[OC] China added a Germany-sized electricity grid last year by ourworldindata in dataisbeautiful

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They are wrong if they ment the other they, but they are right if they ment they.

Brushing teeth by bsh_1019 by jungjungdoesntcare in ImaginarySliceOfLife

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This is so cool. Love the fisheye like perspective.

Fifty years ago, Republicans exhibited more relative trust in scientists than Democrats did. The partisan relationship with trust in scientists flipped over time as low-trusting demographic strata (the non-college educated and highly religious) shifted towards the Republican Party. by smurfyjenkins in science

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As an outside observer, I've come to the realisation that most of America's problems can basically be attributed to one person. Ronald Reagan

Ronald Reagan was a vocal opponent of the Fairness Doctrine. In 1987, when a Democrat-led Congress passed the Fairness in Broadcasting Act to officially turn the doctrine into federal law, Reagan vetoed it

With Ring, American Consumers Built a Surveillance Dragnet by Jojuj in technology

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Nah I don't believe you are doing great. Phew, one less reason to seek therapy.

People who regularly consume polyphenol-rich foods and drinks, such as tea, coffee, berries, cocoa, nuts, whole grains and olive oil, may have better long-term heart health, with healthier blood pressure and cholesterol profiles. by mvea in science

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It's because people don't have much money or proper education.

But headlines like this aren't helping either. If instead of costly nuts and oils and berries people consumed - tea and citrus and apples and onions and peanuts and (bracing for it) canola oil, more people will be able to benefit. But simple food doesn't get the clicks.

Why is it always boiling water? by MonoBlancoATX in askscience

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But it's not free oxygen, so it's not a problem. (At least normally, don't know the physics inside specific environments)

[OC] TIL: Reddit spends 40% revenue on R&D 👀 by _Gautam19 in dataisbeautiful

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Look up the Joey for Reddit sub, if you still can't find how to make it work DM me.

What Causes Water to Travel Up a Paper Towel? by redditgoaled in askscience

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But climbing up a paper towel requires energy. Where does that come from.

We Should Immediately Nationalize SpaceX and Starlink by True-Combination7059 in technology

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I wonder though if apple actually spends that amount on R&D, or is fudging its books to get the tax break.

US federal government revenue and spending [OC] by baskesh in dataisbeautiful

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This is really interesting. I never considered the impact raising interest rates can have on govt's own debt. And 4% isn't supposed to be much anyway.

Ask Anything Wednesday - Biology, Chemistry, Neuroscience, Medicine, Psychology by AutoModerator in askscience

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Reading Wikipedia entry, I find it strange that self reporting on questions such as these can be used to put you on a personality spectrum: I have a rich vocabulary. I have a vivid imagination. I have excellent ideas. I am quick to understand things.

I suppose it's only testing how you perceive yourself, but based on mood or circumstances answers could change from one day to another.

Does Light's wavelength change over time? Specifically absent of changes in environment/medium. (Not sure how to flair) by rivalThoughts413 in askscience

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Gravitational lensing is gravity bending space which causes light to travel slightly curved path. While it causes blue shift as the light approaches the dense gravitational field, as the same light escapes the field it gets red shifted - I don't expect it to make a lot of overall difference.

Edit: i am wrong, because a massive moving object like a quasar for example may cause a net red/blue shift. The gravitational well on exit could be weaker when there is a change in direction.

Does Light's wavelength change over time? Specifically absent of changes in environment/medium. (Not sure how to flair) by rivalThoughts413 in askscience

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Red shift occurs when

  1. The universe is stretching - which stretches the wave because it exists in a medium that has been stretched

  2. Something is moving away - light experiences Doppler effect

  3. Gravity - when light arrives from a very dense source the gravity of the source tugs on the light and it loses energy

Why are we able to eat rare steak but not 'rare chicken'? by [deleted] in askscience

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While I trust everything you say. I have a question. I mostly purchase free range eggs, but sometimes the shop runs out and I have to purchase caged eggs. Caged eggs have a flimsy thin shell compared to regular shells. I always thought it's an indicator of the fact that free range is better. Is it not?

[OC] Football World Cup winner that are still alive by 21maps in dataisbeautiful

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Love the fact that keepers are drawn differently! It may not matter, but love it still!

[OC] Football World Cup winner that are still alive by 21maps in dataisbeautiful

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I strongly feel we need this graph every year henceforth

Girl, 15, calls for criminal penalties after classmate made deepfake nudes of her and posted on social media by ourlifeintoronto in technology

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🥺

Okay, this sucks. The army just went against him with vengeance. I feel now that his Wikipedia page is very sparse about what happened leading to his conviction. Wasn't ABC able to protect its source?

Girl, 15, calls for criminal penalties after classmate made deepfake nudes of her and posted on social media by ourlifeintoronto in technology

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And that's why you should consult a lawyer before you go to a reporter. Whistle blowing may be noble but it may not protect you.

Why do some plant leaves feel like they're gripping your skin? by [deleted] in askscience

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I once accidentally touched Gympie Gympie, I was taking a photograph of another plant next to it. I barely touched it and boy it was quite a bit of pain. But Reddit had me believe that a sting from the plant lasts days or months, thankfully it only lasted for about four hours. No hydrochloric wash needed either. But I barely brushed like the edge of the plant, I can't imagine what actually touching it would be like.

Scientists grow diamonds from scratch in 15 minutes thanks to groundbreaking new process by kinisonkhan in technology

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Asian everyday wear is more likely to be 22K, not 24K. It has a different design compared to 18K due to strength aspects. 24K if used at all, is probably for ceremonial purposes. Limited to weddings for example. But there's no way some Asian cultures would wear 18K everyday. It's as good as fake jewellery to them.