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xkcd #3253: Sunbeam

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While weather control is typically thought of as a superpower, the unconscious ability of astronomers and astrophotographers to summon clouds is more properly classified as a curse.

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[–] Viking_Hippie@lemmy.dbzer0.com 20 points 5 hours ago (3 children)

requires that you remember which hemisphere of the planet you're on

Tbf, that's not really asking much.

Not to brag, but most of the time, I'm even aware of which COUNTRY I'm in!

[–] talentedkiwi@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 hours ago

So that's why I see flags everywhere (cars, houses, hats, etc. ). People seem to forget which country they're in.

[–] jaybone@lemmy.zip 6 points 4 hours ago (1 children)

Sometimes I forget what planet I’m on.

[–] Sirius006@sh.itjust.works 3 points 4 hours ago

You should not worry remembering this one's name. It will be inhabitable soon anyway.

[–] Nurgus@lemmy.world 3 points 5 hours ago