JeffSergeant t1_iyeu7l3 wrote on November 30, 2022 at 9:33 PM

Reply to Check out this steam cloud condensing 1500 feet above a plant in the middle of the desert by unclebird77

This is called a homogenitus or anthropogenic (man made) cloud, it’s not a ‘steam cloud’ it’s just a cloud.

The hot air from the plant causes air above to rise, as air rises the pressure and temperature drops and the water vapour in the air turns to cloud when it drops below its dew point.

Also nope

JeffSergeant t1_iycadzz wrote on November 30, 2022 at 9:29 AM

Reply to comment by Sloloem in ELI5: why is using "goto" considered to be a bad practice in programming? by Dacadey

This. But also the risk of velociraptors

JeffSergeant t1_iy5pbd5 wrote on November 28, 2022 at 11:01 PM

Reply to One of our DnD players canceled so we found a replacement (OC) by AlternativePotato42

I have a d20 cat treat dispenser for extra suspense in rolls.

JeffSergeant t1_iuf9w1m wrote on October 30, 2022 at 9:50 PM

Reply to comment by IMovedYourCheese in ELI5 Why are airport ceiling so high? by TrShry

Definitely helps feeling roomier, imagine being in a zig-zag queue for checkin in standard room ceilings, just thinking of it makes me claustrophobic.

I guess it also helps with navigation; you can put signs up higher for greater visibility

JeffSergeant t1_iqzzxdj wrote on October 4, 2022 at 10:36 AM

Reply to comment by CritaCorn in Skydiver dies in Florida after 'parachute malfunction,’ authorities say by Thetimmybaby

If you’ve ever see how jump plane pilots land, you would know the answer to your grandfather’s question.