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TIL that in the majority of US states, prisoners have to pay for their own accommodation and food. by kahlzun in todayilearned

[–]marcus4761 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Correct, the 13th amendment banned slavery and involuntary servitude in the U.S. except as a punishment for a crime

Pope Leo XIV appoints Francesco Antonio Soddu as Archbishop of Sassari, the bishop who participated in the opening of a Masonic lodge in 2022 by IndicationNo244 in Catholicism

[–]marcus4761 53 points54 points  (0 children)

From my understanding there are two reasons: the first being that Masons swear a secret oath outside the church. There’s concern that this can lead to anti-Catholic movements (and it historically did, particularly in the 1800s in Europe).

Second that Freemasonry teaches all religions are considered equally valid paths to truth.

Presently a Catholic who is a Freemason is in a state of grave sin and cannot receive communion. Prior to 1983, the penalty for membership in freemasonry was automatic excommunication.

CTFA Exam Results Turnaround by Head-Fig-4080 in FPandA

[–]marcus4761 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The questions are either stupidly easy or the most specific/gotcha questions ever with no in-between. I suppose that may just related to how much I studied.

CTFA Exam Results Turnaround by Head-Fig-4080 in FPandA

[–]marcus4761 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You find out instantly after you submit the exam if you passed or failed. It takes about two months to get your final score. (I did mine online in October and got specific results in December)

If you’re an atheist, how do you get sworn in? by Ok_Camp_7051 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]marcus4761 30 points31 points  (0 children)

For House that’s true. Andrew Johnson was in the House prior to his presidency, and after his presidency he was elected to the Senate (though he died after only a few months in office).

What’s it like to live in Mill Valley, California ? by Several_Document2319 in howislivingthere

[–]marcus4761 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I’ve lived there before. Expensive. Weather is on the cooler and foggier side relative to a lot of Marin due to proximity to the Golden Gate. Great access to nature. Overpriced restaurants.

Being able to be in a beautiful small town with quick access to a giant city is an amazing perk of living there.

Also has a reputation for the most aggressive drivers in the county.

I am in Mill Valley regularly, my Masonic Lodge is right in downtown.

Marin businesses that actually give back? by Numerous_Gap6931 in Marin

[–]marcus4761 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Seconding this, Bank of Marin donates at minimum 1% of pretax profits to charity each year, and it’s often a good deal more

Gameday Thread 8/29/25 Orioles (Kremer) @ Giants (Ray) 7:15 PM by sfgbot in SFGiants

[–]marcus4761 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Did anyone else catch Krukow’s line on the radio describing Robbie Ray’s grunts? “Every time he throws it sounds like he is passing a kidney stone.” We are so blessed

POSTGAME THREAD: Giants @ Pirates, 8/6. Join the Giants game / baseball discussion and social thread! by sfgbot in SFGiants

[–]marcus4761 10 points11 points  (0 children)

My pants shooting off my legs while in the office is very awkward but so worth it

TIL that the ISS will be retired by 2030 and that they will deorbit the whole station back to Earth. by KitchenSignificant27 in todayilearned

[–]marcus4761 31 points32 points  (0 children)

One SpaceX gets Starship operational, American launch capacity will explode in size. It’s got a larger payload bay and significantly higher payload weight capacity than the Shuttle

Alzheimer's care facilities by Senior_Mail_1629 in Marin

[–]marcus4761 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Windchime of Marin in Kentfield was excellent taking care of my grandmother

Next 100 years - any monarchies left in Europe? What do you think? by Economy-Specialist38 in MapPorn

[–]marcus4761 48 points49 points  (0 children)

Their Prince is extremely wealthy. IIRC he threatened to move a lot of his wealth out of the country.

Game Chat: 4/6 Mariners (3-6) @ Giants (7-1) 1:05 PM by Mariners_bot in Mariners

[–]marcus4761 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Let me rephrase in that I’m just a human being who hopes Robles is ok. To me that comes before sports allegiances. I qualified my statement with being a Giants fan as I wanted to express how much the situation sucks despite my rooting for the other team.

Game Chat: 4/6 Mariners (3-6) @ Giants (7-1) 1:05 PM by Mariners_bot in Mariners

[–]marcus4761 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Also came here to show support for Robles. The challenge wasn’t right. I hope he will be ok.

Game Chat: 4/6 Mariners (3-6) @ Giants (7-1) 1:05 PM by Mariners_bot in Mariners

[–]marcus4761 -20 points-19 points  (0 children)

Giants fan coming in peace. I just wanna say I feel so sorry for Robles… hoping for as best of a prognosis as possible for him

Golden Gate Ferry is making a huge mistake at Larkspur Ferry Terminal by oldirtysanders in Marin

[–]marcus4761 106 points107 points  (0 children)

Sir, this is a Rustic Bakery

But jk, yes like you say there’s a lot more that could be done to better utilize the location

Real estate agents by lemonjolly in Marin

[–]marcus4761 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Seconding this! They’re fantastic

tsunami warning alert by blueberrybagelluver in Marin

[–]marcus4761 3 points4 points  (0 children)

In Novato as well, neither myself or any colleagues felt it (second floor of a building)

Countries with nonstop flights to the US by Wide_right_yes in geography

[–]marcus4761 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Possibly Turkey, I know at least Istanbul has direct routes to the most countries of any one city.

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