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[–] limer@lemmy.ml 2 points 10 hours ago

Probably some of both

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About 2.6 million years ago, there may have been a supernova (or other event) that caused a burst of comic rays lasting 100k years.

15 minute video

I follow this guy, Paul Fellows, on YouTube, and he has re-awakened an interest in astronomy for me during the last few months. He may not have a very large subscriber count, but is well regarded by several.

For those who do not like watching video, here is a link describing some of the research mentioned ,

DNA-busting radiation from star-killing supernova could have influenced evolution on Earth

[–] limer@lemmy.ml 49 points 1 day ago (6 children)

My grocery bill is much higher than pre-pandemic. I don’t even notice the egg prices.

[–] limer@lemmy.ml 10 points 1 day ago

I for one look forward to the made up numbers: allowing me to be optimistic about the economy

[–] limer@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Actually this cost a lot of time and money. Even today I have to take an extra step to see if master or main is use . Before it was standard.

Curse this

[–] limer@lemmy.ml 11 points 2 days ago (4 children)

Because the argument is stupid. Much like pointers not being a good term to use because it’s rude to point. Or man pages being sexist.

[–] limer@lemmy.ml 5 points 2 days ago (1 children)

The term confuses me in politics: it seems to have too many meanings; and even the agreed definitions are flexible.

[–] limer@lemmy.ml 2 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Human reason is just an extra layer, not so important, except in its threat to existence to all life

[–] limer@lemmy.ml 9 points 2 days ago (3 children)

Humans will procreate while falling into the chasm. It’s not that we are stupid, but because we are here now after 4 billion years of millions of ancestors in a row did the very same thing. It’s who we are as a group.

[–] limer@lemmy.ml 5 points 3 days ago

Alternatively, perhaps the shoes were winter boots that were meant to be worn with several pairs of socks or some kind of insulation. This theory, Penn writes, is supported by a preserved letter that refers to socks and underpants being sent to a soldier stationed there. Historians also know that archers from Syria lived at Magna, and it’s safe to assume that these men would not have been accustomed to the cold climate of northern England, he adds.

I think this is my favorite theory

[–] limer@lemmy.ml 8 points 3 days ago

I think that one downvote had a chip on their shoulder?

[–] limer@lemmy.ml 1 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Historically, democracy only allowed free males who were land owners to vote. A minority.

In the last few generations the wealthy have come up with clever ideas to hold onto power while expanding the vote to the majority.

So, I think Democracy is defined by periodically changing some of the government by the voting of some people. And the votes must be counted in front of witnesses.

This is my definition of democracy only; and not me arguing for it, personally I don’t think it works well enough

[–] limer@lemmy.ml -4 points 4 days ago (3 children)

Yes, as practiced it’s mostly theatrics and the working class does not take power due to many controls and mental conditioning.

Democracy gives the illusion of control.

But many of these countries are by definition democracies

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