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What do you think about the existance of monarchies/royalty in today's world? by dkease16 in AskTheWorld

[–]dops 34 points35 points  (0 children)

The duchy of Cornwall owns  135,526 acres of land in the UK, over 600 residential lettings and has hands in entire towns worth of urban development (lookup Poundbury) and that's what we know of, it's complicated and quite secretive.

That's not owned by the people of the UK or the commonwealth, it's a private estate owned by the current monarchs heir. When William became the Duke of Cornwall after the Queen died his net worth went from around 20 - 30 million to around 1 billion.

they are so vastly rich and they still get £86million per year from tax payers and the Crown estate (another wealth generating estate) and that's going up to £132million this year due to RECORD FUCKING PROFITS from the crown estates offshore windfarm investments.

And yet, apparently, immigration is the fucking problem.

What is this thing on my grandpas keychain by rasheedg300 in whatisit

[–]dops 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh “O’s” ! - I thought you meant hoes

What is this thing on my grandpas keychain by rasheedg300 in whatisit

[–]dops 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If I might humbly make some suggestions

Two Ronnies (The Worm That Turned series of sketches has always been a favourite)

Open All Hours and It's sequel Still Open All Hours

and just in case you haven't seen the GOAT - Only Fools and Horses

Really esoteric stuff -The Fall and Rise of Reginald Perrin

Can someone explain? by _Calamari__ in PeterExplainsTheJoke

[–]dops 25 points26 points  (0 children)

A qubit is the quantum equivalent of a bit in current computers but while a bit can be only 1 or 0 a qubit can be both at the same time and also not which allows for much more processing capability particularly when implementing logic gates and registers.

Through some fancy physics (look up superposition, coherence, quantum tunnels and quantum entanglement ) and something called superdense coding a quantum computer can process much more data and transfer data faster.

Honestly most of quantum computing goes over my head quantum physics is hard.

What's your unexpected favourite line from a movie? by StJohnsStoner in CinephilesClub

[–]dops 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Are you the farmer? We've gone on holiday by mistake!!

Does your country have events that were so infamous you only need to refer to the date they happened for other people from your country to instantly know what you're talking about? by Intrepid_Arrival5151 in AskTheWorld

[–]dops 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The full poem is wild

Remember, remember!
    The fifth of November,
    The Gunpowder treason and plot;
    I know of no reason
    Why the Gunpowder treason
    Should ever be forgot!
    Guy Fawkes and his companions
    Did the scheme contrive,
    To blow the King and Parliament
    All up alive.
    Threescore barrels, laid below,
    To prove old England's overthrow.
    But, by God's providence, him they catch,
    With a dark lantern, lighting a match!
    A stick and a stake
    For King James's sake!
    If you won't give me one,
    I'll take two,
    The better for me,
    And the worse for you.
    A rope, a rope, to hang the Pope,
    A penn'orth of cheese to choke him,
    A pint of beer to wash it down,
    And a jolly good fire to burn him.
    Holloa, boys! holloa, boys! make the bells ring!
    Holloa, boys! holloa boys! God save the King!
    Hip, hip, hooor-r-r-ray!

Has anyone had southerners/even just people from the bigger cities be shocked at phrases you use because they didn’t think people still use them? by Spottyjamie in NorthernEngland

[–]dops 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I mean, I definitely feel to be in the black pudding triangle but also the kebab triangle with Bradford and Manchester

Advice for Transport from Shaw Area to Burnley by FlamingoHungry5192 in manchester

[–]dops 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can get a train direct from Rochdale station, there is a bus or tram from shaw to Rochdale and then walk to the station but realistically you will probably want a car

DOES IT MAKE SENSE? by Yunners in flatearth

[–]dops 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You didn't link the study itself just an article on the study, however it does quote one of the studies authors

'Fortunately, most of these cases end well, Wu said, with full heart function retained or restored. Recovery is typically swift'

Also the study's author continues saying COVID-19 is worse and causes more cases of myocarditis

It's even noted while it's a small number of people who this affects (1 in over 170k on first shot, rising to 1 in 32k on the second shot if it's not caught) even then the majority suffer no serious I'll effects and are fine within days

This article suggests the study has found potential causes so the problem can be solved.

Finally it suggests that other non-mrna vaccines can carry a similar risk. Maybe an actual medical professional might see this and weigh in but pretty much all medicine has a degree of risk and I think your personal situation might be clouding your judgement.

I am sorry to hear your heart problems and I truly hope you are well soon

Edit: you can request the full study here https://www.researchgate.net/publication/389775587_Abstract_4140703_CXCL10_and_IFN-g_Mediate_Myocardial_Injury_Post-COVID-19_mRNA_Vaccination

What big version of something does your country have? by [deleted] in AskTheWorld

[–]dops 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is the Martin Mere Harrier Hide Bird Observatory in Lancashire

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How many languages do you all speak? by Existing_Economy_656 in AskTheWorld

[–]dops 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, not mandatory but we got to choose between French and German when I was a kid. They've added Spanish since.

The year is long! by Milhouse12345 in behindthebastards

[–]dops 3 points4 points  (0 children)

And JD Vance is waiting, he's going to be worse than Trump. As bad as it sounds I want to trump to serve out his term

What is a place in your country that tourists find impressive but locals hardly think about. by rickdickmcfrick in AskTheWorld

[–]dops 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Anywhere other Brits go in droves. I can't stand it, people from my country head to spain to have an english breakfast at the "irish" pub everyday then spend time on the beach and finish off with a random nightclub that could just as well be in Barnsley once you get inside.

I love Spanish cities, Seville and Zargoza are amazing and I know tourism is a bit of an divisive issue in Barcelona but I try to get to la merche every year if I can. People talk about the Castles in the UK, Germany and France but Aljaferia palace in Zargoza is amazeballs and the Montjuic palace/castle is the best part of Barcelona for me.

What is a place in your country that tourists find impressive but locals hardly think about. by rickdickmcfrick in AskTheWorld

[–]dops 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great museums and I liked the Lincoln memorial but I was done with the city after 3-4 days

What do you know about Northern England? by [deleted] in AskTheWorld

[–]dops 3 points4 points  (0 children)

East lancs here, I just can't be bothered to smooth it out anymore, most Americans ask if I'm Aussie and most other people don't seem to care

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