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Human: I got poisoned! HELP! 22[M] someone broke into my house and poisoned me, I know I have something under my skin because the person that did it told me so. What do I do to get it out of my system? Where do I go and what do I say? I know for sure I have something in me that keeps ruining my body but have no idea how to get it out. They said that I have tattoos under my skin that keep aging me also that drinking water is bad for me. I can feel my organs under stress and I'm also restless all the time, I can feel something like a heartburn sometimes, and I used to vomit in the morning occasionally but now I don't. I got poisoned twice, one time around a half a year ago and a second time around three weeks ago. I am 22 years old male 180 cm in height I have schizophrenia currently taking 15 mg olanzapine and have no other medical problems Assistant: Go see your personal physician. They will be able to help you best, because they know you personally.	Human: I got poisoned! HELP! 22[M] someone broke into my house and poisoned me, I know I have something under my skin because the person that did it told me so. What do I do to get it out of my system? Where do I go and what do I say? I know for sure I have something in me that keeps ruining my body but have no idea how to get it out. They said that I have tattoos under my skin that keep aging me also that drinking water is bad for me. I can feel my organs under stress and I'm also restless all the time, I can feel something like a heartburn sometimes, and I used to vomit in the morning occasionally but now I don't. I got poisoned twice, one time around a half a year ago and a second time around three weeks ago. I am 22 years old male 180 cm in height I have schizophrenia currently taking 15 mg olanzapine and have no other medical problems Assistant: Don't worry bud, as others have said, poison can be treated. Its good to hear you are no longer vomiting. Know that while things feel scary right now, you got an easy solution - call you primary care doctor and let them know, or just walk into an ER and they will help you immediately. Please update us once you are feeling better.	0.151573
Human: Who are the current "rock stars" in physics? Assistant: Roger Penrose is a pretty amazing dude	Human: Who are the current "rock stars" in physics? Assistant: Related question: to what extent are the physicists who are 'rock stars' in the public's eye (because they communicate well and choose to spend time on public outreach) also rockstars in the eyes of the physicist?	-0.258133
Human: After watching documentaries and videos about the American prison system, I'm astonished about the ingenuity of prisoners. As an engineer, if you went to prison, what do you envision your role would be in a hussle? What value would you bring? Also, how would you transition into that hussle as a newbie? Assistant: I’m not saying a thing. You can’t make me copper	Human: After watching documentaries and videos about the American prison system, I'm astonished about the ingenuity of prisoners. As an engineer, if you went to prison, what do you envision your role would be in a hussle? What value would you bring? Also, how would you transition into that hussle as a newbie? Assistant: Toilet hooch master brewer	0.990591
Human: Is it worth buying a car with a CVT transmission? I am looking for a new car and I was wondering how much maintenance a CVT transmission would need on a 2019 Toyota Corolla? Or even if someone could tell me their experience with having a CVT transmission Assistant: People here are a little dramatic about CVTs. They're not the greatest thing to drive but if you're looking for a car to get you from A to B efficiently, the CVT is fine. Just test drive the car before you buy it.	Human: Is it worth buying a car with a CVT transmission? I am looking for a new car and I was wondering how much maintenance a CVT transmission would need on a 2019 Toyota Corolla? Or even if someone could tell me their experience with having a CVT transmission Assistant: It doesn’t need maintenance but the driving experience is horrible.	0.905352
Human: How much force and strength would be required to punch straight through someone e.g. (Dragonball Z) Minimum amount of speed and mass to punch through an anime villain Assistant: Atleast 9000.	Human: How much force and strength would be required to punch straight through someone e.g. (Dragonball Z) Minimum amount of speed and mass to punch through an anime villain Assistant: If you assume your hand wouldn't break you could probably experimentally determine the momentum required, using some kind of metal fist-like object as a replica for your hand.	0.6772
Human: Will there be a point where humans can no longer continue infrastructure expansion? It feels as if infrastructure constantly expands, but given most structures and buildings have a design life of 50-100 years, surely in the future when all these key pieces of infrastructure like bridges, tunnels, etc. are no longer serviceable we will reach a point where the upkeep and rebuilding of infrastructure starts to surpass new infrastructure projects. Seems like the only sustainable way for more additional infrastructure is productivity improvements and population growth which I am sure will happen, but surely it will plateau eventually. Is this a concern at all wih the amount of reinforced concrete structures that are so common these days which will likely have unsalvagable corroded reinforcement requiring major works to address. Assistant: As someone who works with infrastructure projects for a dot, the majority of our work is repairing or replacing what is already built. This may include some additions like a turn lane or sidewalk but most of the money is replacing existing. The thing is those projects don't make headlines so you don't hear about them. Also big expansion projects are popular so politicians push them, but it is a small percentage of the total work, and not with the staff engineers recommend most of the time.	Human: Will there be a point where humans can no longer continue infrastructure expansion? It feels as if infrastructure constantly expands, but given most structures and buildings have a design life of 50-100 years, surely in the future when all these key pieces of infrastructure like bridges, tunnels, etc. are no longer serviceable we will reach a point where the upkeep and rebuilding of infrastructure starts to surpass new infrastructure projects. Seems like the only sustainable way for more additional infrastructure is productivity improvements and population growth which I am sure will happen, but surely it will plateau eventually. Is this a concern at all wih the amount of reinforced concrete structures that are so common these days which will likely have unsalvagable corroded reinforcement requiring major works to address. Assistant: Technological expansion is exponential	-0.231885
Human: Is Academia really as bad as it can be made out to be? Is there any benefit to going into academia? I stumbled across this sub a few weeks ago and had been browsing popular posts and comments that all appear to highlight the negative aspects and stresses associated with an academic career. For context, I’m an Australian that completed my undergraduate at the end of last year and have been working clinically in my sport and exercise role for almost 12 months but have been very keen on getting into academia via masters by research or mPhil with either a subsequent or upgrading masters to PhD (either in public health, cancer research in relation to exercise or more specific. (Honours is not a financially viable route fo me). I have tried to start transitioning into the space with some other projects and research assistant work on the side but reading through some of these experiences have really given me some cause for concern about my desired career choice. Assistant: If you really love your field and cannot imagine doing anything else but contribute to the scholarly understanding of it for the rest of your life, then it's a good fit. If things like a good work-life balance and fair compensation are important to you, it's not the best. It's also not the only career to suffer from this, but the expectations can get demotivating when you see that the rewards are mostly from self-fulfillment.	Human: Is Academia really as bad as it can be made out to be? Is there any benefit to going into academia? I stumbled across this sub a few weeks ago and had been browsing popular posts and comments that all appear to highlight the negative aspects and stresses associated with an academic career. For context, I’m an Australian that completed my undergraduate at the end of last year and have been working clinically in my sport and exercise role for almost 12 months but have been very keen on getting into academia via masters by research or mPhil with either a subsequent or upgrading masters to PhD (either in public health, cancer research in relation to exercise or more specific. (Honours is not a financially viable route fo me). I have tried to start transitioning into the space with some other projects and research assistant work on the side but reading through some of these experiences have really given me some cause for concern about my desired career choice. Assistant: I literally love my job. Are there shitty parts? Yes.	0.151178
Human: [Pulp Fiction] How did Vince Vega ever become a hitman, when he has an extremely terrible grasp on basic gun safety? For one thing, he leaves a loaded gun alone on a table where anyone can grab it while he's using the can. Also, he keeps the safety off, doesn't take his finger off the trigger, and waves it around in front of things he doesn't intend to shoot, as poor Marvin finds out the hard way. Who made this guy a hitman? Assistant: Hitmen aren't exactly screened, you know? It's not like you can go to the hitman union to confirm their credentials or anything. A "hitman" is just anyone who's willing to kill people if you give them money. They have terrible gun safety and might shoot themselves in the face? Who gives a shit? There's another desperate person willing to shoot someone for a month's rent before you leave the neighbourhood.	Human: [Pulp Fiction] How did Vince Vega ever become a hitman, when he has an extremely terrible grasp on basic gun safety? For one thing, he leaves a loaded gun alone on a table where anyone can grab it while he's using the can. Also, he keeps the safety off, doesn't take his finger off the trigger, and waves it around in front of things he doesn't intend to shoot, as poor Marvin finds out the hard way. Who made this guy a hitman? Assistant: "Professional" criminals are not generally known for their ability to properly assess risk.	-0.087617
Human: What are some good flavor combinations to go with Kiwi? I am studying to become a pastry chef and I want to come up with a special plated dessert for my girlfriend's birthday. She likes kiwi a lot and I have been trying to use other fruit combinations but they haven't come out as I wanted. I searched the internet but could not get a clear answer. Thank you for the help! Assistant: pavlova with toasted almonds, kiwi and strawberry slices	Human: What are some good flavor combinations to go with Kiwi? I am studying to become a pastry chef and I want to come up with a special plated dessert for my girlfriend's birthday. She likes kiwi a lot and I have been trying to use other fruit combinations but they haven't come out as I wanted. I searched the internet but could not get a clear answer. Thank you for the help! Assistant: its not a fruit, but dark chocolate goes surprisingly well with Kiwi. My mum always makes frozen chocolate covered kiwi pops, and they are the best, kiwi freezes to an really cool texture, and as long as they are bite sized, the chocolate is a nice contrast to the tartness of the fruit.	-0.149241
Human: What's the difference between red curry and green curry in Thai food? Most of the menus I've seen in my area aren't real great at explaining it, so I've always avoided either one. I do like curry in general, and masaman curry. Any help is much appreciated. Assistant: Green Thai curry is usually made with a paste of fresh green chiles. Red Thai curry is usually made with a paste of dried red chiles. See: http://www.templeofthai.com/cooking/curry-by-color.php	Human: What's the difference between red curry and green curry in Thai food? Most of the menus I've seen in my area aren't real great at explaining it, so I've always avoided either one. I do like curry in general, and masaman curry. Any help is much appreciated. Assistant: Look at a jalapeno. Notice how it begins green. Notice next how, as it ripens on the vine, it becomes red. Imagine making a curry with green jalapenos: green curry. Now imagine making one with red jalapenos: red curry. This is a gross simplification. Thai peppers would likelier than not be used, not jalapenos. However, in my super duper western/American experience dabbling in Thai food, that's the distinction.	0.291759
Human: How far in advance can I zest a lemon? Hosting a dinner party and plan on making an hors d’oeuvre a head of time which requires lemon juice. Right before serving I plan on making a gremolata which requires the lemon zest. I’d like to use the same lemon and it’s obviously easier to zest a whole lemon. Will lemon zest last 24 hours or so? Assistant: Mix it with the gremolata and keep that in the fridge	Human: How far in advance can I zest a lemon? Hosting a dinner party and plan on making an hors d’oeuvre a head of time which requires lemon juice. Right before serving I plan on making a gremolata which requires the lemon zest. I’d like to use the same lemon and it’s obviously easier to zest a whole lemon. Will lemon zest last 24 hours or so? Assistant: The gremolata would hold better than the zest	0.994461
Human: [MCU] Captain America is allowed to compete in any Olympic event (summer or winter) so long as he chooses an event where non-superpowered athletes have a fair chance competing with him. What event does he choose? Assistant: Archery/shooting A normal human like hawkeye is a better shot than cap	Human: [MCU] Captain America is allowed to compete in any Olympic event (summer or winter) so long as he chooses an event where non-superpowered athletes have a fair chance competing with him. What event does he choose? Assistant: Ice dancing. It's all about artistry and being in tune with your partner fully.	0.959087
Human: Free Coursera cooking online college class the "The Science of Gastronomy" Check it out, it starts today. Totally free and informative. Brought to you by the University of Hong Kong https://www.coursera.org/course/scigast Assistant: I've just enrolled as well. I'm considering creating a study group subreddit. Does that seem like a good idea or is there no advantage over the discussion boards if a study group isn't meeting in person?	Human: Free Coursera cooking online college class the "The Science of Gastronomy" Check it out, it starts today. Totally free and informative. Brought to you by the University of Hong Kong https://www.coursera.org/course/scigast Assistant: I've never done anything like this before. I am super busy at work but would love to watch the videos on flights. I don't have to do the assignments if I just want to watch the lectures, right? Basically I just want to learn without the obligation of actually doing work. Can I do this?	0.49148
Human: 1998 Toyota Tacoma ? I just got a 98 Tacoma from my grandma with close to 300,000 mile on it she cared for this truck like a baby and was super careful with this vehicle what are some things that I should keep a lookout for since it’s age and mileage thank you :) Assistant: Where in the world has this truck spent its life?	Human: 1998 Toyota Tacoma ? I just got a 98 Tacoma from my grandma with close to 300,000 mile on it she cared for this truck like a baby and was super careful with this vehicle what are some things that I should keep a lookout for since it’s age and mileage thank you :) Assistant: I'd check the frame and the sway bar bushings as well.	0.994214
Human: How often do you not know what you’re doing at work, and how do you deal with the anxiety when you don’t know how to do something or the correct answer at your job? Assistant: If you aren't doing stuff you don't know, than you aren't growing. Just remember that most things are built on common foundations. Use those basic tools that you do know to come to the correct answer. You may not be as quick as normal, but that is to be expected. And don't forget you aren't alone. Whether that be coworkers, networks, forums, etc.	Human: How often do you not know what you’re doing at work, and how do you deal with the anxiety when you don’t know how to do something or the correct answer at your job? Assistant: Impostor syndrome is real! All new challenges can be thought of as exercises in problem solving, and luckily we have the blueprint: Google, the scientific method, and caffeine.	0.079006
Human: Sub white wine for red in beef stew? I’m making the NYTimes Dijon and cognac beef stew and it calls for 1 cup of red wine. Some reviewers even suggested marinating the beef in wine before cooking. I don’t drink red wine but have white around the house (Sauvignon blanc). Could I sub that or should I run out for a bottle? Assistant: My folks Loved wine. Dad had cases of it in the basement and could tell you which was good or bad and what to use it with. I spent Years trying to duplicate his 'expertise', without luck. I Still don't like wine, but I Do cook with it. So, a dry red or a dry white, yeah, I'll use that. So, use what you have. Will it make a difference? Yeah, but not so noticeable that anyone will care.	Human: Sub white wine for red in beef stew? I’m making the NYTimes Dijon and cognac beef stew and it calls for 1 cup of red wine. Some reviewers even suggested marinating the beef in wine before cooking. I don’t drink red wine but have white around the house (Sauvignon blanc). Could I sub that or should I run out for a bottle? Assistant: I made a chuck roast using Chardonnay. It was delicious.	-0.094466
Human: Food safety/raw meat handling Q. I've been wanting to ask this in all probability very stupid question for a long time. It's Friday night, my bf is sick, I'm bored af. Here it is. So I am pretty paranoid about food safety when handling raw meat. By the time I'm finished cooking a dish that involved raw chicken at the start, for example, my hands are dried the fk out from multiple washings with soap. But when I watch Yuotube videos or food shows on TV I notice that professional chefs often use raw meat-y or chicken-y or fish-y fingers to pick up a salt or pepper mill or to grab salt out of a salt pig. Sometimes before touching something else, grabbing another tool etc. they'll just wipe their hands on the kitchen towel that's tied to their waist or flung over their shoulder. My Q: is this just TV fuckery/audience not being shown the salt mill being washed with soap after being handled, or is it actually not necessary for me to wash my hands, with soap, before seasoning a raw steak? I feel like grabbing the salt mill (or dipping into the salt pig) with raw chicken juices on my fingers is an obvious no-no, but...is it? How about wiping on a kitchen towel? Assistant: Wet hand, dry hand. Handle the meat with your non-dominant hand and the salt, pepper, tongs, whatever, with your dominant hand. Keep washing them whenever you think you should.	Human: Food safety/raw meat handling Q. I've been wanting to ask this in all probability very stupid question for a long time. It's Friday night, my bf is sick, I'm bored af. Here it is. So I am pretty paranoid about food safety when handling raw meat. By the time I'm finished cooking a dish that involved raw chicken at the start, for example, my hands are dried the fk out from multiple washings with soap. But when I watch Yuotube videos or food shows on TV I notice that professional chefs often use raw meat-y or chicken-y or fish-y fingers to pick up a salt or pepper mill or to grab salt out of a salt pig. Sometimes before touching something else, grabbing another tool etc. they'll just wipe their hands on the kitchen towel that's tied to their waist or flung over their shoulder. My Q: is this just TV fuckery/audience not being shown the salt mill being washed with soap after being handled, or is it actually not necessary for me to wash my hands, with soap, before seasoning a raw steak? I feel like grabbing the salt mill (or dipping into the salt pig) with raw chicken juices on my fingers is an obvious no-no, but...is it? How about wiping on a kitchen towel? Assistant: Buy a box of nitrile gloves.	0.897467
Human: [Star Wars] I'm an Imperial Stormtrooper who ate too much burrito in the Star Destroyer canteen. Now I'm on duty and have to take an emergency poop. Given the armour I wear, plus the black body glove underneath, how hard will this be to accomplish quickly? Assistant: Back armor for the booty comes off and the body glove has an airtight buttflap not unlike the flap in jammies. Takes about a minute.	Human: [Star Wars] I'm an Imperial Stormtrooper who ate too much burrito in the Star Destroyer canteen. Now I'm on duty and have to take an emergency poop. Given the armour I wear, plus the black body glove underneath, how hard will this be to accomplish quickly? Assistant: They didn't issue you a ZX-52 anus catheter?	0.925002
Human: I've been assigned a potentially dangerous school project. Which may involve me making a 750VAC power supply and I need advice. So this week I was assigned to a senior project that a group of Bio medical engineers came up with. It is an Automated Microfludic Cell Separator. Simply put, it induces a polarity in the cells that are trying to be sorted trapping them in a EM Field while the others will be swept away. Here is a video of what it should do. This didn't sound terrible at first until one of the BMEs showed me videos that had voltages ranging from 400VAC to 800VAC to properly trap the cells with low frequency of around 1Hz. I have experience with Voltages around that high from my internship with a subway system but how should I voice my concerns to the team and the professors? Assistant: You should learn the safety precautions, follow them, and do the project. This is the kind of stuff you'll have to do in the real world. And keep one hand in your pocket.	Human: I've been assigned a potentially dangerous school project. Which may involve me making a 750VAC power supply and I need advice. So this week I was assigned to a senior project that a group of Bio medical engineers came up with. It is an Automated Microfludic Cell Separator. Simply put, it induces a polarity in the cells that are trying to be sorted trapping them in a EM Field while the others will be swept away. Here is a video of what it should do. This didn't sound terrible at first until one of the BMEs showed me videos that had voltages ranging from 400VAC to 800VAC to properly trap the cells with low frequency of around 1Hz. I have experience with Voltages around that high from my internship with a subway system but how should I voice my concerns to the team and the professors? Assistant: How are you assigned a project like this without it having been reviewed already by a faculty adviser?	0.921669
Human: [Marvel] What's J. Jonah Jameson's take on other vigilante menaces of New York? For example: Daredevil and Punisher. One is a masked vigilante hardly different than Spider-Man, the other is unmasked but is clearly a menace to society. Would Peter Parker be able to make a few bucks taking pictures of them? Assistant: The punisher isn't considered a 'masked vigilante' or hero in the 616, but a murderer and a villain. 3J likes heroes who have revealed their identity, steve rogers and the like, but not those who are sneaky and hide their faces. After pete is outed, he is still mad at pete because parker lied to JJJ's face all those years and made him look foolish repeatedly.	Human: [Marvel] What's J. Jonah Jameson's take on other vigilante menaces of New York? For example: Daredevil and Punisher. One is a masked vigilante hardly different than Spider-Man, the other is unmasked but is clearly a menace to society. Would Peter Parker be able to make a few bucks taking pictures of them? Assistant: Well... he's consistent!	-0.143914
Human: How do you get noodles to mix well with other ingredients in a stir fry? When I make stir fry dishes with noodles I find that the ingredients always end up on the outside of the wok, with a ball of noodles in the middle. How do I get them to mix well? Assistant: I've had this problem forever. Wok too small, family too big (teenagers). When I make Singapore noodles with rice vermicelli, their favorite, I work in batches, do the noodles last, transfer everything to my largest mixing bowl and toss like hell, which makes my dog happy, and finish with a wooden spoon. Then I just tell everyone to dig out what they want. For reference, I am usually doing a 12 quart bowl of food. Hungry teens are hungry.	Human: How do you get noodles to mix well with other ingredients in a stir fry? When I make stir fry dishes with noodles I find that the ingredients always end up on the outside of the wok, with a ball of noodles in the middle. How do I get them to mix well? Assistant: Whisked egg mixed with the noodles before you add to your veggies	-0.127494
Human: How do you abbreviate minute if you are using it in the same equation as meters (abbreviated with m)? For example if I wanted to say the ball travels 100 meters per minute, how would I abbreviate that? Assistant: min	Human: How do you abbreviate minute if you are using it in the same equation as meters (abbreviated with m)? For example if I wanted to say the ball travels 100 meters per minute, how would I abbreviate that? Assistant: 100 m/min mpm = miles per minute	0.886829
Human: Software for Physics. What software do you use for physics and math? Assistant: Python and Latex	Human: Software for Physics. What software do you use for physics and math? Assistant: As a student, Latex is used a lot for writing up homeworks and stuff	0.991469
Human: [Canada] [UPDATE] the parents of girl who hurt herself using my sports equipment is preparing to sue me This is a follow up to my previous question: https://www.reddit.com/r/legaladvice/comments/5dw7qt/canada_someone_got_hurt_from_using_my_equipment_i/ Unfortunately, since the first account was a throwaway, I forgot my password to it. I have no proof that we are the same person, but I guess if that matters to you, you can just assume the same thing happened to me as well :P Unfortunately, being neighbors with her parents, it was only a matter of time before we ran into each other. This time, they said they will definitely sue me if I do not pay them. I told them that half the expenses they quoted were absurd, but they said that we can talk more about which ones I should cover in more detail. I told them I would think about it and get back to them. In the meantime, I consulted one of my friends who is currently studying law. He said that I definitely have a case, but so does the family. Furthermore, he added that since I am a young professional looking for a more permanent job and they are a deadbeat family with little future, it would be in my best interest to avoid a suit. In my friend's opinion, if the family drops some of the more ridiculous expenses and I don't agree to pay the rest, they have a chance of winning at small claims court. To be honest, money is not a big issue for me right now. But I have had such negative run-ins with the parents that the idea of paying them for something I do not think it my fault really sickens me. I'm still sitting on the decision. Tomorrow, I'll try to look for more cheap/free legal consulting (my friend is still a law school student, want to get another view into this). Anyways, thank you guys for listening. Just wanted to share this and if you have any advice/precautions, I'm all ears. Assistant: OP don't pay them a cent. Even though you verbally agree to pay $200 or whatever the price was it isn't a legal contract. Wait to see if they go through with their threat and actually sue you. And by that I mean getting served with papers. Until then just cut ties with them and tell them to kick sand. But you should seek legal advice from an attorney just to see what are your options if they were to sue you.	Human: [Canada] [UPDATE] the parents of girl who hurt herself using my sports equipment is preparing to sue me This is a follow up to my previous question: https://www.reddit.com/r/legaladvice/comments/5dw7qt/canada_someone_got_hurt_from_using_my_equipment_i/ Unfortunately, since the first account was a throwaway, I forgot my password to it. I have no proof that we are the same person, but I guess if that matters to you, you can just assume the same thing happened to me as well :P Unfortunately, being neighbors with her parents, it was only a matter of time before we ran into each other. This time, they said they will definitely sue me if I do not pay them. I told them that half the expenses they quoted were absurd, but they said that we can talk more about which ones I should cover in more detail. I told them I would think about it and get back to them. In the meantime, I consulted one of my friends who is currently studying law. He said that I definitely have a case, but so does the family. Furthermore, he added that since I am a young professional looking for a more permanent job and they are a deadbeat family with little future, it would be in my best interest to avoid a suit. In my friend's opinion, if the family drops some of the more ridiculous expenses and I don't agree to pay the rest, they have a chance of winning at small claims court. To be honest, money is not a big issue for me right now. But I have had such negative run-ins with the parents that the idea of paying them for something I do not think it my fault really sickens me. I'm still sitting on the decision. Tomorrow, I'll try to look for more cheap/free legal consulting (my friend is still a law school student, want to get another view into this). Anyways, thank you guys for listening. Just wanted to share this and if you have any advice/precautions, I'm all ears. Assistant: If you go to court, bring the complete history of emails.	0.00718
Human: What material are we going to be making everything out of in 20 years, but is expensive and hard to produce or acquire right now? Assistant: Carbon fiber reinforced polymers Edit: or looking even further in the future carbon nanotube composites of some kind	Human: What material are we going to be making everything out of in 20 years, but is expensive and hard to produce or acquire right now? Assistant: Canadian tar sands.	0.942404
Human: Secular buddhism is growing in popularity. Is there anything like “secular christianity?” If not, why not? Assistant: I don't know how well it fits to "Christian Atheism" per se, but the Jefferson Bible is a pretty classic example of Christian morality with all of the mystical elements stripped from it.	Human: Secular buddhism is growing in popularity. Is there anything like “secular christianity?” If not, why not? Assistant: You may find what you’re looking for in “Death of God theology”.	0.796698
Human: How can I salvage my overly sweet batter? I added way too much sugar to my banana bread muffin recipe. I think my weighing scales broke and I accidentally added (I wanna say) twice as much sugar than needed. I didn't realize until after I baked a tester muffin. I still have a massive bowl of batter. Can I do anything to counteract the sweetness? Assistant: You baked a tester muffin? Do other people do this?	Human: How can I salvage my overly sweet batter? I added way too much sugar to my banana bread muffin recipe. I think my weighing scales broke and I accidentally added (I wanna say) twice as much sugar than needed. I didn't realize until after I baked a tester muffin. I still have a massive bowl of batter. Can I do anything to counteract the sweetness? Assistant: Double everything else	0.99437
Human: What’s your favorite Greek letter to use? Least favorite? As physicists we know the Greek alphabet almost as well as the English one, so what’s your favorite one to use? I love writing a lowercase mu and for some reason don’t like how a capital gamma feels. Trying to get a feel for the communities preferences and maybe make a connection through the results. Assistant: I really like μ; I don't like Θ. Don't really have any good reasons. Theta is kind of hard to write when you're in hurry.	Human: What’s your favorite Greek letter to use? Least favorite? As physicists we know the Greek alphabet almost as well as the English one, so what’s your favorite one to use? I love writing a lowercase mu and for some reason don’t like how a capital gamma feels. Trying to get a feel for the communities preferences and maybe make a connection through the results. Assistant: My least favourite is Λ because I accidentally turn it into an A far too often	0.890921
Human: After receiving an email from a sketchy journal soliciting submissions, a professor sent in a joke paper titled "What's the Deal With Birds?", which got published. Here's a small excerpt from the paper: > Abstract: Many people wonder: what’s the deal with birds? This is a common query. Birds are pretty weird. I mean, they have feathers. WTF? Most other animals don’t have feathers. To investigate this issue, I looked at some birds. I looked at a woodpecker, a parrot, and a penguin. They were all pretty weird! In conclusion, we may never know the deal with birds, but further study is warranted. > Keywords: birds, ornithology, behavior, phenotype, WTF, genomics, climate change You can read the PDf version of the original article here: https://irispublishers.com/sjrr/pdf/SJRR.MS.ID.000540.pdf Alternatively, there's a press summary of the situation here: https://gizmodo.com/sketchy-science-journal-publishes-article-titled-whats-1842924936 Assistant: "Scientific Journal of Research and Reviews" is the best name ever.	Human: After receiving an email from a sketchy journal soliciting submissions, a professor sent in a joke paper titled "What's the Deal With Birds?", which got published. Here's a small excerpt from the paper: > Abstract: Many people wonder: what’s the deal with birds? This is a common query. Birds are pretty weird. I mean, they have feathers. WTF? Most other animals don’t have feathers. To investigate this issue, I looked at some birds. I looked at a woodpecker, a parrot, and a penguin. They were all pretty weird! In conclusion, we may never know the deal with birds, but further study is warranted. > Keywords: birds, ornithology, behavior, phenotype, WTF, genomics, climate change You can read the PDf version of the original article here: https://irispublishers.com/sjrr/pdf/SJRR.MS.ID.000540.pdf Alternatively, there's a press summary of the situation here: https://gizmodo.com/sketchy-science-journal-publishes-article-titled-whats-1842924936 Assistant: Published on april 01, 2020. Hmm, april first, why does that date ring a bell?	0.987586
Human: So I just watched two students go to county jail after getting into a fist fight over how an airfoil generates lift. Which student was correct, he who says Bernoulli's principle causes lift or he who says the coandă effect generates lift? Assistant: Oh, the classic, "wings push air down" "no you're wrong, wings have lower pressure on top" Internet argument. To someone with some physics knowledge, they are both obviously correct. Superficially, though, they sound very different, so to people whose understanding is merely superficial, they seem to be in conflict. So they're both right, but also, they're both idiots.	Human: So I just watched two students go to county jail after getting into a fist fight over how an airfoil generates lift. Which student was correct, he who says Bernoulli's principle causes lift or he who says the coandă effect generates lift? Assistant: Physics class might be more interesting if trial by combat was involved	-0.061428
Human: What are some quality baking pans that aren't super expensive and where can I get them? I bought a baking pan at walmart yesterday for $9, it warped badly right away and jumped around in the oven at 350°, complete garbage 😫 - I mean my expectations were low, but I though it might last 6 months or something, it's wasn't even functional. Looking for something about 15.5x10.5 I've looked around town though and they all basically look the same (Wilton seems to have the market cornered), and most pans I've bought don't hold up well more than a year or so. Is there a certain brand I should look for or a retail store that has particularly decent pans for reasonable prices? Thanks. Sorry if this is the wrong sub. Assistant: Nordic Wear has never done me wrong.	Human: What are some quality baking pans that aren't super expensive and where can I get them? I bought a baking pan at walmart yesterday for $9, it warped badly right away and jumped around in the oven at 350°, complete garbage 😫 - I mean my expectations were low, but I though it might last 6 months or something, it's wasn't even functional. Looking for something about 15.5x10.5 I've looked around town though and they all basically look the same (Wilton seems to have the market cornered), and most pans I've bought don't hold up well more than a year or so. Is there a certain brand I should look for or a retail store that has particularly decent pans for reasonable prices? Thanks. Sorry if this is the wrong sub. Assistant: Personally, I like USA Pan. The easy release is really great.	0.994355
Human: What are you going to bake for Thanksgiving?! I'm making a caramelized pear/pumpkin pie again and I'm already so excited to eat it. But I might make something else and looking for autumnal inspiration Assistant: Oh jeez. Something chocolate. It’s probably just going to be me this year all by myself and I don’t like my pumpkin sweet or baked, so I’m doing a pumpkin soup with my citrus herb Cornish game hen, garlic potato rounds and asparagus smothered with goat cheese and dill. Maybe a chocolate lava cake? I don’t know. I’ll figure something out. The nice thing about doing thanksgiving alone is that I get to make and eat whatever I want. Nice and relaxing.	Human: What are you going to bake for Thanksgiving?! I'm making a caramelized pear/pumpkin pie again and I'm already so excited to eat it. But I might make something else and looking for autumnal inspiration Assistant: Uh.... I'm going to attempt the piecaken. Is it a bad idea? Probably.	-0.116744
Human: Any way to fix super acidic leftover burrito? I paid a decent amount at a trendy Mexican restaurant and got a green Chile chicken burrito with a poblano cream sauce. I love peppers and burritos, was very excited. But the sauce is way too acidic, all I can taste is acid and it overwhelms the burrito. I am going to reheat in the oven my leftovers and was curious if there was anything I could try to make it more palatable? I don't want to waste my leftovers, especially since it was bit more than I would normally pay. My only idea was to shred some cheese to add to the top and see if that helps. Any other tips? Since this isn't a sauce or soup I can mix, I didn't think baking soda was the answer. Assistant: Two approaches: the first is to dilute the acid with stuff that will absorb it, with things like cheese, cream, starch (rice). The second is to try to balance out the acid with countervailing flavors: acid is sour, so the best approach is sweet. I like the idea the above post had with honey, but I could also imagine some apples or something. I know this is consistent with what everyone else is saying, but I wanted to offer some explanation too.	Human: Any way to fix super acidic leftover burrito? I paid a decent amount at a trendy Mexican restaurant and got a green Chile chicken burrito with a poblano cream sauce. I love peppers and burritos, was very excited. But the sauce is way too acidic, all I can taste is acid and it overwhelms the burrito. I am going to reheat in the oven my leftovers and was curious if there was anything I could try to make it more palatable? I don't want to waste my leftovers, especially since it was bit more than I would normally pay. My only idea was to shred some cheese to add to the top and see if that helps. Any other tips? Since this isn't a sauce or soup I can mix, I didn't think baking soda was the answer. Assistant: Add cheese and sour cream and avocado	-0.27728
Human: Psychiatrist says I’m not ok physically and refers me to neurology. Neurology says I’m hypochondriac and refers me to psychiatry. I am a 23 year old female and feel like I’m not getting anywhere with my medical care. Essentially, my psychiatrist is convinced that I have a real neurological problem going in but my neurologist says I just have too much anxiety. Anyone ever stuck in a gridlock like this? What am I supposed to do? Assistant: Ask your psychiatrist to call the neurologist directly. I've had to call other doctors before.	Human: Psychiatrist says I’m not ok physically and refers me to neurology. Neurology says I’m hypochondriac and refers me to psychiatry. I am a 23 year old female and feel like I’m not getting anywhere with my medical care. Essentially, my psychiatrist is convinced that I have a real neurological problem going in but my neurologist says I just have too much anxiety. Anyone ever stuck in a gridlock like this? What am I supposed to do? Assistant: Did the neurologist run any tests? If not, I think you should consider finding a new neurologist to give you a second opinion.	0.977721
Human: What products do Chinese manufacturers produce with equal or higher quality than US manufacturers? We often hear about poor quality of Chinese manufacturing. Are there any products they produce to higher quality standards than the US? (ie, better design, materials, manufacturing techniques, etc.) Assistant: Tea Plates, cups, saucers Silks	Human: What products do Chinese manufacturers produce with equal or higher quality than US manufacturers? We often hear about poor quality of Chinese manufacturing. Are there any products they produce to higher quality standards than the US? (ie, better design, materials, manufacturing techniques, etc.) Assistant: The thing is, there are high quality manufacturers of most goods in China, the problem is finding them. There might be 500 manufacturers, but only 2 make decent quality products.	0.897303
Human: How do you get over presentation anxiety as an academic? Hi all! I’m a newly admitted Ph.D. Candidate in a humanities field (communications-related). My biggest fear in going into a Ph.D. Program is not the long hours or lack of money, or amount of little reading/writing for the next four years. My fear is that I have crippling performance anxiety when it comes to presentations. Ironic, I know, considering the program I’m going into. I’m not a TERRIBLE presenter, especially when it’s something I’m passionate about, and I have some experience in academic presentations from my master’s degree research. I just get insanely nervous and then this whole negative feedback loop occurs where I’m too aware of the change in my voice and my palms sweating and then my brain starts to black out. And even though traditional academic conferences and the like can be some of the most boring experiences on Earth, I want to be able to communicate my ideas and research in engaging ways, especially if I end up going the TA route rather than an RA route (although I’d like to gain experience in both). Anyway, what tips and tricks have any of you hardened academics learned to be better presenters and/or lecturers. (A friend of mine recommended beta blockers lol) Assistant: Get a teaching position. You will be forced to get over it. I was a wreck my first semester teaching....but it made me get over my pubp Ii c speaking anxiety!!! Also, remember that presenting is required for most jobs out there so it's not something you'd even be able to avoid if you didn't do a PhD. It's just a fact of life. You will do great!	Human: How do you get over presentation anxiety as an academic? Hi all! I’m a newly admitted Ph.D. Candidate in a humanities field (communications-related). My biggest fear in going into a Ph.D. Program is not the long hours or lack of money, or amount of little reading/writing for the next four years. My fear is that I have crippling performance anxiety when it comes to presentations. Ironic, I know, considering the program I’m going into. I’m not a TERRIBLE presenter, especially when it’s something I’m passionate about, and I have some experience in academic presentations from my master’s degree research. I just get insanely nervous and then this whole negative feedback loop occurs where I’m too aware of the change in my voice and my palms sweating and then my brain starts to black out. And even though traditional academic conferences and the like can be some of the most boring experiences on Earth, I want to be able to communicate my ideas and research in engaging ways, especially if I end up going the TA route rather than an RA route (although I’d like to gain experience in both). Anyway, what tips and tricks have any of you hardened academics learned to be better presenters and/or lecturers. (A friend of mine recommended beta blockers lol) Assistant: In my experience, teaching is what got me over my anxiety. I have a diagnosed anxiety disorder so presenting was terrifying for me throughout undergrad. But once you are doing it multiple times a week for teaching it eventually becomes routine through repetition.	0.501894
Human: How to tell your supervisor that you are giving up on PhD? I am getting close to the deadline of my PhD studies but I have barely done half of what is required from me. I have no motivation, time and honestly the degree won't help me in my career. The best thing is to give up. How would you suggest I tell this to my supervisor? Assistant: Is it a good idea to have a discussion with them about the situation and what the best way forward is? For example it might be possible to submit a smaller thesis which might pass, it might be possible for them to give you some more help, it might be possible to have an extension etc. It sounds like you have surveyed the situation and decided on a course of action without consulting them. Maybe at least see what your options are before throwing away the work you have done?	Human: How to tell your supervisor that you are giving up on PhD? I am getting close to the deadline of my PhD studies but I have barely done half of what is required from me. I have no motivation, time and honestly the degree won't help me in my career. The best thing is to give up. How would you suggest I tell this to my supervisor? Assistant: I’m out. Then drop the mic.	-0.270054
Human: What are some good engineering news sources? I was wondering what is the best way to keep up with the news from the engineering world. What websites or youtube channels do this the best? Would you recommend just reading journals like IEEE spectrum? Assistant: r/AskEngineers	Human: What are some good engineering news sources? I was wondering what is the best way to keep up with the news from the engineering world. What websites or youtube channels do this the best? Would you recommend just reading journals like IEEE spectrum? Assistant: ENR.	0.99432
Human: Engineers who work in Pulp/Paper industry, what do you do? I’m new to the paper industry and I’ve been working at a paper mill for a few months. I’m curious to see what doors this opportunity will open up for me later. So engineers who work in the industry, exactly what is your day to day like? Assistant: Try to get the stench out of my clothes so my family will associate with me again.	Human: Engineers who work in Pulp/Paper industry, what do you do? I’m new to the paper industry and I’ve been working at a paper mill for a few months. I’m curious to see what doors this opportunity will open up for me later. So engineers who work in the industry, exactly what is your day to day like? Assistant: I have worked at one of the market leading pulp and paper company in Europe. They are basically shutting down and selling mills, to exit the industry due to lack of demand and to the fact that the industry is no longer profitable. They are using their raw material for new applications such as biobased materials for a wide range of application such as fibers, biobarriers, building materials, fibers etc..	-0.153873
Human: Let my lady borrow my car to go to work and her jealous coworker keyed my car, what do I do? My girlfriends's car broke down recently and I had classes to attend yesterday (Jan 12) so I just let her take my car to work. Her coworker, with whom I've already had a ton of problems (mostly over him being in love with my girlfriend), keyed the trunk of my car while he was drunk at work. My GF was on her lunch break when he approached her and made a remark along the lines of "I just keyed your boyfriend's car." He then played it off with "I didn't, but I might if you keep parking it near me or driving it." She knew he was at least kind of drunk so she really didn't think anything of it until she got off work and saw that he had scratched my trunk from taillight to taillight. I waited until the today (Jan 13th) for my GF to talk to her employers to see if they had the footage before I reported anything but unfortunately they don't have security cameras in the parking lot and, believe it or not, dude is denying that he did it to their bosses. In turn they tell her that it's a "he-said-she-said" situation and there's nothing they can do to punish him, that contacting the police will more than likely end in the same result and that in order to quell this she should simply avoid him. Does anyone know what are my options here? Do I just file a police report with no evidence aside from him semi-admitting to her that he did it? Is there anything we can do about her employers essentially turning a blind eye to the harassment/ property damage? Can they be found partially responsible? Are they right about the police also being of no use? Assistant: Your girlfriend may need a restraining order from this guy. He sounds unstable. She needs to be careful.	Human: Let my lady borrow my car to go to work and her jealous coworker keyed my car, what do I do? My girlfriends's car broke down recently and I had classes to attend yesterday (Jan 12) so I just let her take my car to work. Her coworker, with whom I've already had a ton of problems (mostly over him being in love with my girlfriend), keyed the trunk of my car while he was drunk at work. My GF was on her lunch break when he approached her and made a remark along the lines of "I just keyed your boyfriend's car." He then played it off with "I didn't, but I might if you keep parking it near me or driving it." She knew he was at least kind of drunk so she really didn't think anything of it until she got off work and saw that he had scratched my trunk from taillight to taillight. I waited until the today (Jan 13th) for my GF to talk to her employers to see if they had the footage before I reported anything but unfortunately they don't have security cameras in the parking lot and, believe it or not, dude is denying that he did it to their bosses. In turn they tell her that it's a "he-said-she-said" situation and there's nothing they can do to punish him, that contacting the police will more than likely end in the same result and that in order to quell this she should simply avoid him. Does anyone know what are my options here? Do I just file a police report with no evidence aside from him semi-admitting to her that he did it? Is there anything we can do about her employers essentially turning a blind eye to the harassment/ property damage? Can they be found partially responsible? Are they right about the police also being of no use? Assistant: File a police report, and a claim with your insurance. Your insurance will go after them for damage costs.	0.994278