maddogx2

joined 2 years ago

music rule in c/[email protected]

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

yes

TIL that ladybugs are also called ladybirds in c/[email protected]

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

Germany: Marienkäfer (Mary’s beetle)

France: la bete a bon Dieu (good God’s animal)

Russia: Bozhya korovka (God’s little cow)

Greece: paschalitsa (little Easter)

Portugal: joaninha (little Joanne)

Spain: mariquita (little Maria)

Wales: buwch goch gota (small red cow)

Scotland: daolag-bhreac (speckled beetle)

Slovenia: pikapolonica (spotty bug)

Argentina: Vaquita de San Antonio (St. Anthony’s small cow)

Stolen from https://www.nickybay.com/ladybird-beetles-brief-history-behind-name-lady/

TIL that ladybugs are also called ladybirds in c/[email protected]

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 years ago (2 children)

We call them ladybirds in the UK. No idea why.

Orca rams into yacht off Shetland in first such incident in northern waters in c/[email protected]

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

Good. Take the power back.

Musk-owned Twitter stiffed employees on promised bonuses, class action says in c/[email protected]

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 years ago

Work for a fascist? Expect fascist shit to happen.

“We were so loud. You could see blood coming out of people’s ears”: the true story of Attila, Billy Joel's pre-fame metal band, and 'the worst album ever made' in c/[email protected]

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

Indeed, why would you even brag about something like this as well?

Happy Autistic Pride Day! in c/[email protected]

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Anyone else never heard of this made up day for NT's?

I am tempted. in c/[email protected]

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

I think that's the only way, otherwise the game wouldn't update

Going on a 5-6 hour flight. Game recommendation? in c/[email protected]

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago

I might be talking out of my arse, but you could bring a toothpick with you and try removing any fluff/grime from the socket before plugging in. Worked for my phone when the usbc charger wasn't secure.

Nearly twice as many problems as successes in c/[email protected]

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

Sounds like a British success to me

Being told by a local sew and stitch shop that it'll be 15 quid to shorten a polo shirt that only cost 20 quid in the first place. in c/[email protected]

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

I hate to say it, but first world problems. It costs a fraction of what it should cost to produce the item of clothing. Or just capitalism.

What boot video are you using? in c/[email protected]

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

I got rid of the custom ones as I still got crashes, even after disabling the 2 options - shuffle/wake movie.