Spagbol

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by Spagbol 1y ago
I visited Nunavut in 2019 as a researcher, the town I was in still used these at some places. Being born after their widespread use I had no idea what it was
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by Spagbol 1y ago
I'm pro e-bike for reasons other people have mentioned: -It's a big win for the elderly and out of shape who otherwise would not be getting that exercise and fresh air at all. I have a friend who's Aunt has a heart problem an
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by Spagbol 1y ago
Currently I've been using these to deal with fungus gnats in my indoor plants; they are quite effective, just put one in my watering can, keep the watering can full so it can steep, and water as normal. It kills the larvae in the same
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by Spagbol 1y ago
I personally had a terrible experience with Enterprise. They were great right up until they tried to pass off preexisting damage as something I had done (it was odd damage to the roof, which I couldn't see prior to taking the car witho
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by Spagbol 2y ago
I often think about this; I keep a journal and would not want my loved ones reading it because you naturally show different parts of yourself to different people. For example, it would be weird to read intimate details about a sibling'
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by Spagbol 2y ago
It saddens me that so many voted for Trump thinking he will be some sort of savior, when all I see is an opportunistic billionaire that does not have their interests in mind anymore than needed to maintain popular support... I fear consumer
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by Spagbol 2y ago
I found this explanation of Nintendo vs Palworld to be enlightening: https://youtu.be/8apzrwv75i0?feature=shared There are many interesting points in this video for me but most saliently: -Nintendo is not as litigious as it
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by Spagbol 2y ago
I had never heard of Enver Hoxha until I listened to the episodes about him on the Real Dictators podcast. Very wild stuff. I find it really fascinating and rather sobering that these invasive authoritarian governments can one day take root
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by Spagbol 2y ago
As a consumer outside the EU, I honestly appreciate much of the effect it has done for my everyday life: -the USB-C standard chips away at Apple's proprietary walled garden, which I see as a win for consumers and the environment, and p
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by Spagbol 2y ago
I was thinking longer-term history when those incentives have eroded. And of course these things are always easier to see in hindsight
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by Spagbol 2y ago
I have not done significant research, but the more I have read about Jimmy Carter the more I am convinced he is very underrated, and the more I read about Reagan the more I beleive he was a bad choice for the average U.S. citizen long-term
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by Spagbol 2y ago
Interesting, though perhaps it is possible the colour change is due to oxidation? It would be interesting either way to see a nutritional comparison of traditionally prepared and modern brown rice, as well as their bran content
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by Spagbol 2y ago
I've read the opposite; that brown rice is just white rice with the bran still attached, and that white rice was only eaten by the elite because of the additional work required to seperate it (like white bread only being for the wealth