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why stop olive oil? what is so bad about it?

carnivalclownon Tesla footage of braking before crash ahead [video]

morbid question but did they survive?

carnivalclownon Show HN: ClapChat – Instant messaging for HN users

> nor standards-based...

Not to be antagonistic but what difference does it make if it's not "standards based" while it works for them and does what they want it to do?

carnivalclownon Frequent sauna bathing can reduce the risk of dementia

> Here in Seattle that is basically the only place you can go to find a sauna.

Since this crappy cold weather hit I've found myself going to the gym nonstop just to dip in the jacuzzi... I don't know why most apartments in the PNW seem to not have one, maybe people up here don't like to swim as much as people in warmer climates?

carnivalclownon Confession: I Don’t Think Uber Is Actually a Great Business (Yet)

Because without above consumer benefits, people would not use Uber, and it would stand no chance whatsoever of being a profitable business.

carnivalclownon Imzy wants to be a kinder, gentler version of Reddit

> When confronted with the fact that this isn't acceptable behavior

Who defines what "acceptable" behavior is though? If so many people "wouldn't recommend or even admit using in a mixed group", then why is Reddit the 8th highest traffic website in the US?