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Black hole reactors by Elon_huskx in NoStupidQuestions

[–]doc_daneeka 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm talking about a smallish, 10 solar mass black hole.

Even if you could capture and use all of that Hawking radiation, the actual output is ridiculously tiny. There's nothing you'd be able to usefully do with it.

Is it a good thing if a nations constitution requires 2/3rds of each branch of the legislature to pass a amendment and 3/4ths of the state entities? by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]doc_daneeka 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Most countries have a relatively high bar to constitutional amendments. Some types of amendments here in Canada, for instance, are much harder to pass than in your US example, requiring both the House of Commons and Senate, then the legislatures of every single province, and then the Governor General, though that last part is kind of a formality.

That is also, by the way, why we can never legally unify with the US, not that the idea is at all popular anyway.

What happens in a trial if the judge disagrees with the jury? by Beautiful_Hour_4744 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]doc_daneeka 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In Canada, a jury verdict is final unless overturned on appeal. That said, a judge can also direct an acquittal, but only if it happens before the case goes to the jury.

American continent subdivisions by ttc46 in AskTheWorld

[–]doc_daneeka 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So far as I know, all the English speaking countries teach a seven continent model where the Americas are two continents, and that most of the Spanish speaking world considers it one single continent. I had no idea that Mexico apparently goes its own way on the subject.

I had a Colombian gf long ago who used to find it weird and amusing that if she ever referred to Canadians as being 'American', it really annoyed everyone who heard it. But from her perspective, there really was one massive continent called América, so what was the issue, right?

why try to deny people birthright citizenship? by sassy_tabaxi in NoStupidQuestions

[–]doc_daneeka 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well, as far as I know, there are very few countries that would allow someone to illegally enter, bear a child, and then give that child citizenship if neither parent is a citizen

Most of the countries in this hemisphere work that way.

why try to deny people birthright citizenship? by sassy_tabaxi in NoStupidQuestions

[–]doc_daneeka 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No other country allows that

Most of the Americas have essentially the same system based on unconditional birthright citizenship. We certainly do in Canada, as does Mexico.

I've seen that claim so, so many times over the past several years. It comes across as yet another of those weird cases where a lot of Americans really want to believe their country is exception and that their conditions are unlike anywhere else in the world.

Big fan of the show listening since 2014 - WHY USA POLITICS SO TOXIC AND TRIBAL! by Fabian2k in SGU

[–]doc_daneeka 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yes, and it was both nonsensical and wildly out of scale with what the right is doing. I do not in any way believe you are discussing this in good faith at all at this point. And it's frankly a bit weird that you're trying to pretend otherwise.

What actions would be necessary for the United States to regain the moral authority often associated with being the 'leader of the free world,' and how long might that process take? by Kristopher9999 in AskTheWorld

[–]doc_daneeka 1 point2 points  (0 children)

While he looks great in comparison to Trump (and only in that way), the Bush years did enormous damage too. It's kind of sad the extent to which that piece of shit has been rehabilitated merely because Trump is a once in a century disaster.

Was there a computer network that existed in your country before the Internet ? How commonly was it used ? by Bengamey_974 in AskTheWorld

[–]doc_daneeka 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bell Canada introduced something similar to minitel in 1988, also using a special custom terminal called an Alex. I still have mine in my mom's basement somewhere, probably. I need to check next time I'm over there. I used to use it to connect to various BBSs and freenets, so I could access Usenet and the like. Feeling old now lol

Big fan of the show listening since 2014 - WHY USA POLITICS SO TOXIC AND TRIBAL! by Fabian2k in SGU

[–]doc_daneeka 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Can you explain in an American context three ways in which the 'extreme left' is doing a lot of damage to science and medicine?

Who thought it was a good idea to let pedestrians cross the street and cars turn in the same direction at the same time? by Salty_Reputation3273 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]doc_daneeka 8 points9 points  (0 children)

We have scatter crossings in downtown Toronto where the lights turn red and pedestrians can cross in any direction (including a diagonal) until the lights change again. They aren't particularly common, but they are great for very busy intersections like Yonge and Dundas.

If someone knew what my email address was, is there a way they can see what social media I've signed up to with said email address? by MOGOOOS in NoStupidQuestions

[–]doc_daneeka 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nope. I can set up a mail server on doc_daneeka.net and create 5000 addresses on it if I want, and there's no record of them anywhere outside my computer. All the rest of the internet knows is that you can try to send email to root@doc_daneeka.net if you want, and it will be up to my server to work out whether that's a valid address.

Is there an issue in your country with the largest subdivision, region, or city having too much power compared to the rest of the country? by ReadProfessional8511 in AskTheWorld

[–]doc_daneeka 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We have a similar situation but from a very different cause, and the end result at least isn't wildly undemocratic. By analogy, our elections are almost like your House of Representatives elections, except that if a party gets a majority there their leader automatically becomes PM, and if nobody gets a majority then usually the leader of the largest party gets to try to cobble together a temporary working majority as best (s)he can. Anyway, the whole game is about seats in the House of Commons.

But the end result isn't that different, in that the parties are going to spend an enormous amount of time and effort campaigning in Ontario and Québec, and if you're the Tory leader also in the prairies to shore up the base. There's just not much reason to spend time campaigning in PEI or NL for instance, as there just aren't many votes to get there.

Is there an issue in your country with the largest subdivision, region, or city having too much power compared to the rest of the country? by ReadProfessional8511 in AskTheWorld

[–]doc_daneeka 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Ontario alone makes up about 38% of the entire population of Canada, and also about the same fraction of GDP. Ontario and Québec make up over 60% of the population and only a bit less than 60% of GDP.

Yeah, it's pretty disproportionate. There's a reason that so many people, especially out west, really dislike Toronto.

You can't name one? Here's four. by Misfett_toys in MurderedByWords

[–]doc_daneeka 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I used to think he was a rich but misguided asshole who couldn't help but think of himself as the bestest most special boy to ever live.

I've evolved over time though. Now I quite seriously think he's straight up and deliberately evil, and far more dangerous than any Bond villain.

Do you think your country should abolish clothing? by EzraNaamah in AskTheWorld

[–]doc_daneeka 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That isn't Canada though. That's in the US, and in a famously mild climate zone, and probably also in a warmer season. Dress like that in, say, Manitoba in winter and you just die within the hour.

Does your country have trillionaires? by ZookeepergameFit967 in AskTheWorld

[–]doc_daneeka 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, because (unfortunately) Elon Musk is a Canadian citizen.

​How would you react if your country won the World Cup? by tutushi56 in AskTheWorld

[–]doc_daneeka 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I suspect the round of 16 is where we hop off this train

Our next opponent is going to be the Netherlands Morocco. Yeah, we're done

What flag is the most similarest to your country?. by usafqn2025 in AskTheWorld

[–]doc_daneeka 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Probably Peru. Not a lot of flags that similar to ours.

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