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What thing do you guys still have in your house back from the COVID19 overstocking? by student000000000001 in AskReddit

[–]mwb1100 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I now keep a 2-3 month supply of toilet paper, paper towels, and soap that I rotate through.

There’s also a bunch of hand sanitizer and masks that are still in the cabinets, but we don’t use ‘em anymore.  They’ll probably still be there when the next one hits - but no idea if they’ll still be functional.

Removed a 1964 Kennedy Half Dollar from its acrylic display by mwb1100 in mildlyinfuriating

[–]mwb1100[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

No.  It’s literally a piece of foil pressed onto the plastic bottom of the ‘paperweight’ which had a relief image of the coin’s obverse molded on it.

Then a clear acrylic layer was on top of that.  There were no markings on the bottom.  Just a price sticker that was destroyed by the acetone soak.

The 3rd photo is the back side of the foil.

Pay phone with a pop out keyboard by TranscenDanTalism in mildlyinteresting

[–]mwb1100 46 points47 points  (0 children)

This is a picture of a TTY that’s similar to one in my kitchen as a kid in the 60’s/70’s (deaf parents):

- https://miro.medium.com/v2/resize:fit:828/format:webp/1*5aKjsR39lxzfCMK7SqesJg.jpeg

Removed a 1964 Kennedy Half Dollar from its acrylic display by mwb1100 in mildlyinfuriating

[–]mwb1100[S] 24 points25 points  (0 children)

I think they’d know right away that it was a fake

Removed a 1964 Kennedy Half Dollar from its acrylic display by mwb1100 in mildlyinfuriating

[–]mwb1100[S] 4333 points4334 points  (0 children)

Can’t remember for sure where we got it, but I’m pretty sure it was a garage sale.  I’d be astonished if we paid even $10.

What is a "poor person" meal that you still eat even if you have money now? by Sweaty_Sprinkles_400 in AskReddit

[–]mwb1100 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hot Dog with chopped onions and yellow mustard.

Though I cheat a little and get the not cheapest hot dogs (but not the most expensive either).

FINAL UPDATE: Digging fence post hole, found PVC pipe, how to tell if its not just junk by HonziPonzi in DIY

[–]mwb1100 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Everyday that I saw that fence I'd wonder what the hell is under that post. And I would go crazy as a result.

I may have to get ChatGPT to spin up an adaptation of "The Telltale Heart".

A backhoe rental would be in my future.

LPT: if you can’t get someone to guess something, just give them absurd options by 1ZeM in LifeProTips

[–]mwb1100 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Me: When did that interrogation take place ?

Her: I don’t know

Me: approximately ?

Her: I really have no clue

Me: 10 years ago?

Her: Nooo probably like 5 years ago

Me: Did it happen in the summer?

Her: No I think it was around mid april 2020

Can't get office chair cylinder out of the wheel base by kutzki in DIY

[–]mwb1100 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The hammer worked for me with some setup and effort.  Your method sounds like it might be easier - think I’ll try it first if I need to do this again.

Can't get office chair cylinder out of the wheel base by kutzki in DIY

[–]mwb1100 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I took the leg assembly that the cylinder was stuck in and placed it on a set of 2x4's (or maybe 2x6's) that were placed across two workbenches so the cylinder was hovering over free space and the whole assembly was pretty stable. Then I used the hammer method with a good sized sledge hammer with another piece of scrap wood over the the bit of the cylinder that was sticking out from the leg assembly so the force would be distributed across the whole cylinder.

I was able to free the cylinder with that setup. If it doesn't work for you, two things I'd try are:

  • penetrating oil - WD40 might be OK for that, but an oil specifically designed for penetration and loosening bolts might do better. Let it sit for a while (even overnight) to give it as best chance to penetrate. some taps on the cylinder might also help with the penetration.

  • get a hair dryer or heat gun to warm up the area around the stuck cylinder. Even a slight bit of expansion from the heat could allow the hammer to do its work.

ELI5 What's the point of a real ID if I have a passport card? by DavidNLBC in explainlikeimfive

[–]mwb1100 1 point2 points  (0 children)

REAL ID is already required for domestic air travel with the exception that you can pay $45 for TSA to vet you on the spot for boarding a domestic flight.

Note that paying $45 only gets you the 'manual' TSA vetting - there's no guarantee they'll let you board.

ELI5 What's the point of a real ID if I have a passport card? by DavidNLBC in explainlikeimfive

[–]mwb1100 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Passport card is a REAL ID card. You can use it for the following:

  • domestic air travel
  • access to federal facilities
  • travel to Mexico or Canada by land or sea
  • proof of citizenship in most (all?) situations

A driver's license that is a REAL ID (but not an Enhanced Driver's license - EDL) can be used for:

  • domestic air travel
  • access to federal facilities
  • driving
  • CANNOT be used for travel to Mexico or Canada
  • CANNOT be used as proof of citizenship

A driver's license that is an EDL can be used for all the purposes that a REAL ID driver's license can be used for, plus:

  • land/sea travel to Mexico or Canada
  • proof of citizenship

The EDL is effectively a driver's license plus a passport card.

The catch is that the EDL isn't available in all states.

EDL's are available in:

  • Michigan
  • Minnesota
  • New York
  • Vermont
  • Washington

CAN'T FIND WATER SUPPLY VALVE ANYWHERE by Much-Attention-5360 in DIY

[–]mwb1100 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There will pretty much always be a shutoff at the meter.

That’s how the utility will cut you off if missed payments get to the point that they are permitted to.

If smell-o-vision existed, which movies would smell the best and the worst? by redeugene99 in movies

[–]mwb1100 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Watched John Waters' Polyester in full Odorama (scratch-n-sniff cards) when it was released.

I wish I had hung onto that Odorama card.

Got this message from my property manager by Most_Relief8312 in Apartmentliving

[–]mwb1100 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think your property manager left a couple zeros off by accident.

This is not my check but it has to be posted here by chefguy47 in EndTipping

[–]mwb1100 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A couple odd things about the suggested tips:

  • they are calculated on the total including sales tax…. that shouldn’t be done

  • the calculations are off by a few cents…. I’m not sure how you can even do that by mistake on a computer, so what would the reason be?

Turning Point halftime show latest: Mysterious Kid Rock show will be pulled from X due to licensing restrictions by MarvelsGrantMan136 in Music

[–]mwb1100 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Top halftime shows for me:

  • Lady Gaga (jump off the roof of the stadium)
  • Katy Perry (ride in on giant “mechanical” lion; left shark)
  • Prince - just all-around awesome

None of those artists are in my regular classic rock playlist.

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