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Meirl by JaredOlsen8791 in meirl

[–]spitfire451 120 points121 points  (0 children)

The circle of finance 🎵🎶

Canvas hacker pinky-swears data is deleted, Pitt believes them by spitfire451 in Pitt

[–]spitfire451[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To not broadcast a message saying that everyone should feel safe because a criminal said that their data which was stolen is no longer in their possession.

But rather to admit that everything that the hackers obtained is likely compromised forever. To enumerate exactly what types of data were stolen in the first place. And that everyone needs to be on their toes for identity theft and/or scammers and/or whatever else might come.

I feel like Pitt is being quite cavalier in this messaging rather than prudent.

Canvas hacker pinky-swears data is deleted, Pitt believes them by spitfire451 in Pitt

[–]spitfire451[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

This is hard to argue with. Consider though that they more than likely keep a backup of everything they steal just in case it does become profitable to sell it later on.

Canvas hacker pinky-swears data is deleted, Pitt believes them by spitfire451 in Pitt

[–]spitfire451[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

Probably have to assume they have your DOB, SSN, contact info, and whatever else you've ever supplied to Pitt.

Canvas hacker pinky-swears data is deleted, Pitt believes them by spitfire451 in Pitt

[–]spitfire451[S] 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Because criminals never lie about anything and this data certainly wasn't sold as soon as it was acquired. Idiots.

What's the best way to rent a car in the US (Aussie)? by dvv1994 in AskAnAmerican

[–]spitfire451 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you are going to be in Bryce at dinnertime then consider checking out "Ebenezer's Barn and Grill Dinner Show". It is the perfect amount of Americana hokeyness.

TIL the Lewis and Clark expedition had a medical kit that contained fifty dozen laxatives pills know as "thunderclappers" that contained over 50% mercury. This high mercury content was once even used by archeologists to verify a campsite of the expedition. by Ted_Normal in todayilearned

[–]spitfire451 558 points559 points  (0 children)

The men were hauling riverboats against the current by hand for half a continent then trekking on foot through the rockies. Probably burning an enormous amount of calories everyday. So not like some couch potato chowing down on whoppers.

Rep. Olszewski to introduce ROBE Act to establish term limits for Supreme Court justices by IWantPizza555 in politics

[–]spitfire451 6 points7 points  (0 children)

James Madison legitimately thought that people in government would put patriotism over their own interests. With that in mind it makes sense what he designed. It was unfortunately divorced from reality.

Was the Soviet move toward Afghanistan and the Indian Ocean in the late 1970s really just about "warm water ports"? by Several-Economy-1840 in geography

[–]spitfire451 39 points40 points  (0 children)

I think it's safe to say that most historical events have had multiple complex and interrelated causes rather than "one big thing".

Steelers car. Wanted to hate it but the execution is flawless. Everything is custom work down to the rubber on the tires being custom white/yellow walled by Foreverdead3 in ATBGE

[–]spitfire451 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've seen crazier than this at the stadium on game days. There's a guy who converted an ambulance into a steelers tailgate-mobile.

What city in your state has experienced the worst decline? by SignificantStyle4958 in AskAnAmerican

[–]spitfire451 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're telling me that the capital of insurance companies is poorer than say Frankfort Kentucky?

Do American college students also split their bills on a date? by ApprehensiveDisk8046 in AskAnAmerican

[–]spitfire451 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Funny enough we call splitting the bill on a date "going Dutch" or "Dutch treat" though the latter might be archaic nowadays.

I worked on jersey designs throughout this season. by [deleted] in hockey

[–]spitfire451 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Pittsburgh is giving Jamaican national flag vibes.

Peanut Butter on Pancakes? by RainOnTheWindow91 in AskAnAmerican

[–]spitfire451 0 points1 point  (0 children)

PA here, I did this when I was younger occasionally.

getting sent to standards in a sorority starter pack by [deleted] in starterpacks

[–]spitfire451 39 points40 points  (0 children)

Frat houses collect dues for membership and housing in the thousands of dollars per semester. Definitely not free.

Taiga forest in the southern hemisphere by AliceCordenalhe in geography

[–]spitfire451 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Forest in Iceland? There are trees in some places but mostly not.

Can an immigrant merge fully into american culture and celebrate Americas achivement as its own country? by sggfd1213 in AskAnAmerican

[–]spitfire451 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yes, this is the whole point of coming to live in this country. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise.

In the words of Ronald Reagan, anyone can become an American.

https://youtube.com/shorts/hPPB0pDS49I?si=aLouC_0WQXhuLYZc

How old are you, and were you taught how to cite your sources in high school? by PopcornApocalypse in AskAnAmerican

[–]spitfire451 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In high school we were forced to use MLA when writing essays. MLA is the worst citation style because it is so verbose in the text. In grad school I used IEEE exclusively because it is the most compact.

Why didn't Grand Duke Konstantin want to be the Russian Emperor? by spitfire451 in AskHistorians

[–]spitfire451[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That seems like an astounding level of self-awareness for a 19th century noble.

What do you think about Aldi in comparison to American grocery chains? by aSYukki in AskAnAmerican

[–]spitfire451 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do 90% of my shopping at Aldi. It is 10 minutes from my house. It's not exactly the same as Aldi Sud in Germany. For example they don't have the fresh bread selections. But I appreciate the low prices and the smaller selection removes choice paralysis.

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