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  • 1. Questions must have a definitive answer

r/answers is for reference questions with definitive answers. If your question doesn't have a definitive answer, or people might disagree on the "correct" answer, it's not a good fit for r/answers.

  • 2. Post title must be a question

Post titles must be a question and nothing more. Additional context for questions can be added to the body of the post.

  • 3. No survey questions.

These questions will be better for /r/DAE or /r/AskReddit.

  • 4. No advice questions.

No advice questions. r/answers is for reference questions with definitive answers (or sets of answers), not questions where personal preference comes into play, or people might disagree on answers. This includes questions about relationship advice. These questions would be better suited for /r/advice or /r/relationship_advice

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The users of r/answers aren't guaranteed to be qualified medical professionals, and if you're facing a medical issue, relying on the advice of random strangers is potentially dangerous. In the worst case, you could be convinced that a real issue isn't something to worry about.

The best responses to medical questions have always been to actually see a doctor, so we're explicitly banning these types of questions. This includes mental health questions.

Try r/AskDocs or r/DiagnoseMe.

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Political questions without a definitive answer often devolve into partisan mudslinging. This type of digression is unsuitable for r/answers. Visit r/AskPolitics or r/PoliticalDiscussion to have these types of conversations.

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Quick question about invasive species

Hey so I got a quick question about invasive species as I know that an invasive species is normally a species that is non native to a certain area an is causing damage but can someone tell me if a creature is introduced to an area that it's not native to but instead of harming the ecosystem there they are actually extremely beneficial for it are they still considered an invasive species?

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2024/03/31
18:44 UTC

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Do all hotels have cameras in the parking lots?

Just wondering because there as an incident a few months ago and I do not know if it is worth inquiring about if there are not even cameras in hotel parking lots.

EDIT* Do MOST hotels have cameras in the parking lots?

3 Comments
2024/03/31
17:31 UTC

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Is it strange if a job doesn’t do a background check?

I was offered an office job at a company that builds displays for trade shows and they said there is no background check. I had one phone and in person interview with the office manager and was offered the position. I was able to pick if I want to work 8 to 4 or 9 to 5 (half hour paid lunch) and when I wanted to start. Also work from home 3 to 4 days a week (at least for now) after a week of training. They also said they don’t work any overtime because they want the employees to have a life. Granted it’s $20 an hour which isn’t great but to work 8 to 4 is ideal I think.

7 Comments
2024/03/31
14:40 UTC

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Why are my hands sticky after washing plastic with soap?

I think I spilled oil in the plastic that I used for skincare/haircare so I washed it with soap but I noticed that it just got sticky. I tried to wash it off but the stickiness stayed so I used micellar water or oil Im not sure. It kinda worked but theres a smell. I tried using johnsons soap everytime but my hand just reeked. I sprayed alcohol and there were fumes so I rushed to wash it off with water. I smelled my hand and the smell was lessened so I sprayed alcohol again, this time there were no fumes. It worked but I tried to wash with soap again and it reeked. I used listerine to wash my hands and it worked. I took a bath and used the Johnsons soap again to wash some clothes and my neck started to tighten, I figured it's the thing on my hand so I washed the soap off the cloth and rinsed my hands. I stopped using the soap and I just used conditioner, head and shoulders shampoo, and body wash. It didn't smell. Then I got out the shower, cleaned after myself because I have housemates so I went to wash my hands after. I used safeguard foaming soap and it didn't smell. Then I went to use the Aveeno lotion and my hand was sticky again. I washed my hand again with the safeguard foaming soap but there's still some sticky residue. It's dry now but the stickiness was different from when I normally use the lotion. What is happening and what do I do? 🤧

1 Comment
2024/03/31
13:27 UTC

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Why would a woman plug her nose and hold her breath after walking into a stinky public bathroom?

6 Comments
2024/03/31
12:29 UTC

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Does New York rely on Central Parks nature for clean air quality? What would follow god forbid it were to be destroyed?

12 Comments
2024/03/31
09:34 UTC

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Can I get a job in US without doing MS in USA? If yes, how hard is it?

I realise that getting HiB visa is a lottery result. But I want to know if at all it's possible to get a job in US without doing masters there. If so, how should I educate myself to get that?

3 Comments
2024/03/31
08:16 UTC

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How Did You Achieve Abs? Can At-Home Workouts Alone Get You There?

How to lose body fat and gain muscle for abs, focus on a balanced diet with adequate protein.

19 Comments
2024/03/31
06:39 UTC

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For people who's mom (or parent) were possessive over you or didn't want you to love anybody else, how did it effect you as a child and an adult?

By possessive I mean they had a weird jealousy of your relationship with other people/relatives, or felt like they always needed it to be known that THEY were your favorite person.

Personal example- an expensive handmade item was gifted, and the mom sees the child loves it so they go out of their way to buy a diff version of the item and then only let the child play with the one from them.

Other examples I've seen- relatives are prohibited from gifting things to their kids on holidays because it means they're "steamrolling," the mother, they greatly limit anyone in the family from holding, helping or interacting with the child/baby at family gatherings, they are uncomfortable and remove the child from situations where the child may be even slightly bonding with grandparents, aunts & uncles, etc. it gets to the point that people stop trying to even interact or see the child.

***please note- I'm asking this under the assumption that the family is not toxic, and it's not done out of protection

3 Comments
2024/03/31
01:41 UTC

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Getting dressed with wet hair

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2024/03/30
21:51 UTC

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Is it normal to feel bad when my parents buy me something?

So i recently kind of started a hobby.. unfortunately an expensive one: collecting manga. My dad just paid 95 euro to get my computer fixed cause its broken (unrelated to that) i'll be getting 80 euros worth of manga for my birthday (both the manga and pc fix are from only my dads money) and a couple hours ago my mom bought me 2 manga volumes for 28 euros. all that is almost 200 euros.. Not to mention the manga my dad has bought before this! Most of the manga is bought by my dad. And everytime either my mom or dad buy me manga, or really anything, i feel really, really bad because I think I don't deserve it: Bad grades, play video games and be on my phone all day, barely do any housework..

is it normal to feel bad like this?

99 Comments
2024/03/30
20:51 UTC

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Anyone I can talk to right now? I’ve been struggling in life and just need someone I talk to😔

33 Comments
2024/03/30
20:39 UTC

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What products only exist becauase they are a by product of something else?

For example, Whey Protein powders only exist because they are a by product of Cheese making industry.

EDIT_

HUMANS/CHILDREN are not a by product. They are the primary function of reproduction! Without the need to reproduce humans we wouldn't be doing it. Everything else you do in 'the bedroom' is the unintentional function.

337 Comments
2024/03/30
20:19 UTC

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If I set an iPhone alarm tonight for 8:30 tomorrow and the clocks go forward will it go off at 8:30 still?

I need to get up at 8:30 tomorrow morning but in Britain we have daylight saving time and the clocks go forward an hour. If I set an alarm for 8:30 tomorrow will it still go off at 8:30 or will it go off at 9:30 because it also moves an hour later

6 Comments
2024/03/30
20:11 UTC

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Is neon a good insulator?

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2024/03/30
18:59 UTC

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How do I link to an article I was cited in, then taken down?

I have links on my website to some articles I was quoted in or interviewed for. A few of them have since been taken down though, some because the news website seems to have gone offline completely. Can I ethically host the text of the deleted article with the original byline? Post a PDF of the website from Wayback Machine? Or do I need to remove it entirely?

3 Comments
2024/03/30
18:49 UTC

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How to get proof of online publication before it goes behind a paywall?

Heyo guys! Hope you're all doing well :)

So my short story was selected for publication in an online magazine. However, the story will be freely accessible for only one week before it gets tucked away behind a paywall for subscribers. I’m seeking advice on the best ways to preserve and showcase proof of my publication. What can I do to ensure I have verifiable evidence that my story was published, which I can present to anyone even after it becomes subscriber-only content? Any tips or experiences would be greatly appreciated!

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2024/03/30
11:54 UTC

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Why did the Concorde airplane get deprecated?

From what I remember, it was very popular and very fast. Why isn’t it in use any more ? Nor is there a newer version of it.

15 Comments
2024/03/30
15:52 UTC

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Will this burn out my pump?

[Edit: !ANSWERED] Cross post from No Stupid Questions. I have an automatic 1/3 horsepower electric water pump -- turns off if the intake pressure is too low or the outflow pressure is too high -- hooked to a drinking water tank to water my garden near the beach in Mexico. Its highest selection is to push water 36 feet through a 3/4-inch hose. Can I go more than 36 feet if I use a 1/2-inch hose? Thanks to anyone who can help.

4 Comments
2024/03/30
15:57 UTC

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Why does some water feel "thin"

I'm having a hard time finding this one, just finding stuff on the taste of the water. If you've had had water that after washing up feels like it sticks to you or is slimy...this is the opposite

It feels as if the water is so light it can't stay on my hands, almost hydrophobic? It's really hard to explain but I'm wondering if something is wrong with my tap or if maybe there's just less minerals or something along that line

16 Comments
2024/03/30
13:30 UTC

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How to connect aerial cable to coaxial output?

Hello!

I have a problem connecting an aerial cable to coaxial output of my converter box. How to connect it?

My photos: https://we.tl/t-1RQjPqfMCq

Thank you for helping me.

3 Comments
2024/03/30
13:09 UTC

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Mazda rx-8 turbocharge

I just bought a Mazda rx-8 could I put a universal turbocharger kit on it? Would it affect it in a bad way at all?

1 Comment
2024/03/30
12:29 UTC

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What hotels if any will accept a picture of my ID to check in ?? Orange County ca

I got my wallet stolen recently have been waiting since feb 21 for my new one to arrive … I have literally a picture of my ID … a picture of my last expired ID and a picture of me holding my ID to my face ( to co sign a bond for my sons father ) what hotels will accept this ? I’ve been getting ripped off left and right when it comes to a deposit from having people book a room for me .. it’s driving me crazy ! Any help or ideas as to what I can do

5 Comments
2024/03/30
09:30 UTC

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Is there biodegradable hot glue?

Or more accurately, is there any biodegradable, fast acting glue that I could easily take around with me and use on the go to stick natural materials together

5 Comments
2024/03/30
01:50 UTC

0

Free pdf editor?

hi everyone i just want to edit some text like 4 lines of a paragraph

2 Comments
2024/03/30
00:58 UTC

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What is the Fastest, most efficient way of finding a needle in a haystack

magnets aren't allowed.

763 Comments
2024/03/29
19:31 UTC

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How do you recycle?

I've always wanted to start recycling things that I can, I just never knew where to start. And I don't mean re-purposing things instead of throwing them out, I mean like sending recyclable materials to the proper place to be broken down and reused. I'd feel so much better if all the plastic and stuff I'm throwing out gets repurposed or something rather than ending up in a landfill.

I was wondering how do I do this? Is there a certain place I take recyclable materials? I don't think there are any recycle drop off bins or anything for recyclable materials in my town/local area.

3 Comments
2024/03/29
18:36 UTC

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Could someone please explain insurance to me?

Not sure if this is the right sub for this so I apologize if it's not or this is against the rules. I also posted this in a different sub but I didn't get many answers so. I turned 18 last June and I'm still trying to figure everything out. Once my insurance under CHIP ended, I was given the opportunity to choose my own insurance (paid by the government, not by myself) My top two options were UPMC for You and Highmark, and I went with UPMC for You because I heard more places accept that.

But the problem is I have a decent amount of physical/mental health issues that require me to see multiple different types of doctors and stuff (pcp, physical therapy, mental therapy, dental stuff), and NOWHERE accepts my insurance. Well not within like a 30 minute drive, and I have to rely on public busses, so that's more like 1-2 hour drive via bus, sometimes more. I wouldn't mind doing that once in a while, but again I have a decent amount of problems so I'd have to travel that far frequently, and if something happens with the bus I'm completely stranded. I'm even having a hard time finding online/telehealth therapists.

So on to my question. Do I have any better options? Can I pick an insurance I pay for myself? (Well not myself, as I am unemployed at the moment, but my mom has said she wanted to pay for better insurance for me so I can get the help I need). How expensive is insurance like that? How do I switch to a plan like that? Are there certain things I have to qualify for? If I switch to a better plan, could I ever switch back to the free plan?

I've lived with just my mom for most of my life and she doesn't really know much about this stuff and I have no one else I can ask about this stuff. It's kind of up to me to learn about all of this stuff on my own but it's all so confusing and I'm worried about doing it all wrong.

3 Comments
2024/03/29
17:20 UTC

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Where does this quote come from?

I don't know where this quote comes from.

"No, it won't cure cancer but will cure the fear of death, the fear of being born again into this world and the fear of waking up tomorrow morning"

I've googled it many times, but yet to find any real answer. Tom Waits and Charles Bukowski are the closest that come to mind. But I'm not totally sure.

3 Comments
2024/03/29
17:03 UTC

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What are some legitimate noise reducing products?

I share a basement apartment with a roommate and they are very noisy. What products can I buy to tolerate their noise more?

These things won't work:

  • My landlord is uninterested in doing anything

  • I can't afford to move

  • I have tried talking to her about it and she has tried. Unfortunately, she's going through some mental health issues and a break up, and she spends a lot of time crying and yelling on the phone. At first I was sympathetic, but I work from home and she's crying while clients are on the line.

So far I've just tried:

  • noise canceling headphones.

What other products can I buy to prevent her noise from entering my room? I'm especially concerned about when I work.

2 Comments
2024/03/29
06:47 UTC

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