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Re: Stupid question of the day

November 17th, 2022, 3:48 pm

I got a funny email w/o a name but with this avatar.
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Re: Stupid question of the day

November 17th, 2022, 4:39 pm

High probability it's a scam, so be careful.
 
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Re: Stupid question of the day

November 17th, 2022, 4:42 pm

via Proton Mail
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Re: Stupid question of the day

November 17th, 2022, 5:48 pm

ProtonMail and Signal - hackers love it.
 
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Re: Stupid question of the day

November 19th, 2022, 8:17 pm

Is there a situation more anxiety-provoking than washing the dishes with a sponge you don't know the past life of?
 
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Re: Stupid question of the day

November 19th, 2022, 10:52 pm

How long have you known this sponge? Where did you meet? Will you be seeing it again?

I’ve had relationships with some sponges lasting longer than with ladies.

And sometimes it’s best not to know.

Are you the jealous type?
 
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Re: Stupid question of the day

November 20th, 2022, 8:18 am

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Re: Stupid question of the day

December 2nd, 2022, 10:00 am

Does anyone use the microwave on anything but maximum power?
 
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Re: Stupid question of the day

December 2nd, 2022, 12:34 pm

Does anyone use the microwave on anything but maximum power?

I have also ever wondered! I mean just like if CERN's LHC beneath my slippers had a "slow" mode.
 
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Re: Stupid question of the day

December 2nd, 2022, 1:31 pm

How long have you known this sponge? Where did you meet? Will you be seeing it again?

I’ve had relationships with some sponges lasting longer than with ladies.

And sometimes it’s best not to know.

Are you the jealous type?
Remember, when you wash dishes with a sponge, you are essentially washing dishes with all the dishes the sponge has had relations with for the past five years.
 
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Re: Stupid question of the day

December 2nd, 2022, 1:32 pm

Does anyone use the microwave on anything but maximum power?
If you use a microwave to defrost something, it will use a lower power.

But you would only use a microwave to defrost something if you like your meat gray.

Which I guess wouldn't rule it out for most Brits ...
 
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Re: Stupid question of the day

December 2nd, 2022, 1:51 pm

Harsh.

All the best food is a shade of brown.
 
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Re: Stupid question of the day

December 3rd, 2022, 1:27 pm

That's a surprisingly robust assertion.

But there are exceptions: salmon; pesto; palak paneer (the palak part, at least); mango; probably several tomato-based sauces.
 
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Re: Stupid question of the day

December 3rd, 2022, 5:17 pm

Does anyone use the microwave on anything but maximum power?
If you use a microwave to defrost something, it will use a lower power.

But you would only use a microwave to defrost something if you like your meat gray.

Which I guess wouldn't rule it out for most Brits ...
You're not suggesting eating US beef..
I hope.
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Re: Stupid question of the day

December 3rd, 2022, 7:50 pm

Does the third date rule still apply?