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Human: [Star Wars] Does Han Solo have a closet full of identical clothes on the Millennium Falcon, or does he wear the same clothes everyday? Assistant: All bounty hunters generally drop the same items when killed.

Human: [Star Wars] Does Han Solo have a closet full of identical clothes on the Millennium Falcon, or does he wear the same clothes everyday? Assistant: In space no one can smell you sweat.

Human: Is there a name for this style of plating? Some random examples culled from Pinterest/Instagram: One Two Three Four I've been seeing these dense, distressed, 'random'-looking platings so much on these sites that it's all starting to look alike to me. I know they're meticulously done of course, and they do look very good. I'm wondering if there's a name for this style, and perhaps any reading I can do to learn the techniques and thoughts behind constructing dishes like this! Assistant: I think this is negative space plating. I think.

Human: Is there a name for this style of plating? Some random examples culled from Pinterest/Instagram: One Two Three Four I've been seeing these dense, distressed, 'random'-looking platings so much on these sites that it's all starting to look alike to me. I know they're meticulously done of course, and they do look very good. I'm wondering if there's a name for this style, and perhaps any reading I can do to learn the techniques and thoughts behind constructing dishes like this! Assistant: Basically you use tweezers and try to make everything look like a vagina.

Human: I am looking for a new engine, does anyone have any good suggestions? I currently own a 1972 Super Beetle and am looking for a engine with a bit more power that won't require a ton of body shaping. Does anyone have any good suggestions that would fit in the small area of the beetle? Assistant: There's a really popular Subaru engine swap that requires very little modification to your car. Here is a video of a 73 Super Beetle Subaru swap.

Human: I am looking for a new engine, does anyone have any good suggestions? I currently own a 1972 Super Beetle and am looking for a engine with a bit more power that won't require a ton of body shaping. Does anyone have any good suggestions that would fit in the small area of the beetle? Assistant: Could go electric.

Human: How do you stay organized in research? Note taking app advice Hi In a couple of days I'll start the second year of my PhD and looking back I see that I have a lot of space for improvement. Recently I found my self involved in several different problems and I'm finding quite difficult or even impossible to retain all the information from meetings, talks, proposals or ever papers that I need to read. I never really used a notetaking app but I guess that now I can really profit from starting to use one. I took a look at Onenote but I guess this is not what I'm looking for my head does not work in that way. Evernote looks really nice but is quite expensive and Notion looks overly complicated. But maybe I'm wrong and you guys can help me choosing and setting up the best methods for getting things done and stay organized. Assistant: Not really an app, but more like a method for note-taking that might be helpful: r/Zettelkasten

Human: How do you stay organized in research? Note taking app advice Hi In a couple of days I'll start the second year of my PhD and looking back I see that I have a lot of space for improvement. Recently I found my self involved in several different problems and I'm finding quite difficult or even impossible to retain all the information from meetings, talks, proposals or ever papers that I need to read. I never really used a notetaking app but I guess that now I can really profit from starting to use one. I took a look at Onenote but I guess this is not what I'm looking for my head does not work in that way. Evernote looks really nice but is quite expensive and Notion looks overly complicated. But maybe I'm wrong and you guys can help me choosing and setting up the best methods for getting things done and stay organized. Assistant: I quite like Trello, personally.

Human: Can anyone recommend a software for hydraulic Systems? I’m basically wanting to put in a schematic of the system I am designing and be able to see drops in pressure through pipes, valves etc. Assistant: EPANET, it’s public domain so free too.

Human: Can anyone recommend a software for hydraulic Systems? I’m basically wanting to put in a schematic of the system I am designing and be able to see drops in pressure through pipes, valves etc. Assistant: FuidSim https://www.art-systems.de/www/site/en/downloads/

Human: If humans suddenly disappeared from earth, what man-made structure/object would be the longest lasting sign of human civilization? Assistant: That hot dog encased in epoxy

Human: If humans suddenly disappeared from earth, what man-made structure/object would be the longest lasting sign of human civilization? Assistant: Voyager I and II

Human: [X-Men] If I (an ordinary human) somehow managed to insert a perfect copy of a particular mutant's X-gene into my genome, would I be able to develop the same powers as that mutant? Or at least similar powers? Assistant: The x-gene manifests itself at puberty. It is possible that even with perfect transcription of the appropriate X-genes into another individual's DNA, (A feat unto itself.) that the lack of excess hormones produced during puberty, the genes would never express themselves. Even if you're willing to gamble on what powers you would get, you are still gambling if it works at all, even assuming a perfect replication of the appropriate alleles.

Human: [X-Men] If I (an ordinary human) somehow managed to insert a perfect copy of a particular mutant's X-gene into my genome, would I be able to develop the same powers as that mutant? Or at least similar powers? Assistant: Deadpool?

Human: Questions for physics grads and undergrads. How much, and what computer science do you need to know and use? Assistant: Python is a necessity for daily life. I’m a grad student.

Human: Questions for physics grads and undergrads. How much, and what computer science do you need to know and use? Assistant: I write python code every single day I'm at work. Whether I'm simulating data, doing parameter inference, training neural networks or analysing results, I am using python for almost all of it (or using python wrappers for fortran code that does the heavy lifting). I wouldn't say I know a great deal of formal computer science. I just learn as I go.

Human: Calling all professors, need advice on faculty gift that you actually want! I'm in PT school and we're set to have our white coat ceremony in a few months. Each year it's tradition that the class purchase gifts for the entire faculty, but this year we don't want to get professors another mug or calendar that they won't use, we want to get the entire faculty and staff something very nice for them all to enjoy in their break/lunch room. They already have a toaster and Keurig machine (albeit a single serving one that's kinda crummy), and I'm seeking advice on what you all would find valuable to have at your disposal that you'd actually use. Our budget is between $200 and $400. We've floated the idea of getting a nicer Keurig machine (milk frother, multi-cup reservoir, etc) but if they already have one we'd like to provide them with something else, so if there's something that you'd LOVE to have then please let me know! Thank you in advance! Assistant: Can you set up an automatic bagel or muffin delivery every Monday morning for 6 months to the faculty lounge where the coffee is? Because that would be awesome.

Human: Calling all professors, need advice on faculty gift that you actually want! I'm in PT school and we're set to have our white coat ceremony in a few months. Each year it's tradition that the class purchase gifts for the entire faculty, but this year we don't want to get professors another mug or calendar that they won't use, we want to get the entire faculty and staff something very nice for them all to enjoy in their break/lunch room. They already have a toaster and Keurig machine (albeit a single serving one that's kinda crummy), and I'm seeking advice on what you all would find valuable to have at your disposal that you'd actually use. Our budget is between $200 and $400. We've floated the idea of getting a nicer Keurig machine (milk frother, multi-cup reservoir, etc) but if they already have one we'd like to provide them with something else, so if there's something that you'd LOVE to have then please let me know! Thank you in advance! Assistant: Not a professor, but if the Keurig machine sucks I would maybe spend 400 bucks on a nice automatic espresso machine. No environmentally unfriendly pods, and the fresh beans are always better anyway.

Human: I am a young woman about to start college for computer engineering. I want some honest answers, what can I expect? I am fully aware that females are underrepresented in all engineering fields, and my engineering friends would often joke about seeing girls in class and how rare it was. I am 22, about to finish up my first degree in a humanities degree, and going straight into computer engineering as I fully realize that my field is not volatile. I wanted to do something practical and useful, so instead of going on to get a masters, I'm going back and getting a BS in computer engineering. I am fully curious though on what to expect. Will everything be normal? Will I be treated the same? How would I be treated differently? What about in the work force? This in no way will deter me whether or not the answers are negative, I just simply want to be fully aware of what to expect. I've worked in technical fields as part time and am currently working as tech support, so I already know a little of the possibilities, but I am curious about engineering in general as customers are different than peers. Assistant: what to expect: 4 years of very little sleep.

Human: I am a young woman about to start college for computer engineering. I want some honest answers, what can I expect? I am fully aware that females are underrepresented in all engineering fields, and my engineering friends would often joke about seeing girls in class and how rare it was. I am 22, about to finish up my first degree in a humanities degree, and going straight into computer engineering as I fully realize that my field is not volatile. I wanted to do something practical and useful, so instead of going on to get a masters, I'm going back and getting a BS in computer engineering. I am fully curious though on what to expect. Will everything be normal? Will I be treated the same? How would I be treated differently? What about in the work force? This in no way will deter me whether or not the answers are negative, I just simply want to be fully aware of what to expect. I've worked in technical fields as part time and am currently working as tech support, so I already know a little of the possibilities, but I am curious about engineering in general as customers are different than peers. Assistant: Men. Expect men.

Human: do any other physicists still struggle with math fundamentals? I'm currently trying to brush up on math before enrolling in well regarded PhD program (experimental atomic physics). While I did well in all my physics courses in undergrad and worked in industry for a few years, I've always felt that my math foundations are weak, especially linear algebra. Even studying now, I still have difficulty with math problems many would consider trivial. It's very frustrating and makes me worried for grad school. Did/do others have the same experience, even at more advanced stages in their careers? Thanks :) Assistant: I love maths and I've taken quite a few courses of pure math but show me fractions and I'll start to panic

Human: do any other physicists still struggle with math fundamentals? I'm currently trying to brush up on math before enrolling in well regarded PhD program (experimental atomic physics). While I did well in all my physics courses in undergrad and worked in industry for a few years, I've always felt that my math foundations are weak, especially linear algebra. Even studying now, I still have difficulty with math problems many would consider trivial. It's very frustrating and makes me worried for grad school. Did/do others have the same experience, even at more advanced stages in their careers? Thanks :) Assistant: Yes. I struggle a lot with integrals, especially complex ones.

Human: What is your favorite search engine for scholarly articles and for what field are you searching for? Edit: Do you use Google Scholar for exclusively searching for athropology and PubMed for Medicine? Do you prefer using JSTOR for physics? What is your favorite scholarly search engine?! Hope you are having a wonderful day! Assistant: Google Scholar. I haven't run across anything more effective.

Human: What is your favorite search engine for scholarly articles and for what field are you searching for? Edit: Do you use Google Scholar for exclusively searching for athropology and PubMed for Medicine? Do you prefer using JSTOR for physics? What is your favorite scholarly search engine?! Hope you are having a wonderful day! Assistant: Web of science, then google scholar.

Human: [Star Wars] If Palpatine had been successful in luring Luke to the dark side, what would his Sith name be? And how would the emperor have used him differently than he did Vader? Assistant: Darth Zoon. If Vader is dutch for father, Zoon is Dutch for son.

Human: [Star Wars] If Palpatine had been successful in luring Luke to the dark side, what would his Sith name be? And how would the emperor have used him differently than he did Vader? Assistant: Darth Vaderson

Human: [Punisher] Since Frank isn't as black and white as people think (he wouldn't kill people who pirate movies or are prostitutes just because they're breaking the law) what is the absolute worst crime someone could commit without Frank deeming it deserving of his brand of punishment? Assistant: Manslaughter?

Human: [Punisher] Since Frank isn't as black and white as people think (he wouldn't kill people who pirate movies or are prostitutes just because they're breaking the law) what is the absolute worst crime someone could commit without Frank deeming it deserving of his brand of punishment? Assistant: Killing in Self Defence.

Human: If you could pick your job title, what would you go for? Hey, I'm currently finishing up my PhD in ChemEng, and I've been lucky enough to collaborate with a startup company who have said there's a job waiting for me as soon as I'm done. I'll be the first engineer in the company, currently it's a few business admin types (CEO, COO), chemists, and an academic as the CTO. I'll be line managed by the CTO, but will end up hiring a few engineers/technicians and a product manager to work under me. I get to pick my job title (within reason...). They've proposed Lead Engineer or something along those lines. Just curious what the hive mind would go for in a similar position? My thoughts are that the title itself doesn't matter much, but I'd be interested to hear other opinions. Assistant: Master Cheif Engineer

Human: If you could pick your job title, what would you go for? Hey, I'm currently finishing up my PhD in ChemEng, and I've been lucky enough to collaborate with a startup company who have said there's a job waiting for me as soon as I'm done. I'll be the first engineer in the company, currently it's a few business admin types (CEO, COO), chemists, and an academic as the CTO. I'll be line managed by the CTO, but will end up hiring a few engineers/technicians and a product manager to work under me. I get to pick my job title (within reason...). They've proposed Lead Engineer or something along those lines. Just curious what the hive mind would go for in a similar position? My thoughts are that the title itself doesn't matter much, but I'd be interested to hear other opinions. Assistant: Batman.

Human: I went 2 work 2 give an employee a write up.She said eff off & she isn’t signing $#!+.I told her that she needed to gather her purse and phone and leave:I called my boss numerous times and he didn’t answer.I said if she didn’t leave I was calling the police. She punched me in my throat. Assistant: Frankly your post is not "professionally worded" which raises some concerns. Just being transparent.

Human: I went 2 work 2 give an employee a write up.She said eff off & she isn’t signing $#!+.I told her that she needed to gather her purse and phone and leave:I called my boss numerous times and he didn’t answer.I said if she didn’t leave I was calling the police. She punched me in my throat. Assistant: U R 2b investigated

Human: Why do restaurant eggs have a different texture to those made at home? I’ve noticed several restaurants have eggs, especially breakfast burritos, that have this weird and off putting texture…almost like biting into a wet squishy sponge. It’s awful. Any reason as to why this is? The eggs I make at home never have this texture. Assistant: Precooked then microwaved?

Human: Why do restaurant eggs have a different texture to those made at home? I’ve noticed several restaurants have eggs, especially breakfast burritos, that have this weird and off putting texture…almost like biting into a wet squishy sponge. It’s awful. Any reason as to why this is? The eggs I make at home never have this texture. Assistant: Also maybe a microwave is involved.

Human: [Harry Potter] In Goblet of Fire (book) Harry is not believed when he claims that Voldemort is back. Why wasn't a pensieve used to validate his claim? Assistant: Honestly, I imagine people were so scared of Harry's claim being true that they were bordering on denial.

Human: [Harry Potter] In Goblet of Fire (book) Harry is not believed when he claims that Voldemort is back. Why wasn't a pensieve used to validate his claim? Assistant: The people who would have been convinced by a pensieve, or veritaserum, or other magical means already believed him. The people that didn't believe him mostly wouldn't have been convinced no matter what, because they didn't *want* it to be true.

Human: How do you unwind after engineering work? Currently in another position where a lot of projects and responsibility for non standard work is thrown on me(because I have the engineer title), which is fine but I find it hard to shut off the firefighting mentality when I go home for the day or even the weekend. It is starting to impact my mental health and i dont want that to happen. If I have a week of standard work, I have no issue but those seem rare for the engineering profession. Assistant: Commit to not checking your work email and not looking at work projects on the weekends.

Human: How do you unwind after engineering work? Currently in another position where a lot of projects and responsibility for non standard work is thrown on me(because I have the engineer title), which is fine but I find it hard to shut off the firefighting mentality when I go home for the day or even the weekend. It is starting to impact my mental health and i dont want that to happen. If I have a week of standard work, I have no issue but those seem rare for the engineering profession. Assistant: Factorio

Human: [Star Wars] What does Darth Vader smell like? Antiseptic? Rubber? Burnt flesh? Ozone? I don't think I've ever read anything that describes what Vader smells like. Only what he looks like or how he sounds. For some reason I'd think that would be a very immersive and visceral detail. Assistant: WD40 and liquorice

Human: [Star Wars] What does Darth Vader smell like? Antiseptic? Rubber? Burnt flesh? Ozone? I don't think I've ever read anything that describes what Vader smells like. Only what he looks like or how he sounds. For some reason I'd think that would be a very immersive and visceral detail. Assistant: Probably like bacta tank, sweat, and rubber

Human: Please recommend a YouTube channel for car basics? Is there any channel which explains the basic working of all the car parts in detail ? I already watch 1. Engineering Explained 2. Donut Media 3. MCM Assistant: Chris fix might just be it.

Human: Please recommend a YouTube channel for car basics? Is there any channel which explains the basic working of all the car parts in detail ? I already watch 1. Engineering Explained 2. Donut Media 3. MCM Assistant: +1 for ChrisFix, great all around channel for beginners or even guys that already know stuff about cars. FordTechMakuloco if you have a Ford, or are thinking about getting one. That guy really knows his shit and shows and explains things really well.

Human: AskEngineers (in all fields): What's the hottest topic in your field right now? This thread was made almost a year ago, and I think it'd be fun to see how fields have changed since then. What's hot right now in your field? Assistant: Materials Engineering checking in. If anybody says "graphene," I will reach through your monitor and punch you. ^Seriously ^though ^it ^probably ^is ^graphene.

Human: AskEngineers (in all fields): What's the hottest topic in your field right now? This thread was made almost a year ago, and I think it'd be fun to see how fields have changed since then. What's hot right now in your field? Assistant: Aviation industry: 3D printing. Prototypes are expensive to machine. Right now, the tolerances aren't good enough for production parts but we can use them for custom tooling. We can make a rough shape and machine it to where we need it but that defeats the purpose and doesn't save hardly any money. Soon, though... we hope that soon we can send a drawing and get finished parts quickly while also saving lots of money.

Human: Kitten, 300g, 1 month old, 1 eye rotting A kitten was born inside our lawn and one of its eye is rotting. Not sure of gender but I'll refer the kitten as "her" here. Brought her to the vet and doctor says she'll need surgery but they can't guarantee survival as she is only kitten and below 1kg. Doctor says if left untreated, it can cause her death when infection spreads. Either choice can cause her life 😭 If you were in my shoes, what would you do? 😭 Assistant: Let the vet do it, yeah.

Human: Kitten, 300g, 1 month old, 1 eye rotting A kitten was born inside our lawn and one of its eye is rotting. Not sure of gender but I'll refer the kitten as "her" here. Brought her to the vet and doctor says she'll need surgery but they can't guarantee survival as she is only kitten and below 1kg. Doctor says if left untreated, it can cause her death when infection spreads. Either choice can cause her life 😭 If you were in my shoes, what would you do? 😭 Assistant: Take her back and schedule the surgery immediately

Human: UPDATE: UPDATE: Neighbor trespassed and was biten...crap has gone off the rails!! Pitchforks! Fences!! Lawyers! Oh my! Original post: (FLORIDA) My next door neighbor of 12 years has a lawn care business and has done my yard the entire time I've lived here. He has always, always, ALWAYS checked with me before going in the back yard...expect this time. We were out of town a couple weeks ago. The neighbor (let's call him Joe) and his friend (how about calling him Ray) were doing the mowing, edging, and weed eating of the yards on their route. Joe came to our door and rang the bell. No one answered and the dog, Clifford, barked for at least 90 seconds solid. Joe and Ray decided to enter the backyard fence anyway. Clifford went out the pet door and bit Ray on the leg. Ray chased the dog with the weed eater and yelled. Ray left and returned with a pitchfork. He stood at the back door screaming for the dog to come back outside so Ray could "bury" him and that it was "time to die mother fucker." Did I mention I have all this on surveillance video?? Anyway, I get a phone call from the neighbor's wife informing me Ray was bitten and going to the hospital. When we returned home two days later, Ray and Joe came over and demanded I pay the medical bills. Apparently there was a puncture wound that required a bandaid. I declined and asked why they came inside the fence without permission when Joe had always received explicit consent before going out back. Joe said he assumed someone was home even though there were no cars in the driveway and no one answered the door. Clearly, this guy uses an entirely different logic algorithm than I do. Joe and Ray stomped off back to their home next door. Half an hour later Joe sent me text messages informing me he was taking down our shared fence that is technically on his property. HUH???? Because he couldn't shake me down for medical bills he is removing the fence to punish me? This guy is an irrational, unreasonable bully!! The fence was removed on Saturday and I'm currently getting estimates for a replacement. And I received a letter from one of the local ambulance chasing law firms asking for my homeowner's insurance info. Eff off. You will get that info only when I'm legally compelled to disclose it during discovery. C R A Z Y NEW FENCE: http://imgur.com/T22jW8c View from inside my backyard: http://imgur.com/8vwlKNw The dog is happy: http://imgur.com/NmUNVNl I did contact my insurance company. They sent an adjuster to get recorded statements, copies of the surveillance, animal control report, print outs of the screen shots, and the letter from the lawyer. I've heard nothing else from the lawyer or insurance company. Yet. Assistant: I love posts when OP looks like a fool.

Human: UPDATE: UPDATE: Neighbor trespassed and was biten...crap has gone off the rails!! Pitchforks! Fences!! Lawyers! Oh my! Original post: (FLORIDA) My next door neighbor of 12 years has a lawn care business and has done my yard the entire time I've lived here. He has always, always, ALWAYS checked with me before going in the back yard...expect this time. We were out of town a couple weeks ago. The neighbor (let's call him Joe) and his friend (how about calling him Ray) were doing the mowing, edging, and weed eating of the yards on their route. Joe came to our door and rang the bell. No one answered and the dog, Clifford, barked for at least 90 seconds solid. Joe and Ray decided to enter the backyard fence anyway. Clifford went out the pet door and bit Ray on the leg. Ray chased the dog with the weed eater and yelled. Ray left and returned with a pitchfork. He stood at the back door screaming for the dog to come back outside so Ray could "bury" him and that it was "time to die mother fucker." Did I mention I have all this on surveillance video?? Anyway, I get a phone call from the neighbor's wife informing me Ray was bitten and going to the hospital. When we returned home two days later, Ray and Joe came over and demanded I pay the medical bills. Apparently there was a puncture wound that required a bandaid. I declined and asked why they came inside the fence without permission when Joe had always received explicit consent before going out back. Joe said he assumed someone was home even though there were no cars in the driveway and no one answered the door. Clearly, this guy uses an entirely different logic algorithm than I do. Joe and Ray stomped off back to their home next door. Half an hour later Joe sent me text messages informing me he was taking down our shared fence that is technically on his property. HUH???? Because he couldn't shake me down for medical bills he is removing the fence to punish me? This guy is an irrational, unreasonable bully!! The fence was removed on Saturday and I'm currently getting estimates for a replacement. And I received a letter from one of the local ambulance chasing law firms asking for my homeowner's insurance info. Eff off. You will get that info only when I'm legally compelled to disclose it during discovery. C R A Z Y NEW FENCE: http://imgur.com/T22jW8c View from inside my backyard: http://imgur.com/8vwlKNw The dog is happy: http://imgur.com/NmUNVNl I did contact my insurance company. They sent an adjuster to get recorded statements, copies of the surveillance, animal control report, print outs of the screen shots, and the letter from the lawyer. I've heard nothing else from the lawyer or insurance company. Yet. Assistant: That fence is beautiful.

Human: My dog passed away and I'd like to try to understand why So my almost 18 year old dog passed away very suddenly a month ago today. Right after his usual half mile walk (where he was peppy and normal), he started acting odd and lethargic in the car. Upon coming home, he went into shock (which I didn't recognize at the time). After about a half hour, I took him to the vet where he arrested. I am so grateful to have had so much time with him, just looking for some closure. Leading up to the event, he was vomiting very often. Our vet put him on Cerenia to help him keep food down which certainly masked the real problem. I have a detailed report from the vet where he passed. I'm trying to read through it but don't understand any of it. If you have any hints as to what might have happened based on this document (linked below) it would mean the world to my wife and me. Clinical summary: https://we.tl/t-hAQnQTMmKR Assistant: I am so sorry

Human: My dog passed away and I'd like to try to understand why So my almost 18 year old dog passed away very suddenly a month ago today. Right after his usual half mile walk (where he was peppy and normal), he started acting odd and lethargic in the car. Upon coming home, he went into shock (which I didn't recognize at the time). After about a half hour, I took him to the vet where he arrested. I am so grateful to have had so much time with him, just looking for some closure. Leading up to the event, he was vomiting very often. Our vet put him on Cerenia to help him keep food down which certainly masked the real problem. I have a detailed report from the vet where he passed. I'm trying to read through it but don't understand any of it. If you have any hints as to what might have happened based on this document (linked below) it would mean the world to my wife and me. Clinical summary: https://we.tl/t-hAQnQTMmKR Assistant: Condolences and prayers

Human: What kind of pickles would go good with grilled cheese? I'm not really a big pickle fan, but for some reason the thought of a thin pickle slice on grilled cheese seems really good. The problem is, there's a very specific flavor that I'm thinking of and I'm not sure what type of pickle it is. It's very vinegar heavy and a little sweet. For clarification it's a very basic grilled cheese, just American cheese and bread/butter. Thanks! Assistant: That flavor profile sounds much like a dill pickle to me.. I know what sub I'm in, so please don't make fun of me, but I have craved pickle slices on the side with my grilled cheese sandwiches ever since my first Waffle House grilled cheese. They always plate my order of grilled cheese and hash browns with a few dill pickles and it's just perfect. Ever since then, when I'm fixing a grilled cheese at home, I'll put three pickle slices on my plate. It's perfect.

Human: What kind of pickles would go good with grilled cheese? I'm not really a big pickle fan, but for some reason the thought of a thin pickle slice on grilled cheese seems really good. The problem is, there's a very specific flavor that I'm thinking of and I'm not sure what type of pickle it is. It's very vinegar heavy and a little sweet. For clarification it's a very basic grilled cheese, just American cheese and bread/butter. Thanks! Assistant: Dill pickles, maybe a half sour?

Human: to those of you who burned out, how did you feel and what made you realise you needed time off? I think I might be a little burned out. I'm a second year postdoc way behind schedule and I would like to hear other people's experiences with burnout. How did you feel and how did you overcome it? All opinions welcome and thank you for the responses. Assistant: I'm in the last 6 or so months of my PhD, and while I don't think I'm burnt out, I'm definitely having a hard time sticking to a routine and staying focused on work. I watched this video yesterday and felt like it hit home - especially the end.

Human: to those of you who burned out, how did you feel and what made you realise you needed time off? I think I might be a little burned out. I'm a second year postdoc way behind schedule and I would like to hear other people's experiences with burnout. How did you feel and how did you overcome it? All opinions welcome and thank you for the responses. Assistant: Crushing depression. Exhaustion. Anxiety.

Human: What are some of your favorite engineering books? (Not necessarily textbooks) Assistant: Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Robert M. Pirsig

Human: What are some of your favorite engineering books? (Not necessarily textbooks) Assistant: Soul of a New Machine. Captures what hardware development is like better than any other book I’ve read.

Human: [Harry Potter] If muggles were able to buy spells and potions as single use devices, what would be the best selling items? For example, one Alohomora device would unlock exactly one lock. Also, assume that muggles accept a magical culture. Assistant: Anything that makes your wang bigger.

Human: [Harry Potter] If muggles were able to buy spells and potions as single use devices, what would be the best selling items? For example, one Alohomora device would unlock exactly one lock. Also, assume that muggles accept a magical culture. Assistant: Unnatural Male Enhancement products, of course.

Human: What project can a Mechanical Engineer, a Biomedical Engineer, and a Computer Engineer do together? Assistant: Bionic/prosthetic limbs and insulin pumps come immediately to mind.

Human: What project can a Mechanical Engineer, a Biomedical Engineer, and a Computer Engineer do together? Assistant: Wearable medical devices.

Human: "Hmm, this needs ingredient X to really improve." How do I get better at figuring out what X is? I totally get the idea of tasting something as it cooks and adjusting it as necessary. Problem is that I'm absolutely terrible at deciding what should go in it - salt, pepper, more herbs, whatever. All I can really ever tell is that it *does* need something, because it doesn't taste/smell quite how I want it to. How do I get better at it? Is it just a case of trial and error, ruining sauce left and right until I figure it out? Are there some guidelines I can follow to get suggestions? Assistant: I recommend reading The Flavor Bible.

Human: "Hmm, this needs ingredient X to really improve." How do I get better at figuring out what X is? I totally get the idea of tasting something as it cooks and adjusting it as necessary. Problem is that I'm absolutely terrible at deciding what should go in it - salt, pepper, more herbs, whatever. All I can really ever tell is that it *does* need something, because it doesn't taste/smell quite how I want it to. How do I get better at it? Is it just a case of trial and error, ruining sauce left and right until I figure it out? Are there some guidelines I can follow to get suggestions? Assistant: Taste fucking everything. Season fucking everything.

Human: What baked goods should you NOT use flour for and why? I’m trying to learn all about flour and I know that’s it’s for structure but I’m also confused on when to NOT use flour. Not like making a dessert flourless, desserts that simply do not require the properties of flour. I might be overthinking it a bit but I’m just trying to learn. Assistant: Frangipane

Human: What baked goods should you NOT use flour for and why? I’m trying to learn all about flour and I know that’s it’s for structure but I’m also confused on when to NOT use flour. Not like making a dessert flourless, desserts that simply do not require the properties of flour. I might be overthinking it a bit but I’m just trying to learn. Assistant: Macarons?

Human: Is there any way to relate magnetic force with temperature through equations? So, as the title suggests, can mathematically relate temperature with magnetic field/force. I think magnetic force should decrease with temperature rise, can I prove this purely through equations? Thank you! Assistant: "In what system?" would be a good starting point.

Human: Is there any way to relate magnetic force with temperature through equations? So, as the title suggests, can mathematically relate temperature with magnetic field/force. I think magnetic force should decrease with temperature rise, can I prove this purely through equations? Thank you! Assistant: Why do you think that?

Human: A guy touched my sister inappropriately and after she posted his picture online his parents are threatening to sue. Long story short my sister was out with her kids and their dad at a pizza place. She felt someone grab her ass and turned around and he was the only person there. My sister is a very shy person and has been a victim of SA in the past so she didn't immediately say anything. The kids dad is pretty spineless and didn't say anything because he didn't want to leave her alone with the kids. But he kept smiling at her and walking uncomfortably close to her where she would have to move out of the way so she snapped his picture and posted it to Facebook asking if anybody knew who it was and that she was pretty sure he touched her inappropriately. We ended up finding out he's some 16 year old from the town over (my sister is 25 btw). Then last night my sister got a call from his parents saying that if she doesn't apologize to him they will hire an attorney. From what I understand it's possible she meets the criteria for defamation of character in my state but I don't get it because they have to prove she either intentionally lied or that she believed it to be true but didn't have the legal grounds to prove it. But by that logic it's as impossible to prove that as it is for my sister to prove that he was the one who touched her. So it's just he said she said. So my thoughts are we should tell them to go f*ck themselves. Does anybody have any advice for cases like this? My whole family is so upset especially my sister and then we have to deal with this little sh*t and his family on top of everything else that's been going on. So anyway I would really appreciate any advice. Assistant: So, police were not called after this crime occurred and instead she posted about the crime on social media? Have the police contacted her for a statement? Does she have insurance that will cover her legal costs in the event of a lawsuit?

Human: A guy touched my sister inappropriately and after she posted his picture online his parents are threatening to sue. Long story short my sister was out with her kids and their dad at a pizza place. She felt someone grab her ass and turned around and he was the only person there. My sister is a very shy person and has been a victim of SA in the past so she didn't immediately say anything. The kids dad is pretty spineless and didn't say anything because he didn't want to leave her alone with the kids. But he kept smiling at her and walking uncomfortably close to her where she would have to move out of the way so she snapped his picture and posted it to Facebook asking if anybody knew who it was and that she was pretty sure he touched her inappropriately. We ended up finding out he's some 16 year old from the town over (my sister is 25 btw). Then last night my sister got a call from his parents saying that if she doesn't apologize to him they will hire an attorney. From what I understand it's possible she meets the criteria for defamation of character in my state but I don't get it because they have to prove she either intentionally lied or that she believed it to be true but didn't have the legal grounds to prove it. But by that logic it's as impossible to prove that as it is for my sister to prove that he was the one who touched her. So it's just he said she said. So my thoughts are we should tell them to go f*ck themselves. Does anybody have any advice for cases like this? My whole family is so upset especially my sister and then we have to deal with this little sh*t and his family on top of everything else that's been going on. So anyway I would really appreciate any advice. Assistant: This pizza place have video?

Human: One of my white employees made his emoji a black skin tone thumbs up. A few black employees are offended. How should I even approach this? [CA] I asked the employee who changed the skin tone to black to change it to something more if his complexion or just the yellow skin tone. He said he doesn’t feel he needs to. A few of our black employees have said they offended by this. I thought about telling everyone they need to change it back to yellow, but don’t think that would go over well. So how do I approach this? Assistant: Ban all emoji's for company use.

Human: One of my white employees made his emoji a black skin tone thumbs up. A few black employees are offended. How should I even approach this? [CA] I asked the employee who changed the skin tone to black to change it to something more if his complexion or just the yellow skin tone. He said he doesn’t feel he needs to. A few of our black employees have said they offended by this. I thought about telling everyone they need to change it back to yellow, but don’t think that would go over well. So how do I approach this? Assistant: My 2 cents: Let the employee know that some coworkers are offended by the use of his emojis. If he doesn't want to change it then let it ride. He's not breaking any rules and I'm sure there's no policy that is so specific he can't use specific emoji skin tones. I'd circle back with the employees and thank them for bringing this to your attention but the company policy is to be inclusive and to allow all employees to use any emojis that are work appropriate and there's no policy violation.

Human: [MCU] In GoTG vol. 2, Gamora falls out of a ship and lands just fine after falling a hundred or so feet. In Infinity War, she straight up dies. Why? Assistant: She was thrown by thanos , didn't have a good landing and fell from more like 3-500 feet.

Human: [MCU] In GoTG vol. 2, Gamora falls out of a ship and lands just fine after falling a hundred or so feet. In Infinity War, she straight up dies. Why? Assistant: Cuz that fall was several hundred feet.

Human: Wife (30F) COVID positive , suffers from asthma, 6 days shortness of breath with no relief, help! Wife (30 y.o), who suffers from asthma, has had symptoms for the past 6 days. We tested positive about 5 days and for the last four days, she has had shortness of breath really bad. She can't take more than five steps without coughing up a storm (dry cough) and if she speaks the cough is really bad, too. I took her to the hospital two days ago but they did not acknowledge the shortness of breath she has. They instead focused on the fever (bounces between 100-102). She was given tylenol/motrin and a pulseOx( i think thats what its called). Her SpO2 has been between 85-88 the past three days. She doesn't even eat much aside from yogurt. She's essentially bedridden because if she walks, she feels like she's going to pass out. Anywho, Im at a point where Im really worried, kids and I are recovering fine, but she hasn't gotten better. Is this relatively normal for covid? I'd take her to the hospital but they booted her after an hour the other day. No xrays, no supplemental breathing, etc. At what point should I take her to the hospital again? Any other remedies. Any suggestions? Assistant: ER. Now. It sounds like she's been constantly hypoxic for a few days now. If you wait any longer she could become out of the timeframe for some of the IV medications they would give her in the hospital. Do not delay. Pack her a bag of clothes and charger for her phone and GO TO THE ER.

Human: Wife (30F) COVID positive , suffers from asthma, 6 days shortness of breath with no relief, help! Wife (30 y.o), who suffers from asthma, has had symptoms for the past 6 days. We tested positive about 5 days and for the last four days, she has had shortness of breath really bad. She can't take more than five steps without coughing up a storm (dry cough) and if she speaks the cough is really bad, too. I took her to the hospital two days ago but they did not acknowledge the shortness of breath she has. They instead focused on the fever (bounces between 100-102). She was given tylenol/motrin and a pulseOx( i think thats what its called). Her SpO2 has been between 85-88 the past three days. She doesn't even eat much aside from yogurt. She's essentially bedridden because if she walks, she feels like she's going to pass out. Anywho, Im at a point where Im really worried, kids and I are recovering fine, but she hasn't gotten better. Is this relatively normal for covid? I'd take her to the hospital but they booted her after an hour the other day. No xrays, no supplemental breathing, etc. At what point should I take her to the hospital again? Any other remedies. Any suggestions? Assistant: ER ASAP

Human: Landlord says we’re not allowed in after pipe burst two weeks ago, still being charged rent Florida, USA Writing this for my non-Reddit user friend. A pipe burst in her apartment building two weeks ago, flooding the units and forcing the inhabitants to vacate. She has since received continuous emails saying not to enter her unit as it is still flooded/not suitable for habitation. Of course, her landlord (corporation) is not refunding rent despite her not being allowed in most of this month, only offering a $50 credit. Is this legal? Thanks Assistant: You can put the money in escrow, meaning you have it and intend to pay BUT not until this gets worked out. Then take them to court. You prob won't have to pay and can get out of your lease bc your next prob will be black mold.

Human: Landlord says we’re not allowed in after pipe burst two weeks ago, still being charged rent Florida, USA Writing this for my non-Reddit user friend. A pipe burst in her apartment building two weeks ago, flooding the units and forcing the inhabitants to vacate. She has since received continuous emails saying not to enter her unit as it is still flooded/not suitable for habitation. Of course, her landlord (corporation) is not refunding rent despite her not being allowed in most of this month, only offering a $50 credit. Is this legal? Thanks Assistant: Info: what caused the pipes to burst?

Human: I need advice on what to do with my two dogs that are being neglected at my parents house. Not sure if this is the right sub for this but need help! This really pains me to talk about as I love my dog, Bandit dearly. He is my bestfriend and aided me throughout my childhood. He deserves a good life and he is not getting one. Bandit is a King Charles Cavalier x Maltese. We just really stuffed up with this this poor dog. My mum bought him for me in 2010 when I was 10. Eventually my mum got a boyfriend and he moved in with us in 2013. He brought his dog with him, Puppa who was the same age as Bandit and a sausage dog. Puppa was the centre of my step dads attention. Everything was pretty much fine until my mum and step dad had a child together. The dogs received less and less attention from my parents. I kept trying to play with them but it got more and more difficult as the dogs became more stressed. Puppa is completely ball obsessed and very very jealous. I can’t pat or sit with Bandit without Puppa taking over. My vet told me not to walk Bandit anymore as he has heart issues. The dogs are inseparable and I can’t take one away from the other. Then in 2015 my parents moved houses and the dogs were no longer allowed inside the house. I think this was a massive shock to them. Interactions got even lower for the dogs. Again, I was the only one who made effort for them. In 2018 I was kicked out from my parents and I’ve lived out of home ever since. The dogs get close to no interaction with people and are limited to a small backyard. I feel horrible, I can’t take them on as I’m living at my boyfriends parents house. I just wish my parents made responsible decisions when it came to the dogs. They are clearly very unhappy and starving for attention. I’ve thought about talking to my parents about rehoming them but it breaks my heart to think about giving away my Bandit. But I think if that’s the most humane decision then I can put my feelings aside. I don’t think my step dad could part with Puppa although he never spends time with him. And I don’t think the dogs could be seperate. I’d like to hope in the future I’ll have my own place and I’ll be able to take Bandit but again, I don’t think the dogs could be separated nor would my step dad allow me to take Puppa and I don’t know when I’ll have my own place. Wtf do I do :( Assistant: Is there anyway for you to take them out daily? If you can’t walk bandit you can get a wagon or stroller and take them to a park. You don’t have to do anything but you could just sit there and give them attention.

Human: I need advice on what to do with my two dogs that are being neglected at my parents house. Not sure if this is the right sub for this but need help! This really pains me to talk about as I love my dog, Bandit dearly. He is my bestfriend and aided me throughout my childhood. He deserves a good life and he is not getting one. Bandit is a King Charles Cavalier x Maltese. We just really stuffed up with this this poor dog. My mum bought him for me in 2010 when I was 10. Eventually my mum got a boyfriend and he moved in with us in 2013. He brought his dog with him, Puppa who was the same age as Bandit and a sausage dog. Puppa was the centre of my step dads attention. Everything was pretty much fine until my mum and step dad had a child together. The dogs received less and less attention from my parents. I kept trying to play with them but it got more and more difficult as the dogs became more stressed. Puppa is completely ball obsessed and very very jealous. I can’t pat or sit with Bandit without Puppa taking over. My vet told me not to walk Bandit anymore as he has heart issues. The dogs are inseparable and I can’t take one away from the other. Then in 2015 my parents moved houses and the dogs were no longer allowed inside the house. I think this was a massive shock to them. Interactions got even lower for the dogs. Again, I was the only one who made effort for them. In 2018 I was kicked out from my parents and I’ve lived out of home ever since. The dogs get close to no interaction with people and are limited to a small backyard. I feel horrible, I can’t take them on as I’m living at my boyfriends parents house. I just wish my parents made responsible decisions when it came to the dogs. They are clearly very unhappy and starving for attention. I’ve thought about talking to my parents about rehoming them but it breaks my heart to think about giving away my Bandit. But I think if that’s the most humane decision then I can put my feelings aside. I don’t think my step dad could part with Puppa although he never spends time with him. And I don’t think the dogs could be seperate. I’d like to hope in the future I’ll have my own place and I’ll be able to take Bandit but again, I don’t think the dogs could be separated nor would my step dad allow me to take Puppa and I don’t know when I’ll have my own place. Wtf do I do :( Assistant: Try to rehome them :( ymghet

Human: [MN] What is the HR investigation process if I submit complaints of bullying? I work for a small startup and am the acting director of my department. For the past 12-14 months, I have been subjected to what I now understand to be bullying, gaslighting and gossiping by our CEO. I wrote out every major incident I could remember over the past year and planned to share my experiences with the HR independent contractor that we use. I called last week to give the HR contractor a heads up that I would like to discuss some things, and gave them a general outline of what I wanted to talk about, without specific examples. I did use the words "bullying, gaslighting and intentionally excluding and dividing employees." The HR contractor told me that they would have to begin an immediate investigation, based on the language I was using, which would start as soon as we have an official meeting about it. My questions are: Is the HR contractor correct in that this sounds like cause for official investigation? What does that investigation process look like? Who is involved? My anxiety is through the roof right now due to constantly being subjected to the CEO's behavior, so I am contemplating whether this is worth going through the process or if I should just leave. Assistant: The answer is : it depends. Different companies have different processes.

Human: [MN] What is the HR investigation process if I submit complaints of bullying? I work for a small startup and am the acting director of my department. For the past 12-14 months, I have been subjected to what I now understand to be bullying, gaslighting and gossiping by our CEO. I wrote out every major incident I could remember over the past year and planned to share my experiences with the HR independent contractor that we use. I called last week to give the HR contractor a heads up that I would like to discuss some things, and gave them a general outline of what I wanted to talk about, without specific examples. I did use the words "bullying, gaslighting and intentionally excluding and dividing employees." The HR contractor told me that they would have to begin an immediate investigation, based on the language I was using, which would start as soon as we have an official meeting about it. My questions are: Is the HR contractor correct in that this sounds like cause for official investigation? What does that investigation process look like? Who is involved? My anxiety is through the roof right now due to constantly being subjected to the CEO's behavior, so I am contemplating whether this is worth going through the process or if I should just leave. Assistant: HR has to investigate all complaints.

Human: What is the best alternative to "I don't know" in technical interview? Assistant: I don’t know but here’s how I’d find out

Human: What is the best alternative to "I don't know" in technical interview? Assistant: "I don't know, but here's how I'd approach it..."

Human: Incredibly torn between Switzerland and Germany for a career in the space field Hi reddit, I am 22, currently in Italy (and want out), and in my master's for Robotics Engineering and very soon I must start deciding where to pursue a career. I am **incredibly** torn between Switzerland and Germany and I was really hoping someone could give career/life advice. You guys have a lot more experience than me, in both engineering and in life, so **I humbly seek your wisdom.** ​ * I will be applying for Space and Space Robotics related fields (very niche). * Switzerland does not have a space program and is not part of the EU, but is a founding member of ESA and has multiple appealing space related startups (ClearSpace recently just won an ESA grant), and works tightly with the EU. It also has an incredibly strong academic appeal, being home to CERN, EPFL, ETH etc. (in fact, EPFL has a "Space Center" called eSpace) * Germany is part of the EU and has a space program, has way more space related companies and projects. * Switzerland's salaries are comparable to US salaries, offer incredibly strong purchasing power, are taxed way less. * Germany's salaries are amongst the highest in Europe, but so are its taxes and its salaries cannot even begin to compete with Swiss salaries. On top of that, about HALF of my entire gross income would disappear to taxes (which although I am happy to pay for certain things like healthcare and education, I'd much rather have the freedom to invest for my own pension). * Switzerland is the only real, direct democracy, in the entire world. * (VERY ballpark figures) prospected Switzerland **net** salary: 60k\~80k (maybe more?), prospected Germany **net** salary: 30k+ * Both countries are absolutely gorgeous. So there you have it... I am extremely passionate in my studies and my future career, but I am also very passionate in life in general. I enjoy lots of hobbies, and I don't want to sacrifice my financial freedom for my career. But I also don't want to sacrifice my career just to have more money in the bank. I realise this might be an impossible question. Tear me down and slap me a new one if you must, I really need some external thoughts because I've been pondering about this on my own for far too long... TL;DR Switzerland with potentially less interesting career options but very high purchasing power and compensation, or Germany which offers a potentially more interesting career path but with a much less impressive salary? Thank you for reading. Assistant: Well, in Switzerland you could not become a director or lead specialist of their non-existing space program. Think about the career opportunities, not about the bucks first.

Human: Incredibly torn between Switzerland and Germany for a career in the space field Hi reddit, I am 22, currently in Italy (and want out), and in my master's for Robotics Engineering and very soon I must start deciding where to pursue a career. I am **incredibly** torn between Switzerland and Germany and I was really hoping someone could give career/life advice. You guys have a lot more experience than me, in both engineering and in life, so **I humbly seek your wisdom.** ​ * I will be applying for Space and Space Robotics related fields (very niche). * Switzerland does not have a space program and is not part of the EU, but is a founding member of ESA and has multiple appealing space related startups (ClearSpace recently just won an ESA grant), and works tightly with the EU. It also has an incredibly strong academic appeal, being home to CERN, EPFL, ETH etc. (in fact, EPFL has a "Space Center" called eSpace) * Germany is part of the EU and has a space program, has way more space related companies and projects. * Switzerland's salaries are comparable to US salaries, offer incredibly strong purchasing power, are taxed way less. * Germany's salaries are amongst the highest in Europe, but so are its taxes and its salaries cannot even begin to compete with Swiss salaries. On top of that, about HALF of my entire gross income would disappear to taxes (which although I am happy to pay for certain things like healthcare and education, I'd much rather have the freedom to invest for my own pension). * Switzerland is the only real, direct democracy, in the entire world. * (VERY ballpark figures) prospected Switzerland **net** salary: 60k\~80k (maybe more?), prospected Germany **net** salary: 30k+ * Both countries are absolutely gorgeous. So there you have it... I am extremely passionate in my studies and my future career, but I am also very passionate in life in general. I enjoy lots of hobbies, and I don't want to sacrifice my financial freedom for my career. But I also don't want to sacrifice my career just to have more money in the bank. I realise this might be an impossible question. Tear me down and slap me a new one if you must, I really need some external thoughts because I've been pondering about this on my own for far too long... TL;DR Switzerland with potentially less interesting career options but very high purchasing power and compensation, or Germany which offers a potentially more interesting career path but with a much less impressive salary? Thank you for reading. Assistant: Try the U.S.

Human: [Game of Thrones TV] Stannis and Cerci both died massively in debt to the Iron Bank. How much trouble are Bram and Gentry in? Assistant: Bram? Who the fact is Bram??? And Gentry??

Human: [Game of Thrones TV] Stannis and Cerci both died massively in debt to the Iron Bank. How much trouble are Bram and Gentry in? Assistant: I believe that loan was for the *Seven* Kingdoms. The Six Kingdoms know nothing of these “loans” you speak of…

Human: How do you taste your food constantly and remain sanitary and not have a thousand dirty spoons? When I'm cooking for myself I taste the food almost constantly it's the only way I'm able to control how it comes out, but if I'm cooking for other people I either have to use lots of spoons or just not taste it so much which means the food doesn't turn out anywhere near as good. How the heck do I do this? Thanks sorry Assistant: At work: we have a thousand little tiny tasting spoons At home: ngl I just taste right off the spoon I'm stirring with

Human: How do you taste your food constantly and remain sanitary and not have a thousand dirty spoons? When I'm cooking for myself I taste the food almost constantly it's the only way I'm able to control how it comes out, but if I'm cooking for other people I either have to use lots of spoons or just not taste it so much which means the food doesn't turn out anywhere near as good. How the heck do I do this? Thanks sorry Assistant: We have a thousand tiny tasting spoons.

Human: [Indiana Jones] When and why did Professor Henry Jones Jr. start to bring a bullwhip to his expeditions? Assistant: He first fucked around with them as a young lad in 1912, having bumblefucked into a train car holding a lion; he successfully held the beast off but busted himself in the face in the process, giving him a lasting scar (prologue to Last Crusade). He also used one in 1916 as a slightly older lad (as seen in the Young Indiana Jones Chronicles).

Human: [Indiana Jones] When and why did Professor Henry Jones Jr. start to bring a bullwhip to his expeditions? Assistant: Just in case there are lions.

Human: [Breaking Bad] Why has Gus set himself up to be working in a public location filled with civilians all day? Isn't he worried his enemies can easily assassinate him there? Assistant: “Hidden in plain sight” is an OG strategy.

Human: [Breaking Bad] Why has Gus set himself up to be working in a public location filled with civilians all day? Isn't he worried his enemies can easily assassinate him there? Assistant: Before he exacted his revenge he had the backing of the Cartel. That alone keeps people off your back. Aside from that though, he had no true enemies. Seemingly only the most elite members of the cartel knew his true identity and they weren't going to snitch. All the others dealers in the area like Jack and his Neo Nazis were like fleas compared to Frings operation.

Human: [Doctor Who] Does the Doctor have any belief in a God? Not the many godlike entities he has met, but a creator deity. He often invokes God and Heaven, but is this a Gallifreyan belief, or something he picked up from humans? He once said he wanted to explore the concept of afterlife when Danny died. Assistant: Didnt he meet the devil once?

Human: [Doctor Who] Does the Doctor have any belief in a God? Not the many godlike entities he has met, but a creator deity. He often invokes God and Heaven, but is this a Gallifreyan belief, or something he picked up from humans? He once said he wanted to explore the concept of afterlife when Danny died. Assistant: He's an alien of Science, I doubt it.

Human: What engineering terms have crept into your everyday vocabulary? Assistant: Megafucked and gigafucked.

Human: What engineering terms have crept into your everyday vocabulary? Assistant: Saying delta instead of the difference between.

Human: Do any materials have higher tensile strength than compressive strength? And if so, how is it used? Non-engineer here so excuse my amateur terminology. I was watching a video on why rebar is put into concrete. It showed how a concrete beam, when pushed down on, compresses at the top and stretches apart at the bottom, and it's the bottom where the crack shows first. I thought this was caused by basic angles, but he said it was because concrete can resist compression excellently but not stretching (i.e. tensile pressures), thus the cracks forming at the bottom where stretching occurs and not at the top where compression occurs. Is there any solid material that buckles under compression but has great tensile strength, such that it would crumble/fail from above first when a beam is pushed down on? Or is this impossible? If so, would they have any special uses? Assistant: Yeah, pretty much fibers or anything reinforced with fibers.

Human: Do any materials have higher tensile strength than compressive strength? And if so, how is it used? Non-engineer here so excuse my amateur terminology. I was watching a video on why rebar is put into concrete. It showed how a concrete beam, when pushed down on, compresses at the top and stretches apart at the bottom, and it's the bottom where the crack shows first. I thought this was caused by basic angles, but he said it was because concrete can resist compression excellently but not stretching (i.e. tensile pressures), thus the cracks forming at the bottom where stretching occurs and not at the top where compression occurs. Is there any solid material that buckles under compression but has great tensile strength, such that it would crumble/fail from above first when a beam is pushed down on? Or is this impossible? If so, would they have any special uses? Assistant: I'd also guess wood in the direction of the grain.

Human: Drug tests for engineers (specifically internships) TL;DR in the aero/mech realm what can I expect as far as drug tests and their results. (Sorry if this violates sub rules I’m new to this) I am looking for a career in aerodynamics. I am currently an aerospace engineer at a very respected university and have a history of using a very common illegal drug that could be legalized in the future (THC). I do not necessarily want to work in the aerospace engineering industry but something in that realm. I have stopped using this substance in hopes of getting an internship/ career in the industry however still have concerns about my previous use. I 100% can pass any kind of drug test I could have to take (urine or hair) but I have heard about government clearances asking about substance use in the past two years and I would have to answer truthfully about that. Do you have any tips about what kinds of internships / jobs I should look for in order to avoid this? Also, what would happen if I were to say I had used an illegal substance (THC) in the past two years in this situation? Also, what would happen to me if I were to fail this kind of clearance check (IE: being put in a registry where it would hinder me from getting other jobs/internships). I have never used any other illicit substances and really just want to make a career out of my degree. Thank you very much for any input -a hopeful future engineer. Assistant: My advise to avoid this is not to look for internships in DoD contracting companies.

Human: Drug tests for engineers (specifically internships) TL;DR in the aero/mech realm what can I expect as far as drug tests and their results. (Sorry if this violates sub rules I’m new to this) I am looking for a career in aerodynamics. I am currently an aerospace engineer at a very respected university and have a history of using a very common illegal drug that could be legalized in the future (THC). I do not necessarily want to work in the aerospace engineering industry but something in that realm. I have stopped using this substance in hopes of getting an internship/ career in the industry however still have concerns about my previous use. I 100% can pass any kind of drug test I could have to take (urine or hair) but I have heard about government clearances asking about substance use in the past two years and I would have to answer truthfully about that. Do you have any tips about what kinds of internships / jobs I should look for in order to avoid this? Also, what would happen if I were to say I had used an illegal substance (THC) in the past two years in this situation? Also, what would happen to me if I were to fail this kind of clearance check (IE: being put in a registry where it would hinder me from getting other jobs/internships). I have never used any other illicit substances and really just want to make a career out of my degree. Thank you very much for any input -a hopeful future engineer. Assistant: America is crazy

Human: I thought I bought skirt steak from the butcher today. Came home to find something different. What cut is it? http://imgur.com/a/fbJ5r?gallery Is it actually skirt steak and I'm a massive moron? Should I call up the butcher tomorrow and let them know? Assistant: some osso bucco baby

Human: I thought I bought skirt steak from the butcher today. Came home to find something different. What cut is it? http://imgur.com/a/fbJ5r?gallery Is it actually skirt steak and I'm a massive moron? Should I call up the butcher tomorrow and let them know? Assistant: Honest question, did you watch them wrap it up? My butcher always grabs the piece of meat, weighs it, and wraps it right in front of me. I'm just really confused.

Human: How do you organize your academic and personal lives? Working on research projects, classes, personal projects, and miscellaneous things there's a lot of things to do and keep track of. I use Google to keep track of upcoming events and block off time for activities but keeping track of projects, and stages of research activities can be difficult in a calendar. How do you keep track of your research activities and stay organized? Assistant: Poorly.

Human: How do you organize your academic and personal lives? Working on research projects, classes, personal projects, and miscellaneous things there's a lot of things to do and keep track of. I use Google to keep track of upcoming events and block off time for activities but keeping track of projects, and stages of research activities can be difficult in a calendar. How do you keep track of your research activities and stay organized? Assistant: Barely. Several whiteboard in my office, a shared calendar, to-do lists written on scraps of paper and piles of things to read, grade, and edit stacked everywhere. But hey, a pile for everything and everything in its pile.

Human: [TMNT] Why do the Turtles still wear their masks in private (like at home)? Don't they get uncomfortable or itchy? When do they get cleaned? Assistant: why do they wear a mask at all? I mean think about it. When was the last time you were able to give an accurate facial description of a human. A lot of people have a very hard time with it. Now Try to give one for a fucking turtle. You can't. The masks are just worn because they are teenagers who like ninjas.

Human: [TMNT] Why do the Turtles still wear their masks in private (like at home)? Don't they get uncomfortable or itchy? When do they get cleaned? Assistant: So they can tell each other apart

Human: Which one do you use more? Pressure cooker or Dutch Oven? I know these are quite different but I only have enough space for one, so I'm trying to find out what people use more often before I decide! Assistant: Dutch oven, for sure.

Human: Which one do you use more? Pressure cooker or Dutch Oven? I know these are quite different but I only have enough space for one, so I'm trying to find out what people use more often before I decide! Assistant: I use the pressure cooker feature of my Instant Pot several nights per week. I haven't used my pressure cooker since I got the Instant Pot since they do the same thing but one requires much less attention while I'm multi-tasking. I have always used my dutch oven more than my regular pressure cooker, but that's only a few times per month.

Human: Why do my creamy scrambled eggs stick so much to my pans I started making scrambled eggs similar to how Gordon Ramsey does by cracking them into a pan with a bit of butter, adding heat, stirring, taking it off the heat to stir, place back and stir and repeat until desired consistency. I like creamy scrambled eggs but there always seems to be a lot of (though not difficult) cleaning to do. I've used a non-stick pan and a stainless steel one. Any suggestions? Assistant: What are you using to stir them? I always use a silicone spatula and I find that leaves me with limited clean up when I’m making creamy scrambled eggs.

Human: Why do my creamy scrambled eggs stick so much to my pans I started making scrambled eggs similar to how Gordon Ramsey does by cracking them into a pan with a bit of butter, adding heat, stirring, taking it off the heat to stir, place back and stir and repeat until desired consistency. I like creamy scrambled eggs but there always seems to be a lot of (though not difficult) cleaning to do. I've used a non-stick pan and a stainless steel one. Any suggestions? Assistant: How many eggs, how much fat, how high is your heat, and how old are your pans?

Human: What is stronger? a bigger or smaller square tube? Considering both of the same steel and walls of the same thickness Sorry if this is a stupid or inappropriate question. I'm in love with a bed frame, but it's a hell of an expensive bed and the shipping would be insane considering I live on another continent where it's sold. Making it myself would cost an almost insignificant amount. The problem is that the tubes sold here are either bigger or smaller, there are no tubes of the same size used by them. So I need to make a choice, and I prioritize load resistance, even if the difference is minimal. Assistant: Bigger

Human: What is stronger? a bigger or smaller square tube? Considering both of the same steel and walls of the same thickness Sorry if this is a stupid or inappropriate question. I'm in love with a bed frame, but it's a hell of an expensive bed and the shipping would be insane considering I live on another continent where it's sold. Making it myself would cost an almost insignificant amount. The problem is that the tubes sold here are either bigger or smaller, there are no tubes of the same size used by them. So I need to make a choice, and I prioritize load resistance, even if the difference is minimal. Assistant: It'd be the bigger tube.

Human: [MCU] If Tony found the last Ultron bot instead of Vision would he have captured it or killed it? Assistant: Considering Tony's absolutely appalling judgement, probably kept it around

Human: [MCU] If Tony found the last Ultron bot instead of Vision would he have captured it or killed it? Assistant: Would make a good what if episode.

Human: What are your favorite chocolate cake flavor combos? I’m making my partner a chocolate cake for his birthday, and last year I made a chocolate cake with coffee stout muscavado (a very dark brown sugar) buttercream. It was delicious, but extremely intense. I’m thinking of going a little lighter with the flavor this year, but not sure what to do besides “chocolate.” He is not picky and his only request is that chocolate be the focus of the cake. Assistant: Chocolate and peanut butter or chocolate with coffee/espresso are my favorites! For a “lighter” flavor, how about try making a chocolate mousse cake? Mousse has such a light texture it won’t be too overwhelming. You can do a triple chocolate mousse cake for max chocolate flavor

Human: What are your favorite chocolate cake flavor combos? I’m making my partner a chocolate cake for his birthday, and last year I made a chocolate cake with coffee stout muscavado (a very dark brown sugar) buttercream. It was delicious, but extremely intense. I’m thinking of going a little lighter with the flavor this year, but not sure what to do besides “chocolate.” He is not picky and his only request is that chocolate be the focus of the cake. Assistant: Cayenne pepper chocolate cake is amazing! You can vary the pepper from "hmm what's this interesting flavor I can't quite detect" to "ow", and a milk chocolate frosting will cool things off

Human: Is there something like GitHub for Mechanical Engineers? Focus is more on portfolio's for Designers which can also be linked on a resume. Assistant: I’m a mechanical engineer and I use GitHub

Human: Is there something like GitHub for Mechanical Engineers? Focus is more on portfolio's for Designers which can also be linked on a resume. Assistant: Maybe GrabCAD or something?

Human: Weird flavors that actually aren't bad? Stumbled across pickle flavored cupcakes from delish.com. The taste wasn't actually that bad partnered with the bourbon buttercream, but the smell of the kitchen was nauseating. Other than this, what are some examples of weird/unusual flavors that work? Assistant: Peanut butter curry cookies Lemon and coffee Miso caramel is one of my favorite things to make. Cheeses can be really interesting. I’ve had a creme brûlée with apricot and Camembert, a Parmesan cheesecake, and different cheese gelatos.

Human: Weird flavors that actually aren't bad? Stumbled across pickle flavored cupcakes from delish.com. The taste wasn't actually that bad partnered with the bourbon buttercream, but the smell of the kitchen was nauseating. Other than this, what are some examples of weird/unusual flavors that work? Assistant: For some reason people tripped out when I mixed lemon and caramel. Is that weird

Human: What percentage of your hourly rate do you actually make? I'm working for a small-ish size consultant firm where I pretty much bring in my own projects, and have done so for a few years now. I'm at just over 30% myself, and I feel that's just a bit too little. Assistant: 3x bill rate is pretty standard

Human: What percentage of your hourly rate do you actually make? I'm working for a small-ish size consultant firm where I pretty much bring in my own projects, and have done so for a few years now. I'm at just over 30% myself, and I feel that's just a bit too little. Assistant: Google “fully burdened labour rate”

Human: Substitute for dry white wine in cream sauce? I'm planning to make chicken in cream sauce but all recipes call for dry white wine, but I really don't want to buy a bottle of wine just to use like half a cup. Can Shaoxing wine be used as a substitute? Or am I better off using chicken stock? Assistant: I keep dry vermouth in the cupboard purely for this purpose. Would never drink it but its great as a permanent white wine substitute.

Human: Substitute for dry white wine in cream sauce? I'm planning to make chicken in cream sauce but all recipes call for dry white wine, but I really don't want to buy a bottle of wine just to use like half a cup. Can Shaoxing wine be used as a substitute? Or am I better off using chicken stock? Assistant: You can buy "cooking wine" which tastes foul to drink but does the same trick and lasts ages. Also you can buy normal wine and keep it around in the fridge for months if you only use it for cooking. Third option: drink the rest.

Human: Is there any left Christian philosophers I'm curious as to if there are any and doing some research about it I'm not sure where to start. Assistant: jesus christ

Human: Is there any left Christian philosophers I'm curious as to if there are any and doing some research about it I'm not sure where to start. Assistant: You could look into Simone Weil.

Human: Looking for a free engineering design software, any recommendations? On the lookout, and all the ones I've found come with an incredible monthly payment, which is nowhere near my budget. Does anyone have any free recommendations for a free software? Assistant: Design of what?

Human: Looking for a free engineering design software, any recommendations? On the lookout, and all the ones I've found come with an incredible monthly payment, which is nowhere near my budget. Does anyone have any free recommendations for a free software? Assistant: Become a member of the Experimental Aircraft Association. 50 dollars year family plan.. #1 perk is you get a license for Solidworks for non commercial. @50 per year..use... Great way to learn and use it for other Hobbies https://www.eaa.org/eaa/eaa-membership/eaa-member-benefits/solidworks-resource-center

Human: How does cooking oil with salt on a stainless steel pan make it non stick? And why are there conflicting views about it? I have read conflicting views about it. However I tried an experiment for the last two months on my all clad stainless steel pan. And it does appear that it has made the pan non stick and I see no stains etc. I tried it because I saw a chef do it in a restaurant kitchen once. I can flip omelets on it without any issues. Couldn't do it before. Why are there conflicting views about it? Just trying to understand the reasoning behind the conflicting views. And how does the process make the stainless steel pan non stick? Edit: My process is simple. I pour oil on it. Medium heat. Put salt in it right away. And then keep the medium heat going for about 5 minutes until the salt dissolves in the oil. It smokes a bit. So I put the exhaust on at high speed. Then I rinse it with water. Wipe it with a paper towel. And off I go. I do it once or twice a week. I cook on it daily. I have cooked pan seared chicken thighs, stir fried potatoes, lamb curry, chicken curry and fried eggs and omelets on it so far. Assistant: salt does not dissolve in oil.

Human: How does cooking oil with salt on a stainless steel pan make it non stick? And why are there conflicting views about it? I have read conflicting views about it. However I tried an experiment for the last two months on my all clad stainless steel pan. And it does appear that it has made the pan non stick and I see no stains etc. I tried it because I saw a chef do it in a restaurant kitchen once. I can flip omelets on it without any issues. Couldn't do it before. Why are there conflicting views about it? Just trying to understand the reasoning behind the conflicting views. And how does the process make the stainless steel pan non stick? Edit: My process is simple. I pour oil on it. Medium heat. Put salt in it right away. And then keep the medium heat going for about 5 minutes until the salt dissolves in the oil. It smokes a bit. So I put the exhaust on at high speed. Then I rinse it with water. Wipe it with a paper towel. And off I go. I do it once or twice a week. I cook on it daily. I have cooked pan seared chicken thighs, stir fried potatoes, lamb curry, chicken curry and fried eggs and omelets on it so far. Assistant: I thought salt pitted stainless steel?

Human: Why, precisely, have we stopped development on blimps? We could have had cruise ships in the AIR from London to New York by now. http://i.imgur.com/VkeIj.jpg But instead we got burned by the Hindenburg thing THAT HAPPENED OVER 70 YEARS AGO and decided never to try again? For that matter, where the fuck is our 2nd attempt at a Concorde? Assistant: Why spend days crossing when you can spend hours?

Human: Why, precisely, have we stopped development on blimps? We could have had cruise ships in the AIR from London to New York by now. http://i.imgur.com/VkeIj.jpg But instead we got burned by the Hindenburg thing THAT HAPPENED OVER 70 YEARS AGO and decided never to try again? For that matter, where the fuck is our 2nd attempt at a Concorde? Assistant: >where the fuck is our 2nd attempt at a Concorde? The Concorde was not cost-effective. That's why it's out of use.

Human: Can anyone recommend a good and relatively objective book about central banks; the history, function, pros and cons, case studies, etc.? Thanks. Assistant: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Theory-Monetary-Institutions-Lawrence-White/dp/0631212140 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Monetary-1867-1960-National-Economic-Publications/dp/0691003548/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1I2H70WSYRZA8&keywords=a+monetary+history+of+the+united+states&qid=1555601092&s=books&sprefix=a+monetary%2Cstripbooks%2C140&sr=1-1 https://www.amazon.co.uk/History-Federal-Reserve-1913-1951-v/dp/0226520005/ref=sr_1_fkmrnull_3?keywords=a+history+of+the+federal+reserve+meltzer&qid=1555601148&s=books&sr=1-3-fkmrnull

Human: Can anyone recommend a good and relatively objective book about central banks; the history, function, pros and cons, case studies, etc.? Thanks. Assistant: I like the book "Other People's Money". It's not directly related to the history, but does certainly tap into the other issues you mention.

Human: What is something you think you should've learned during school but never did? Recently, my parents' hot water tank went out and I went to help and got to watch my dad work on it like he knew everything about them and he works as a buyer and seller of produce and he knew pretty much everything about it. ​ I know the cliche of "Well you're an engineer, you should know!" but when it comes to things like this, I feel like I should know. He was talking about the thermocouple and I realized I'd never actually learned about thermocouples - how they work, etc... They were apart of virtually every Heat Transfer lab I ever had, but still didn't know much about them. ​ I only graduated last spring with a BSME so I know there is still a lot to learn but what is something we should all know? Assistant: Don't ME's still take a test and measurement systems class where you learn, hands on, about sensors, data acquisition and stuff?

Human: What is something you think you should've learned during school but never did? Recently, my parents' hot water tank went out and I went to help and got to watch my dad work on it like he knew everything about them and he works as a buyer and seller of produce and he knew pretty much everything about it. ​ I know the cliche of "Well you're an engineer, you should know!" but when it comes to things like this, I feel like I should know. He was talking about the thermocouple and I realized I'd never actually learned about thermocouples - how they work, etc... They were apart of virtually every Heat Transfer lab I ever had, but still didn't know much about them. ​ I only graduated last spring with a BSME so I know there is still a lot to learn but what is something we should all know? Assistant: Multiplication Tables

Human: Should I Take a Job in a Location I Do Not Like? Recent Graduate This is a throwaway account for obvious reasons but I just graduated undergrad with an engineering degree. I have been applying to jobs for about a year and have gotten interviews but haven't received an offer. Right now I have an interview with Corning Inc., I would love to work for that company but I do not like the location at all. Corning, NY has a population of 10k meanwhile where I live has 10 times that amount of people. It is not near any popular city in NY so I don't have anywhere to go during the weekends, nor would I know anyone in the area. The location is not diverse at all and as a minority, I would really like to have a feeling of belonging, I do not believe I would feel that there. My question is should I just take it for experience as my first engineering job (I have had no internships, so I don't feel I have many options)? Or maybe ask if there is an option of working remotely from a different state? What should I do in a situation like this? Assistant: It's Corning, they have locations all over the country. Work there for a year and ask about other opportunities in the company

Human: Should I Take a Job in a Location I Do Not Like? Recent Graduate This is a throwaway account for obvious reasons but I just graduated undergrad with an engineering degree. I have been applying to jobs for about a year and have gotten interviews but haven't received an offer. Right now I have an interview with Corning Inc., I would love to work for that company but I do not like the location at all. Corning, NY has a population of 10k meanwhile where I live has 10 times that amount of people. It is not near any popular city in NY so I don't have anywhere to go during the weekends, nor would I know anyone in the area. The location is not diverse at all and as a minority, I would really like to have a feeling of belonging, I do not believe I would feel that there. My question is should I just take it for experience as my first engineering job (I have had no internships, so I don't feel I have many options)? Or maybe ask if there is an option of working remotely from a different state? What should I do in a situation like this? Assistant: Honestly, I'd consider taking it. I live in a less populated area with my job, but the job is good and I am finding a lot of benefits to a lower population area. Now, I am not a minority, but I will say that in my area I have different politics than most of the people here...but I haven't found that to be as much of a turnoff as I thought. The big question is, even if you turned out to really dislike it, is the job worth putting in 2-3 years? And is the tradeoff of continuing the job hunt worth it?

Human: How do I keep mashed potato pancakes from falling apart? Ok. Long story — bear w/ me. I made a German potato salad (boiled Yukon potatoes, celery, shallots, green onions, vinegar). I got tired of eating it and the potatoes were very soft, so I mashed them (about 3 cups), added two eggs, and about a tablespoon of flour, like the recipe told me. The consistency was similar to pancake batter, but I could NOT get them to hold their shape when I flipped them. What do I do, experts? Assistant: You probably need both more flour and less moisture.

Human: How do I keep mashed potato pancakes from falling apart? Ok. Long story — bear w/ me. I made a German potato salad (boiled Yukon potatoes, celery, shallots, green onions, vinegar). I got tired of eating it and the potatoes were very soft, so I mashed them (about 3 cups), added two eggs, and about a tablespoon of flour, like the recipe told me. The consistency was similar to pancake batter, but I could NOT get them to hold their shape when I flipped them. What do I do, experts? Assistant: Do you have breadcrumbs?

Human: Suboxone patient dying of cancer. Concerned about palliation. 41 yo white male, history of opioid abuse disorder, no major surgeries recently. 12mg bupenorphine/3mg naloxone 1x daily. I'll spare you the gory details. Small cell lung cancer, inoperable, 4 months to live. I've been referred to palliation. I'm a grumpy bastard and my life has been pretty unpleasant in many regards so I'm actually not that worried about dying. Had to check out sometime, yeah? What I AM worried about is pain relief as a long-term bupenorphine patient. Even if I went cold turkey today, which my prescribing physician recommends against, I'd still have somewhat of an opioid tolerance, no? I don't meet with hospice till Friday, so I have some questions. Will hospice be able to meet my needs even though I have a tolerance? I don't want to die in pain and I'm really not in a position to book a euthanasia appointment on the other side of the country. Thank you for your help. Assistant: The is no upper dose limit on opioids-the dose can be titrated to effect based on the patient’s tolerance. In a palliative/hospice context, there isn’t really concern about developing dependence/addiction, so they will give you whatever dose you need to be comfortable. Long-term end-stage cancer patients are often on opioid doses that would kill many heroin addicts.

Human: Suboxone patient dying of cancer. Concerned about palliation. 41 yo white male, history of opioid abuse disorder, no major surgeries recently. 12mg bupenorphine/3mg naloxone 1x daily. I'll spare you the gory details. Small cell lung cancer, inoperable, 4 months to live. I've been referred to palliation. I'm a grumpy bastard and my life has been pretty unpleasant in many regards so I'm actually not that worried about dying. Had to check out sometime, yeah? What I AM worried about is pain relief as a long-term bupenorphine patient. Even if I went cold turkey today, which my prescribing physician recommends against, I'd still have somewhat of an opioid tolerance, no? I don't meet with hospice till Friday, so I have some questions. Will hospice be able to meet my needs even though I have a tolerance? I don't want to die in pain and I'm really not in a position to book a euthanasia appointment on the other side of the country. Thank you for your help. Assistant: Is there anything you need?

Human: [Marvel] What is stopping Multiple Man taking over the world with millions of copies of himself? Assistant: Well, for one he doesn't want to.

Human: [Marvel] What is stopping Multiple Man taking over the world with millions of copies of himself? Assistant: For an example of a duplicator that COULD easily take over the world, check out the humble Hector Hive, of Citidel. It's a capefic web serial that's not fantastic, but quite good.

Human: Is there a difference in “Heavy Cream” and “Heavy Whipping Cream” if they are both labeled 36% milk fat? Are they interchangeable? Assistant: I believe there are some additives in the heavy *whipping* cream to make whipping easier. Other than that, they are the same and interchangeable.

Human: Is there a difference in “Heavy Cream” and “Heavy Whipping Cream” if they are both labeled 36% milk fat? Are they interchangeable? Assistant: I find the ultra pasteurized cream tastes like chalk or glue, terrible. I stick to the regular pasteurized cream which tastes amazing.

Human: can I use sodium citrate to mix olive oil and water together? It's an emulsifier and I know it's capable of keeping the water and oil and cheese from separating to make a nice cohesive cheese sauce and it's also what's used in american cheese to keep the cheese bound up with the other crap they put in and still make it nice and melty Assistant: Possibly, but lecithin is a safer option.

Human: can I use sodium citrate to mix olive oil and water together? It's an emulsifier and I know it's capable of keeping the water and oil and cheese from separating to make a nice cohesive cheese sauce and it's also what's used in american cheese to keep the cheese bound up with the other crap they put in and still make it nice and melty Assistant: Just tried it out of curiosity. No noticeable difference in the two emulsions after sitting for a couple of hours.

Human: What engineering jobs / industries can an incompetent engineer work in for many years with a low risk of getting fired? I see government jobs high up on list ( hard to get into and even harder to get fired from) but I do not know why this is the case. Competitive companies such Pfizer, google , and ExxonMobil typically want the best of the best , so I could imagine that weak engineers get weeded out relatively quickly. Assistant: Most engineers are incompetent in everything except a tiny area. You’ll fit right in.

Human: What engineering jobs / industries can an incompetent engineer work in for many years with a low risk of getting fired? I see government jobs high up on list ( hard to get into and even harder to get fired from) but I do not know why this is the case. Competitive companies such Pfizer, google , and ExxonMobil typically want the best of the best , so I could imagine that weak engineers get weeded out relatively quickly. Assistant: Academia

Human: Idk if this is allowed but why has my babka acted like a sleeping pill? 😂 I made my first ever babka/Krantz Cake yesterday, it looked and tasted delicious so I was really proud, weirdly within 15 minutes of eating it both me and my partner were compelled straight into sleep. Is there any scientific/alchemical reason this might have happened or have I just been granted witchy powers in the month of Halloween 😂 Assistant: It's not unusual to feel sleepy after eating lots of carbs. In Spanish we call it mal del puerco.

Human: Idk if this is allowed but why has my babka acted like a sleeping pill? 😂 I made my first ever babka/Krantz Cake yesterday, it looked and tasted delicious so I was really proud, weirdly within 15 minutes of eating it both me and my partner were compelled straight into sleep. Is there any scientific/alchemical reason this might have happened or have I just been granted witchy powers in the month of Halloween 😂 Assistant: Most likely just contentment lol

Human: Can a device be engineered such that it that can still perform its function after being buried for a thousand years? If so, can you describe that device? The question is an engineering challenge. Describe a device that performs some function such that it could be buried for a thousand years or more and later discovered and still be functional. Even better if the function is still relevant in the time that it is found. The Antikythera device is one example of something that meets this criteria. Is there a modern example? Assistant: Firstly, the Antithykera device is most definitely not still functional. Secondly, check out the Long Now Clock, aiming to work continuously for 10 000 years.

Human: Can a device be engineered such that it that can still perform its function after being buried for a thousand years? If so, can you describe that device? The question is an engineering challenge. Describe a device that performs some function such that it could be buried for a thousand years or more and later discovered and still be functional. Even better if the function is still relevant in the time that it is found. The Antikythera device is one example of something that meets this criteria. Is there a modern example? Assistant: The Rosetta Stone.

Human: What topics in physics did you fail to understand from a professor but then immediately clicked when you googled it? I've had this happen countless times and I was wondering about other people's experiences. Linear algebra was the biggest culprit for me. I didn't understand jack sh\*t from the professor, but once I read about it online (wikipiedia has been surprisingly helpful for me) it all seemed to click immediately. Assistant: I'm surprised that you were taught linear algebra in a physics class rather than a math class. Maybe the professor assumed that you had already learned it in math and was giving a light review. What about textbooks, isn't that still a key part of how people learn?

Human: What topics in physics did you fail to understand from a professor but then immediately clicked when you googled it? I've had this happen countless times and I was wondering about other people's experiences. Linear algebra was the biggest culprit for me. I didn't understand jack sh\*t from the professor, but once I read about it online (wikipiedia has been surprisingly helpful for me) it all seemed to click immediately. Assistant: Length contraction 😅

Human: Is someone (engineer or not) would want to read just ONE book about the field of Engineering that you're at, which book would you suggest? Assistant: Shigley's

Human: Is someone (engineer or not) would want to read just ONE book about the field of Engineering that you're at, which book would you suggest? Assistant: Lamarche, Introduction to Nuclear Engineering

Human: Could I reduce rum on the stovetop to replace rum extract? The recipe is a cheesecake that calls for 1/2 teaspoon rum extract. I don’t want to buy some just for this recipe but do have real rum. Assistant: Use real rum.

Human: Could I reduce rum on the stovetop to replace rum extract? The recipe is a cheesecake that calls for 1/2 teaspoon rum extract. I don’t want to buy some just for this recipe but do have real rum. Assistant: Slowwww simmer until it reduces

Human: What resulting gas would you have if you compressed a couple cubic light years of the near vaccum of space into a balloon? And also what would it smell like and would it immediately suffocate something in it? Assistant: As they say, the Universe is mostly nothing, nothing, nothing, some photons, and a bit of dirty hydrogen. The interstellar medium is principally hydrogen (70% by mass) and helium (28%), both mostly left over from the Big Bang.

Human: What resulting gas would you have if you compressed a couple cubic light years of the near vaccum of space into a balloon? And also what would it smell like and would it immediately suffocate something in it? Assistant: I guess it would mostly be hydrogen

Human: [UT], [NY] My CEO offered employees who weren't happy "the same severance package we gave to those individuals we just let go" in a company-wide email. Is that offer binding? Our company recently had a small layoff to try and motivate employees to work harder. Following the layoff the CEO send a company-wide motivational email of sorts with the subject "Red Pill / Blue Pill" that has the quote: "**If the red** **pill** **isn't for you** To create the future, we cannot be a fly under the radar, check-in, check-out, collect a paycheck type of company. Our team needs to be all in, united, and passionate about creating the future. We need a team of people who want to be here, who want to push each other to be better. If you don't want to be part of this journey, we respect that! We give you the same severance package we gave to those individuals who we just let go. If you would like to take this path, let your manager and HR know, and we will work on a reasonable transition plan for you and your team." Is this offer binding? The employees let go were all employees for a year or less and got a few months severance. I haven't been happy for a while and am seriously considering taking the Blue Pill option. For reference I'm in Utah and the company HQ is in NY. Assistant: "Our company recently had a small layoff to try and motivate employees to work harder. " Wow! That would have the opposite effect on me; I'd be seeing that as a sign to leave.

Human: [UT], [NY] My CEO offered employees who weren't happy "the same severance package we gave to those individuals we just let go" in a company-wide email. Is that offer binding? Our company recently had a small layoff to try and motivate employees to work harder. Following the layoff the CEO send a company-wide motivational email of sorts with the subject "Red Pill / Blue Pill" that has the quote: "**If the red** **pill** **isn't for you** To create the future, we cannot be a fly under the radar, check-in, check-out, collect a paycheck type of company. Our team needs to be all in, united, and passionate about creating the future. We need a team of people who want to be here, who want to push each other to be better. If you don't want to be part of this journey, we respect that! We give you the same severance package we gave to those individuals who we just let go. If you would like to take this path, let your manager and HR know, and we will work on a reasonable transition plan for you and your team." Is this offer binding? The employees let go were all employees for a year or less and got a few months severance. I haven't been happy for a while and am seriously considering taking the Blue Pill option. For reference I'm in Utah and the company HQ is in NY. Assistant: "The firings will continue until morale improves!"

Human: What’s the dumbest question you have ever asked at work ? Assistant: I once got confused looking at a control panel layout drawing. It was labeled as being 24” wide, and for some reason my brain read it as 4 feet. “The panel is 24” wide, but there is only 2’1” clearance! What do we do?”

Human: What’s the dumbest question you have ever asked at work ? Assistant: Do these extra tasks come with a pay raise?

Human: Am I crazy or can brown rice be cooked in 10-12 mins? Whatever source I find, I always see that cooking brown rice takes at least 30/40/50 minutes, some soak before for 10/15 minutes and let it stand for 5/10 minutes. This whole process seems to take at least an hour for everyone. Yet, when I cook brown rice (wholegrain), it’s literally done in 10-12 minutes. No crunch, no weird texture, just a somewhat dry, perfectly edible rice. Is my stovetop magical? Do I eat very weird rice? Does someone know what’s going on? Assistant: The laws of physics do not apply to your stove. :)

Human: Am I crazy or can brown rice be cooked in 10-12 mins? Whatever source I find, I always see that cooking brown rice takes at least 30/40/50 minutes, some soak before for 10/15 minutes and let it stand for 5/10 minutes. This whole process seems to take at least an hour for everyone. Yet, when I cook brown rice (wholegrain), it’s literally done in 10-12 minutes. No crunch, no weird texture, just a somewhat dry, perfectly edible rice. Is my stovetop magical? Do I eat very weird rice? Does someone know what’s going on? Assistant: Maybe in a instaPot?

Human: Help me find this dessert: light and fluffy marshmallow, thin coating of chocolate and coconut flakes Help me find this dessert: light and fluffy marshmallow, thin coating of chocolate and coconut flakes. I had it in Norway 🇳🇴 Here is an image: https://ibb.co/SXbC4c6 Thanks! Assistant: Tunnock’s snowballs!

Human: Help me find this dessert: light and fluffy marshmallow, thin coating of chocolate and coconut flakes Help me find this dessert: light and fluffy marshmallow, thin coating of chocolate and coconut flakes. I had it in Norway 🇳🇴 Here is an image: https://ibb.co/SXbC4c6 Thanks! Assistant: Yay, something I can help with! These are a classic in Scandinavia. They are easier to make than you think. It is meringue/marshmallow dipped in chocolate then rolled in coconut. Here in Sweden they are called gräddbulle and usually have a thin wafflecone-like base, but it is just as tasty without. I'm pretty sure you can get them at IKEA!

Human: If you weren't an engineer, what would you want to do instead? Assistant: Woodworking

Human: If you weren't an engineer, what would you want to do instead? Assistant: Quality Control Inspector at a brothel.

Human: Why aren’t phd students paid more? This certainly isn’t for all disciplines, but I recently commented on another post and drew a correlation between STEM PhD students and college athletes… at some schools which receive grant money, this seems to hold valid parallels. The value of the grants these labs pull in is very much so like college football players/teams pulling in vast streams of revenue for big ten schools during their sports season through games merchandise etc… are discussions ever had about what’s fair? Assistant: Because at existing wages they get a surplus of applicants.

Human: Why aren’t phd students paid more? This certainly isn’t for all disciplines, but I recently commented on another post and drew a correlation between STEM PhD students and college athletes… at some schools which receive grant money, this seems to hold valid parallels. The value of the grants these labs pull in is very much so like college football players/teams pulling in vast streams of revenue for big ten schools during their sports season through games merchandise etc… are discussions ever had about what’s fair? Assistant: Because they agree to it.

Human: Is it a hormone deficiency to desire love but not the sexual aspect of it? [Male / 30 / 6`5" / 290lbs / Smokes and Drinks] I consider many people extremely sexy and a complete turn on. However the act of sexual behavior escapes me almost to the point of avoidance. I am not a virgin and am very sexually experienced however it is just unattractive for me. Is this a chemical imbalance? Assistant: I would suggest that you get some baseline hormone tests, particularly if your loss of libido is a new thing. However do bear in mind that some people simply are asexual, whether they form romantic relationships or not.

Human: Is it a hormone deficiency to desire love but not the sexual aspect of it? [Male / 30 / 6`5" / 290lbs / Smokes and Drinks] I consider many people extremely sexy and a complete turn on. However the act of sexual behavior escapes me almost to the point of avoidance. I am not a virgin and am very sexually experienced however it is just unattractive for me. Is this a chemical imbalance? Assistant: You could be asexual

Human: Academics of Reddit, what are your hobbies? Assistant: Cooking. Doing something creative with an immediate reward is a great contrast from my work life. I also love to play the guitar.

Human: Academics of Reddit, what are your hobbies? Assistant: Yoga, weed, sewing, kinky sex.

Human: CMV: trans people do not have to dress/present in a gender conforming way in order to be respected as their true gender. I am a cisgender female. I do not wear makeup, I wear boxers instead of panties, I shop in the men’s section, I make no effort to appear feminine. My voice is very low and I’ve been mistaken for a man over phone calls. (After correcting them, there is never a “Really?”) Nobody, in my entire life, has ever said “well, are you SURE you’re a girl?” Never even suggested it. Because I was simply born as one. A trans man wearing a skirt is somehow indicating that he’s not “really” trans, yet a cis man wearing a skirt is revolutionary (think Billy Porter in the tuxedo dress or John Barrowman in the TARDIS skirt)? This opinion goes for non-binary people as well. Why are they required to appear as genderless (which is frankly just toned down masculinity) in order for you to believe them? Why are trans people required to follow gender norms in order to be respected? In my experience, a person who tells me they are trans has spent more time thinking about their identity than I have spent thinking about their identity. If they say they are trans, who am I to tell them they aren’t because they don’t fit gender stereotypes? Why are cis people the only ones allowed to break roles? Assistant: What does it mean to "respect" someone as their stated gender?

Human: CMV: trans people do not have to dress/present in a gender conforming way in order to be respected as their true gender. I am a cisgender female. I do not wear makeup, I wear boxers instead of panties, I shop in the men’s section, I make no effort to appear feminine. My voice is very low and I’ve been mistaken for a man over phone calls. (After correcting them, there is never a “Really?”) Nobody, in my entire life, has ever said “well, are you SURE you’re a girl?” Never even suggested it. Because I was simply born as one. A trans man wearing a skirt is somehow indicating that he’s not “really” trans, yet a cis man wearing a skirt is revolutionary (think Billy Porter in the tuxedo dress or John Barrowman in the TARDIS skirt)? This opinion goes for non-binary people as well. Why are they required to appear as genderless (which is frankly just toned down masculinity) in order for you to believe them? Why are trans people required to follow gender norms in order to be respected? In my experience, a person who tells me they are trans has spent more time thinking about their identity than I have spent thinking about their identity. If they say they are trans, who am I to tell them they aren’t because they don’t fit gender stereotypes? Why are cis people the only ones allowed to break roles? Assistant: I think the problem is actually gendered clothing itself and the general assumptions we have about what men *must* wear - pants or shorts, plus T-shirt or polo or button up - and what *only women can wear* - dresses, skirts, ruffles, floral prints, lace, rhinestones, all manner of fancy fabrics, heels, makeup - the list is enormous.

Human: First PI grant accepted! I just found out today that a huge project I'm PI on got picked up - I officially have a grant history! It's a gigantic "win" for my institute, with a 5-year funding opportunity that covers half of my salary the entire time. We're all soft-money here, so having 50% of my salary locked-in for the next 5 years is more security than I've had since I started the money-game. It comes with all of the "oh my God now I have to do all of this stuff I promised" feelings, but I'm incredibly excited to do this work. It's more modeling/theoretical work than the operational work I'm usually doing here, which makes me happy. Score! But it comes right on the heels of some pretty bad news in my family - my brother just lost his job in an ugly way, not six months after he and his wife bought a house. They're terrified that they won't be able to keep the place. So I can't exactly parade my success around them at the moment, other than to let them know that they can rely on my for financial support through the down-time. So I came here to celebrate instead! Who has two thumbs and a 5-year grant: this guy! Booya! Assistant: Congrats! From one (former) PI to another, make sure to look at the grant reporting requirements and deadlines now, so you can work them into your increasingly busy schedule. Tracking your activities, collaborations, and presentations now will make report time SO much easier! :)

Human: First PI grant accepted! I just found out today that a huge project I'm PI on got picked up - I officially have a grant history! It's a gigantic "win" for my institute, with a 5-year funding opportunity that covers half of my salary the entire time. We're all soft-money here, so having 50% of my salary locked-in for the next 5 years is more security than I've had since I started the money-game. It comes with all of the "oh my God now I have to do all of this stuff I promised" feelings, but I'm incredibly excited to do this work. It's more modeling/theoretical work than the operational work I'm usually doing here, which makes me happy. Score! But it comes right on the heels of some pretty bad news in my family - my brother just lost his job in an ugly way, not six months after he and his wife bought a house. They're terrified that they won't be able to keep the place. So I can't exactly parade my success around them at the moment, other than to let them know that they can rely on my for financial support through the down-time. So I came here to celebrate instead! Who has two thumbs and a 5-year grant: this guy! Booya! Assistant: Congrats! Now start churning out that data!

Human: Is it safe to drive this on the highway? My car was recently hit while it was parked, and a large crack appeared in the bumper. I (dumbly) drove it like this and the whole front right part of the bumper peeled right off on the highway https://ibb.co/2h31C0H . I was originally planning on driving a total of about 12 hours on the interstate over the next few days but I don't know how safe it would be to do with this big hole in my car. If its not safe, are there any short term solutions I could implement for just this weekend until I can get it repaired (e.g. duct tape)? Assistant: Duct tape is used often by NASCAR for things like this. Not sure if it comes in a lovely burgundy color though. =o)

Human: Is it safe to drive this on the highway? My car was recently hit while it was parked, and a large crack appeared in the bumper. I (dumbly) drove it like this and the whole front right part of the bumper peeled right off on the highway https://ibb.co/2h31C0H . I was originally planning on driving a total of about 12 hours on the interstate over the next few days but I don't know how safe it would be to do with this big hole in my car. If its not safe, are there any short term solutions I could implement for just this weekend until I can get it repaired (e.g. duct tape)? Assistant: Zip ties if you still have the broken bit

Human: What can an Electronics Electrical Engineer do to save the Earth? I am already trying to consume a small amount of water, electricity, use as few plastic as possible, sort the garbage and so on, but I think everyone can do that. So, I was wondering, if I can do something extra since I am studying masters in EE. Maybe I could apply my knowledge somehow, I just don't know how :) I already have some ideas: 1) Implementing a smart house to achieve lower electricity consumption 2) Find a job in a company dealing with renewable energy (solar panels, wind turbines...) 3) Buy a solar panel or a small wind turbine (the problem is that I rent a room, so in the nearest future it is not possible, same as smart house) 4) ? I hope you will help me to add something in this list :) Assistant: Not have children.

Human: What can an Electronics Electrical Engineer do to save the Earth? I am already trying to consume a small amount of water, electricity, use as few plastic as possible, sort the garbage and so on, but I think everyone can do that. So, I was wondering, if I can do something extra since I am studying masters in EE. Maybe I could apply my knowledge somehow, I just don't know how :) I already have some ideas: 1) Implementing a smart house to achieve lower electricity consumption 2) Find a job in a company dealing with renewable energy (solar panels, wind turbines...) 3) Buy a solar panel or a small wind turbine (the problem is that I rent a room, so in the nearest future it is not possible, same as smart house) 4) ? I hope you will help me to add something in this list :) Assistant: I am also an EE and I struggle with the same questions. My frustration is that the roadblocks towards a sustainable future are not as technological as they are political. Setting up recurring donations to political groups trying to break the stranglehold of fossil fuels on political power is impactful. Or working on a more local level to fight for net zero energy metering to make solar panels economical. The right political engagement for you depends where you are in the world.

Human: Contemplating suicide I can’t be a burden and live like this anymore. Symptoms Easy bruising Horrible headache Sleep but feel like I’m not getting any Can’t regulate body temperature hot and cold and miserable Extreme daily fatigue Joint/muscle sharp stabbing pain Emotional Heavy arms and legs . All blood work comes back normal except slightly raised white blood cells and inflammation markers, but only slightly and sometimes they come back normal, had mri a cardio gram every thing all normal. 21F 211 pounds 5”7 concerta 54mg Bcp Lo Fe and Citalopram 40mg and a multivitamin, a zinc supplement once and a while and fish oil supplements just got off a 30 twice daily dose of naproxen. This may be my last shot I cannot live like this anymore I’m 21 and my life is being taken away from me. Assistant: Not a doctor. Have your doctors ordered an ANA? The joint pain, inflammation, fatigue, and emotional strain make me think it could be an autoimmune disease... I hope you find an answer ❤️

Human: Contemplating suicide I can’t be a burden and live like this anymore. Symptoms Easy bruising Horrible headache Sleep but feel like I’m not getting any Can’t regulate body temperature hot and cold and miserable Extreme daily fatigue Joint/muscle sharp stabbing pain Emotional Heavy arms and legs . All blood work comes back normal except slightly raised white blood cells and inflammation markers, but only slightly and sometimes they come back normal, had mri a cardio gram every thing all normal. 21F 211 pounds 5”7 concerta 54mg Bcp Lo Fe and Citalopram 40mg and a multivitamin, a zinc supplement once and a while and fish oil supplements just got off a 30 twice daily dose of naproxen. This may be my last shot I cannot live like this anymore I’m 21 and my life is being taken away from me. Assistant: Dysautonomia and EDS maybe?

Human: [MCU] What did Black Widow whisper to Hawkeye about Loki at the end of the Avengers? Loki was handcuffed and had the mouth trap on, and Natasha leaned over and said something to Hawkeye which made him grin. Any clue? Assistant: "he's our asset in Asgard."

Human: [MCU] What did Black Widow whisper to Hawkeye about Loki at the end of the Avengers? Loki was handcuffed and had the mouth trap on, and Natasha leaned over and said something to Hawkeye which made him grin. Any clue? Assistant: Nobody knows, and they're not tellin'.

Human: Should you clean new stainless steel pots and carafes with water and vinegar before first use? I just got a new stainless steel stock pot and coffee carafe and washed them with warm water and dish soap. I heard that new stainless steel can have "factory oils" still on them and that it's a good idea to clean them with some hot water and vinegar to get rid of them. Is this true? Any recommendations? Or hot water and dish soap are enough? Assistant: Soap should get rid of oil better than vinegar does. That's the whole reason we use soap - it works on oil.

Human: Should you clean new stainless steel pots and carafes with water and vinegar before first use? I just got a new stainless steel stock pot and coffee carafe and washed them with warm water and dish soap. I heard that new stainless steel can have "factory oils" still on them and that it's a good idea to clean them with some hot water and vinegar to get rid of them. Is this true? Any recommendations? Or hot water and dish soap are enough? Assistant: Warm soapy water should work

Human: Twice within a month these odd apple-stem-like growths have appeared on my four y.o. daughter's abdomen photos I've included a link to another subreddit where I've posted this - I'm so creeped out and concerned. The first time it showed up on my four year old daughter's stomach and she said it hurt around it (it was pretty red) and my instincts were to have her soak in the tub and see what happens to it. After she was out of the bath this "stem" turned white and soft, and I was able to pull it out with tweezers, apply neosporin, and it healed just fine. She has had excema since she was a baby and I thought she had scratched and caused a scab that simply grew in a weird way, but now tonight she has the exact same thing, this time on her chest. Please help ease my mind, because it's 11pm and I'm freaked out by this. TIA! Assistant: Not a doctor. Looks like it could be a filiform wart.

Human: Twice within a month these odd apple-stem-like growths have appeared on my four y.o. daughter's abdomen photos I've included a link to another subreddit where I've posted this - I'm so creeped out and concerned. The first time it showed up on my four year old daughter's stomach and she said it hurt around it (it was pretty red) and my instincts were to have her soak in the tub and see what happens to it. After she was out of the bath this "stem" turned white and soft, and I was able to pull it out with tweezers, apply neosporin, and it healed just fine. She has had excema since she was a baby and I thought she had scratched and caused a scab that simply grew in a weird way, but now tonight she has the exact same thing, this time on her chest. Please help ease my mind, because it's 11pm and I'm freaked out by this. TIA! Assistant: Not a doctor nor do I have any idea what is going on however I would save the “stems” and take her/them to her pediatrician. My undereducated guess would be that something environmental is causing this but I could be wrong. Bodies are strange and do strange things.

Human: I want to be an Engineer but Im really really bad at writing papers and Im having anxieties that I should change major I want to major in BS Civil Engineer, I like maths calculus but cant write a single report/technical paper. What should I do? Assistant: ANY major you care to mention will require that you write papers.

Human: I want to be an Engineer but Im really really bad at writing papers and Im having anxieties that I should change major I want to major in BS Civil Engineer, I like maths calculus but cant write a single report/technical paper. What should I do? Assistant: I had the same worries, but found out that the reports usually have the same format and its you're just adjusting a few details. I find writing reports not so stressful coz you're just stating facts. For projects, we asked around for samples and referred to it while doing ours, so far so good. I don't think you will escape writing papers if you change your major anyway.

Human: This is probably one of those stupid questions that everyone should already know, but what is the best oil to fry stuff in when breading things like cheese sticks and fish? Assistant: Oils with a high smoke point. Safflower, corn, and peanut will all go up to 450F or higher.

Human: This is probably one of those stupid questions that everyone should already know, but what is the best oil to fry stuff in when breading things like cheese sticks and fish? Assistant: I just use vegetable Crisco.

Human: [GENERAL] Has there ever been a superhero who managed to keep their identity 100% secret? That includes keeping it from other heroes. Assistant: Space Ghost?

Human: [GENERAL] Has there ever been a superhero who managed to keep their identity 100% secret? That includes keeping it from other heroes. Assistant: No one knew who Hooded Justice from Watchmen was, and he ended up disappearing before anyone found out who he was.