In 1988, my wife cut her knee-length hair to pay for a chain for my heirloom pocket watch. I sold the pocket watch and bought some expensive ivory combs for her long hair. It was a disappointing Christmas until we realized the Undertaker threw Mankind off Hell In A Cell, and plummeted 16 ft through an announcer’s table.
Is there a term for that phenomenon where someone gets so far into a topic that they become unaware of how much contextual knowledge they have about it?...
Surprisingly, Evian, which is widely available, has a good TDS. We ordered the water from Salacious Drinks. I liked the Three Bays the most. Ask me any questions you have.
Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger has died, his consulting firm says. He was 100. Kissinger dominated foreign policy as the United States extricated itself from Vietnam and broke down barriers with China.
Ayah Sha’ban was among 14 of her martyred family members in Gaza City. She was presumed dead and wrapped in a white shroud, but a security guard at Al-Shifa’ noticed her breathing and saved her. She still doesn’t know about her family’s fate....
It’s the Illuminati. They have to tell/show you what they’re doing for some reason. Probably has to do with that. I don’t know what it means though. And yes, I read conspiracy theories.
like I went to taco bell and they didn’t even have napkins out. they had the other stuff just no napkins, I assume because some fucking ghoul noticed people liked taking them for their cars so now we just don’t get napkins! so they can save $100 per quarter rather than provide the barest minimum quality of life features.
When will be your “this is the last fucking time I’m voting for the ‘lesser of two evils’, then I don’t care after that, let this country burn to the ground”? For me, this is basically it. This is last election I’m going for that " lesser of two evils" bullshit. After that I’m done. It’s just pointless. Let’s...
I’m with you penguin. I’ll vote for neoliberalism to fend off fascism, but having to vote for genocide in another country to fend off fascism in America is a bitter pill. Biden has year to make amends though, he may turn it around. But he lost a lot of voters over Gaza.
The World Health Organization said Sunday it had led an assessment mission to Shifa hospital in Gaza City and determined it was a "death zone," urging a full evacuation.
I’m noticing an influx of Reddit users today, maybe revolving around their weird bug they had today. I know this question pops up semi regularly, but for those just getting their foot in the door maybe we can help show them what else is out here on the Fediverse to help them get started....
What is the best Christmas gift you have received or given?
Protesters Shut Down Los Angeles Highway to Demand Ceasefire in Gaza (truthout.org)
No more business as usual," the organization leading the protest said on social media....
Nope still don't get it (lemmy.world)
And now I'm concerned (startrek.website)
Highly suspicious if you ask me (lemmy.today)
A term for lack of perspective on your own contextual knowledge?
Is there a term for that phenomenon where someone gets so far into a topic that they become unaware of how much contextual knowledge they have about it?...
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What is something you're certain you would never do, yet find yourself dreaming about?
Henry Kissinger, secretary of state under Presidents Nixon and Ford, dies at 100 (apnews.com)
Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger has died, his consulting firm says. He was 100. Kissinger dominated foreign policy as the United States extricated itself from Vietnam and broke down barriers with China.
She lost her entire family in an airstrike, but no one has told her yet (mondoweiss.net)
Ayah Sha’ban was among 14 of her martyred family members in Gaza City. She was presumed dead and wrapped in a white shroud, but a security guard at Al-Shifa’ noticed her breathing and saved her. She still doesn’t know about her family’s fate....
In the store, I sometimes encounter containers (e.g., beer, water, shampoo) with a volume of 618ml. Why exactly this number?
They don't stop coming (lemmy.world)
And they don’t stop coming and they don’t stop coming and they don’t stop coming and they don’t stop coming and they don’t stop coming
Why is everything in consumer / American life so fucking shitty now - and companies literally just say 'oh bc profit margins' and we're now expected to swallow that and sympathize?
like I went to taco bell and they didn’t even have napkins out. they had the other stuff just no napkins, I assume because some fucking ghoul noticed people liked taking them for their cars so now we just don’t get napkins! so they can save $100 per quarter rather than provide the barest minimum quality of life features.
when will be your last time to vote for the "lesser of two evils"?
When will be your “this is the last fucking time I’m voting for the ‘lesser of two evils’, then I don’t care after that, let this country burn to the ground”? For me, this is basically it. This is last election I’m going for that " lesser of two evils" bullshit. After that I’m done. It’s just pointless. Let’s...
WHO says Gaza's Shifa hospital a 'death zone,' urges evacuation (www.japantimes.co.jp)
The World Health Organization said Sunday it had led an assessment mission to Shifa hospital in Gaza City and determined it was a "death zone," urging a full evacuation.
Who's your favorite fictional US President?
Israel drops leaflets warning people to flee southern Gaza towns (www.theguardian.com)
Live on TikTok: Cousin of Palestinian activist beaten by Israeli soldiers (www.aljazeera.com)
In Gaza, Ahmad lost his family then his legs to Israel’s bombing (www.aljazeera.com)
What's the name of that movie with those people in it?
My smoke alarms give me a similar look (thumbsnap.com)
Don’t be fooled. Biden is fully signed up to ethnic cleansing in Gaza (www.middleeasteye.net)
The art of saying nothing (thumbsnap.com)
Israel is targeting the British public with war propaganda (www.declassifieduk.org)
What Lemmy communities would you like to share that we may not know about?
I’m noticing an influx of Reddit users today, maybe revolving around their weird bug they had today. I know this question pops up semi regularly, but for those just getting their foot in the door maybe we can help show them what else is out here on the Fediverse to help them get started....
You can tell she's very impressed. (startrek.website)