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Cfwydirk t1_j6lqlub wrote

Reply to comment by SuperDave310 in Does anybody know the origin story of BIFL? by knowhow_LM

They Don't Make 'Em Like They Used To: Are Old Appliances Better Than New Ones? They could, and they could be energy efficient.

https://www.homeserve.com/en-us/blog/home-improvement/old-appliances-vs-new-appliances/

And yes, we all know modern appliances are energy efficient. In the old days electricity was cheap.

A 20-year-old refrigerator could use 1,700 kWh of electricity every year, compared with about 450 kWh for a similarly sized new ENERGY STAR model. At an electrical cost of 12 cents per kWh, that represents a savings of $150 per year and a potential payback of about 7-9 years.

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Otherwise_Team5663 t1_j6lo58v wrote

Reply to Redback boots, only a year old but they’ve seen a lot and are still the comfiest shoes I own by FattyBolgerIV

Definitely not BIFL but you'll get a few years out of them. 3 years at least, 6 or 7 if you don't thrash them. 2 if you put them through the wars. They are uncomfortable the first two or three days but once they break in they are very comfy.

I work in a theatre and am entitled to a free pair every year but often only get a pair every two or three years. I tend to find that they seperate from the soul when they break. Oh and that the pull tags come off the back early in their life. Also the leather chunks off the steel toe a lot but that's nature of the job. We definitely thrash them.

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Grim226 t1_j6ln9bw wrote

Reply to Recommendations for budget mp3 players? by [deleted]

Most Digital Audio Players now are hi-fi oriented. The current gen baseline sony walkman starts around 350-400 USD. Is part of the reasoning behind this that you like wired headphones? Have you considered getting a Xperia phone and reduce the amount of devices you need? Maybe check out the Shanling M0 Pro. Its the cheapest good quality dedicated player I know of.

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Edit: one last thing, anything with a battery built it inherently has a limited lifespan. expect 2 to 5 years max

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quuxoo t1_j6lky6e wrote

Reply to comment by the_hucumber in Looking for a non-stick spatula by lickmyfupa

And just to add onto these excellent points, the spatulas with the smooth blade shape instead of the angular blade seem to work better for me. I have a handful of each of the full (12+ inch) and "medium" 10 inch sizes.

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SuperDave310 t1_j6lkje0 wrote

Reply to comment by Cfwydirk in Does anybody know the origin story of BIFL? by knowhow_LM

“The reason is, largely, survivor bias:

Survivor bias refers to the tendency to focus on the examples of something that have survived while ignoring those that did not. In the context of understanding how things were made in the past, survivor bias can lead to a number of mistakes, including:

Overestimating the success rate of historical products or processes: For example, if you only examine the tools or artifacts that have been well-preserved over time, you may think that all tools or artifacts from a certain period were of high quality, when in fact many were not. Assuming that historical products or processes were optimal or efficient: Just because something has survived does not mean it was the best possible version of that thing. For example, an ancient pottery piece which has survived might not be the most technically perfect one and there were other better designs that failed in preservation over time Ignoring important innovations that failed: It is possible that some of the most important innovations in a particular field never made it to the present day because they were unsuccessful or didn't gain enough traction. By only looking at the products or processes that have survived, we can easily overlook these innovations and fail to understand the full range of ideas and experimentation that took place in the past. Failing to appreciate the role of luck in the survival of certain things: Sometimes, the survival of a particular product or process is simply a matter of luck. For example, a ship that sank in a calm sea and was quickly discovered by treasure hunters will be better preserved than one that sank in a stormy sea.”

https://www.quora.com/50-years-ago-it-seemed-like-things-were-made-better-quality-wise-Why?share=1

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Gastronomonica t1_j6ljcmk wrote

Reply to Looking for more durable dish gloves by curlycattails

Try dish gloves made of nitrile instead of latex (not the multi packs of disposable ones). I’ve had good luck at the dollar store.

They’re thicker with more “body” (not as floppy). I’ve had my pair for at least 8 months. They’re a bit discoloured now but still going strong. I have pretty severe eczema on my hands and these gloves have saved me. I can’t use latex due to allergy so finding nitrile work gloves was a godsend.

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RedditMakesYouSmart t1_j6lizjk wrote

Reply to Minimalist Leather Card Holder/ Wallet by FlyingPankake69

Check out Rose Anvil. Small independent business. They've actually got a sale on right now too, if you check out their most recent YouTube video there is a discount code. They're moving out a few older designs for some newer ones. I've never purchased their stuff myself, but they know what they are doing and use quality leather. All made in USA

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CloudedDays07 t1_j6li9gx wrote

Reply to Alternatives to OtterBox Defender? by [deleted]

Ghostek nautical slim is a good option, not unlike the waterproof/dustproof ones made by LifeProof. Lanheim is a slightly cheaper brand that makes one nearly identical to the ghostek. Currently have the lanheim one on my pixel 7 pro, enjoying it so far.

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