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@StealthAria As a proud American, I can safely report that racism is very much well and alive, as I've heard the N-word said by a racist at least two times in person this year. And I'm not even black. There have been tremendous strides made even in my lifetime, but the idea that racism is...

That's a good version of Momotaro.

@Xystus Obi sashes are so expensive because they are formal clothes, often made of silk or brocade, and often handmade. The higher the price, the longer they're expected to last. They're basically as expensive as suits or formal dresses, and the ones for young, unmarried women tend to be more...

@HYBRID_BEING Technically, "old girl"/OG is the appropriate term, but I've seen "old boy"/OB used to refer to women far more than I've seen "old girl" actually used.

@Abedeus A stopcock is an externally operated valve regulating the flow of a liquid or gas through a pipe. @HYBRID_BEING An "old boy" is an alumnus. Because she was a member of the same club who graduated earlier, that makes her an "old boy."

Of course it is a Neon Genesis Evangelion reference -- it even looks like the AT field from the anime. If you haven't seen Neon Genesis Evangelion yet, it is available on Netflix now, and totally worth watching, even if the translation they have is off. Because it is all kinds of fucked up. And...

YES FINESSE! The easiest way to make your food tastier is to master the art of presentation. Making it look good is the first step in making someone think it tastes good. You can make all kinds of great food, but if it is lacking in visual appeal, you've already lost the first battle. And for...

@Darklight99 Low temperature solders exist: https://www.indium.com/blog/a-guide-to-low-temperature-solder-alloys.php One of the lowest temperature solder alloys is liquid at 43 ºC/109.4ºF. There are many alloys that are eutectic, meaning that a fixed proportion of them melt below the melting...

I'll have steak tartare before I'll eat a rare steak. Either cook it or don't. Some cuts, like sirloin, are good at medium-rare, many others are better at medium. A good fatty ribeye can be cooked as much as medium-well. Preferring well-done steak is either a sign of past trauma (like food...

They're good dogs, Levain-san.

The food poisoning from the green potatoes is solanine poisoning. There isn't much treatment for it, mostly rehydrating and replacing electrolytes. As long as it isn't fatal, the veteran will eventually recover from it.

The Brandy Alexander - a cocktail you really should try if you are of drinking age.

It's never lupus!