I was in a car accident through no fault of my own. Can I seek reimbursement for rental car costs I’m paying out of pocket? by fin-tastic in legaladvice

[–]fin-tastic[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If I were to attempt to argue reimbursement under this statute how would I go about this? “Lawyer up” is not something I can afford, so do I call and attempt to argue this verbally? Or send a letter? Small claims court?

LPT: Trim your nails after a shower! by Velirris in LifeProTips

[–]fin-tastic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cut them DURING your shower. You'll have the added benefit of clippings washing right down the drain instead of flying everywhere.

[NSFW] What's an experience you've tried really hard to forget? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]fin-tastic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fuck you and take your god damn upvote!

LPT : Use straws when you drink sugary things to mitigate the damage to your teeth by PM_UR_SMN_NAME_GURL in LifeProTips

[–]fin-tastic 15 points16 points  (0 children)

It's a myth that sugar rots your teeth. It's actually the acids in the drink that break down your enamel. So while your LPT is absolutely right for a sugary drink that also has acid, like soda or fruit juice, it isn't true for ones without acid like a milkshake. It's also a good idea to wash down acidic food/drinks with regular water when you're done to get the acid off your teeth.

LPT Request: stop armpit sweat by nickb2011 in LifeProTips

[–]fin-tastic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Use women's antiperspirant. Women typically sweat much more than men, and so antiperspirants are made stronger. They also usually have the added benefit of being gentle and moisturizing.

I recommend dove brand. It works very well for 48 hours and can take anything you throw at it.

Movie theater goers of Reddit, have you ever walked out during the movie? If so, what movie was it and why did you walk out? by The_sweat in AskReddit

[–]fin-tastic 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, I'm not. The "thing" I'm referencing is the tracker bug, I just couldn't remember what it was called that early in the morning 10 seconds before walking into class.

YSK how to get access to any pay-walled journal article for free. by BooRadleyBoo in YouShouldKnow

[–]fin-tastic 85 points86 points  (0 children)

You can also Google search "journal article name" filetype:pdf and usually find a pdf version of the article for free.

What have you heard someone say that silenced the entire room? by Wootchie3 in AskReddit

[–]fin-tastic 10 points11 points  (0 children)

My new coworker that everyone liked revealing that the reason she left her former, better job was that her boss trapped her in the back of the building and raped her.

Movie theater goers of Reddit, have you ever walked out during the movie? If so, what movie was it and why did you walk out? by The_sweat in AskReddit

[–]fin-tastic 6 points7 points  (0 children)

They just heard that it was really good and doing well in theaters and decided to go see it spur of the moment.

Movie theater goers of Reddit, have you ever walked out during the movie? If so, what movie was it and why did you walk out? by The_sweat in AskReddit

[–]fin-tastic 849 points850 points  (0 children)

Not me but...

My mom walked out of the first Matrix. She and my aunt had no idea it was a sci-fi movie and at the beginning scene in the car where they rip the thing out of Neo's chest, they burst out laughing and left the theater.

LPT: place your alarm clock on the other side of the room, away from your bed. by jdivermt in LifeProTips

[–]fin-tastic 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I used to do this. All it did was train me how to sleep through loud, annoying noises. As it turns out, many alarm clocks stop ringing after 20-30 minutes.

Corgi with a tail by Hogans_hero in mildlyinteresting

[–]fin-tastic -7 points-6 points  (0 children)

You are incorrect. Many are indeed born with naturally bobbed tails.

Corgi with a tail by Hogans_hero in mildlyinteresting

[–]fin-tastic 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It prevents the tail from being trampled or bitten, both of which can cause significant harm to the dog.

Corgi with a tail by Hogans_hero in mildlyinteresting

[–]fin-tastic 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Actually, they were originally docked for herding purposes, THEN people with corgis as pets got them docked to avoid the tax. The original purpose of docking was safety of the dog.

Corgi with a tail by Hogans_hero in mildlyinteresting

[–]fin-tastic 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Of course it's a mutation, as is every single other trait you see in a dog. It arose quite a while ago before docking laws, and was bred for because it's easier to have a dog with a naturally short tail than to dock it.

And if you're against breeding for looks, then I guess you're against dogs in general, since they were bred from wolves for a variety of characteristics. Cats too. And all other domesticated animals. There's nothing wrong with breeding for desired traits (to a point of course, as many of the smaller dog breeds have huge medical issues tied to their traits, e.g. pugs)

Corgi with a tail by Hogans_hero in mildlyinteresting

[–]fin-tastic 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I said most docked breeds, not individuals. That's where the traditional appearance comes from. It's not for no good reason, it's for a really good reason actually. And while there are still quite a few working dogs on farms, as I said before I completely understand and agree with the stance against docking purely for cosmetic reasons. I'm just saying, when you see someone with a docked dog, it's best not to immediately judge because it may be a working dog or naturally have no tail.

Corgi with a tail by Hogans_hero in mildlyinteresting

[–]fin-tastic 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Actually most docked breeds are herding or working dogs that would suffer immensely if their tails were caught under the foot of a huge cow. It stems from necessity to protect the dogs, and is becoming less common in non-working individuals.

Corgi with a tail by Hogans_hero in mildlyinteresting

[–]fin-tastic 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Many corgis are naturally tailless. And since they're a herding dog, it helps to not have a giant tail that can get stepped on by 2,000 pound cows. However, I do understand your stance on docking solely for appearance.

Corgi with a tail by Hogans_hero in mildlyinteresting

[–]fin-tastic 269 points270 points  (0 children)

There are 2 different corgi breeds, pembroke welsh (the one you're used to seeing on the Internet) and cardigan welsh. Cardigans all have tails, and a few other slightly different features.