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I'm at least relieved to not have lead poisoning, for my gay brother to be safely out, and for my interracial marriage to not be scorned by the community.

It's an older expression I've never really understood or liked, but here you go (help from gemini)

"" The expression "It's a gas" likely originated from Irish slang, where "gas" meant "a joke" or "something frivolous". This usage gained traction in the 1920s and 1930s within the African American community during the Jazz Age, and James Baldwin used it in print in 1957. It was further popularized by the hippie movement in the 1960s. 

Here's a more detailed breakdown:

Irish Slang: The earliest documented use of "gas" to mean "joke" or "frivolity" is in Irish slang, appearing in print by James Joyce in 1914. 

Jazz Age: This usage of "gas" spread within the African American community during the Jazz Age of the 1920s and 1930s. 

James Baldwin: The phrase "It's a gas" appeared in print for the first time in 1957 in a short story by James Baldwin. 

Hippie Movement: The expression was further popularized by the hippie movement of the 1960s.

Saw him in real life once... he yelled "shut your mouths" to his fans chanting for him to come outside. His whole appearance that day and how he treated those around him has forever made me dislike him.

Yeah we're far from perfect, but for better or worse we would be the smallest culture shock (it would kinda feel like moving to a new state).

"Must be at least this tall to ride"

Small correction: Bounce rate going UP is what you're trying to achieve

The logic being that there is ~$0.82 USD per KG of fuel cost that has to be accounted for

You only talk like that when you know you're being overheard (and maybe plan to leak it too)

I'm learning a new language right now and I find myself reflecting more and more about the strengths and weaknesses of English.

English is really good at a lot of things including humour and poetry. But it transforms overtime depending on region, culture, demographics, economics, marketing, and politics... which makes miscommunication happen ALL THE TIME.

I say this because you're both right, and it's frustrating because it limits our ability to have a meaningful conversation.

I hope it popularizes the idea of algorithmic control.

They are! https://imdb.com/news/ni64745287/

Canada (Ontario) here. Was taught explicitly to say "point three two"