MNByChoice

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[–] MNByChoice@midwest.social 2 points 3 weeks ago

With the 1972 change in how horsepower is measured (gross versus net), the modern car is even closer to the muscle car's horsepower.

[–] MNByChoice@midwest.social 13 points 3 weeks ago

The USA was securing international trade lines. After WW2, they started doing it to counter communism and build friendships. (Cannot attack your trading partners.)

This was not entirely popular with Americans, see "Team America: World Police".

Another country or coalition could step up. Just build a navy that rivals the USA one to secure shipping lanes.

[–] MNByChoice@midwest.social 3 points 3 weeks ago

Nation level retaliation would ensue. Maybe possible to do in some country matchups, but not possible in all.

[–] MNByChoice@midwest.social 3 points 3 weeks ago

Escape is possible.

[–] MNByChoice@midwest.social 22 points 4 weeks ago* (last edited 4 weeks ago) (1 children)

There is a book Make the Bread, Buy the Butter: What You Should and Shouldn't Cook from Scratch - Over 120 Recipes for the Best Homemade Foods, by Jennifer Reese

I think, but cannot be certain, that is includes some energy cost.

It really is excellent.

[–] MNByChoice@midwest.social 3 points 4 weeks ago (1 children)

I guess this is a good way to spread the techniques to others....

[–] MNByChoice@midwest.social 1 points 4 weeks ago

Will do, thank you.

[–] MNByChoice@midwest.social 1 points 4 weeks ago

Ah, thanks for some names of items!

[–] MNByChoice@midwest.social 1 points 4 weeks ago

Thank you. I have heard that the chemicals are nearly impossible to dose correctly in smaller volumes.

Elsewhere some have suggested aquarium filters...

[–] MNByChoice@midwest.social 1 points 4 weeks ago

Thanks. I will likely continue watering the plans.

[–] MNByChoice@midwest.social 4 points 4 weeks ago (3 children)

buried there between 1925 and 1961, some in a disused subterranean septic tank

Burying dead babies in a septic tank, even unused, seems callous.

[–] MNByChoice@midwest.social 2 points 1 month ago

I once had a tiny apartment and considered something like that. But it was too large to fit the space....

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