Yeah, I know that kind of book you mean. It’s not a popular opinion, but I felt similarly about Annihilation (though I only read the first book of the series, so maybe things would have improved later).

Well, possibly that, too.

Terry Pratchett apparently had a sword made from a meteorite.

Alec Steele made a video about trying to work meteorite metal.

You might enjoy a similar plotline in the excellent Bobiverse book series. (I don’t think it shows up until the second or maybe even third book, so don’t go in expecting that immediately.)

I had forgotten about intentionally inducing crashes. Fun times.

I’m pretty sure it was from Survivor, but that’s all I know about it. I don’t even see a knowyourmeme page about it, though I only performed a cursory search. Hope you figure it out!

edit: Sorry to link to reddit, but this thread provides context. It’s not as interesting as I’d always imagined.

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That’s a fascinating way to spell… Presumably “quarterback”?

I used to drive a Ford Flex. I was frequently assured of its weirdness.

TIL that livery refers to car services.

That seems like an optimistic but reasonable take.

First off, I support both this campaign and linking to it. More awareness is always good.

However, as Ross himself posted, the problem with this comparison is that the “Stop Killing Games” campaign is aiming to end the tradition of simply turning off game servers. This Californian lawsuit, though not a bad thing, is very likely to simply change the labeling of games, which doesn’t help the end goal of Stop Killing Games.

I want both to succeed and am not attempting to attack your post, just provide clarity.

For more context: https://youtu.be/sitLQg02Mn4

Very reasonable.

edit: In my own defense regarding the previous comment, I literally woke up, opened lemmy, checked my inbox, and typed that comment in response to what I saw. It’s not what I meant to say, but I stand by it. I think mining involves licensing and things, so at least without prep work, you probably shouldn’t mine in (or to) Buffalo.

You probably shouldn’t mine to Buffalo.

My condolences to you. I hope that, some day, you find continuous relief. Thanks for sharing.

That’s awful, I’m sorry. May I ask how you broke your leg?

I’m in a similar position (I’ve gone into detail in previous posts). I remember, while waiting for the EMTs to arrive immediately after the injury, comforting myself by thinking “at least it’s not forever.” Even one of the nurses who rolled me into the OR said “in a few years you won’t even think about this.” Turns out it is forever (from my viewpoint) and I think about it nigh constantly.

Life is good in general, but you’re right. This part sucks.

I like “growing old is mandatory. Growing up is optional.”

Obviously that’s just restating your comment and I’m not trying to diminish your version in any way. This is just the way I heard it and I wanted to share.

Looks like Mojave does one comment above you.

I don’t know yet how to link to a user.

What was your injury?

Thank you for the information!

Also, I infer from your response that you also remember that part of Red Dwarf, which is awesome.