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Agouti t1_jb3vlvv wrote
Reply to comment by DaBrainFarts in Does galvanic corrosion take place when aluminum bronze is in contact with steel? by UserNo485929294774
Yup, and it's also the mechanism behind pitting in stainless steel (chrome oxide as the anode to chromium steel) and galvanised steel (zinc as the anode to plain steel). It's why rust grows exponentially like a cancer, and why you want to stop it as quickly as possible.
Agouti t1_j9e7mzl wrote
Reply to comment by Diamondsfullofclubs in California octopus captures fish in a tide pool by penguinopusredux
Typo? Oh you sweet summer child
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Reply to comment by Cindexxx in Woman posed as doctor for almost 20 years with fake documents by Mighty_L_LORT
There has been a lot of criticism of the DSM over the years, most of it justified. Labels like "borderline personality disorder" are almost so vague as to be unhelpful.
At the same time, nobody has come up with anything better. There is so much nuance that simple labels can never capture what is really going on.
If you wanted to really accurately capture someone's personality you would need dozens of scales, 0-100, like a sadistic variant of a table-top RPG. Many of these sliders would have similar competing effects, and any test you gave would never be able to single out a single value. Then, on top of that, people actively hide and deceive the real answers to questions, and the answers might change significantly from day to day.
The key takeaway here is that you can't self diagnose or treat using labels from the DSM or (even worse) western pop psy. Practicing self awareness, finding someone you trust enough to talk honestly with, and if feasible a really good psychologist (because there are plenty of mediocre ones out there, too) is more important.
Agouti t1_j8vo74p wrote
Reply to comment by [deleted] in Woman posed as doctor for almost 20 years with fake documents by Mighty_L_LORT
lol have you even read that paper
It's talking about psychiatric labels from the DSM, not psychiatry as a profession
Seems like you are due for a few DSM labels if your own
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Reply to comment by i81u812 in Idaho Republican Apologizes for Comparing Women to Farm Animals by wallstreetegg
> In his introductory remarks, Nelsen told the first meeting of Idaho's Agricultural Affairs Committee on January 10: "I'm a lifelong dairy farmer who retired, still own part of the dairy; grew up on the farm. I've milked a few cows, spent most of my time walking behind lines of cows, so if you want some ideas on repro and the women's health thing, I have some definite opinions."
Walking wasn't the only thing this guy has done behind a cow.
Agouti t1_iuicouc wrote
Reply to comment by Drewismole in ELI5 Why can’t plants absorb nitrogen from the air? by Cool-Boy57
Many plants are able to access atmospheric nitrogen indirectly through symbiosis with bacteria in their roots, for example the common clover. These plants are often referred to as 'nitrogen fixers".
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Reply to comment by CharlesOSmith in What is the actual mechanism by which the body generates a fever? by Pheophyting
You forgot an important mechanic - perceived body temperature. People with serious fevers often feel cold and actively take steps to warm up (e.g. warmer clothes).
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Reply to comment by garfnodie in Can't fit any wrenches to under the handle to turn water off in my bathroom sink. by Goe_Phaste
Crowfoot wrenches are what I've used. Much better for corroded nuts.
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Reply to comment by blacksideblue in How can I remove a headless screw from a shower valve? by foootrest
To add to this, use a posidrive screwdriver, not a Phillips - Phillips are designed to cam out to prevent over-torque (so limit how much purchase you can get). Get a cheap one with a solid handle and hit the end with a hammer while you apply torque to the screw. It can also help to use a small drill bit to slightly recess the middle where the two slots meet (look at a normal screw head for inspiration).
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Reply to comment by ScreamingSeagull in Does galvanic corrosion take place when aluminum bronze is in contact with steel? by UserNo485929294774
It should only fail if there's a galvanic cell or if it's exposed to chlorine (e.g. sea water). We used to have galvanized fence wire that's easily 20 years old in the weather without any rust, but also had star pickets that were covered in rust in 12 months.