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TIL that Adolphe Sax, the son of instrument designers, was prone to accidents. As a kid, he fell from a 3-story height, drank acidic water he mistook for milk, swallowed a pin, fell into a frying pan, was burned in a gunpowder blast, and fell into a river. He grew up to invent the saxophone.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adolphe_Sax
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LPT: when you can just barley feel the start of a sore throat, how do you stop it?
on vacation and don’t feel like dealing with this. I usually chug some emergen-c stuff but are there any other alternatives that work?
Edit: title should say barely lol
Edit 2: oh my lord I have never had this many replies. I can’t respond to everyone but I promise I’m reading them all and will try a few of them and I appreciate everyone’s input! Im feeling better so I’m hoping it was just how I slept or something I ate.
https://redd.it/157ebr9
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LPT Request : How to fake being happy and well-off (Or stop this)
I have a smart peer group who earn more, live more and are considerably happier as compared to me. I don't complain but I can't really tell them times are hard for me at present and I'm surviving barely, often resorting to having to skipping meals to not spend money. Some of them have caught upon this and keep asking if things are going good? But I do not want to feel like a loser in front of them and thus I'm not able to tell clearly.
https://redd.it/157ayr8
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LPT: when you just watched some education content on youtube (or wherever you watch videos) take a note of what did you understand and what is the most important thing that you learned
If you really want to REMEMBER things which you have just learned, take a note somewhere of what did you understand and if you did not understand it go watch the video again.
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TIL the quickly drying Colorado River’s #1 outflow of water is to feed cows
https://www.vox.com/platform/amp/the-highlight/23655640/colorado-river-water-alfalfa-dairy-beef-meat
https://redd.it/1574752
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LPT Request: Folks who are always smiling and outgoing, how do you do it?
I often see folks at workplace who are always smiling and outgoing, like the moment you come near them, you just feel this positive aura.
Is this a part of the personality or is this something that can be incorporated over time with practice?
Please feel free to share your personal experiences and any advice that might be helpful.
Thanks!
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YSK: There is nothing to regret about not seeing the deceased loved one the last time. And even if the last time you saw each other, you were in a fight or any other unpleasant situation, it's OK.
Why YSK: Any unpleasantness or pain you have shared is part of your relationship. And as for the good times, nothing can replace them. The wonderful moments you had shared with each other are much more important than "seeing them the last time". This comes from my own personal realization. I hope everyone in grief would be OK. And it will be OK.
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TIL that Ancient Romans added lead syrup to wine to improve color, flavor, and to prevent fermentation. The average Roman aristocrat consumed up to 250μg of lead daily. Some Roman texts implicate chronic lead poisoning in the mental deterioration of Nero, Caligula, and other Roman Emperors.
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0950357989800354
https://redd.it/1570kn0
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TIL the U.S state of Rhode Island changed its name in 2020, and was the first state to ever do so
https://www.polgeonow.com/2021/01/why-did-rhode-island-change-its-name.html?m=1
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LPT: Make use of your phone's voice recorder
My first time posting here, so please be gentle.
Besides recording voice/sound for technical and career productivity. I'm talking more about emotional and mental well-being.
Visiting therapists or psychologists can do wonders for mental and emotional health, it can be argued, but there are times where that's not plausible or feasible. Learn to use your own phone's voice recorder. All you need is a somewhat quiet space, probably ideal before bed time. And if you can be in solitude, even better. It takes a little getting used to, but using a recordwr to speak, vent, and just talking through your life and your current predicament can really give you a different perspective of yourself. Listening back to what you had to say can be of great use to see where you were in an emotional and mental space.
I've been doing this on and off for a few years. Listening to yourself making decisions or lack there of can help you move to a place where a solution can be. Listen. To. Yourself.
Anyone out there have done this? Appreciate feedback and other tips and trick concerning this. Live strong folks!
Update: thank you to all that are commenting and liking. I've been replying as much as I can to help dive deeper in to the why. Yes this is not for everyone and this is not a one time solution. However it can very much help you clear your mind, and to listen to yourself confirm and affirm what your going through. Thanks all for the love
Update 2: thank you for the silver award! 🖤
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TIL that Japanese great tits have a unique alarm call for crows, martens and snakes
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0003347213004661
https://redd.it/156q4cx
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TIL: If you have just $4,210 to your name, you're still richer than half of the people on Earth.
https://www.cnbc.com/2018/11/01/how-much-money-you-need-to-be-part-of-the-1-percent-worldwide.html
https://redd.it/156r4ts
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LPT: Don’t pay for premium on Tinder, when you get the notification about getting a like, close out the app and reboot it. The person who liked you will show up in your first few swipes
This works similarly on other dating apps but it is most consistent on Tinder. Hope I saved you some money.
https://redd.it/156p2es
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LPT REQUEST - Any tips on being honest while not coming across as confrontational or aggressive? Any words or phrases to avoid? This is in a workplace
https://redd.it/156kbm8
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TIL Irish-American dancer and Michael Flatley's shows have grossed over a $1 Billion. He was forced to retire in '16 due to an irreparably damaged spine, injured left knee, a torn right calf, two ruptured Achilles tendons, a fractured rib, and a recurring broken bone in his foot.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Flatley
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TIL that the Soviet space probe Phobos-2, , designed to explore Mars' moons, failed because 2 of its 3 computers died, and since it used a system where the computers voted on any decision, the 1 healthy computer was unable to outvote 2 dead computers
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phobos_2
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YSK: Your local government (US) is very likely facing a labor shortage and is eager to hire for almost any position.
Why YSK: Local government is the most prolific form of government in the US and accounts for the vast majority of people interactions with government. It is also facing a massive labor shortage. Many states have municipal associations that have a running feed of open municipal jobs. Like this one.
Local government is very different than state/federal and largely functions like an independent conglomerate. It is not just police, fire, and DPW jobs. Arborists to financial analysts to masons to geoscientists to engineers are all positions in local government. The wages are often competitive, union protected, carry great benefits, and pensions. These positions are incredibly economically resilient. Local government often has real entry-level positions (not ones requiring 3 years of experience), offer great chances to move up and scheduled annual raises with COLA. A high school diploma/GED is often more than sufficient for positions with on the job training. Many municipalities will sponsor training like CDLs.
I am the CFO of a medium size city and we constantly have openings, and we are in good shape compared to other municipalities I talk to. I have multiple times where people have been offered a job the same day they turned in an application.
While only anecdotal, it is common for people to report they are happier working to support their community than for a large company.
https://redd.it/157e3bg
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LPT REQUEST People who feel little to no anxiety/fear how do i do it?
i’m 22 and fear controls my every action sometimes i don’t even go outside in fear of dropping dead (agoraphobia) how do you stop feeling fear and anxiety or overthinking everything, i’m getting better but want some tough love!
https://redd.it/157afmb
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TIL that the song “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” is about a baseball-obsessed girl. The part sung at baseball games is only the chorus, where she tells her boyfriend where she wants to go on a date.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Take_Me_Out_to_the_Ball_Game
https://redd.it/1571izq
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LPT Request: Advice on asking for more money at work
A co-worker quit two weeks ago, I was offered her position which in someways would be a promotion but was told I would have time to consider things. Then this Friday I was called in and told aspects of her job would be divided between myself and my boss as the company does not wish to hire someone to replace my current position. I also have to take on call one day a week and every 5 weekends now. The only mention of pay change was that I might have to go salary instead of hourly. There’s been talk about revenue losses from their other buildings and I know when I go in on Monday to discuss the fact I need to make more money she’s going to use that as an excuse why they can’t afford it. Any advice on what to say or ways to approach this. I’m a great worker but not a great negotiator or good at business schmooze bs.
https://redd.it/1575ovr
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LPT request: as someone who doesnt know what they want to do and is a senior in high school, how do i not become that person who ends up just having to pick something to do just because they have to and not because they want to?
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TIL Men should not try to "save up" sperm when trying to get their partner pregnant. Sperm quality significantly decreases after 7-10 days of abstinence.
https://www.givelegacy.com/resources/abstinence-sperm-quality-how-often-to-have-sex-when-youre-trying-to-conceive/#:~:text=For%20men%20with%20normal%20sperm,seen%20after%207%E2%80%9310%20days.
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LPT: If you're a woman driving all alone when your car breaks down, move over to the passenger seat to call and wait for help. Then, if someone sketchy stops to "help" you, you can say that your husband/boyfriend will be back at any moment, and it will look plausible.
https://redd.it/156yl0t
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TIL the most dangerous animal in australia is... horses! 7.7 deaths a year. Followed by cows then dogs
https://www.australiangeographic.com.au/topics/wildlife/2016/03/here-are-the-animals-really-most-likely-to-kill-you-in-australia/
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TIL Song titles can't be copyrighted. You can legally title a song "Bohemian Rhapsody", "Stairway to Heaven", "Smells Like Teen Spirit" or any other already used song title.
https://www.songcopyright.org/copyright-law.html
https://redd.it/156nyvx
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TIL that Edward Teller, the physicist who advocated for Oppenheimer to lose his security clearance suggested using nukes to create artifical harbours, fracking oil and preventing hurricanes
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edward_Teller#Non-military_uses_of_nuclear_explosions
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YSK: If you have a computer running Windows 10, you should right click on the Task Bar, go to Search and untick Show Search Highlights. It's a broken feature that causes crashes and lag.
Why YSK: Your computer might not be as slow as you think.
For weeks my PC has been slow as hell when browsing the internet. The task bar crashes, the screen stretches out a bit, and then the task bar reappears. Even when this isn't happening, the computer has been very slow.
Today I found the solution showed in the title.
Task Bar -> Search -> Show Search Highlights
Suddenly the machine is 10 years younger.
Show Search Highlights is a new feature that seems to have been auto enabled after a windows update sometime last year. It's probably a good idea to disable this even if you haven't noticed any problems. I don't think it's very important anyhow.
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The Real Reason Microwaves Have a Spinning Tray 🧑🍳🤔
https://redd.it/156ozj6
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LPT: Learn how to disagree assertively and not aggressively.
Disagreements are stressful especially with those you have long term relationships with. I’m 56 and still learning how to do this however as you age and especially at work being able to disagree is going to be needed if you are going to make progress.
Understand their viewpoint if you can and say that you do understand Explain your position logically. Don’t allow that tension to cause you to become frustrated. Allow the other person to process your position in their own time. Stay on topic.
I’m writing this as I meet many adults especially at work who are unable to disagree on topics without being aggressive.
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TIL Emma Gibson, frozen as an embryo in 1992, was born in 2017 to a mother born in 1991.
https://english.alarabiya.net/variety/2017/12/21/Baby-girl-born-from-embryo-frozen-for-24-years-in-US
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