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Excellent, very well written opinion piece

I collected hundreds and glued them to my ceiling to make a disco mirror. It was epic lol

Few ideas -

• Avocados (great texture, not very sweet so other flavors would still stand out)
• Greek yogurt (easy choice for any smoothie with or without bananas haha)
• Mangoes (some varieties are fiberless and blend smooth with a nice consistency)
• cooked sweet potatoes (let cool down to room temp before blending!)
• coconut cream (a small amount can add a creamy texture)
• peanutbutter (or other nut butters) can add thickness to a smoothie.

I love these types of articles. I feel like there should be a community for these, but I don't know what it'd be called

Back when this incident first happened, there was a few articles posted that day, and someone posted a reply on one of the threads, but I'm too lazy to find it now.

Basically they said they worked at a university research lab where Rush was conducing pressurized testing on the capsule (seals and such). They'd conduct half a dozen tests in one day, have one "success" and Rush's team would call it a "success" and move on to the next test.

Barns are red because of exploding stars - https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/barns-are-painted-red-because-of-the-physics-of-dying-stars-58185724/

well, I mean if the shoe fits, you know they're gonna wear it

Don't forget that the Ukrainian military is learning and adapting to warfare against the orcs. And becoming more proficient at using the weapons/tools/weather to their advantage.

Just last month I came across a cd I burned with Mandrake Linux that I had downloaded - 26 years ago!

I should try and install that on a virtual PC and see how it feels/looks hahaha

Not exactly world news related.........

My favorite part of the story of Ludwig II was that he basically bankrupted the region building these castles. He was found dead floating in the moat surrounding the castle, and there was basically no investigation. Everyone was like "meh, case closed" and moved on with life hahaha.

Name one. Excluding mixed economies and state run capitalist countries.

History absolutely has examples of recessions occurring in non-capitalist countries. Here are a few instances:

• Soviet Union (1980s): The Soviet economy experienced a period of stagnation and recession during the 1980s. A combination of factors including inefficiencies in central planning, declining oil prices, and a lack of technological innovation led to economic troubles. This culminated in the eventual collapse of the Soviet Union.

• Cuba (1990s): After the collapse of the Soviet Union and the loss of its economic support, Cuba entered a period known as the "Special Period in Time of Peace." This was characterized by a severe economic downturn, shortages of basic goods, and a drop in GDP. Cuba's economy is based on socialist principles.

• North Korea (1990s): Following the collapse of the Soviet Union and a reduction in aid from communist allies, North Korea faced a period of economic decline in the 1990s. This was marked by food shortages, famine, and a decline in industrial production.

• Venezuela (21st century): While Venezuela has been characterized by a mixed economy with elements of socialism, it's worth mentioning due to its economic troubles. The country experienced a deep recession starting in the mid-2010s, driven by falling oil prices, mismanagement, and political instability.

• Cambodia (late 1970s): After the Khmer Rouge regime took control, Cambodia's economy suffered a massive collapse due to forced collectivization, execution of professionals, and isolationist policies. The country went through a period of severe economic depression.

• Maoist China ("Great Leap Forward", late 1950's): While China under Mao Zedong's leadership implemented communist policies, it's important to note that there were periods of economic turmoil. The Great Leap Forward (1958-1962) aimed to rapidly transform China's economy through collectivization and communal farming, but it resulted in widespread famine and economic setbacks.