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ClapAlongChorus t1_j2bbocx wrote

I'm going to press (x) to doubt.

Edit: My doubt is not about whether or not fire can cause injury. Of course it can. I guess I should explain myself.

My apologies to the two people who've replied who apparently know of someone who had an injury from marshmallow or know of someone who had a friend of a friend who lost an eye. That is terrible for them.

But I have got to say, that is a fairly baroque way to suffer an enucleation or a corneal burn. I'm no expert in eye injuries but in my limited experience in children's emergency rooms and a year working with National Electronic Injury Surveillance System,* I would say the vast majority of injuries related to roasting marshmallows happen from (1) starting the fire (2) Falling into the fire (3) messing with the fire.

I'll also add that... I'm not sure how to express this... it takes a while to soften the interior of the marshmallow... over the past couple decades of roasting marshmallows I've seen people lose marshmallows off the end of their stick, but really not often, and it has always just gone into the fire. To lose an eye you'd have to have a soft marshmallow, propel it with enough force to send it over 4 feet away before it lost much altitude, and then be extremely unlucky to hit a relatively small, extremely vital target. When I hear people tell a story with such an extreme outcome, like losing an eye from a marshmellow, I feel like there is probably a much less extreme version of that story that is a lot more likely to happen, and i usually find that version to be more relevant.

All that being said, when I talk to kids about safety around a campfire, I would probably mention 5-30 things before I got to the danger of flying flaming marshmallows.

*Ok i'll be the first to tell you, NEISS would not be the best database to capture this type of injury. Like I said, i'm not a domain expert in eye injuries, but I have seen how a lot of people injure themselves, all i'm saying.

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Dracarys_Aspo t1_j2bbndn wrote

There's two main types of "dandruff", and they should be treated differently.

Real dandruff is actually a fungal issue, and it produces flakes that are slightly larger, often with a slight yellow tint, and they're usually kind of oily. If you scratch your scalp (which, please avoid doing as it doesn't help matters, but we've all been there so no judgement), you'll end up with oily flakes stuck under your finger nails more so than tiny white flakes "snowing" everywhere.

Dry scalp is often mistaken as dandruff due to the flakes, but it's just dry skin. The flakes are smaller, usually white without the yellow tint, and not oily to the touch. [the difference in the flakes is best seen in clean, dry hair without any product.]

Real dandruff is best treated with medicated shampoos. As someone else mentioned, shampoos with the active ingredient Ketoconazole often work very well. Zinv pyrithione is another common active ingredient to look for. With these it's best to shampoo thoroughly, and condition only the ends of your hair not the scalp. Avoid putting any leave in products on the scalp. If you already shampoo daily, continue doing so with the medicated shampoo. If you shampoo less often, I usually recommend shampooing more often for the first week, then going back to your normal routine (still with the medicated shampoo). Use the medicated shampoo until the flakes have gone completely, then you can switch back to your normal shampoo. These tend to be harsher than regular shampoos, so they're not great to use all the time without a direct need.

For a dry scalp, skip the dandruff shampoos. They're meant to help dry out the excess oils of real dandruff, so they can make a dry scalp worse. Instead use a gentle shampoo, thoroughly massage it in (helps break up existing flakes and helps with blood flow to the scalp), and rinse super thoroughly (massage while you rinse to make sure you get everything out). Use conditioner as usual, but also massage the scalp while rinsing it out. Leaving shampoo or conditioner on the scalp can cause irritation and dryness, so making sure to get everything rinsed thoroughly is important. If you shampoo daily, try to do it less often. Even switching to every other day will often help with dryness. If that's all not enough and you're still feeling dry and flaky, oiling your scalp can help. Apply a bit of oil to the scalp and massage it in, focusing on the dryest areas. Leave in for 10min - 1 hour, then shampoo and condition as normal. Coconut, jojoba, avocado, and olive oil are all good choices for this.

If you're still having issues, it might be something else, like psoriasis. When in doubt, see a doctor.

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UserLevelOver9000 t1_j2bbcfw wrote

So it's okay to have a boss that spends 50% of their time playing games on their iPad, with the other 50% of the time commenting on breast size (and what they'd do with those breasts). I don't give a f**k about the job, i'm here to watch the shit show.

If kissing a misogynist arse is your idea of climbing the ladder, I suggest you get Lip Enhancement...

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Lawdoc1 t1_j2bb0bv wrote

This is correct.

  1. They get stretched by being on the mattress, so the wrinkles go away quickly.

  2. They are under a top sheet and/or blanket, so I don't know when you would see them anyway.

I know some people feel compelled, and I used to as well, but life is too short to fold fitted sheets.

[Edit - extra word]

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Catspaw129 t1_j2bas8j wrote

Oh my! It gets worse...

My mom's sister is a nun (and therefore kind of doubly her "sister") . She's the principal at the Catholic boarding school to which I was sent.

Talk about folding and ironing...

I'm thinking that if your mom ironed the sheets and pillowcases before making up the bed, then at the very least the bed linens may have been warm and toasty?

Cheers!

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[deleted] OP t1_j2bal0y wrote

The problem most men have is that they loose all brain function when they see a woman who they are interested in. It is veery easy though.

All you need to do is stop trying to make things happen, see her as the person she is and listen. Stop trying to steer the conversation, don't underestimate her. If you can't get a proper chat going, you wont get anything else and don't try to make a chat happen if it's just not a vibe.

Learn to deal with rejection. Sex isn't as important as the person before you and make sure you seperate on friendly terms, maybe there will be a cool friendship happen, but only if you stop thinking with your dick.

Women aren't puzzles to solve. They are people, there IS NO CODE OR CERTAIN WAY BECAUSE EVERY WOMAN IS DIFFERENT!

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Sincerly,

A Transman, i lived both, i have the cheat code.

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Edit: and if a woman finds you creepy, there is ZERO! you can do about it because its subjective.

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