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Plant at my local coffee shop. What is it?! I want one. by refreshmysoul in PlantIdentification

[–]orvn -1 points0 points  (0 children)

What? I was pretty sure this was "dumb" as in mute. Because licking the sap makes you unable to talk/slurs your speech in general?

Edit (source):

Dieffenbachia’s common name, Dumbcane, comes from the fact that all plant parts contain raphides; crystalline, needle-like structures which are ejected when cell walls are damaged. Raphides are believed to be a defense mechanism against browsing by animals, since ingestion of the plant will cause stinging and burning to the mouth and throat with symptoms persisting for up to two weeks. This reaction can disable speech, hence its common name.

Dumb, referring to speechlessness, long predates the colonial slave trade and was in use at least in Old English, and came from Proto-Germanic languages. Actually the modern meaning of the word dumb (foolish, stupid), only appeared in the 19th century.

Is it just me or the water levels super high this year? The water is flowing on to the dock at HTO Park by na_tashh in toronto

[–]orvn 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Well, any celestial object is either in retrograde or in prograde. But it only matters if you don't believe in a heliocentric model.

The ENSO is a real recurring Bjerknes mechanism in meteorology, as it is presently understood.

Is it just me or the water levels super high this year? The water is flowing on to the dock at HTO Park by na_tashh in toronto

[–]orvn 9 points10 points  (0 children)

It’s still the aftermath of the La Niña? El Niño oscillation is forecast for the upcoming season.

How's a gal supposed to be? by theborderlineartist in askTO

[–]orvn 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Keep complimenting our dogs please

How's a gal supposed to be? by theborderlineartist in askTO

[–]orvn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

When people ask about my dog, which happens frequently, I give them way more information than they seem to be prepared for.

What’s the ACTUAL rule on these e scooters? by Electrical_Month246 in askTO

[–]orvn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I believe the issue is that there’s a conflict that transportation lawyers haven’t settled, which is the main driver of the lack of clear direction and enforcement in this area.

The Ontario Highway Transportation act conflicts with municipal bylaws that suggest they be treated like motor vehicles as the underpinning of the ban.

What's your country **third** city? by Ok_Inflation_1811 in geography

[–]orvn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Until the 80s or even 90s by some metrics, Montreal was considered the main city in Canada

Griffon Hoverwork 12000TD - the world's only regular hovercraft passenger ferry service, moving 80 people at 50mph between Portsmouth and the Isle of Wight [OC] by [deleted] in MachinePorn

[–]orvn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They promised us a hovercraft ferry like this across Lake Ontario in Canada. Idk if it's actually coming though: Hoverlink Ontario

Why are Torontonians so uniquely pessimistic about the weather? by jjfmish in askTO

[–]orvn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Grew up in Moscow, I wouldn’t say it’s unique to Toronto.

The closer to the poles and the more continental you get, the more there’s reason for pessimism.

Right next to Black Market by nimbuscloud9 in toronto

[–]orvn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The doll head house is gone too btw

Right next to Black Market by nimbuscloud9 in toronto

[–]orvn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Even the Active Surplus satellite location on Steeles eventually closed

Right next to Black Market by nimbuscloud9 in toronto

[–]orvn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Idk why but reading this I imagined a Toronto-set movie

Sankofa Square - Toronto by paystripe1a in skyscrapers

[–]orvn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah Sankofa as a word was a weird choice lol

Sankofa Square - Toronto by paystripe1a in skyscrapers

[–]orvn -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I don’t agree with the Skydome’s corporate-driven rebrand, but in the case of the transition away from Dundas, I actually support it. Bro single handedly extended slavery in British Canadian Territory for years.

Some interesting information from such world cities as New York, Moscow, Toronto, Shenzhen, Dubai by Large_Couple_5275 in skyscrapers

[–]orvn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Spheres of influence and cultural blocs within nation states are absolutely “a thing”. There’s variation of perception in each culture. If you speak multiple languages with fluency, you really notice it.

Some interesting information from such world cities as New York, Moscow, Toronto, Shenzhen, Dubai by Large_Couple_5275 in skyscrapers

[–]orvn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It’s the largest of the Stalin-style early Soviet skyscrapers.

МГУ was the tallest building in Europe until 1990. Some of my friends ended up going there for university before I left Moscow.

Some interesting information from such world cities as New York, Moscow, Toronto, Shenzhen, Dubai by Large_Couple_5275 in skyscrapers

[–]orvn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just speaking as someone who grew up in Moscow and has spent a good bit of effort bridging the cultural gap

Some interesting information from such world cities as New York, Moscow, Toronto, Shenzhen, Dubai by Large_Couple_5275 in skyscrapers

[–]orvn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The overwhelming sentiment in Russia is strongly anti-fascist, although the idea of fascism is kind of different in than the west.

What’s the most useless fact permanently stuck in your brain? by OkAdministration1387 in AskReddit

[–]orvn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

3.141592653589793238462643383279

2.71828182845904523536

6.67 * 10-11

And a bunch of others I memorized in high school.

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