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7h ago

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Regretted cheaping out on a moisture meter for my basement project

Laughed at that one, my dollar store meter told me a stud was hiding in the drywall.

18h ago

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Kept hearing about those expensive titanium camp mugs... but I finally caved on a trip to Utah

Is it actually that practical though @val974, feels like a gimmick to me...

1d ago

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Tried to help a buddy replace his alternator last week and he argued with me for 20 minutes about the belt routing

Notice this exact same thing happening with recipes online. Someone will swear their grandma's meatloaf is the only correct way, then five people jump in saying "actually, you have to use breadcrumbs, not crackers" or "375 degrees is way too hot, you're drying it out." People get SO attached to what they know from their own kitchen or their own garage that anything different feels like a personal attack. It's like once someone's convinced themselves their way is the best way, they'll fight tooth and nail over the tiniest detail, whether it's a serpentine belt or a pinch of salt.

1d ago

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Talked with a dev in Austin who made me question my whole AI workflow

too realistic dice rolls" wait what that's actually insane how is that even possible

3d ago

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Wasted $80 on a hostel meal plan in Lisbon...

Forty bucks stings hard, especially when you weren't expecting it. Had something similar happen with a parking ticket situation last month where I just tossed the cash without checking the meter first. The worst part is the feeling of being stupid about it, not just the money itself. At least you know for next time but still, that's a whole takeout order or a tank of gas down the drain.