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Subway has previously made headlines in legal news because their footlongs were under a foot long, and because their 100% chicken was half soy. If anything, they deserve some extra scrutiny.

Love to see this

Bringing protection to the first date might be presumptuous, but hey, sometimes that's the vibe

Some produce does surprisingly well at room temperature. Potatoes, onions, and gourds can last for months if stored properly. We keep our tomatoes on the counter and they've lasted for weeks at a time. As a general rule, if it's found on a shelf rather than a cooler in a grocery store, it'll be good for at least several days outside the fridge.

Everything I need to make rice or noodles is shelf stable. Pasta's probably your friend here too.

Beans can be kept dried or canned. Dried is far cheaper, but can be more labour intensive for cooking. So if I'm just making something for myself, canned is a good choice too.

Lots of seafood is pretty good canned. Fish and crackers is something of a lazy/comfort food for me.

I had some fridge trouble in the recent past, and it was super lame. Good luck, and I hope you get a replacement soon

I've lived with the snow all my life, but I can probably still offer some tips that people get caught on.

Snow removal is a bastard. Snow's often heavier than it looks, especially when it's wet. If you're doing it yourself, make sure to stretch and not to attempt it if you have a heart condition. The low temperature makes the exertion more difficult on your heart, lungs, and muscles. It's a fantastic way to stay in shape, but I often pull something in my back with the first major snowfall.

Winter driving bears some special consideration. Your car might need more time to warm up before it's good to drive, and freezes will kill low batteries. Traction is poor, and even with a light layer of snow it can be very difficult to drive uphill. You often need a running start, and around here sometimes you just can't make it to the top. Be prepared by knowing alternate routes, and by keeping an eye out for other drivers that might start rolling back towards you.

People often get stuck in the snow, so it's important to be prepared. There's two types of roadside emergency kits that you should be prepared to use. One is for attempting to get your car out of the snow, and the other is for survival if you can't get unstuck. People more qualified than I could tell you what should be in them, but warm clothing and blankets are a must. If you have enough fuel, you might think that you could run the car all night to keep warm. But be warned that might not always be an option, and if the snow is piling up it can cause your exhaust to back up and asphyxiate you.

Walking in snow requires a higher level of exertion. It's harder on your muscles, and stabilizing on packed snow might cause you to use some unfamiliar muscle groups. Again, it's a great way to stay in shape, but if you're not prepared for it you can quickly have a bad time. If the snow is particularly deep, you might be interested in snowshoeing or skiing. These are easier than clomping through the snow, but again, they'll be unfamiliar muscle groups and require some practice.

I would do some research to see what level of snow removal your destination city does. Some places are super accessible, some plow only roads and leave sidewalks buried, and some places you're snowbound for months at a time. I personally find it quite cozy to be snowed in, but it can become a serious problem if you're not prepared for it.

This one's probably subjective, but I find it important to keep separate Winter and Autumn outerwear. We're at the time of year now where we're starting to see some freezing temperatures, but it's nowhere near what it'll be in a couple months' time. If you're coming from a hot climate, you might be tempted to put on your warmest clothes as soon as it's colder than you've been in your life. But then when it gets even colder than that, you'll be happy to have something warmer to add to it.

Find something fun to do in the snow. If you've never seen snow in person before, I understand it's often a magical feeling. But once you live with it for a long time, the magic can fade, and the inconveniences can mount. Having something to look forward to with the snow sometimes makes all the difference between Winter Wonderland and Frozen Hellscape. Whether that's tobogganing, skating, or snowball fights, you've got to do something to keep up the morale in the winter months.

So I guess the thinking is that things get trapped under the contact lenses. When you blink or pour water over your eyes, you would normally flush nastiness away from your eyes. With the lenses on, it blocks the flushing action, which gives the parasite more time to establish itself.

I suppose this is probably also true for most bacteria or foreign particles too. I imagine it's also one of the risks of just wearing contacts for too long without changing them.

Hermes would be proud

It feels very weird that you can gamble on election results.

Like, casinos have deep pockets, lobbyists, and are in bed with politicians. It feels like it would be easier for them to influence an election than, say, sporting events.

Not to mention that providing odds for the election results is also something of an endorsement for who they perceive to be a favourable party.

There's a famous example of one of these bulbs that's been in operation since 1901

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Centennial_Light

Oh I love that!

Vikings are great. Pig tails and horny helmets, what's not to like?

Before using a straightener (or a curling iron, but that's like the opposite of what OP wants), check out some videos of people straight up burning their hair off by using them wrong.

That's not to discourage anyone from using them, they're great tools. Just like, be careful

Over the past three weeks, members of the group, which falsely claims that Helene was caused by a “weather weapon,” have been making conspiracy-driven claims that the U.S. military is attempting to kill U.S. citizens with “directed energy weapons.”

I'm directing some energy at them right now, let's see if they can pick up on it.

You want to pour sugar in tanks, like whatever. I'm not sure North Carolina has a legitimate need for armoured vehicles and the military industrial complex is pretty whack. But they also want to destabilize the cellular and electrical infrastructure which would be essential to provide relief for hurricane victims.

Doxxing elected officials and threatening the police is a bold choice. Usually these nutcases are making allies with the police.

By golly, this almost seems like it could be terrorism.