NotPortlyPenguin t1_jeecit7 wrote on March 31, 2023 at 12:17 PM

Reply to comment by XLR8yourDay in LPT Request: Anyone have any advice for dealing with lower back pain? by apeprom123

This. I do yoga stretches almost daily and it helps, along with better posture and more standing during my work day.

NotPortlyPenguin t1_j9tw7xv wrote on February 24, 2023 at 3:09 PM

Reply to comment by ZhugeSimp in LPT: take your wallet out during road trips by phatfarmz

This. It’s a good way to prevent sciatica.

NotPortlyPenguin t1_j6flb27 wrote on January 30, 2023 at 12:00 AM

Reply to TIL in the 1980s Monty Python got much of its exposure to the US through PBS, because of CBS censoring parts of "The Holy Grail" in a 1977 broadcast. This upset the comedy troupe, prompting them to withdraw the broadcast rights. by AnthillOmbudsman

That’s how I watched it.

NotPortlyPenguin t1_j4w1yml wrote on January 18, 2023 at 5:38 PM

Reply to Scientists Have Developed a Living “Bio-Solar Cell” That Runs on Photosynthesis by everlovingkindness

So, a power plant?

NotPortlyPenguin t1_j1v9xwq wrote on December 27, 2022 at 5:43 PM

Reply to TIL that British troops developed a diss song against Nazi leaders during World War II titled "Hitler Has Only Got One Ball." It was quickly picked up and sang by Allied troops. by collarpoppppppin

Sung to the tune of Colonel Bogey, the tune whistled in Bridge over the River Kwai.

NotPortlyPenguin t1_j18ta2n wrote on December 22, 2022 at 2:52 PM

Reply to comment by InconsistentEffort20 in We can now 3D print as much wood as we want without cutting a single tree by StayAdmiral

Worked with a guy who used to work for a major paper company. Trees for them were an agricultural product grown in forests. Over the years they had reduced cutting virgin forests in favor of regrowing trees in already cut areas.

NotPortlyPenguin t1_iydluny wrote on November 30, 2022 at 4:49 PM

Reply to comment by heyimjason in Competitors chip away at Tesla's US electric vehicle share by Sorin61

To add to this, his ultra right-wing positions are going to alienate his customer base, which skews liberal. Conservatives HATE EVs.

NotPortlyPenguin t1_iy47lzd wrote on November 28, 2022 at 5:04 PM

Reply to comment by Diniden in 'Landmark achievement': Rolls-Royce and easyJet hail successful hydrogen jet engine test by Wagamaga

Exactly why hydrogen as fuel should be limited to places where we don’t have much choice. Trains? No, electrify the tracks. Airplanes? Well, too long an extension cord. Need another fuel.

NotPortlyPenguin t1_ix7y99u wrote on November 21, 2022 at 1:12 PM

Reply to comment by SatansMoisture in Technology’s next big thing: This robot will be the greatest consumer product of all time by MarshallBrain

But that’s just, like, your opinion, man.

Good for you though that you find satisfaction in those chores! And most people find cleaning to be a chore. Cooking is a chore to some, a joy to others.