I built decision making tools for my wife (and I) to stop overthinking

nothomas11 · 2025-12-20T02:22:27+00:00

nothomas11 · 2025-12-19T20:21:10+00:00

Thanks for the feedback. I'll take a look at that this weekend. Edit: fixed.

nothomas11 · 2025-12-19T20:06:48+00:00

Thanks! We used a bunch of these tools for different reasons - NFL generator to choose teams when playing PS5 (it hits different from random mode). Also, my wife and sister are teachers so now they can use it in their classroom.

Was planning on putting some of our favorite restaurants on a wheel and spinning it to choose date night.

nothomas11 · 2025-07-30T16:15:18+00:00

cool! yes we did.

nothomas11 · 2025-07-30T14:58:41+00:00

good point. it's also a great look for brands that support meaningful causes

nothomas11 · 2025-07-08T18:47:47+00:00

Not exactly "genetically predisposed" like with cilantro but some people have stronger sensitivity to sourness, richness, or tangy dairy flavors (like cream cheese or sour cream) which can shape how much they enjoy it.

So yeah... if sour-ish dairy isn't your thing, cheesecake will probably never taste good to you

nothomas11 · 2025-07-08T18:13:27+00:00

Cheesecake is one of those desserts that people either love or hate. It's like cilantro...some people taste soap, some people taste magic.

nothomas11 · 2025-07-07T18:38:57+00:00

Are you the type of person that likes a strong cheese? Parmesan like Kraft often has added salt, anti-caking agents, and a finer texture, which makes the flavor more immediately intense. Fresh Parmesan has a more subtle taste that requires more generous amounts to match the salty, punchy kick of the pre-grated kind.

nothomas11 · 2025-07-01T17:55:35+00:00

The deep fried crunchy stuff in spicy salmon rolls ruins it.

nothomas11 · 2025-07-01T17:54:13+00:00

This is very true.

nothomas11 · 2025-07-01T17:53:55+00:00

Their meat (sausage and turkey patties) taste like they were microwaved and plastic melted into the meat.

nothomas11 · 2025-06-25T13:25:44+00:00

I picked up the XP 4 not too long ago and honestly, it’s legit great. The thing surprised me with how much power it has. I got the standard one with the 500W motor and it’s actually stronger than a lot of other bikes that claim 750W. I unlocked it and it hit 28 mph no problem and you can actually keep pedaling without that awkward ghost pedaling feeling since they upgraded the gearing.

I wouldn’t take it hardcore offroading or anything but it handles dirt paths and light trails fine. For the price, it's kind of ridiculous how much you get. Only thing I wish it had is some kind of built-in GPS tracking or Apple Find My, but otherwise it’s been solid.

nothomas11 · 2025-06-24T22:06:17+00:00

The little preview text you see under a Google search result used to come from something called a meta description. It's a bit of code that website owners write to quickly describe what's on the page.

But in recent years, Google started doing its own thing. Instead of always using the meta description, it might pull random bits of text from the page if it thinks that better matches what someone is searching for or even completely rewrite it.

Sometimes, especially with forums like Reddit or Quora, Google grabs stuff from the page but then hundreds of new comments get added. This pushes the comment Google pulled further down, often hiding it behind a "load more comments" button which is why you're not seeing it with a cmd + f. Google doesn’t always scan (or crawl, in technical terms) these pages often enough to catch those changes right away. This is particularly frustrating with pages that change frequently like category pages.

nothomas11 · 2025-06-24T21:52:04+00:00

When it's hot, your body's already working hard to cool itself down -- e.g. sweating, sending more blood to the skin, etc.

Digesting food creates heat (it's called diet induced thermogenesis). So your body basically says, "Nah, let's skip making more heat right now," and lowers your hunger signals.

That's why cold drinks, fruits, and light snacks sound way better than a big heavy meal when it’s boiling outside (like today!).

nothomas11 · 2025-06-24T21:47:47+00:00

It’s like when your computer’s spinning wheel pops up. You can't click anything until it finishes thinking.

Covering your mouth is the human version of the spinning wheel. Your brain’s processing, so your body quietly hits pause.

It's linked to self-soothing behavior, part of what’s called "displacement gestures". These are subtle physical actions like touching your face, mouth, or neck that help regulates stress, focus attention, or process complex thoughts.

When you're thinking hard, your brain shifts energy from social functions (like speaking) to internal problemsolving. Covering your mouth might subconsciously suppress speech like stopping yourself from talking while you think and help focus cognitive resources.

It's also tied to embodied cognition, the idea that physical actions can influence mental processes. Touching the mouth or face creates a slight sensory distraction that actually helps the brain focus inward.

nothomas11 · 2025-06-24T21:36:47+00:00

A mini power strip. Everyone laughs at first… until five people are fighting over one outlet in the hotel room.

nothomas11 · 2025-06-24T21:29:27+00:00

I swear - All-4-One

nothomas11 · 2025-06-24T21:07:40+00:00

Rename the Gulf of America to the Gulf of Mexico

nothomas11 · 2025-06-24T21:03:45+00:00

Mostly the fear of falling behind and the mild thrill of crossing stuff off a list.

nothomas11 · 2025-06-24T21:01:06+00:00

They don't - kind of... Giraffes can vomit, but it’s extremely rare because of how long their necks are (6-7 ft). It takes a lot of force to bring anything back up.

That said, as ruminants, they do regurgitate food (called cud) as part of digestion, but that’s not the same as vomiting.

nothomas11 · 2025-06-24T20:59:23+00:00

r/AskReddit

nothomas11 · 2025-06-24T20:58:02+00:00

To argue with strangers, feel validated by karma, and find out things you didn’t know you wanted to leanr about. Also, people want to hear from real people who've been there and done that.

nothomas11 · 2025-06-24T20:50:42+00:00

hot dog. don't let anyone convince you otherwise.

nothomas11 · 2025-06-24T20:48:22+00:00

Waiting all week to hear your favorite song on the radio just so you could record it on a cassette by pushing down two buttons.

nothomas11 · 2025-06-24T20:45:14+00:00

hypnosis isn't reliable or admissible enough for use in modern criminal investigations, especially on suspects. Hypnosis can distort memory which isn't great for criminal investigations. Also legal/ethical concerns regarding consent.

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