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coolkarnion Ask HN: What talks or videos do you suggest to watch on a long flight?

I know this is not answering the question from the poster but I found meditation very helpful during my recent 15 hours flight. It is very rare to find such a long time alone in an almost quite and non-stimulating environment. Getting meals served to you on your seat and knowing that you are stuck here for next many hours takes away the planning ahead part of the head. I found it easier to be with my breath and thoughts. I also drifted in and out of sleep during this time and felt very relaxed. It helped me upon landing to minimize effects of Jet lag. I believe it was more helpful than any talk or video and could also help getting some good insights.

coolkarnion 40% of foreign students in the US have no close American friends on campus

I found that sports and trivia knowledge is more important than language skills when interacting with the "locals".

coolkarnion Show HN: Strength Level – Squat/Deadlift/Bench Calculator

What is the source of these numbers? I did not see any age associated with it. I compared my lifts and I was way below the untrained numbers you put up.