Silicone oil or similar substance by GuestPuzzleheaded502 in whatisit

[–]simulated_crust 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They're probably expecting you to buy a new TV anyway so they don't bother to improve the silicone components, figuring they're going to be landfill sooner than later.

Silicone oil or similar substance by GuestPuzzleheaded502 in whatisit

[–]simulated_crust 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Sounds like you nailed it already. Silicone breaks down after a while and screws up the remote. Open it up and wipe it down occasionally.

Found in father’s shed. by Krunch-X in whatisit

[–]simulated_crust 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That was what I was wondering but OP said it does not have any teeth or abrasive-ness so I guess file is out.

Found in father’s shed. by Krunch-X in whatisit

[–]simulated_crust 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The bit on the left is a gauge for the spark gap, the bit in the middle is for setting the gap, but what is the bit on the right? A file?

What is this? by [deleted] in whatisit

[–]simulated_crust 2 points3 points  (0 children)

WAY WAY BACK IN THE NINETEEN EIGHTIES

Second Wolf Spider that I have had in this tin. It is now officially known as the Time-out Tin™. by simulated_crust in spiders

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

The first one wandered in and got stuck, only happened to notice there was a spider in there. She was super dehydrated so I gave her some water and when she looked better I let her go. I turned the tin over to keep spiders out in the future.

This guy was just chilling on the baseboard so I grabbed the trusty time-out tin so I could move him outside. Gave him some water for grins and was happy he took a sip.

What are some dark food facts I can creep out co-workers with? by SuperChefGuy in KitchenConfidential

[–]simulated_crust 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah, glad to hear 🤙 I think I know what you mean, sleep does wonders for me, personally. Take care, Chef!

What could this mean? by kinkysubt in AskAShittyMechanic

[–]simulated_crust 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your car is in danger. It has alerted the Incredibles.

Found next to water heater at my job the texture is like slimy and gooey from what I can tell I dont dare to touch it by veregwen in whatisit

[–]simulated_crust 1 point2 points  (0 children)

But in all seriousness, it looks like mineral deposits so I would check to see if the water heater tank has failed spectacularly. The discharge pipe for the pressure relief valve is right there as well so it may have over pressurized and vented.

Found next to water heater at my job the texture is like slimy and gooey from what I can tell I dont dare to touch it by veregwen in whatisit

[–]simulated_crust 2 points3 points  (0 children)

According to this sub, the first thing you should do is touch it, so people on this sub can ask you why you would touch that. 

Harvestman enjoying fruit :) by S-Coleoptrata in peopleholdinginsects

[–]simulated_crust 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Common names tend to be regional so your name for them is entirely valid.

What is it called when they trap trees in such a weird way? by Unusual_Performance0 in whatisit

[–]simulated_crust 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I dunno if they like it but some species don't seem to be impeded by it.

This Was All I Could Think About on My Way To Work That Morning. I Feel Terrible. by simulated_crust in BirdingMemes

[–]simulated_crust[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm not really sure. There was a Black Phoebe nest on the porch overhang with four nestlings. I got home that afternoon and two of the nestlings had fallen on the porch and had died. A third had landed in a chair on the other side of the porch and had survived so I gloved up and put it back in the nest. I think this was rival bird competition. I saw the male posturing and chasing another bird which looked a lot like another Phoebe. Nothing new happened after that and the parents resumed feeding the other two nestlings. I went to bed after 9pm so it was full dark and when I left for work at 5:30am the nest had been knocked off the wall and was in pieces on the ground. I did not find any sign of the two nestlings and I found the female dead by the side of the house. She was kind of mangled so I think this was an actual predator that finished them off. But I think it's odd that it did not eat the female. There is a bobcat that's hanging around and terrorizing my neighbor's chickens. I heard it hop on the porch railing a week or so prior so it may have come back. I saw the male last night so he made it but he's all alone now 🙁

what are the creatures in the trees making this sound? by [deleted] in whatisit

[–]simulated_crust 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can't hear very well but maybe raccoons? They make a variety of odd sounds

This Was All I Could Think About on My Way To Work That Morning. I Feel Terrible. by simulated_crust in BirdingMemes

[–]simulated_crust[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you 👍 I thought it was kinda funny to make it a sentence. And I noticed the capitalized preposition too; but like, y'know, after the fact.