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1mo ago

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Pro tip: Switching to lukewarm water fixed my quick-wilting lilies

Always thought colder water was better for flowers. Seeing your test results makes me reconsider my own routine. I'm going to try lukewarm water next time I buy lilies.

1mo ago

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Just realized we're still waiting on that concert video from months ago

Radiohead teased their 'In Rainbows' live film for almost a year back in 2008. I mean, I just set up a Google Alert after the third delay notice. It finally went off when they dropped the trailer on a Tuesday in March. Maybe it's just me, but having that alert saved me from constantly checking. They released the full thing after the hype had cooled down a lot. So sometimes these delays are part of their plan.

1mo ago

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Unpopular opinion: I pick the cheaper cereal even if it has more sugar.

My mom always bought the super sweet generic stuff when I was a kid, so that's just what cereal tastes like to me now. The fancy healthy kinds feel like they're missing the point, even if I know that's backwards. That fake strawberry powder dust is pure nostalgia, you know? I can't even enjoy a bowl without it.

1mo ago

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I swear, the delays on 'The Walking Dead' issues back in the day tried my soul...

Switch to trades for books with spotty schedules, that's my only real tip. I got tired of the Walking Dead delays too, and just started picking up the hardcovers. It's less immediate, but you get a whole chunk of story and the art usually looks better. Waiting for the next Cerebus phone book was way easier than tracking down single issues.

1mo ago

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My recycled pallet planter box now has mushrooms growing out of it

Those little umbrella mushrooms are probably just a sign of the wood breaking down. It happens all the time with untreated, damp lumber. Unless you're planning to eat them, I wouldn't stress. They might even help your soil. My guess is they'll dry up and vanish once the sun comes out for a few days. Your tomatoes will be fine.