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KryptCeeper t1_iyc1176 wrote
Reply to LPT: brush your teeth early if you’re trying to cut back on late night eating by sudonathan
Lol yeah, that is how you get mint flavored snacks
Independent-Aerie-42 OP t1_iyc0yx7 wrote
Reply to comment by squeezy102 in LPT: If you want to check the water temperature at the tap, touch the metal tap end instead of putting your hand under the water. by Independent-Aerie-42
I can feel your frustration, chill man
Independent-Aerie-42 OP t1_iyc0x0k wrote
Reply to comment by squeezy102 in LPT: If you want to check the water temperature at the tap, touch the metal tap end instead of putting your hand under the water. by Independent-Aerie-42
The tap couldn’t be hotter than the water. The water sets the max temperature.
kmn493 t1_iyc0hi8 wrote
Reply to comment by symmetryofzero in LPT: If someone shows you their art, find at least one detail you enjoy: by Grass1323
Or an artist in general. Insecure comes with the territory unfortunately.
kmn493 t1_iyc0fyv wrote
100% this! My friend who is an avid artist (but gets little to no attention) comes to me all the time to share his art. I always make sure to mention something specific and often times he'll reply saying he thought that was a good/favorite part of it too. It's really clear that he appreciates those comments too.
squeezy102 t1_iyc05c6 wrote
Reply to comment by voitlander in LPT: If you want to check the water temperature at the tap, touch the metal tap end instead of putting your hand under the water. by Independent-Aerie-42
Right sure, and while we’re at it let’s rig up a full color digital temperature display, complete with information about the heat tolerances of human skin, safety warnings, information about optimal temperatures for various cooking and cleaning uses, and maybe a button to automatically call medical services. You know, just in case of emergency.
The original advice is more meant for a quick fix kind of scenario. One where you need information fast and you don’t have many tools at your disposal.
Nearly all of the tips on this sub are that way. I really think you’re missing the point.
Orowhip t1_iybzznf wrote
Reply to LPT: You don't need a car loan. Seriously. by dvlpr404
im on that same boat i currently own 3 cars that i’ve bought for 5k and none have left me stranded and i’ve owned them for years while i have multiple friends who have been doing payments on new cars with more issues in one car than i’ve had on all 3 of mine combined
Anonynous2206 t1_iybzwys wrote
Reply to comment by xopranaut in LPT: If someone shows you their art, find at least one detail you enjoy: by Grass1323
“Man, what a beautiful canvas that must have been”
voitlander t1_iybzuyy wrote
Reply to comment by squeezy102 in LPT: If you want to check the water temperature at the tap, touch the metal tap end instead of putting your hand under the water. by Independent-Aerie-42
I was just suggesting that OP could use a thermometer. They could just buy one.
squeezy102 t1_iybzpxh wrote
Reply to comment by voitlander in LPT: If you want to check the water temperature at the tap, touch the metal tap end instead of putting your hand under the water. by Independent-Aerie-42
Ok but you’re missing the entire spirit of the advice by assuming everyone carries a thermometer with them at all times, I think.
Silver_Narwhal_1130 t1_iybzozj wrote
Reply to LPT: brush your teeth early if you’re trying to cut back on late night eating by sudonathan
I would just not brush again after I had my midnight snack. My laziness does not work for this 😂
voitlander t1_iybznb5 wrote
Reply to comment by squeezy102 in LPT: If you want to check the water temperature at the tap, touch the metal tap end instead of putting your hand under the water. by Independent-Aerie-42
"Actually" use a thermometer.
squeezy102 t1_iybzj2h wrote
Reply to comment by voitlander in LPT: If you want to check the water temperature at the tap, touch the metal tap end instead of putting your hand under the water. by Independent-Aerie-42
Nobody’s talking about using thermometers here. If we had a hypothetical thermometer in this hypothetical situation, why would we be hypothetically touching the hypothetical metal fixture?
Hypothetically?
Immediate-Ad-8841 t1_iybzfdd wrote
Reply to LPT: Avoid foods that have been coloured dark/black using charcoal if you take regular medications as it can effect the absorption and effectiveness of the drug by That_Guy_Frank
I think the term is adsorbent, not absorbent
voitlander t1_iybz89b wrote
Reply to comment by squeezy102 in LPT: If you want to check the water temperature at the tap, touch the metal tap end instead of putting your hand under the water. by Independent-Aerie-42
Maybe use a thermometer designed for high temperature?
EM2_Rob t1_iybz79g wrote
Reply to LPT: turn off "auto display images" in your email to stop hidden read receipt trackers by flutterbyasaurus
Oh yeah? Is that why my thunderbird app does that?
CinnamonViolet t1_iybyym7 wrote
Reply to LPT: When buying/renting a home with a partner/friend, create a unique email account for that home and forward emails to your individual emails by theonlybuster
Good place to send across all receipts for house purchase too, furniture, appliances etc. Photos of paper recipts and confirmation emails so you have it all readily available if you need it
squeezy102 t1_iybyvnr wrote
Reply to LPT: If you want to check the water temperature at the tap, touch the metal tap end instead of putting your hand under the water. by Independent-Aerie-42
Eh… except water and metal conduct heat completely differently, and the temp you feel on the tap is going to be significantly different than the temp of the water coming out, at least from a touch/sensation/tolerance standpoint.
I’ll give an example of an old laundry room sink I had growing up in my childhood home. That water came out hot as shit if you wanted it to, just full blast on the hot handle.
Now - you could stick your hand in that water no problem, but if you touched the fixture it was WAY too hot to touch, would burn the shit out of you.
So I don’t think this is accurate, or even safe advice.
keepthetips t1_iybyl69 wrote
Reply to LPT: If you want to check the water temperature at the tap, touch the metal tap end instead of putting your hand under the water. by Independent-Aerie-42
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washablememe t1_iybyk9z wrote
Keep extra clothes too if you’re like me and spill food on yourself constantly like a child.
And if you have a child, keep a potty in the car for emergencies.
keepthetips t1_iybyfsr wrote
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Splice1138 t1_iybye4p wrote
Reply to comment by bananadingding in LPT: Avoid foods that have been coloured dark/black using charcoal if you take regular medications as it can effect the absorption and effectiveness of the drug by That_Guy_Frank
On that note, if you eat/drink something with a lot of blue or purple coloring you might have some very green movements. Really freaked me out once.
cryptic-fox t1_iyby3zs wrote
Reply to comment by Inspire_resistal in LPT: brush your teeth early if you’re trying to cut back on late night eating by sudonathan
It works for me because I also floss so I force myself not to eat anything because I would be too lazy to brush and floss all over again.
Dweebil t1_iybxgpi wrote
I’m reminded of the scene in Goodfellas when Joe Pesci compliments his mom’s painting.
squeezy102 t1_iyc14id wrote
Reply to comment by Independent-Aerie-42 in LPT: If you want to check the water temperature at the tap, touch the metal tap end instead of putting your hand under the water. by Independent-Aerie-42
I’m not arguing that. I’m arguing that 180 degree water and 180 degree metal do very different things to skin.
I don’t know what it’s called, maybe specific heat capacity, maybe thermal conductivity, I don’t study this shit - but I will tell you from experience that there are temperatures where the water won’t burn you but the metal will.