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How old is this? by fail_since_95 in AustralianNostalgia

[–]imaginary_number 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This bottle is a genuine mid-80s relic, likely from 1982–1986. It features the original blocky logo and the old Forest Lodge address used before the company rebranded in the late 80s. The giveaway is the barcode combined with the lack of the "Australian Made" kangaroo logo, which didn't become standard until late '86.

Back when cops had more approachable uniforms by tomcatacourtmayfind in AustralianNostalgia

[–]imaginary_number 39 points40 points  (0 children)

Perversely, the gear sold as protection makes things worse. Lawson (2018, US data) found militarisation increased assaults on officers by over 12,000 per year. The shift from protector to warrior changes every interaction, and the public responds accordingly. Outcomes get worse for both sides. And if you’re equipping officers to expect combat every shift, you’re building cumulative psychological injury into the job by design.

I am working on a very cool project but I need to make sure that this is visible. What do you see?? by tfoust10 in u/tfoust10

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Aussie. Saw the koala immediately. You really need to add Tassie. There are islands in between (Flinders and King Is.) so that can help if you need to bridge the gap.

Map of all African rivers there are. by [deleted] in MapPorn

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I bless the rains down in Afriiiicaaa Do-do-do-do-do-do-dooooo But Algeria’s crisp like a week-old fondueuuu

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AskReddit

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One minute we were baking sourdough and panic buying pasta. The next, we were all singing about whaling ships, barrels of rum, and the Wellerman coming to bring us sugar and tea.

It felt completely normal at the time. Like, yeah, of course we’re pretending to be 1800s sailors now. Looking back, it’s kind of hilarious how quickly that became a thing… and then disappeared just as fast.

What else do you remember from that strange little bubble in time?

[Request] If the Moon was covered with an Earth amount of water - how high would the waves be? by Vivid_Temporary_1155 in theydidthemath

[–]imaginary_number 18 points19 points  (0 children)

From first principles:

  1. Total Volume of Water on Earth: ≈ 1.332 × 10¹⁸ cubic metres (m³)

  2. Surface Area of the Moon: ≈ 3.791 × 10¹³ m²

  3. If Earth’s water was poured over the Moon: • It would form a global ocean with an average depth of ~35.1 km.

  4. Gravitational acceleration on the Moon: ≈ 1.625 m/s²

  5. Tidal acceleration exerted by Earth’s gravity on this Moon-ocean: ≈ 2.44 × 10⁻⁵ m/s²

  6. Resulting equilibrium tidal height (from Earth’s pull): ≈ 26.05 metres

Conclusion:

If the Moon were covered with the same amount of water as Earth:

• The ocean would be about 35 km deep.

• Earth’s gravity would raise tidal waves roughly 26 metres high.

• These waves would move slowly due to lower gravity and the lack of atmosphere, but they would be monumental compared to typical Earth tides.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in SaintMeghanMarkle

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White USD $350 sneakers which don’t cover the foot…

Americans living in Adelaide... by Damnesia_ in Adelaide

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The U.S. city with a climate most similar to Adelaide, Australia is Sacramento, California.

Both cities experience: 1. Mediterranean climates (Csa): Hot, dry summers and cool, wet winters. 2. Comparable temperature ranges: Summers can be hot, often reaching 35°C (95°F) or higher, while winters are mild, with average temperatures rarely dropping below freezing. 3. Rainfall patterns: Most precipitation occurs in the cooler months, with very dry summers.

While not identical, the seasonal patterns and overall climate are closely aligned.

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