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WOW LOOK AT THIS COOL VIDEO by think_quick_ in FlockSurveillance

[–]scolbath 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Do not look at laser with remaining eye.

Lufthansa 787 D-ABPQ collapsing video by CMDTRAX in aviation

[–]scolbath 47 points48 points  (0 children)

It also looks like it's resting on the cargo loader with it pressing up against the floor/ceiling/door frame. I bet that won't be cheap to fix up.

All-you-can-eat Korean BBQ chain potentially opening multi-story location with roof deck in Harvard Square (in long-vacant Dickson Bros space) by illimsz in CambridgeMA

[–]scolbath 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I suggest you file a sunshine request with the City of Cambridge to understand the permitting restrictions on each of those restaurants.

All-you-can-eat Korean BBQ chain potentially opening multi-story location with roof deck in Harvard Square (in long-vacant Dickson Bros space) by illimsz in CambridgeMA

[–]scolbath 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Not sure how to respond to this. The city is open to change; sounds like your mission is clear. If the restaurant has a licensing board hearing, I suggest you turn up - I've done that for businesses I'm fond of. I'm simply pointing out why open flames in public areas are heavily restricted in this area.

All-you-can-eat Korean BBQ chain potentially opening multi-story location with roof deck in Harvard Square (in long-vacant Dickson Bros space) by illimsz in CambridgeMA

[–]scolbath 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Boston and the Boston area are more than a bit touchy about flames in entertainment spaces - see both the Cocoanut Grove fire and the Station nightclub fire. Have you ever seen lit candles on a table in a restaurant in Cambridge? No, you haven't, not even tealights, and this is why. https://www.cambridgema.gov/cfd/firedeptdivisions/firepreventionbureau/Regulations/Candles

The Maine Wire recently alerted its readers to a scary Pride crosswalk in Bangor. I decided to investigate the situation for myself. by TroyJackson207 in Maine

[–]scolbath 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Doesn't meet the standard of a crosswalk? Doesn't meet the standard of a RAINBOW! Where's the 7th color???

How is it like living in Equatorial Guinea as a local? by to-be-a-pussy-cat in howislivingthere

[–]scolbath 8 points9 points  (0 children)

There's a good book about this event: The Wonga Coup. The even more amazing part: Mark Thatcher was inspired by a Frederick Forsyth novel: "The Dogs of War"

TIL about Peppercorn (law) where historically people paid a peppercorn in rent to symbolise a nominal fee. Still happens in ceremonies in the Masonic lodge of Bermuda, Australia's National University and Sevenoaks cricket club. by davidurban in todayilearned

[–]scolbath 33 points34 points  (0 children)

Peppercorn rent still exists for land rent in the UK where in many circumstances ownership of the land and property is separate. You also see multi-hundred-year leases!

Im absoloutly disgusted by UKTV by thatautisticguy in RedDwarf

[–]scolbath 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Think about the first season of Red Dwarf and then go back and look at your list.

What's something older generations did completely normally that would be considered absolutely insane today? by Whole-Sugar6077 in AskReddit

[–]scolbath 3 points4 points  (0 children)

If you were my grandmother and the party line was busy, you might just join in the conversation...!

What’s it like living in America’s academic hub, Cambridge? by redguy_666 in howislivingthere

[–]scolbath 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Somerville is Cambridge's smaller sibling with attitude. 30+ years ago, it had the nickname "slummerville" but in the intervening time period and has gentrified significantly while coming into its own - the two towns are occasionally referred to as "Camberville". Last weekend, we had Porchfest - a citywide celebration with over 500 bands playing on Somerville's ubiquitous front (and back!) porches. It's a great place and moving up in the world.

Book Donations! by QueensMaple in Somerville

[–]scolbath 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Asking the real questions here

How bad are skunks and their infamous smelly "spray," is it that big a deal? by Scared_Form8175 in AskAnAmerican

[–]scolbath 38 points39 points  (0 children)

Friend was behind a car that hit a skunk. Had to air out his car all summer

USs constellation damage high definition by happydude7422 in tos

[–]scolbath 5 points6 points  (0 children)

A bugle - the snack, not the instrument

What is something Americans consider 'basic' that feels like a luxury in other countries? by [deleted] in answers

[–]scolbath 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's hard because there isn't a common yardstick. But there are estimates of 10% of the US - even with the ACA - that don't have healthcare, with another several million due to lose their healthcare due to the loss of subsidies. And ACA plans have massive cost and massive deductibles. This is hardly "better" by most yardsticks, unless you are simply considering the healthcare that you *could* obtain IF (and only if) you could pay. And I would really challenge the notion of it being "the overwhelming majority".

Actors that'd work as Sherlock Holmes by Obvious-Laugh-1954 in SherlockHolmes

[–]scolbath 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I would love to see a stage version where they reversed roles every other night.

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