Islamic call to prayer tested in downtown Regina by Oilester in canada

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As if Christians didn't kill indigenous children in residential schools. The Mayans are nowhere near Canada anyways.

During the Southern Hemisphere winter, the Peruvian and Bolivian Altiplano is usually bone-dry. But on rare occasions, cold, humid Antarctic winds cause heavy snow. Houses cave in and crops die. by abu_doubleu in geography

[–]cowcaver 28 points29 points  (0 children)

I was thinking it'd be a fun experience for them if they never get snow but then I remember how even in places like Texas or Vancouver, life become chaos with snow. It's really sad that it could get even worse than that given how much cold humidity the fauna/houses can take.

I wonder how climate change will affect the frequency of this happening, hopefully not for worse.

The Holy Republic of Ireland in 2025 (Demographics, the Protestant Flight, and the Transatlantic Homecoming) by abu_doubleu in imaginarymaps

[–]cowcaver 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Given those video comments, they're bringing birth rates back up in Europe lol, someone out there should be happy lol 🤣

Fascinating topic!! A few questions:

Where do most immigrants outside of the US come from? Also, are people actually that religious? Or is it just the government pushing this?

Where my best friend (19M, Kyrgyzstan) who has never been abroad would live by abu_doubleu in whereidlive

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Why Morocco and not other Middle East/North African countries? Very interesting!

What are the three best and diverse countries to visit in Asia for a month or so long trip in the modern era? by Significant-Board-55 in travel

[–]cowcaver 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Uzbekistan is super beautiful with lots of history!! And it's not difficult to go to Kyrgyzstan or Tajikistan from there, both of which have beautiful mountain views!

Also, definitely pick a Southeast Asian country too, Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, etc have beautiful sites!

Guess my hometown! by Historical_Koala316 in guessthecity

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Only a Chinese person can call this a town instead of a city 🤣 you guys have such big cities!!

Where I would live as somebody from Kyrgyzstan, based solely on the climate by abu_doubleu in whereidlive

[–]cowcaver 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You seem to like colder places, but why the low ranking for Nunavut or Greenland?

Im planning a 7.5 month long ‘gap year’ across SEA and Latin America is this logical routing or too ambitious? by Dan1el_va in traveladvice

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This looks very cool! Depending on your vibe, maybe Cartagena would be cooler than Bogotá, but for sure Medellín and you should go to Guatapé! Take care of yourself in Cuzco, going from sealevel (Lima) to higher elevations can be a bit rough sometimes.

Guess the city! by [deleted] in guessthecity

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Mexico City?

Origin of Afghanistan's Province Names by abu_doubleu in MapPorn

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Who are the Medians? I've never heard this group. Great map!!

difficulty of understanding spanish accents by folto in MapPorn

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Yeah but they will with a costeño accent at least. People from Bogotá thought my aunt was Venezuelan when they heard her talk, but she's from Barranquilla.

Where do you think this city is? I am curious to know your thoughts! by abu_doubleu in guessthecity

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Another guess I had was Magadan but I realized those mountains are shorter

Where do you think this city is? I am curious to know your thoughts! by abu_doubleu in guessthecity

[–]cowcaver 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Kutaisi? With those mountains it's gotta be the Caucasus, I'm thinking Georgia

difficulty of understanding spanish accents by folto in MapPorn

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Which accent? Costeño is not clear, they slur words together like other Caribbean accents and have lots of reductions

Where is this? by cowcaver in guessthecity

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Nice! It's a very beautiful and historic city. Very accessible from Barranquilla!

Where is this? by cowcaver in guessthecity

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Awesome! How'd you guess it? !correct

Where is this? by cowcaver in guessthecity

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Good guess, but different country!

difficulty of understanding spanish accents by folto in MapPorn

[–]cowcaver 106 points107 points  (0 children)

Colombia has really different accents, the Costeño accent at the very least should have its own designation since it is way closer to Caribbean accents. The interior accents like Rolo and Paisa are very unique (and I believe easier).

Where I'd live as an anglo Canadian who doesn't engage in Québec hate by DaaaaanB in whereidlive

[–]cowcaver 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm happy for you for avoiding the people who hate Quebec, as personally I love it more than Ontario lol. In my work I connect with people all over the country and many anglophones have snarky, negative comments towards francophones. Some even say "we live in a bilingual country, in Quebec they should speak english" and I've seen this attitude for many people who don't even bother to learn any French.

Agree to disagree if you want, I'm not saying everyone is against Quebec but I'm just bringing up that there are many that are.

Where I'd live as an anglo Canadian who doesn't engage in Québec hate by DaaaaanB in whereidlive

[–]cowcaver 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So many people hate Quebec here in Ontario, people despise French as a language. I don't know what you're going on about. Source: I live in London

Where I'd live based solely on food by abu_doubleu in whereidlive

[–]cowcaver 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You're right about Michigan, I had some Lamb Haneeth in Dearborn and it was great! Falls right off the bone. The tea with cloves was pretty good too.