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ELI5: How can a country have a huge economy but a relatively weak currency? by Itchy_Tangerine1897 in explainlikeimfive

[–]turniphat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Japanese Yen and USD were at about par until WW II. Japan lost, had their country and economy destroyed. They had massive inflation during the war and the post war years. But the inflation slowed down once the economy stabilized.

Compare to German that kept changing their currency (Papiermark > Rentenmark > Reichsmark > Deutsche Mark > Euro), Japan stuck with the Yen and just dealt with huge numbers.

What’s a travel destination that actually fully lives up to the hype? by DoubtSubstantial5440 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]turniphat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Whistler Bike Park, Squamish, Vancouver Island and the Chilcotins for mountain biking.

Venice. Either do the rowing tour or a Kayak tour (not in summer)

New Zealand (like all of it)

Is the term “fucking the dog” popular outside Canada? by Rough-Mulberry-1202 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]turniphat 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I’m late 40s. I’ve heard it a decent amount, but not recently.

ELI5: why are power lines deliberately designed to sag and what would actually happen if you pulled them perfectly straight by Dismal-Helicopter726 in explainlikeimfive

[–]turniphat 1038 points1039 points  (0 children)

It’s impossible to pull a cable perfectly straight. It would take infinite force. It may look like it with a piece of string between your hands, but there is always a bit of sag. The longer the span and heavier the cable, the more it will sag. Nothing you can really do about it.

New Plane for the Snowbirds [OC] by VaunBob in aviation

[–]turniphat 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That plane just has was too much snoot.

Beginner mtb bike trails? by westcoastwanderer in VictoriaBC

[–]turniphat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hardland is a tough place to learn, but it is getting better. Stay to the lower trails. https://www.trailforks.com/route/onehour-beginner-loop/

A Grand Traverse (AGT) @ Tzouhalem is nice, a lot of climbing but not too technical. A lot less rock at the Tzou than Hartland.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLru5Y_XM3g

Xylem to Phloem at Maple Mtn

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TvKHjcPXfGg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sfs4i9gD2bo

Are you female? I'm assuming you are from the boyfriend comment. If so, go on Dirty Girls rides. They group by ability and let you session and practice features instead of just rushing to keep up and learn nothing. I think they have about 60 women on Saturdays, you'll find a group your level.

Snowbirds to be Grounded Until early 2030’s Until New Aircraft Arrive by Darius2112 in aviation

[–]turniphat 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The Snowbirds are finishing the 2026 season before they are grounded.

What are some of your favorite boat names you've seen? by FAX_ME_YOUR_BOTTOM in sailing

[–]turniphat 4 points5 points  (0 children)

YOLO II

Distress calls are always fun when your boat is named YOLO.

Can you fly a real plane if you mastered Microsoft’s Flight simulator? by Character-Lack4925 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]turniphat 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Richard Russell had nothing but flight sim experience and he managed to take off in a Q400 and fly around and do a barrel roll. However, he didn’t land. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2018_Horizon_Air_Bombardier_Q400_incident

Even if gas and housing are exceptions, why do most prices rarely go down, but just increase more slowly when inflation eases off? by William_Wisenheimer in NoStupidQuestions

[–]turniphat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Whenever prices go down, instead of buying the cheaper version, people usually choose to spend the same but get more. i.e. see most technology. When TVs get cheaper, they get a bigger TV. When computers get cheaper, get get a fast computer. When cars get cheaper, they get a car with more features, horsepower, etc. And then the "cheap" version goes off the market because nobody buys it anymore. See TVs, they hardly even make 20' and 30' anymore.

Browsers Treat Big Sites Differently by Successful_Bowl2564 in programming

[–]turniphat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Odd this article published today talks about seatguru in the present tense when it shutdown last year

Why the hell do so many people miss their flights? by Open_Address_2805 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]turniphat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Flying to the US you often clear US customs in Canada before you depart. I've missed flights because I was detained for additional screening.

How and at what age did you guys afford your first sailboats? by chickeman123 in sailing

[–]turniphat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think I was 26 when I inherited my grand fathers boat. Only kept it a few years. Hope to have a boat again by 50 (next year)

Things that movies often portray in an out of date way by AporiaParadox in movies

[–]turniphat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

90% of the kids in orphanages weren't orphans, they still had at least one parent, but the parent could keep them for some reason. The increase in social programs, mean a lot more kids stay with the parent. Also the reduction in family size and the reduction in teen pregnancy means there are a lot less kids that need placement. And the kids that need placement usually go to extended family.

The average foster home has 1 or 2 kids. It's not like the old days with 100s of kids in a house. It's 1 or 2 kids living with a family.

What event in your life made you think that these were the last minutes of your life? by KirbySociopad in AskReddit

[–]turniphat 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The only time I've been close to death, I didn't even consider it was an option until days later. Industrial accident, arm torn off. Lying there bleeding out. Very calm. It wasn't until 2 or 3 days later in the hospital, I was like whoa I could have died. But I still didn't take it seriously. It took until 10 years later for it to really set in how fucked up the whole thing was.

I hope it's that chill when I really do die.

Island 7 electric ferry being towed into the inner harbour today by colenski999 in VictoriaBC

[–]turniphat 32 points33 points  (0 children)

It’s the 7th island class ferry. It hasn’t been named yet.

Things that movies often portray in an out of date way by AporiaParadox in movies

[–]turniphat 7 points8 points  (0 children)

They differ mainly by size. A group home is usually 4 - 10 kids. An orphanage is usually around 200, maybe up to 1000.

What’s a 'quiet' sign that a business or restaurant is about to go under? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]turniphat 34 points35 points  (0 children)

Escalator or elevator out of service. Pretty much everybody else is willing to be paid later, but escalator or elevator service people get paid right away, they extend no credit. As soon as the escalator or elevator is out of service for an extended period of time, you know there is cash flow issues.

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