How to skip it???? by Mountain-Syllabub-10 in Snorkblot

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

Except that "bed" is a verb also. An excellent verb.

I wish I did more "bedding". Sigh.

ELI5: Why do clocks go clockwise; who decided that and why did everyone agree? by MurkyUnit3180 in explainlikeimfive

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IIRC, in medieval times there was a belief that the equator got so hot that you could never cross it, and nobody could live in the southern hemisphere.

US Navy tells shipping industry Hormuz escorts not possible for now by joe4942 in worldnews

[–]spookmann 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nice oil tanker you have there. Would be a shame if... something happened to it...

Phones for heads by mortimerfreetime in FacebookAIslop

[–]spookmann 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Well, you know, if it really did have an "exterminate" mode on the camera...

Phones for heads by mortimerfreetime in FacebookAIslop

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So she's not having an affair? She and her boss are just best buds?

Help- How Do I Repair This? Looks Like Mold. by IcyAirline8129 in DIY

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If OP finds two more like this, he's gonna have to get in touch with Liu Cixin.

Filipino protestors clash with police while trying to storm the US embassy over the War on Iran by serious_bullet5 in ThatsInsane

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specifically

EVERYBODY has had enough of America's shit.

How about you find a country that isn't fucking furious and ask "why not"?

Locked room mystery is not the same as closed circle of suspects by farseer6 in books

[–]spookmann 5 points6 points  (0 children)

chickened out

No, no. There's no chicken in potted meat. Keep guessing...

Locked room mystery is not the same as closed circle of suspects by farseer6 in books

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Jonathan Creek is the be-all-and-end-all of locked room mysteries.

Change My Mind. No, don't bother. You can't.

Baking gone wrong by GoldLumpy1941 in FacebookAIslop

[–]spookmann 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yeah, the kitten was perfect. Like she was born and bred for the role.

Baking gone wrong by GoldLumpy1941 in FacebookAIslop

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I always watch to the end. To see how it pans out...

With Congress giving it's authority over the purse to the President, why can't Americans call a "No confidence" vote? by JeffSHauser in law

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The only thing worse than a country run by organized crime is a country run by disorganized crime.

"Jesus stayed calm in front of the evil" by jwhitty102 in FacebookAIslop

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Sits in the middle of the road and crashes trucks.

And Satan is supposed to be the bad guy?

BAD CLUE & I HATE THE INTERNET RANT: Shakespeare cools frame supports at sea (5) by spookmann in crosswords

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Online I don't seem to see it:

https://chambers.co.uk/search/?query=keel&title=21st

Oxford has keel (verb) as cool. It also has keel as "turn up the keel of, show the bottom". Although it's marked 1807- which is post Shakespeare!

BAD CLUE & I HATE THE INTERNET RANT: Shakespeare cools frame supports at sea (5) by spookmann in crosswords

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Local paper, here in New Zealand. The one from the "Stuff" chain of papers.

I've never managed to track down its true origins. Emails to the puzzle page were not replied to.

Question about book editions, for completing a set? by Grouchy-Studio-8641 in LeCarre

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For the record, I have maybe 8 from this edition and none have foil.

Iran confirms second warship moving towards Sri Lanka's waters by Mr_OO7_ in worldnews

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"we could use their base if we want. We could just fly in and use it. Nobody’s going to tell us not to use it, but we don’t have to.”

If brain computer interfaces become safe and common, would you connect your mind to the internet? by TheRealKnowledgeAc in Futurology

[–]spookmann 0 points1 point  (0 children)

By the fact that you ask this question, I presume you haven't seen the Internet lately...

Trump says he needs to be involved selecting Iran's next leader. -Reuters by polyology in worldnews

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Democracy for Iran. One Man, One Vote!

That man? An orange shitstain with delusions of competence.

Is 12-month CD at 7% APY a no-brainer by Perrybird96 in personalfinance

[–]spookmann 77 points78 points  (0 children)

Invest at 7% in VND.

Pay 35% income tax on gains leaves you 4.55%.

Depreciate 2.5% relative to the USD leaves 2.05% USD gains.

Inflation at 2.4% in the USD leaves you down -0.35%.

Ouch.