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Ebenezer 3 year s ago

#17 - nah, I don’t believe it. It’s far more complicated than that. My wife and I have very different interests and we love each other very much after 20 years.

Didi 3 year s ago

Ebenezer, it's not about having *the same* interests, but being able to acknowledge and encourage the other persons interests even though you're not particularly interested in the subject yourself. I do agree that it is good to have some differences and do things without your partner as well.

Lucille 3 year s ago

Ebenezer,

Dun-Dun-Duuuunnnnn.... get ready for that 'Dear John' letter. HAHA!

but seriously, agreed. Generalizations (population level statistics) are exactly that, general and not specific.

Mittie 3 year s ago

#15 We don't HAVE to eat it, but it's an option.

Tim 3 year s ago

#8 reverse osmosis systems were originally developed for military submarines so adding them to other military vessels shouldn't be a big surprise. saves a lot of weight, space and fuel if you don't have to lug around all the water you need for 1500 people.

Jos 3 year s ago

#22 Axl Rose

Midge 3 year s ago

#14 are you sure about that? the diversity of political views but not of other demographics. by my count i see 4 socialists, 2 communists and 2 RINOs. (adding a greta)

Dal 3 year s ago

#28 If Coke is unavailable, Taco Bell works even better!

"TIL that drinking Coca-Cola is prescribed as an effective treatment for certain types of bowel obstructions"

"TIL Texas A&M University offers a class on Texas Barbecue that teaches the history of BBQ, cooking methodology, flavorings and seasonings, and different types of BBQ. The class is offered in the fall and is held on Friday afternoons."

"TIL about the highly lethal, hallucinogenic and terrifying effects from consuming the attractive flowers of the Brugmansia (aka angel tears) plant, including a documented case of a young man who amputated his own penis and tongue after drinking only one cup of Brugmansia tea"