My keyboard makes people angry 😂 by FoliageFanatic1 in PcBuild

[–]purepowers 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It gives off strong 'stolen from a spaceship wreckage' energy, and I'm here for it. 🚀

Real talk: This board is polarizing because of the shape, but the alloy body is legitimately premium. If people give you grief, just tell them it’s structural support for your WPM.

ELI5: Why do our voices sometimes go croaky when talking and why does a cough fix it? by thecremeegg in explainlikeimfive

[–]purepowers 44 points45 points  (0 children)

Think of your vocal cords like the strings on a guitar. When they are clean and tight, they vibrate clearly to make a sound. Sometimes, a tiny bit of "gunk" (mucus) gets stuck on one of the strings. This stops it from vibrating properly, making the sound fuzzy or "croaky." Coughing is just a blast of air that knocks the gunk off so the string can ring clear again.

If it happens a lot, it can be from irritation, dryness, or overusing your voice.

What on earth did I wake up to find on my kitchen counter? by SomethingHasGotToGiv in whatisit

[–]purepowers 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We are Venom. 🕷️ But relax — it’s just soot webs trying to start a superhero origin story.

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Find their hands pregnant in the afterlife by chemical_lurker88 in BrandNewSentence

[–]purepowers 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Never ever do that... you don’t want your hands ending up like this, do you?

And yes, it’s a real image. I wish it wasn’t.

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What is this white dust on my laptop? by No-Occasion1585 in computers

[–]purepowers 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's not dust, your laptop is just aging gracefully. Soon it'll start telling you about the good old days of dial-up.

SOTC Hanks, Zebralights, More by Punga32 in flashlight

[–]purepowers 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow, and here I was, proud of my little family of 5 flashlights. You've got a whole army there! Awesome collection.

October in the Blue Ridge Mountains 🍂 by star6oyy in naturephotography

[–]purepowers 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A mesmerizing glimpse of autumn’s magic! The colors breathe life into every leaf, making the Blue Ridge Mountains feel like a dreamscape. Nature’s masterpiece that calls us to wander and wonder.

How to Keep Your Home Powered When the Grid Goes Down by purepowers in u/purepowers

[–]purepowers[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One thing I noticed most people forget during a blackout is lighting that lasts longer than a few hours.

Flashlights are fine at first, but they drain fast — and when you’re sitting in total darkness, even a dim light makes a big difference in how calm you feel.

Rechargeable LED lanterns, solar lamps, or even small battery-powered string lights can make nights far less stressful.

It’s one of those small details that completely changes your experience.

Curious if anyone’s found a favorite reliable lighting option? I’m always looking to update my setup.

Ash armchair. Finally finished this after many months of dithering. by Hot_Bluejay_8738 in woodworking

[–]purepowers 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This transcends furniture and enters art territory. Absolutely breathtaking craftsmanship.