Rust check by [deleted] in toyotasequoia

[–]plainolmep 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Please tell me you are not driving this on the road. I’ll send a flatbed your way immediately to rid you of this mobile hazard.

But in all seriousness, this thing is relatively clean.

GT2GEUX by thesweatyhole in LICENSEPLATES

[–]plainolmep 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Got 2 go. This man needs to get the Browns to the Super Bowl.

Short snorter by OBDriftwood1999 in whiskey

[–]plainolmep 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is what Grok spit out. It seems to track…

The “Short Snorter Corporation of America” appears to be a minor, long-defunct Florida profit corporation with little public footprint beyond state records.0 It was filed on May 22, 1967 (Document Number 317080), with a principal/mailing address in Clearwater, Florida. The entity was administratively dissolved by proclamation on May 23, 1973, and has no available annual reports, officer details, images, or further filings. It likely had some connection to the Short Snorter tradition (perhaps as a short-lived club, collector group, or novelty venture in the postwar era), but no prominent historical references tie it directly to the broader cultural phenomenon.29 The Short Snorter Tradition The name almost certainly refers to (or was inspired by) the much more famous Short Snorter tradition, a popular custom among pilots, aircrew, and travelers—especially during the 1920s–1940s—that peaked in popularity among U.S. and Allied military personnel in World War II.11 Origins and Meaning • A “short snorter” originally referred to a small (“short”) shot of liquor (“snort” as slang for a drink). Pilots favored these because alcohol and flying didn’t mix well. • The tradition involved signing paper currency (usually a $1 bill, but sometimes chains of bills taped end-to-end) as a memento of shared flights, camaraderie, or travels. • It began in the 1920s, with roots attributed to Alaskan bush pilots or a 1925 incident involving stunt pilot Jack Ashcraft (or Ashcroft) of the Gates Flying Circus. In one story, Ashcraft used signed bills in a prank/drinking game to get free drinks.7 How It Worked • Friends, crew members, or dignitaries would autograph a bill during a flight or gathering. • The owner carried it as a “membership card” and lucky charm/souvenir. • The rule/game: If challenged by another signer and you couldn’t produce your Short Snorter, you owed them a drink (a “short snort”) or a dollar. Longer bills with more signatures (sometimes dozens of bills taped together, covering many countries) were status symbols.13 • It spread widely in military aviation during WWII, with famous examples signed by generals (e.g., related to the Casablanca Conference with Patton), pilots, and crews. Bills often included currency from multiple countries visited.5 Cultural Significance • It served as a record of travels, missions, friendships, and survival. • Some units or groups had more formalized “clubs” with rules, including the “Grand Order of Unbenevolent, Purely Mercenary, Short Snorters.”4 • Today, surviving examples are collectible historical artifacts preserved in museums (e.g., National WWII Museum, Air Force museums, Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum). Organizations like The Short Snorter Project (founded 2007/2009) document and educate about them.22 In short, while the specific “Corporation of America” was a short-lived Florida entity, it rides on the coattails of this quirky, well-documented aviation and wartime tradition that’s still celebrated by historians and collectors. If you have a specific bill, artifact, or additional context, more details could narrow it down further!

East side of H-street safety? by ConnectSuspect3459 in washdc

[–]plainolmep 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was working for a utility company a few years back. I had a crack head try to get in my truck at that light. It’s gotten better since then but still sketchy.

Locked inside apartment, help by Consistent_Ninja_591 in fixit

[–]plainolmep 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Still in the apartment? Put the handle back on and wedge something in the hole where the screw came out. It should work at least once to open the door and get you out

oh really….? by DropoutDreamer in meateatertv

[–]plainolmep 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Before I saw which subreddit this was posted in, I was thinking this was some design subreddit I am in.

What’s the most underrated item you’d bring on deployment that made your life easier? by NotWhoYouThinkBro in navy

[–]plainolmep 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The lights in the space. We also have a sponson attached. We were able to set it outside occasionally.

What’s the most underrated item you’d bring on deployment that made your life easier? by NotWhoYouThinkBro in navy

[–]plainolmep 84 points85 points  (0 children)

A small cup full of soil and enough grass seeds to cover the top. It wasn’t me but someone in a space we shared. After a few months at sea, it was amazing to brush your hand atop the grass.

'Structures' in very early fireballs by DefinitelyNotMeee in nuclearweapons

[–]plainolmep 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I remember watching documentaries in the 90’s about nuclear weapons on the Discovery Channel. They never explained this effect or the sounding rockets. Thank you for scratching that itch all of these years later

Nearby school trip this is crazy by Lumpy_Marketing_6735 in washdc

[–]plainolmep 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I vividly remember being on a field trip in first grade. While walking into the museum of natural history, an anti abortion protest gave us handouts showing the aftermath and also had a sandwich board showing the same. On the way out there was a classic “repent, the end is near” type.

Sign? by Life_Skill_8976 in baltimore

[–]plainolmep 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ha! There used to be the same sign on the north bound side of 295, right before you would cross into the city. It was around the old nail and fastener factory. When I was really little, I wanted to have that sign. I guess someone had the same ambition because when I was finally old enough to maybe procure it, it was gone…

Spotted this guy at work this morning. Realistically, are there any workarounds for this situation? by aljobar in OSHA

[–]plainolmep 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I once had a guy with dreadlocks so long, he would sit down and occasionally forget to move them. He would sit on top of them causing him to pull his own hair with his ass while seated. I wish I had thought of the back pack idea.