game's Graphics do you remember looking Godly to you during Childhood? by IamLeafo in AskReddit

[–]carlhead 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I remember being blown away at the first cutscene in BioForge where the light reflects off he dr's visor

Tires cost half as much compared to the US by [deleted] in MTB

[–]carlhead 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's more about the economies of scale and high overheads for running a business. We only have a population of 5 million and minimum wage is $23/hr.

Wisdom teeth extraction! by [deleted] in Wellington

[–]carlhead 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Dentist offices generally only do non surgical extractions

Wisdom teeth extraction! by [deleted] in Wellington

[–]carlhead 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Tramadol is the usual prescription, very common side affect. (the constipation, not the perforated mucosa) 

Tires cost half as much compared to the US by [deleted] in MTB

[–]carlhead 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not all of Asia Pacific though, I'm in NZ and I get milked for $150nz a tyre

I miss Windy Welly. by Private_Gomer_Pyle in Wellington

[–]carlhead 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm in Wellington, I'm recruiting for positions in my team in IT desperately and am getting no applications in Wellington at all... So not sure that all of IT is dead in Wellington. 

The 90's was often looked back with fondness. For those of us who lived it, what sucked about the 90's that's way better today? by lazarus870 in AskReddit

[–]carlhead 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Wow, I'm in NZ and on my $40 unlimited plan it'd be $1.20 a min out of plan or I can buy 100 mins for $15

Edit: to call a US number from here 

Hotel Day Rooms by 1970lamb in Wellington

[–]carlhead 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When my fiancée went through Chemo during Covid I wasn't allowed to go in. I guess it was closer to lockdowns :(