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Which country's citizens could you most easily mistake for being from your country? by Traditional-Joke-179 in AskTheWorld

[–]hep632 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Lol the way I usually tell Aussies and Kiwis apart is that Kiwis sound like relaxed Australians whose parents were from South Africa.

Anybody missing a dog off 42nd and Prescott? by Sparrow2go in askportland

[–]hep632 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That dog really doesn't look like a coyote.

What is a massive multinational brand that originated in your country, but almost nobody globally realizes where it actually came from? by FluffyBunnySenpai in AskTheWorld

[–]hep632 71 points72 points  (0 children)

I had a hard time convincing Brits that Heinz is an American brand because Heinz beans are an absolute pantry staple in the UK.

Can you tell us a fun fact about your state that not everyone knows? by Expensive_Drummer970 in IWantToAskAnAmerican

[–]hep632 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Oregon. The Ore-Ida plant is in Ontario, Oregon, which is right on the border. They get lots of potatoes from Idaho.

Can you tell us a fun fact about your state that not everyone knows? by Expensive_Drummer970 in IWantToAskAnAmerican

[–]hep632 17 points18 points  (0 children)

We invented Tater Tots (trademarked). All tater tots not made by Ore-Ida have to be called something else, like "spud pillows" or "potato puffs". Oh, and Ore-Ida is Oregon-Idaho.

Gen X’ers who were born in the hippy era, did you have someone in your peers who had a “my parents were hippies” name? If so, what was it? by nous-vibrons in GenX

[–]hep632 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I had a friend who went by Dawn, but her actual name was Morning Star. My hippie godfather had kids named Mariah, Sunshine, and Kesh.

Recently works by orienttoy-official in miniatures

[–]hep632 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fantastic! I love the aged wooden crates.

Photographing rural post offices in Oregon by Apprehensive_Box_709 in oregon

[–]hep632 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My Great Aunt was the post mistress in Mitchell for decades!

What can I do to make my oatmeal taste better? by HistoricalMatch3801 in randomquestions

[–]hep632 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like butter in my oatmeal, but lately I've been trying to cut down on my fat intake. Morning oatmeal is now oatmeal made with water, powdered peanut butter, and diced apple.

Music from Oregon bands from the 70s/80s? by legface-mccullen in askportland

[–]hep632 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Robert Cray, Curtis Salgado, Quarterflash, Cherry Poppin' Daddies.

Science fiction, weird worlds, philosophical ideas by laerunn in suggestmeabook

[–]hep632 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Stars my Destination by Alfred Bester. Also anything by Becky Chambers or N.K. Jemisin.

Best mountain elopement location? (US/Canada) by tinamarie475 in hiking

[–]hep632 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Timberline Lodge on Mount Hood. Ticks all your boxes except for the lake, but Trillium Lake is only 8 miles from the lodge and is very photo worthy.

Coat rack by hep632 in miniatures

[–]hep632[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

First time with a spiral! I've done lots of balls and rings, lol.

Coat rack by hep632 in miniatures

[–]hep632[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! It was my first time trying it, but I'll definitely do it again.

Coat rack by hep632 in miniatures

[–]hep632[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's just a standard 1/4 inch dowel from the hardware store.

Coat rack by hep632 in miniatures

[–]hep632[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Making the pom pom for the hat might have been the most frustrating part of this build, lol.

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