Pretty much every thread we have in this community, someone comes along to say “you should pressure-wash your asshole”. I’m mildly bemused that this is what Lemmy obsesses over.
in charlie and the chocolate factory (2005) (the best version imo b/c i saw it as a kid and the magic only works around then) a lady said that chocolate is an aphrodisiac and i’ve completely internalized that as true....
The title and the lyric are both “brimful of Asha”, which has a double meaning. In the singer’s native language ‘Asha’ means hope, and is also the name of an iconic Bollywood singer/dancer.
What I heard was “grim poodle basher”. Obviously it wasn’t right, but I couldn’t figure out the actual words just by listening harder.
I remember reading somewhere (probably my high school textbook) that one of the reasons people don’t like wind power being built is they cause visual pollution....
This is a 1994 book about the many woes that Unix derived systems brought to sysadmins that were used to other solutions. Considering the number of commands that Linux still uses, it’s definitely worth a read.
What's some amazing technology they have in Japan that's very normal to them but would blow our minds here in the US and western world?
What are the facts you remember for no specific reason
Does anyone else find themselves recalling random facts for no apparent reason? Like,...
What makes something a Luxury?
What misconceptions do you still have that you learned from TV/film as a child?
in charlie and the chocolate factory (2005) (the best version imo b/c i saw it as a kid and the magic only works around then) a lady said that chocolate is an aphrodisiac and i’ve completely internalized that as true....
Why is Australia the only "core anglosphere" country where voting is mandatory?
What's the funniest mishearing of song lyrics you've had?
Tears in Heaven...
Does wind power cause visual pollution in your opinion?
I remember reading somewhere (probably my high school textbook) that one of the reasons people don’t like wind power being built is they cause visual pollution....
South Korea passes ban on dog meat consumption (edition.cnn.com)
Something to ruffle some penguin feathers: The Unix Hater's Handbook (web.mit.edu)
This is a 1994 book about the many woes that Unix derived systems brought to sysadmins that were used to other solutions. Considering the number of commands that Linux still uses, it’s definitely worth a read.
What song you got on repeat right now?
I’ll start: KXNG Crooked - Order 66 (Musar)...
Now that copyright on steamboat Willie has expired, what are the next big ones expiring?
Laugh, Clown, Laugh (lemmus.org)
Super-Fun-Pak Comix by Ruben Bolling for January 09, 2024.
What's the consensus on swearing here
Noticed not many people use curse words....
Truly inspirational (lemmy.world)
If you could only listen to someone talk about one topic for the rest of your life, what would it be, and why?
Membrane-Free Green Hydrogen To Chase Fossil Fuel Blues Away (cleantechnica.com)
What are some small things we should change about the human body?
Ripping off a post I just saw in the Isaac Arthur subreddit. Imagining we work out the technical ability. Examples they suggested were:...
Iced (lemmy.world)