Spicy_Cum_Lord t1_j6l3c7g wrote on January 31, 2023 at 2:13 AM

Reply to comment by Zeduca in High levels of ‘forever chemical’ found in endangered orcas in Canada by sector3011

Humans would, if we could. Whale hunting is hard and illegal in most places.

Orcas and humans are both apex predators. It's safe to assume what's affecting them is also affecting us.

Spicy_Cum_Lord t1_j628cl8 wrote on January 27, 2023 at 4:39 AM

Reply to comment by MikemkPK in TIL to decide what measurement system America should use, John Quincy Adams took 3 1/2 years to produce a 268 page Report on Weights and Measures that ultimately concluded changing to the French metric system would be too difficult for the young nation. Congress took no action on the report. by iamveryDerp

That's only 300 sq feet of yard to mow. Which is likely a small apartment building in the middle of a city. Something you'd know by you know, looking at it.

I specifically said off hand. Knowledge you need when you don't have a globally connected super computer in your pocket.

Spicy_Cum_Lord t1_j627hbw wrote on January 27, 2023 at 4:31 AM

Reply to comment by MikemkPK in TIL to decide what measurement system America should use, John Quincy Adams took 3 1/2 years to produce a 268 page Report on Weights and Measures that ultimately concluded changing to the French metric system would be too difficult for the young nation. Congress took no action on the report. by iamveryDerp

So you buy real estate without doing any cursory research?

Spicy_Cum_Lord t1_j61rv6s wrote on January 27, 2023 at 2:27 AM

Reply to comment by gravi-tea in TIL to decide what measurement system America should use, John Quincy Adams took 3 1/2 years to produce a 268 page Report on Weights and Measures that ultimately concluded changing to the French metric system would be too difficult for the young nation. Congress took no action on the report. by iamveryDerp

How often do you need to know, off hand, how many feet are in an acre?

Spicy_Cum_Lord t1_j0dhfud wrote on December 15, 2022 at 9:13 PM

Reply to comment by KingArfer in TIL that RED bananas exist. They have a sweeter taste, and contain more nutrients like vitamin C, compared to regular yellow ones. by i_hate_you_and_you

This is true for most tropical fruit. If you get it locally it's usually better than it would be if picked early, thrown in a box, and sent halfway around the world and thrown on store shelves.