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Skip The Yule Log And Gather Around NASA’s Rocket Engine Fireplace This Holiday

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Skip The Yule Log And Gather Around NASA’s Rocket Engine Fireplace This Holiday The nights are drawing in, the weather is getting colder and the big coats are being dug out the attic. This means that instead of spending your nights drinking on trendy terraces, working away on your car in the driveway or kicking a ball around with friends, you’re probably wrapped up inside drinking a hot cocoa,… Read more…

Jalopnik 446 2024-11-29

Any Captain Beefheart Fans Around Here?

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Any Captain Beefheart Fans Around Here? https://youtu.be/ucA3q5VCQW0?si=-f1-cvhXD7RgyVQO https://youtu.be/TzXUzW9wpok?si=Lk0NqDfdMrPkD0p4 Little known and eccentric musician from the ā€˜60s and ā€˜70s, he produced some truly trippy Blues/Jazz/Avant-Gard albums on Frank Zappa’s record label. Probably not everyone’s cup of tea submitted by /u/EvilWhiteDude

Reddit Music 695 2024-11-27

In 7 years I will be eligible for my company offered “Retirement” health insurance if I chose to retire – How important is this benefit and is it worth sticking around for it?

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In 7 years I will be eligible for my company offered “Retirement” health insurance if I chose to retire – How important is this benefit and is it worth sticking around for it? I recently found out about this benefit. This was a carry over benefit from the company I started working at 22 years ago before being bought out by a larger defense contractor. When I turn 55, I am eligible for the company retirement heath insurance plan. I know of at least one other person who decided at 55 to “retire” and then come back as a …

Reddit Personal Finance 592 2024-11-26

iPhone 17 ā€˜Slim’ rumors are still floating around

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iPhone 17 ā€˜Slim’ rumors are still floating around It’s no iPhone 13 Mini (pictured above), but maybe the 17 ā€œSlimā€ will capture a bit of the small phone magic anyway. | Image: Vjeran Pavic / The VergeApple engineers are wrestling with where to put the SIM card, battery, and thermal materials in the rumored iPhone 17 ā€œSlim,ā€ according to The Information. Although US iPhones haven’t had SIM cards…

The Verge 582 2024-11-26

LPT: if you ever get around to trying durian (and I hope you do!), eat it CHILLED, not room temp!

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LPT: if you ever get around to trying durian (and I hope you do!), eat it CHILLED, not room temp! That makes a huge difference! It’s like drinking a fruit smoothie chilled vs room temp. Or eating raw oysters or drinking beer. Some things are just much better chilled! For people unfamiliar with durians and trying it for the first time, the smell can definitely be off-putting, which then unfortunately affects how they perceive the taste. Chill…

Life Pro Tips 667 2024-11-24

Need advice for getting around L.A. without a car

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Need advice for getting around L.A. without a car I’m spending 3 days in L.A. as a layover to break up a long-haul flight. I’ve never been to the US before let alone L.A. and have been advised by various people it’s super car-centric and public transport is not a good option (unreliable/can be unsafe?). As someone who won’t be hiring a car (couldn’t get an international permit sorted in time a…

Reddit Travel 477 2024-11-23

What are some of your best, most unique experiences around the world

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What are some of your best, most unique experiences around the world My husband and I (both in our 30s) recently traveled to Mexico City and went to a cooking class + market tour there (it wasn’t supposed to be a private one but it ended up being just us). It was a highlight of the trip and got us wondering what are some other experiences we can try when traveling. We usually do walking tours, check out the top …

Reddit Travel 850 2024-11-18

What can I do in and around Athens (solo trip)

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What can I do in and around Athens (solo trip) Iā€˜m going to Athens for about one month in January 2025. I will work there a little but of course I will also travel and do fun things in my free time. It won’t be that warm though, because it’s January. Do you have recommendations? Please don’t just write the typical tourist ones like acropolis etc. I would love to hear some insider or secret t…

Reddit Travel 1.2k 2024-11-17

Logistics around Giza Pyramids

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Logistics around Giza Pyramids Hey friends, Horse cart – Research thus far points negotiating the price outside the ticket counter as the price goes up the further into the complex. Is this accurate and what’s reasonable/going price for this? Camel ride around main pyramid + pics – Should I negotiate this with the horse cart or keep it separate and offer a price outside the …

Reddit Travel 512 2024-11-16