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TIL miniblinds with pull cords to raise and lower them are now illegal to sell in the United States in c/til@lemmy.world

[–] I_Fart_Glitter@lemmy.world 7 points 3 days ago

Clackety clackety swishety clack. Every time there is a breeze.

What can I do with US$10K that is a good investment? in c/nostupidquestions@lemmy.world

[–] I_Fart_Glitter@lemmy.world 8 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Music was better when ugly people were allowed to make it in c/showerthoughts@lemmy.world

[–] I_Fart_Glitter@lemmy.world 53 points 1 week ago (4 children)

So you're saying that.... video killed the radio star..?

Zillow will now show climate risks for property listings in the US in c/aboringdystopia@lemmy.world

[–] I_Fart_Glitter@lemmy.world 9 points 1 week ago

Redfin has been doing this for a while. It's like "Oh wow! That amazing property is wildly within my price range! ....oh... 100% chance of flooding in the next 30 years... but only 9% chance of wildfire! I like those odds!"

What if spouses took their partners first name instead of last? in c/showerthoughts@lemmy.world

[–] I_Fart_Glitter@lemmy.world 4 points 1 week ago

Two teachers at my high school got married and both of them changed their full names. They chose a last name to share- after a saint they both resonated with, and each chose new first and middle names. They felt it marked the new chapter in their lives, that as they became one, they were both new people. They were both the young, cute, cool teachers that everyone had crushes on so we all thought it was super creative and cool.

Poor baby is starving in c/cat@lemmy.world

[–] I_Fart_Glitter@lemmy.world 5 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Primordial Pouch

https://www.hillspet.com/cat-care/behavior-appearance/primordial-pouch-in-cats

What is a small gadget under $10-20 that you absolutely LOVE? in c/asklemmy@lemmy.world

[–] I_Fart_Glitter@lemmy.world 13 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Ooh, thanks, I've been wondering about getting a book light, but I haven't used one since the '90s and they were kind of terrible then.

What weird false belief did you have as a kid? in c/asklemmy@lemmy.world

[–] I_Fart_Glitter@lemmy.world 22 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

I didn't understand time zones, but heard about "losing" or "gaining" hours when flying, so I thought that time moved differently while you flew, depending on if you were flying with or against the spin of the Earth.

A box full of cat in c/cat@lemmy.world

[–] I_Fart_Glitter@lemmy.world 6 points 2 weeks ago

I’m assuming it’s the person/bot that downvotes every comment in Cats. I know the admins can see votes, it would be interesting if they were outed some day.

Series: Do we have the technology to [genetically engineer real Blue Raspberries/flavor]? in c/asklemmy@lemmy.world

[–] I_Fart_Glitter@lemmy.world 7 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Marionberries have a very complicated lineage.

Crumbs causes a ruckus in c/cat@lemmy.world

[–] I_Fart_Glitter@lemmy.world 8 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Crumbs does not enjoy treadmill time.

Crumbs causes a ruckus in c/cat@lemmy.world

[–] I_Fart_Glitter@lemmy.world 20 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

For me he is giving Batard energy.

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No spoilers please, but does Old Man’s War get better? (lemmy.world)

submitted 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) by I_Fart_Glitter@lemmy.world to c/sciencefiction@lemmy.world

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I’ve been really enjoying John Scalzi’s catalog- Started with Starter Villain (delightful!), The Kaiju Preservation Society (Sweet..), Lock In + Head On (fun who-done-its), The Android’s Dream (clever, enjoyable read), Agent to the Stars (funny, creative, pretty good).

I’m half way through the first book of Old Man’s War and it’s depressing AF. I don’t see how it’s going to get any more light hearted, given the subject matter. All the aliens are enemies, more battle scenes than anything else, graphic descriptions of war injuries and deaths.. I’m not really compelled to keep going. Can anyone vouch for it being worth it to continue?

Edit: I'm realizing that "better" isn't a good descriptor. I guess what I mean is "Will there be fewer graphic descriptions of injuries and death; as well as general despair on the part of the MC." It is a "good" book by all metrics except "feel-goodiness" and "Not making me queasy at descriptions of faces being blown apart." I'd come to expect a light and clever romp from John Scalzi, and from everyone's replies, he is more varied in his styles than I'd previously been aware.

I'd been half hoping this would all resolve into a lovely, heartwarming story about how the universe was saved by a race of benevolent, highly intelligent cats who tricked everyone into getting along. I tried to go further this morning and am, for now going to set it aside after another scene with an exploding face.

Thanks to all who replied!

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Don't "JUMP.. TO CONCLUSIONS!!" when this guy shows up! (lemmy.world)

submitted 5 months ago by I_Fart_Glitter@lemmy.world to c/tenforward@lemmy.world

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Conservation slowing biodiversity loss, scientists say (www.bbc.com)

submitted 5 months ago by I_Fart_Glitter@lemmy.world to c/climatehope@lemmy.world

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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/14705005

Conservation actions are effective at reducing global biodiversity loss, according to a major study.

International researchers spent 10 years looking at measures, from hatching Chinook salmon to eradication of invasive algae.

The authors said their findings offered a "ray of light" for those working to protect threatened animals and plants.

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Tim Minchin explains confirmation bias (12 minute video) (www.youtube.com)

submitted 6 months ago by I_Fart_Glitter@lemmy.world to c/standupcomedy@lemmy.world

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Last day of January (lemmy.world)

submitted 8 months ago by I_Fart_Glitter@lemmy.world to c/pics@lemmy.world

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