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samaramatisse t1_iz1yjbc wrote
Reply to comment by septienes in Lasko/Galaxy 3150/2150 12" oscillating fans circa 70s-80s. I've had the blue one for several years and just got the amber one to complete the set. Quiet, powerful, and efficient, they perform just as good as they look. by Xyspade
I recently bought some black lasko box fans to replace the three unsightly white ones I've had for 20 years since college. Unless you put your hand directly in front of the center of the airflow, you couldn't feel anything. Best I can describe is if the entire length of the blades weren't involved in moving the air, only the center-most parts did. I've since bought tower fans for two areas of the house but they don't hold up to how much air the old laskos moved.
samaramatisse t1_iz1xr3i wrote
Reply to comment by darthkrash in Lasko/Galaxy 3150/2150 12" oscillating fans circa 70s-80s. I've had the blue one for several years and just got the amber one to complete the set. Quiet, powerful, and efficient, they perform just as good as they look. by Xyspade
Same, my grandparents had one.
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Reply to comment by Hahelolwut in 30+ years so far with my Sony Dream Machine by Loveindica710
Mine is actually still white, but it also hasn't ever been exposed to direct sunlight or other things that would discolor it. But in general, I agree with you.
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Reply to comment by ev4150 in 30+ years so far with my Sony Dream Machine by Loveindica710
Yes it is.
samaramatisse t1_iyxr5y9 wrote
My cube from the early 90s is fully functional and being used in my spare room right now. It was my daily alarm clock as a kid.
samaramatisse t1_ixhuqeh wrote
Reply to comment by vandebay in AI is helping to ID victims in Holocaust photos by tonymmorley
They are probably starting with the Holocaust victims because there are likely better records that can be cross-referenced. The Nazis were meticulous record-keepers. The recorded evidence they failed to destroy proved pivotal in several war crimes convictions.
I don't think anyone is gatekeeping the technology or saying other genocides and massacres aren't important. I think they're probably starting with something they think has a higher probability of making accurate matches, therefore improving subsequent use of the technology.
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Reply to The ‘Documentary Now!’ Episode on Werner Herzog Is Exactly as Good as You Hoped by KidOrpheus
I'm really bummed that Bill is only being an EP and not appearing this season. I know why, but he's amazing in Doc Now.
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Reply to comment by Blizky in The ‘Documentary Now!’ Episode on Werner Herzog Is Exactly as Good as You Hoped by KidOrpheus
It's 53, I think.
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Reply to comment by MrBaker452 in TIL Liquid Helium is the perfect element to keep the superconductive magnets in MRI machines cold by Alternative-Leg1095
I read something on this that said balloons and helium isn't the problem, really, because the helium used for balloons is not anywhere near "pure" enough for things like MRIs, etc. Like it's a byproduct of making the super pure stuff. It's not taking away the supply, but there is less to be found to begin with.
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Reply to comment by Flock_with_me in An anti-seizure medication shows promise in reducing the likelihood of heavy drinking, desire to drink, and positive alcohol expectancies, according to new research by chrisdh79
Naltrexone can also be used off label to help OCD and self harm behaviors like hair pulling and skin picking.