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eighthourlunch, 8 months ago to asklemmy in Who in your opinion is the modern day equivalent to Mozart?

Ben Folds. He's got classical, jazz and rock chops, with a full helping of the wit and mischief in his lyrics.

eighthourlunch, 8 months ago to upliftingnews in First Resolution In US Congress To Back End To Assange Case

¿Porqué no los dos?

eighthourlunch, 8 months ago to historyporn in A divorced couple divides their Beanie Baby collection in court, 1999

"I graduated law school for this," muttered the judge.

eighthourlunch, 8 months ago to asklemmy in What are the best e-readers on the market?

I've thoroughly enjoyed my Kindle Paperwhite. I've had it for six years now. I've occasionally cursed it when it forgets the WiFi, but that hasn't really happened a lot.

The phone app has a lot more features, but it hurts to read on something that small and heavy for very long.

eighthourlunch, 8 months ago to archaeology in Byzantine gold coin with 'face of Jesus' unearthed by metal detectorist in Norway

Weird. Doesn't he usually show up on toast?

eighthourlunch, 9 months ago to risa in That will make it much easier to take their DNA and use it to explore the galaxy.

The graphic novel Paper Girls features a giant living tardigrade, if you want a preview.

eighthourlunch, 10 months ago to asklemmy in What cheap tool/gadget do you use that greatly improves your daily life?

Make sure you test it against one you're sure is accurate. My wife bought one that looks right at first blush, but it's off by at least 5%.

eighthourlunch, 10 months ago to asklemmy in What cheap tool/gadget do you use that greatly improves your daily life?

I've got a Staedtler 2mm and sharpener that I've had for at least 20 years now. They both have a permanent spot of honor on my lathe stand.

eighthourlunch, 10 months ago to memes in Just plain good advice

After breakfast and coffee things tend to get better.