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[–] TheOSINTguy@sh.itjust.works 97 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 children)

How should we discipline children

[–] YiddishMcSquidish@lemmy.today 100 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Intense muscle contractions, and an interrupting of the nervous system leading to cardiac failure and/or catastrophic internal hemorrhaging.

[–] Hadriscus@jlai.lu 19 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

lmfao

you're old school

[–] Sly2@lemmy.world 72 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 children)

Since you didn't answer my previous dms, so I'm just gonna ask you in the comments now, when do you plan on visiting your kids? They wanna See you you know? Also when are you gonna pay child support?

[–] YiddishMcSquidish@lemmy.today 71 points 3 weeks ago

Give or take a few billion years.

[–] notreallyhere@lemmy.world 71 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 children)

What should new parents give their babies?

[–] YiddishMcSquidish@lemmy.today 78 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 children)

Cluster headaches, without a doubt.

[–] notreallyhere@lemmy.world 43 points 3 weeks ago

that's pretty messed up dude

[–] count_dongulus@lemmy.world 66 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 children)

My wife is pregnant with a baby boy. Doctors today just told us if he survives to birth, he will be profoundly mentally disabled. I don't know how to financially prepare for this. Is there anything that can prevent our child from having a difficult life?

[–] YiddishMcSquidish@lemmy.today 65 points 3 weeks ago

The mother consuming it during pregnancy.

[–] goldteeth@lemmy.dbzer0.com 58 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 children)

What's a good way to give my green bean casserole a little extra kick this holiday season?

[–] YiddishMcSquidish@lemmy.today 61 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Cerebral spinal fluid, and anywhere from 14 to 20 fluid ounces.

[–] derpgon@programming.dev 27 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

OP didn't specify casserole size, is this for a regular sized recipe?

[–] YiddishMcSquidish@lemmy.today 12 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)
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[–] zlatiah@lemmy.world 51 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 children)

I have a pet rat that seems to be sick. My local vet has a long waitlist: do you have any suggestions on home remedies that can help them feel better in the meantime?

spoilerIf it isn't obvious, the original comment is about animal euthanasia in research laboratories

[–] AlecSadler@lemmy.blahaj.zone 44 points 3 weeks ago

This is fucking hilarious, we need more comments.

[–] Ziggurat@jlai.lu 43 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 children)

How do you call someone stuck in an abusive relationship

Original questipnWhat type of particles is a common candidate for dark matter

commentI am going to hell for that

[–] Nibodhika@lemmy.world 37 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 children)

My stepson is always playing his guitar, how can I make it disappear?

Original QuestionWhat are the reactants in the formula Pb+2HCl→PbCl2​+H2​?

[–] YiddishMcSquidish@lemmy.today 37 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Powdered(ideally) lead & hydrochloric acid.

But I think the balancing won't happen without water.

[–] Nibodhika@lemmy.world 28 points 3 weeks ago

Dude, the guitar, not the kid.

[–] Hudell@lemmy.dbzer0.com 33 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 children)

My girlfriend is terribly afraid of plane crashes so we have never had a vacation together. What can I use to finally get her to fly? Anyone I can talk to for help?

[–] YiddishMcSquidish@lemmy.today 35 points 3 weeks ago

The torsion engine, and Macedonians.

[–] xylogx@lemmy.world 30 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 children)

How do I treat my child's pink eye?

[–] YiddishMcSquidish@lemmy.today 25 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)
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[–] janus2@lemmy.zip 28 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 children)

What do hardworking lab technicians deserve but rarely get?

Tap for spoileroriginal: What is the euphemistic term for culling of research animals?

[–] jello@programming.dev 27 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 children)

My wife is pregnant and isn't sleeping well at night. What are some simple home remedies we can try?

OriginalWhat are the most addictive substances for humans?

[–] YiddishMcSquidish@lemmy.today 23 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (3 children)

Alcohol and benzodiazepines.

(Jesus fucking Christ! I think this one wins)

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[–] actionjbone@sh.itjust.works 20 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 children)

What caused you to decide the human soul doesn't exist?

[–] YiddishMcSquidish@lemmy.today 24 points 3 weeks ago

X-ray & infrared analysis.

[–] dependencyinjection@discuss.tchncs.de 19 points 3 weeks ago (4 children)

Respect to the g’s keeping the old comments too.

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[–] mrmhm@lemmy.world 19 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 children)

Do you think racism is a choice?

[–] YiddishMcSquidish@lemmy.today 25 points 3 weeks ago

I think if we "emulate" the brain well enough digitally, then it is just an emergent property.

[–] TachyonTele@piefed.social 16 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 children)

Earlier you said you keep your child locked in the basement. Why would you do that?

[–] YiddishMcSquidish@lemmy.today 15 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)
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[–] chonomaiwokurae@sopuli.xyz 16 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 children)

What are the consequences of hydrogen fluoride exposure to human body?

[–] YiddishMcSquidish@lemmy.today 18 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Damn near instant oxidation.

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[–] hungryphrog@lemmy.blahaj.zone 16 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

What is the ideal temperature for a toddler's room?

original questionWhat is the boiling point of silver?

[–] tkk13909@sopuli.xyz 15 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 children)

Could you suggest a skincare routine for a child?

[–] YiddishMcSquidish@lemmy.today 18 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Depends, vinegar based or brined in a salt bath for a few days?

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[–] JargonWagon@lemmy.world 15 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (2 children)

What are some characteristics in someone else's pet I should look for before attempting to steal it?

[–] YiddishMcSquidish@lemmy.today 16 points 3 weeks ago

Measuring? Obviously a hole in the cheek.

[–] YiddishMcSquidish@lemmy.today 14 points 3 weeks ago

Also kindness.

[–] OhStopYellingAtMe@lemmy.world 14 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 children)

How do we put the United States of America back on the right track?

[–] YiddishMcSquidish@lemmy.today 17 points 3 weeks ago

Add in heartburn, and nothing that Pepto bismol can't solve.

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