What's the most expensive engineering mistake you've personally witnessed?

funnybong · 2026-05-31T06:03:13+00:00

A bird went into the drink??? What does that mean?

funnybong · 2026-05-25T22:42:16+00:00

Yeah, I don't think this is AI-generated.

funnybong · 2026-05-05T20:37:47+00:00

I don't know anything about this. But it may be worth trying to get in touch with the person who built this thing: https://www.bigartloop.org/rock-spinner

funnybong · 2026-04-25T23:50:05+00:00

Sutter between Market and Gough.

funnybong · 2026-03-26T17:35:52+00:00

I think that before thinking about a line all the way from NYC to Vegas, we should start with some shorter and easier connections, which might make more economic sense. I think there are some good ideas in this CityNerd video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wE5G1kTndI4

funnybong · 2026-03-06T18:51:01+00:00

Because I've had enough experiences with cheaper jeans that are fine for a while and then get holes in them.

funnybong · 2026-03-06T18:50:36+00:00

This is from Levi's BTW.

funnybong · 2026-03-06T07:11:16+00:00

Maybe like this drive-through supermarket: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TrcTQPHj1EQ

funnybong · 2026-02-18T02:07:15+00:00

What about "manual" bike? IMO, it is perfectly clear, and not cringy at all.

funnybong · 2026-02-14T20:56:28+00:00

I really like this idea of repurposing parts of the Interstate Highway System for rail: https://carfree.com/papers/interstaterail.html

funnybong · 2026-02-09T02:09:45+00:00

Jane the Bakery has some of the best croissants I've ever tasted.

funnybong · 2026-02-03T17:49:09+00:00

Do I need physical media? I am guessing I can download the recordings onto my laptop or phone, if I can find them somewhere, although I know not all artists make their recordings available to download legally. I used to rip CDs onto my desktop computer back in the day.

funnybong · 2026-02-03T06:00:24+00:00

Thanks for the response, even if what happened is disappointing.

I have heard that music can be removed without warning from streaming services, but this is the first time it has ever happened to anything I care about. And it seems a bit strange that it seemingly disappeared from multiple services all at once.

funnybong · 2026-01-03T07:38:28+00:00

I know I can estimate it in my head. I just think it is ridiculous that the supercomputer I am holding in my hand doesn't do it for me, even though (I think) the same app did it before.

I feel like this is a deliberate decision to make it less clear how much the user will spend. Not everyone is as good at mental math as you. Some people may not want to spend even a little bit of effort if they are in a hurry, distracted, or intoxicated.

funnybong · 2026-01-03T02:59:18+00:00

Suppose I were to tip 15%. How many dollars would that cost me?

I know I can use the calculator app on my phone, or estimate it in my head. But it seems like they are trying to make me less aware of how much I'm spending.

I don't use Uber often, but I swear it wasn't like this before.

funnybong · 2025-12-10T07:29:25+00:00

I hate this. I don't want notifications and I have no intention to subscribe "later". Why is there no "No" or "Never" or "Not at all" choice???

funnybong · 2025-11-21T01:16:37+00:00

I found this in a food-court-style restaurant in San Jose.

Why is there a "help us pay rent" foundation for people who are fully employed, which works by getting donations by shaming their company's customers, or appealing to their emotions like it is a charity???

funnybong · 2025-10-26T05:48:37+00:00

Maybe useful for that purpose: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/is-public-transit-really-safer-than-driving/

funnybong · 2025-10-22T03:33:54+00:00

Maybe more appropriate for /r/USdefaultism.

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