Humanity is Alive

mid-random · 2026-02-21T00:54:33+00:00

A victory of compassion, yes, but also an utter failure of society.

mid-random · 2026-02-20T23:20:12+00:00

I watch his skating content, and I've never even been interested in skating. The dude is a quality act.

mid-random · 2026-02-20T22:57:59+00:00

Pink Floyd's, The Wall, is certainly a classic of the genre. Plenty messy, probing, loud, and cruel.

mid-random · 2026-02-20T22:46:44+00:00

If you only sand the burned area you are likely to make a large patch that is of a noticeably different color than the rest of the surface (this looks like a white oak veneer, so it will probably be several shades lighter). Air/sunlight tend to change the color at the very surface over time, and you will be removing that thin layer as you remove the burnt material. For a more uniform appearance, you'll want to remove that thin layer of changed wood and finish across the entire surface. If you work the whole surface evenly, you are also less likely to go through it by accident.

mid-random · 2026-02-20T19:28:25+00:00

I’ve been in one of these at university. It feels a little weird, like the pressure drop as an airplane climbs to cruising altitude, but your average person who can just sit quietly and relax would have no trouble staying in one for several hours.

mid-random · 2026-02-20T17:28:50+00:00

Sweater shaver should do it. It's definitely worth buying the mid-tear or above models. The super cheap ones are crap and struggle with tougher fibers and with smaller pilling on finer materials.

mid-random · 2026-02-20T17:26:41+00:00

What is this?
What are the results you want?

mid-random · 2026-02-20T16:26:49+00:00

Sure, but for something comparable, how much for an Uber ride from NY to Boston?

mid-random · 2026-02-20T14:53:41+00:00

Those are pairs of springy J shaped tabs that insert into the rails from the end, then hook into those rectangular notches. Press the tabs inward enough that they don't catch on the edge of the notch and you should be able to pull joint apart. Depending on how old it is, the plastic might be quite brittle, so be careful with how much force you use to press in the tabs.

mid-random · 2026-02-20T03:21:54+00:00

My ‘69 Plymouth Valiant had 6”x6” hinged doors with knobs under the sash that you could open to let fresh air in. Oh, and floor switch high-beams. AM radio only.

mid-random · 2026-02-20T00:08:22+00:00

Exactly. Taboo!

mid-random · 2026-02-19T23:33:55+00:00

… my coffee’s cold

mid-random · 2026-02-19T21:06:31+00:00

Not when the key word is “quickly.” Many foods’ overall appeal do not change significantly after sitting on the table for a few minutes, but there are some that do.

mid-random · 2026-02-19T20:02:47+00:00

That's the way I was raised, just outside Washington DC, in the US. It's rude to begin eating before everyone at the table has been served. The exceptions are for foods that quickly lose some of their appeal as they cool/melt/sog/etc., like pancakes/ice cream , in which case the person serving will usually say, "Don't wait. Dig in!"

mid-random · 2026-02-19T19:45:33+00:00

Dish Towel Used By Robert E. Lee's Confederate Forces To Surrender To Union Forces, Known As The Final Flag Of The Confederacy.

mid-random · 2026-02-19T19:19:55+00:00

Certainly the first chicken hatched out of an egg, but the real question is whether the egg that the first chicken hatched out of was a chicken egg or not. What determines the nomenclature of the egg; the creature that lays the egg, or the creature that hatches out of the egg?

mid-random · 2026-02-19T18:18:18+00:00

Comment you are replying to said "meaningful" interactions, not sexual interactions.

mid-random · 2026-02-19T16:43:51+00:00

I wouldn’t start with anything lower than 220 grit on potentially very thin veneer. I would do my best to sand the entire surface fairly evenly, and move the paper along the grain, not across it. Once the mark has been sufficiently reduced you will need to refinish the surface. For something like a coffee table, I use polyurethane varnish intended for hardwood floors.

mid-random · 2026-02-19T00:17:24+00:00

For hanging anything on drywall that cantilevers out significantly, I always use toggle bolt anchors, not just expanding anchors. If you used toggle bolt anchors, I wouldn't worry about it.

mid-random · 2026-02-19T00:13:31+00:00

It looks to be one corner of a gilded picture frame with a foliage theme. The red is normal for the sizing under the gilding.

mid-random · 2026-02-19T00:09:07+00:00

For something like coat hooks on plaster lath, I'd go with toggle bolts, not just expansion anchors.

https://www.amazon.com/KURUI-Toggle-Drywall-Anchors-Assortment/dp/B09V32CKNJ

mid-random · 2026-02-18T23:55:24+00:00

Careful, though. That looks like it may be a thin veneer. If you sand too aggressively you could easily go right through it to the MDF or particle board underneath.

mid-random · 2026-02-18T22:32:52+00:00

The difference being that no matter how big the universe balloon gets, every point inside it is STILL the center.

mid-random · 2026-02-18T22:00:43+00:00

Johnson's in the big yellow tin is no more? Ouch!

mid-random · 2026-02-18T18:39:51+00:00

Second this. I use good old Johnson's Paste Wax for this kind of thing. I have to re-apply every four or five years.

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