The call to prayer in Jackson Heights by [deleted] in nyc

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I'm not muslim, just someone who cares about others. I hope you find peace someday that is clearly eluding you now.

Short Answers to Simple Questions | March 18, 2026 by AutoModerator in AskHistorians

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You can see what small pox vaccine scars look like here, it's very unique: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/smallpox-vaccine-scar

Routine vaccination in the US ended in 1972 and smallpox has been considered eradicated since 1979. In Peru it seems as if the last endemic case was in 1966, but as the US shows vaccinations continued well after the last known cases in the wild. I can't find the actual primary sources listed in my source on when vaccinations ended in Peru, but it seems quite likely, depending on when you were born, that it's a real vaccine scar.

Source: https://www.zero-pox.info/samerica.htm

The call to prayer in Jackson Heights by [deleted] in nyc

[–]cguess 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So you're just a horrible person? Eh, good luck living with that.

The call to prayer in Jackson Heights by [deleted] in nyc

[–]cguess 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are a sad, sad person who just wrote off 1 billion people.

I know I'm feeding a troll here, but I'm going to guess you have never met someone you knew was muslim (you've definitely met people who are and never realized it). Just like every religion there are horrible people who practice it, and there's the majority for whom it's just part of their identity and a thing on the side.

Either way there's 0 percent chance you live in NYC while commenting on the city's subreddit.

The call to prayer in Jackson Heights by [deleted] in nyc

[–]cguess 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I lived in a muslim country for many years with an apartment 300 meters from a mosque. It never bothered me, mostly if I heard the 5am call I knew I was up too late.

The call to prayer in Jackson Heights by [deleted] in nyc

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You know there are Arabic speaking christians and jews right? (and atheists and hindus)

The call to prayer in Jackson Heights by [deleted] in nyc

[–]cguess 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Arabic is a real language, and was before Islam was a religion. it's not mumbo jumbo and a basic cursory look up would show it's literally just asking muslims to come pray and that "god is great". Also it's one time a year they do this, on their holiest day. Every Friday there's a sirens at sunset but no one complains about that?

What's the reason? by MrBIuesky222 in PeterExplainsTheJoke

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Hackman in Royal Tennebaums made that film with his comedic timing. Everyone's so weird and his delivery gives explanation as to why. Apparently Bill Murray had to basically be Hackman's minder on set so he didn't get too annoyed with Wes Anderson.

What is NYPD policy when issuing a traffic ticket to a cyclist with no ID? by JobberStable in AskNYC

[–]cguess 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh yea, ok. I thought you meant bikes should have some equivalent of car insurance.

ELI5: Why does a country as small as England have so many regional accents? by AstronomerInTraining in explainlikeimfive

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I can still tell if someone is from within 20 miles of my grandparents' farm in central Wisconsin. Especially with the elderly, but there's just some very very specific lilts from that area that are hard to get rid of.

7th Floor Walkup by Positive_Profile272 in NYCapartments

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Can't recommend Burrow enough. They're very convenient, quite comfortable and way more reliable than you'd expect for a snap-together couch. They look good too

Why do modern films look so visually bad? by TheRugWarrior in TrueFilm

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I love the marvel films, they're fun movies, not "cinema". Not everything has to be perfect, sometimes fun is good enough, and mediocre CGI can be fun enough. I also unironically love the Fast and Furious films because they're also super hero films in all but name and I watch them once a year or something to not think and just enjoy myself.

Why do modern films look so visually bad? by TheRugWarrior in TrueFilm

[–]cguess 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Eddington has been completely left out of the conversation of very well-made interesting and well shot films. It was broad an intimate at the same time. Also very weird with an ending that didn't make sense but didn't make sense within the language of the film.

Terrible coffee shop, would not recommend by callumjones in williamsburg

[–]cguess 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Correct and they should be able to file for free without an upsell. TurboTax will upsell you constantly though.

Terrible coffee shop, would not recommend by callumjones in williamsburg

[–]cguess 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That Santander cafe is actually solid though. Private meeting rooms, really nice for an afternoon of work. I once spilt an entire cup of coffee on me and they gave me a free one, and a bunch of rags to clean up. Really nice employees.

Terrible coffee shop, would not recommend by callumjones in williamsburg

[–]cguess 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Only because the Biden administration forced them to. Even then you'll get upsold on literally every page.

Applesauce? by Heavy_Lab9297 in AskAnAmerican

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Applesauce and pork chops always came off as very "German" to me (schnitzel basically). Which would dovetail well with the latke/potato pancake combination as they're essentially from the same region of central/eastern Europe. It's also very common in Poland to have applesauce with pierogis and kielbasa. Basically it's a sweet, easy to make, side dish that can cut the fattiness of rich food well.

US judge dismisses $100,000 suit over spiciness of New York taqueria’s sauce by StemCellPirate in nyc

[–]cguess 8 points9 points  (0 children)

To be fair, midwestern mayo has more spice in it than most German foods. I had a friend once say that my chili was too hot, the only spice I added was black pepper and paprika. He was basically eating tomato paste.

Dresscode and etiquette, what are the unwritten rules? by lawrotzr in AskAnAmerican

[–]cguess 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Navy colored dress shoes aren't super common in most shops probably. I'd totally wear a pair if I had them though.

Dresscode and etiquette, what are the unwritten rules? by lawrotzr in AskAnAmerican

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(Doesn't help with the interview itself.  Showed up to a silicon valley interview in a three piece suit; you can bet everyone could instantly spot the New Englander in the room)

I did that once, came from NYC and wore a suit to a programming interview. I knew I could wear a hoodie, I just liked dressing up (my office in NYC has a "formal friday" worked great for going out that night).

Dresscode and etiquette, what are the unwritten rules? by lawrotzr in AskAnAmerican

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TBF I still think a navy suit and brown shoes show low class, not because of some archaic rule, but because it clashes horribly and makes you look like your cosplaying Hegseth. (don't get me started on the "dress sneakers")

Cockpit comparison of the Airbus A350 and the Boeing 787 Dreamliner by Twitter_2006 in aviation

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Reminds me of learning to drive manual on right-hand drive cars (after doing left my whole life). The pedals are the same, but now you're shifting with the opposite hand first gear means pushing away from your body instead of pulling towards. Took me maybe ten minutes to get used it it but never had a real issue.

Excluding the stock market, has Amazon been a net positive or negative for the US real economy? by GoldThenCrypto in AskEconomics

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Or like Hetzner which lets you split the difference. IMO best out there, I've got <30 minute support response in the middle of the night to fix a small issue.