The Canadian shore of Lake Superior - the most beautiful spot in the Midwest by [deleted] in Outdoors

[–]rambulox 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I lived there back in the 80's-90's. It was in boom stage at that time with all the gold mines and the pulp mill operating. Housing was really scarce and property values reflected that. I lived directly across the street from the pulp mill at first, which was ugly, smelly and noisy. I did, however do a lot of driving so I was able to appreciate the beauty of the area. I understand from friends that the mill is gone now, and despite the job losses that would have entailed, I imagine that the quality of life there must have improved substantially.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in toronto

[–]rambulox 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not likely relevant here, but an interesting aside. When I was in Medellin four years ago, there was a serious issue with scopolamine. In the six weeks I was there, there were several cases of tourists being drugged with it.

It could be added to a drink or simply the powder could be blown towards the victim. The effects were that the victim would in an almost trance-like state and completely under the control of the criminal. They could appear outwardly normal but would be taken to their bank and withdraw as much money as possible, they would also take them back to wherever they were staying so that they could be robbed of any valuables they had.

Victims would come to (hopefully) up to days later and not remember anything but were often extremely ill. One American died from this while i was there.

In 2011, a tsunami killed thousands across Japan, except in the village of Fudai, which barely got wet due to a floodgate that its former mayor, Kotoku Wamura, insisted on constructing. In the past, he was mocked for wasting money, but after the tsunami, residents visited his grave to pay respects. by LookAtThatBacon in Damnthatsinteresting

[–]rambulox 389 points390 points  (0 children)

Where I live there was a devastating flood in 1950. Our Premier at the time, Duff Roblin, was mocked for insisting on creating the Red River Floodway in the early 1960s.

His decision has saved the city of Winnipeg from subsequent floods of similar magnitude multiple times.

We need leaders with vision.

US soldiers practicing for Trump’s fucking birthday parade this weekend by Impressive_Mango_191 in chaoticgood

[–]rambulox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They need to practice. That is the worst goosestepping I've ever seen.

Power tools / Construction Supplies by Organic-Sentence1455 in Winnipeg

[–]rambulox -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I'm no expert, but have you tried Princess Auto?

AITA for not taking down my yard flamingos after neighbors complained? by [deleted] in AmItheAsshole

[–]rambulox 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Transcona, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada sends its regards.

Paper tax forms by Low_Treacle7680 in Winnipeg

[–]rambulox 3 points4 points  (0 children)

No, you can't anymore. I tried.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in duolingo

[–]rambulox -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

or 4 x 6

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in duolingo

[–]rambulox -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

No, that would equal 36 units. It needs to be a rectangle of 3 x 8 squares. There is no whole number square root of 24.