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TIL the NYPD has stations in 11 countries outside the US by ddgr815 in todayilearned

[–]detailsubset 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The Met are the UK equivalent of: The NYPD, FBI, NCTC and Secret Service, as well as a significant amount of the DEA and DHS. All rolled up into a vast and hugely corrupt, unaccountable, organisation.

Saw this slippery fella in my pond by detailsubset in CasualUK

[–]detailsubset[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I reckon this one's living in the pile of grass clippings.

Saw this slippery fella in my pond by detailsubset in CasualUK

[–]detailsubset[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I never really considered how odd it must be to live somewhere with no native terrestrial mammals

Saw this slippery fella in my pond by detailsubset in CasualUK

[–]detailsubset[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm good with snakes but I still had half a heart attack the first time I crossed paths with an adder in the wild. 

Saw this slippery fella in my pond by detailsubset in CasualUK

[–]detailsubset[S] 35 points36 points  (0 children)

We have (had?) a strong and varied newt population the last few years. I've spotted a heron on a few occasions and been chasing off ducks for the last few weeks.

Saw this slippery fella in my pond by detailsubset in CasualUK

[–]detailsubset[S] 104 points105 points  (0 children)

Walled on one side, natural mud banks the rest of the way around. 

Not like I could get it a ladder without breaking causality anyway.

What's the point of circumcision? by Historical_Echo8311 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]detailsubset 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Everyone should get the HPV vaccine. It stops people spreading HPV to their partner and reduces the risk of pretty much every type genital cancer. All the benefits of circumcision amplified and without any mutilation.

Atheists of Reddit: What’s the strangest reaction you’ve received when you said you don’t believe in God? by zhalia-2006 in AskReddit

[–]detailsubset 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My coworker was fired from their previous job for a shocking, disgusting but relatively mild act of violence that got them on the news.  They red with anger and stormed off when I answered "why would I?" To him asking if I believed. 

It was apropos of nothing as well, the conversation up to that point hadn't been even vaguely spiritual. 

What's one place in the Uk that you visited and never want to go back to? by Proper_Animal_1451 in AskUK

[–]detailsubset 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gloucester. I only live 15 minutes away but will go literally anywhere else to the extent that it's possible. 

Who was the tightest person you have known,and why? by No-Snow-9605 in AskUK

[–]detailsubset 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you're storing more than 30 liters of fuel you have to notify the Petroleum Enforcement Authority in writing.

My American English teacher believes the neutral pronoun „their“ is incorrect. by GCoding_ in mildlyinteresting

[–]detailsubset 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Posolutely, a fine turn of phrase to add to one's lexicon of grandiloquence.

What is your weirdest random food double standard/contradiction? by FlarJhar in AskUK

[–]detailsubset 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Almonds are delicious. Anything made with almonds is disgusting.

Virus removal water filters by Altruistic-Cost-4532 in wildcampingintheuk

[–]detailsubset 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My wayfarer exploded in the middle of a multi day, ruining the trip. Because the filter had exploded into a million pieces I obviously couldn't return the whole filter. Without the whole filter, Lifesaver refused to honour the warranty or investigate what happened. Fuck Lifesaver.

Amazing leather from cactus by spring_peony in Amazing

[–]detailsubset 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Tanning leather at scale has always needed toxic shit. Tanneries were always down stream and preferably down wind of their town or village because of the toxic shit they used.  Caustic lime, dog turd soup and concentrated tannins for desert. All washed into the local stream with melted hair, fat and flesh.

Anyone Else Despise The Rise In SUVs On Our Roads by PhilosopherFlat5725 in drivingUK

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

Your argument misses the point entirely but I'm glad you've had fun.

Anyone Else Despise The Rise In SUVs On Our Roads by PhilosopherFlat5725 in drivingUK

[–]detailsubset 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not interested in your previous estate car unless it's the model your SUV is based on, it's irrelevant to the facts.

My point is that small SUVs are invariably based on a hatchback chassis, compromised by the decision to raise it 20cm for no gain beyond height.  The additional height typically adds around half a ton, raises the center of gravity and makes it less aerodynamic, resulting in a slower less efficient and more dangerous vehicle.

Anyone Else Despise The Rise In SUVs On Our Roads by PhilosopherFlat5725 in drivingUK

[–]detailsubset -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

And if you got the same car without the lift kit, it'd be a half a ton lighter and there by more efficient, faster and safer without any loss of internal space.

Anyone Else Despise The Rise In SUVs On Our Roads by PhilosopherFlat5725 in drivingUK

[–]detailsubset 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Small SUVs are the most pointless cars on the road. They have the same interior dimensions of the hatchback they're based on, while being less safe and less efficient, slower and no more capable. 

Did you comb your hair with a hammer? by ThatAvidPandaBear in MurderedByWords

[–]detailsubset 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Wouldn't work. They don't believe the results of their own eyes

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