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5d ago

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Months of dead ends on the Voynich manuscript, but today I noticed a pattern.

Oh man, the herbal link is a classic starting point (everyone goes there first). But even if some drawings match known plants, that doesn't explain the weird text or the overall point of the book. You could be right about the pictures, but then you hit the real wall, the writing itself. It feels like finding one puzzle piece and still having the whole box left to go.

6d ago

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Dune's latest screen version got it right after the old one

Was it the extra shot of the empty chair? I read a comment that said it showed the main guy was alone all along. That fixed the confusing part for me.

8d ago

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Unpopular opinion: Heat recovery kits for boilers often miss the mark on real savings

Ever tried that "simple" insulation wrap that ends up looking like a mummified pipe? My big green move was adding extra lagging to some old lines, but it just trapped moisture and the paint peeled off in sheets. Felt real smart watching my energy savings literally flake onto the floor.

8d ago

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Reflecting on how anime conversations have softened for me

You mean the bond comes from our passion, not the show, @victor_wright?

9d ago

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Unpopular opinion: Slow-rise bread isn't worth the hassle.

Totally disagree, but maybe it's just me. That waiting time is the whole point, it's not just about taste. The process forces you to slow down, which is kinda nice in a world where everything is fast. You end up with something you actually put care into, not just another thing to consume. Honestly the hassle is what makes it good.