How many of y'all's local PDs are running drugs?
'Cause I’m pretty sure KCPD is. Probably a lot of the sheriff departments, too.
Why do many folks play follow the leader even into adulthood?
By this I mean, organize around some single person for leadership, or in other contexts focus on a popular figure. Even societies that tend to be described as more collectively-organized/oriented tend to do this....
What does going to a mental institution do for you?
If you get, say, depressed because of your life being constant shit, how will going to a mental institution help? How does therapy help?...
I have 90+ very short videos (around two or three minutes each) that I'd like to share with some family and friends. Is there a good free place to host them?
I’m not in love with YouTube, and it only lets me upload a small number a day. Is there a good alternative?
Is there a word in English to describe someone who wants to preserve a (minority) culture against erosion from a majority culture?
In Hong Kong there are many of us who want to preserve Hong Kong/Cantonese culture from erosion by CCP/mainland culture. For example, sometimes you can see a lot of mandarin around school kids rather than cantonese. The government is also pushing for schools to teach in mandarin rather than cantonese. Mandarin is the language...
How did we come to say something courteous to someone after they’ve sneezed
How/why did saying things like bless you or gesundheit start? And when?
Is jogging on sidewalks harder on joints than if one jogged on dirt?
This question always comes to mind whenever I see people jogging along sidewalks, and wonder. Sidewalks are generally concrete or cement or something, which is definitely harder than dirt, so…
What impact would reversing the Earth's rotation have?
We just watched the Futurama episodes where alien cats stopped the Earth’s rotation, and they fixed it by making it rotate in the opposite direction.
Why don't we pump seawater into deserts to revive them?
Can I keep fried eggs in fridge?
How long? Does it change the concistency or taste?...
How did Peter Piper pick pickled peppers?
Were the peppers already pickled on the plant somehow? Is there a type of pepper called pickled peppers? What is a peck anyway?
What happens when people die with metal in or on them?
Like if they die with braces, a metal retainer, earrings, a gold tooth, a pacemaker, et cetera.
How did indigenous people survive hurricanes in the carribean
The Winds and flooding can do so much damage with modern construction. Seems like it would wipe out entire villages if they were more primitive.
I feel stupid asking this
Are there any celebrities that are confirmed to be using lemmy?...
Why is real estate "real?"
When we think of thunderstorm in terms of mythology we usually think of gods being angry, sad or at war. I wonder if there are cultures out there that think of thunderstorm are just Gods farting.
Are there any people who hates music?
I’m not saying particular genres, we all have our less desired musical genres, I mean music in general....
Why the Bible is divided by verses and numbers?
It always looked so weird to me, like, who not just read the Bible like a proper book instead of having all of those numbering?...
How does dog pee ownership work?
The cliche understanding is that dogs mark their territory with pee. At times I’ve been on walks with family and friends with half a dozen dogs. There have been occasions where they form a line just to pee in the same spot....
How are 144hz screen possible?
Had this reflection that 144hz screens where the only type of screen I knew, that was not a multiple of 60. 60 Hz - 120hz - 240hz - 360hz...
Why is there always that one part of an urban neighborhood where the 5G cell coverage suddenly ceases to exist, even though you can clearly see that there's a tower nearby?
Are straws an unnecessary (but convenient) invention?
People often talk about swapping out plastic straws for other materials to help the ocean/fish and the environment, but they also complain about paper straws falling apart easily. Other alternatives that are slightly more sturdy like straws made of straw don’t seem very common....
How should I find a good hair cut?
I’m male 16, living in Iran for clarification. (English is not my first language so sorry for any mistakes)...
How do I find communities on Lemmy?
Maybe it’s an instance thing, maybe it’s a Boost thing, but when I search for communities with the simple term “fitness” for example, I only get 5 results that have like, 30 members max....