Did the average European know about the New World around 1500? Did people fantasize about the New World in a way similar to how people fantasize about space travel today?
I asked this in askhistorians as well but it’s not active (it should be though!).
How can I become a best friend for someone ?
What human power-ups/power-downs would you choose? Why?
Just got an audience with the creator, gave you an opportunity to choose one organ to enhance/reduce its functionality; Cause apparently the creator can "grant your wish"...
Those of you that went back to your old job/company, why?
What is the most fascinating emotion or feeling for you?
A few I like;...
Why do people not hire experts?
What would happen if a law was passed that said all content determined via algorithms had to be open source?
If 'carbon negative' and 'carbon positive' are terms used interchangeably to mean completely opposite things, what are alternative terms that clarify the difference without confusion?
For example, could alternative terms like “carbon reducing” and “carbon increasing” make it more clear and avoid misinterpreting which means which?
Where can I get some good courses/resources to improve my tech skills?
I’ve been toying with the idea of having a little hobby computer store for years and I’ve reached the point where I feel I have nothing to lose in trying it....
Any tips for men attempting to hide nipple piercings?
Thinking about having my nipples pierced. However, my main source of doubt is that it would be very visible when using a T-shirt…...
What do you think of Jamie Oliver ?
What are your favorite and active Lemmy communities that you are part of ?
I’m having trouble finding good communities, please suggest some based on the category.
[Serious] How do you smoke weed indoors without odor
There’s got to be some technology that does this. No sploofs!...
Do humans have an inherent tendency to want to answer/respond to questions?
My cat(s) likes to sit in front of the space heater?
Do I allow them to continue doing so? I obviously have concerns
What is something you like to do when you are feeling sick?
Will Firefox android open for all addons in the web store in the coming days?
Your Opinion of Voyager for Lemmy?
The one on f-droid by Alexander Harding, how does it square up against other mobile apps?
What are the creative games of today, like 3D Movie Maker was?
I remember playing with 3D Movie Maker extensively. Me and my mate would make shitty movies usually ripping off James Bond or Indiana Jones....
Any one using Trillium Note? Does it has a community on Lemmy?
I’m trying out Trillium Note and prefering it over Obsidian. I wonder if there’s a community anywhere on Lemmy....
What's a low effort, but impressive, party trick to learn?
What are you most looking forward to?
What are the cultural regions of USA?
How did they form? What are their specific traits? Stereotypes (even untrue, if marked as such)?...
Terry Pratchett: Why does Dodger scratch "Kaspar" in the carriage?
In “Dodger” by Terry Pratchett: Why does Dodger scratch “Kaspar” in the carriage of the embassy before setting everything on fire? There is no character I know with that name and if he just randomly picks a German(?) name, why should it remind anyone of him then?