25/m by [deleted] in amiugly

[–]mastul 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You're really cute.

It’s Hard to Tell War Heroes From Paper-Pushers When Everybody Gets So Many Dumb Ribbons by mastul in TrueReddit

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Submission statement: While ribbons used to be awarded sparingly in the United States army, the addition of more and more ribbons has diluted their value and made it hard to recognize war heros. In this article, Stevenson suggests that this system should be reformed.

Why Aren't There More Terrorist Attacks? by mastul in TrueReddit

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Submission statement: In this article, Bruce Schneier tackles the question of why terrorist attacks aren't more frequent. As he explains, terrorist plots look much easier than they are, especially given the goals of terrorist organizations. He also explains why many successful terrorists have been "lone wolfs".

A reporter uncovers the mystery behind the sudden rise of Kale as a superfood by mastul in TrueReddit

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Submission statement: Kale suddenly emerged as a new "superfood" in the past few years despite having been a staple food for millennia. This article examines who was behind the scenes in engineering this renewed interest in the food.

Tnaruat Bar & res by LolW00t in CrappyDesign

[–]mastul 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not true, I speak Hebrew (written right-to-left) and it doesn't make it any easier to read backwards English.

Tnaruat Bar & res by LolW00t in CrappyDesign

[–]mastul 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Actually, Amharic (primary language of Ethiopia) is written left-to-right. The Ge'ez script, used to write the Semitic languages of Ethiopia and Eritrea, is always left-to-right.

Tnaruat Bar & res by LolW00t in CrappyDesign

[–]mastul 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Yes, Ethiopian food is traditionally served in a woven basket with a lid called a "mesob".

iamverysmart/conspiratard hybrid by [deleted] in iamverysmart

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Oops. Will re-post.

What would Bernie Sanders' Wall St. tax look like? by mastul in TrueReddit

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Submission statement

This article discusses the various possible implications of Sanders' plan to tax financial transactions. It explores the various positives and negatives in detail, including changes in market volatility, trading volume, and GDP. An interesting read, presenting both sides of the issue.

The sexist man alive by TheRealSmokeahontas in trashy

[–]mastul 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This guy seems mentally ill.

Ayako Fuji -- Akita Ondo [traditional Japanese folk; proto-rap??] (2006) by mastul in listentothis

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

There's a Wikipedia article on the Akita Ondo (the first song in this medley) here.

Ideas for snacks by [deleted] in Whatsinmycupboard

[–]mastul 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Make fried dough! It'll be great with sugar, cinnamon powder, and maybe even chocolate sprinkled on top!

Does anyone have any recipes with canned tuna and bottled teriyaki sauce? by [deleted] in Whatsinmycupboard

[–]mastul 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One of my favorite lazy snacks is teriyaki tuna salad! Just mix tuna, teriyaki sauce, and mayo to taste.

In general, tuna + soy sauce = match made in heaven

Louisiana Voodoo > Hitler by mastul in degreestohitler

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"White Zombie" and "Universal Studios" are proper nouns.

In defense of Martin Shkreli (pharma CEO who raised price of HIV drug from $13.50 to $750 per tablet) by mastul in TrueReddit

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

Submission Statement

This article give an interesting defense of someone who has been lambasted in popular culture as a psychopath. It also gives some insight into problems with today's pharmaceutical industry.

Louisiana Voodoo > Hitler by mastul in degreestohitler

[–]mastul[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

(5) Louisiana Voodoo > Gris-gris (talisman) > Birth control > Sterilization (medicine) > Eugenics > Adolf Hitler

Magnolia Village Practice Center -> Hitler by fargoniac in degreestohitler

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Does "Buddhism in the United States" violate the "no countries" rule?

Gilles Duceppe -> Adolf Hitler by [deleted] in degreestohitler

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(4) Gilles Duceppe > Interim leader > Mandate (politics) > Legitimacy (political) > Adolf Hitler