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Frednotbob t1_je3bo23 wrote
Reply to comment by EnvironmentalSalt842 in PsBattle: This skeptical kid by sleepykel
"Damnit, Neo, I told you not to take both pills at once!"
Frednotbob t1_jcbyljj wrote
Reply to comment by Choano in PsBattle: Plant Holders by Alex_jaymin
Flow...er. Flow-er.
Frednotbob t1_ja4k3j0 wrote
Reply to comment by ExtremeQuality1682 in Eli5 Help, please my brain hurts. If there is an expanding ring of light from the big bang, what is outside it? by ExtremeQuality1682
It's more like, there is neither without the other. You can't move in space without moving in time, and vice versa.
So, my slightly-headache-inducing answer: if the universe is infinite in size, then the ring is traveling through space-time just like we are. If space is finite, then the ring just hasn't reached the 'boundary' of whatever spacetime object we're contained in (what happens when it gets there is a question I'll happily leave to philosophers and quantum physicists).
In either case, there must be space for the ring to occupy while it travels, which necessitates the existence of time outside the ring.
Frednotbob t1_j9wqvbm wrote
Reply to comment by utopian_circus in Handle with care, me, digital, 2023 by musketon
Nnooo, no, nooo, y-you pop them...
Frednotbob t1_j9isjya wrote
Reply to comment by imnotdolphin in Sugar is the only word in the english language where a singular "S" makes a "SH" sound. by WirrkopfP
Shoot, I thought I was the first one to make the comment...
Frednotbob t1_j6hpxxe wrote
Reply to ELI5 - Why do criminals get sentenced to Life without Parole PLUS ten years for example? by sir_cas
To explain this, we have to go over what 'parole' means.
For a life sentence, an inmate must serve at least 25 years before being eligible for parole. For lesser sentences, they're usually eligible after serving a certain minimum number of years.
However, life without parole is just that -- the inmate is never going to be granted parole. That does not, however, forgo the possibility that their sentence may be commuted (changed to a lesser sentence).
If the sentence is commuted, the inmate must remain on good behavior for the remaining portion of their sentence, or the commutation may be rescinded and the original sentence reinstated.
Even if they're eight years into the 'plus ten years' portion and are almost guaranteed to be released on parole in the next six months, they risk going right back to life without parole if they misbehave during that time.
It's basically a way to ensure that they're not abusing the privilege of a commuted sentence just to shorten their time behind bars.
Frednotbob t1_j6gpua8 wrote
Reply to comment by TJATAW in ELI5: Why does the IRS want your illegal income declared on tax returns? by xCreamPye69
>It took 3yrs, and went all the way up to the Supreme Court before they finally got the info.
To be honest, that was more about Trump fighting tooth and nail for three years to stop the court from getting the info.
Frednotbob t1_j6gpp03 wrote
Reply to comment by ELVEVERX in ELI5: Why does the IRS want your illegal income declared on tax returns? by xCreamPye69
Yes, but whether it's legal or illegal is irrelevant to the IRS; it's income, regardless of the source.
They're essentially saying, 'If you're earning income from a source that is not listed in any of the above categories, this is your chance to tell us about it.'
Frednotbob t1_j6b369s wrote
Reply to comment by breckenridgeback in ELI5: Why do imaginary numbers even need to exist? by Tharsis101
Ah, okay. Thanks :)
Frednotbob t1_j6b027e wrote
Reply to comment by breckenridgeback in ELI5: Why do imaginary numbers even need to exist? by Tharsis101
Would something like '2.5 people per square mile' be considered an imaginary number? Since you can't have .5 of a person (well, you can, but that involves investigations and awkward questions XD)...
Frednotbob t1_ixtoeue wrote
I didn't know for sure, so I did a quick search:
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>https://www.familyhandyman.com/article/can-i-pump-gas-with-my-car-on/#:~:text=%E2%80%9CIt's%20is%20safest%20to%20shut,could%20lead%20to%20an%20explosion.%E2%80%9D
Frednotbob t1_je8xn3a wrote
Reply to ELI5: What is Universal Healthcare by Thegreatcornholio459
There are a lot of good explanations, but I think I can be more concise:
Universal health care is a healthcare system that's available to all, regardless of financial status. In Canada, our health system is administered by the Federal government (via the Canada Health Act), and funded through tax revenues.
Any Canadian (or more broadly, anyone that meets the residency requirements) is automatically covered, at no cost, for most (but not all) medical services.
Certain categories aren't included under the services outlined in the Canada Heath Act (dental and vision care, and prescription medications), but there are supplementary health plans available for those that ease the financial 'sting' a little.