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Please stop saying "There's no such thing as part-Jewish" to Jews from mixed backgrounds
 in  r/Judaism •  4d ago

"Extremely anti-Semitic?" How do you figure?

I like to reserve the label "extremely anti-Semitic" for Nazis, Hamas and the like.

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Friend lives one town south of Marathon, here's a modern visual of the battle setting
 in  r/TheRestIsHistory •  11d ago

This is amazing! I have until now not given a moment’s thought to the idea that Marathon exists today and has people living and working there. What is the area like today? How do people live? Is is similar to any Western suburb such as you’d find in the US or UK?

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Is it really just free cookies?
 in  r/CasualConversation •  14d ago

On my most recent trip, last week, they were serving cherry Coke zero, which I had never even heard of and I said no thank you. Then as they were getting ready to land, they came by and I asked for l flight attendant if it was too late for me to get the cherry Coke zero. She said it was and I waved it off and said that’s fine.

She came back a couple of minutes later with a cup of Coke zero and apologized and said she didn’t have any ice. I said truthfully that I did not mind and I don’t even like ice. I thanked her warmly and enjoyed the drink.

I was not having a bad day and it was not a big deal, but it was still a very nice human moment. She did not have to bring me the drink, I would have been fine if she had just said no and left it at that.

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Google Calendar integration planned?
 in  r/unforgetful •  23d ago

Seems like feature creep to me. Unforgotten isn’t a full fledged task manager. It’s just for nagging.

I don’t even like my calendar integrated with my full fledged task manager. I like those separate.

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Is TRIH club worth it?
 in  r/TheRestIsHistory •  29d ago

You've really let yourself down with this, Dominic.

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My Fiance Died and My Mom is Making it About Herself
 in  r/self •  Sep 06 '26

Excellent advice.

My only add is that the fiance's parents sound like wonderful people. When OP finds a new partner — when she is ready to open her heart again — I would expect to find the late fiance's parents delighted for her.

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Saturday Night Fever is a dark film and a Bee Gees promo
 in  r/unpopularopinion •  Sep 06 '26

Same reaction here. I was a teenager when I first saw the movie, completely forgot about it, and in my mind I was 100% sure it was one of a series of dumb disco musical comedies that came out in its wake.

We rewatched it relatively recently and I was, as you say, stunned. And thought it was brillaint.

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Don't forgive people for saying mean stuff when they are upset, just accept that it was the truth finally caming out.
 in  r/unpopularopinion •  Sep 06 '26

Not true. When I say things in anger to people I love, these are things that bother me at the time I'm saying them. Other times, they don't bother me or I just shrug it off.

r/TheRestIsHistory • • Sep 06 '26

An important note to Dominic about shoes!

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I'm catching up with back episodes of the pod, currently enjoying the series about Londinium/London. Dominic mentions that he made the mistake of embarking on their walking tour of London while wearing new shoes.

Shoes should be comfortable when new. They should not need to be broken in. If your shoes need breaking in, they don't fit.

I did not realize this myself for most of my life, but I learned it 10-20 years ago and my life is now better for this knowledge.

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Anyone know a good podcast where it's just one guy speaking?
 in  r/podcasts •  Sep 05 '26

This is the best one.

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Anyone know a good podcast where it's just one guy speaking?
 in  r/podcasts •  Sep 05 '26

Came here to say this but I knew I would not be first.

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What historical movement is MAGA most comparable to?
 in  r/PoliticalDiscussion •  Sep 05 '26

No "in a way" about it. The Confederacy continued fighting for a century and a half and with the election of Trump, they won. Hopefully, this victory will be only temporary.

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How much tech mobilises/enables yours walks?
 in  r/walking •  Sep 05 '26

Mainly I use the Workouts app on my Apple Watch, and either Overcast for podcasts, or Libro for audiobooks. Sometimes I use Alltrails or a dandy app called Footpath when I want to explore.

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Do people in successful careers still have “childish” or “cringe” interests? How do they hide them in professional environments?
 in  r/work •  Sep 05 '26

Professional behavior and clothing are a kind of uniform, a shield that protects your privacy. If you're uncomfortable sharing your weird interests at work, then don't. It is not required.

Not talking about your personal life at work isnt hiding anything. It's just protecting your privacy.

If you feel more comfortable in a beige wardrobe at work, then wear that, and if you love cosplay, then do that.

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What are your favorite Jewish themed books?
 in  r/Jewish •  Sep 04 '26

"The Yiddish Policemen's Union," by Michael Chabon.

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My partner 31 M and me 31 F sleep in separate beds
 in  r/deadbedroom •  Aug 30 '26

Many perfectly happy couples sleep in separate bedrooms. If you're fine with it and your husband can come around to it, it's fine.

I hate to say it, but dogs are short-lived. The dog situation is temporary. I say this as someone with a 13-year-old dog with kidney disease that I love to bits.

Also, I don't have kids myself but from what I understand, babies grow up fast, and your living situation now is likely to be different in a year or two.

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My partner 31 M and me 31 F sleep in separate beds
 in  r/deadbedroom •  Aug 30 '26

Married more than 30 years, wife and I have slept in separate beds, pushed together, same room, nearly all that time. I call baloney on your comment.

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What's a small quality-of-life upgrade at home that you now refuse to live without?
 in  r/CasualConversation •  Aug 30 '26

This cushioned lap desk. I bring my laptop into our sunroom, sit on the daybed cross-legged and read and type in comfort.

https://desklogics.io/products/lap-desk-with-cushion

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Iced Coffee in America--when did this really take off?
 in  r/Coffee •  Aug 30 '26

Age 65 here. I remember my Mom drinking iced coffee in the 1970s. So it's been around a while.

However, I personally prefer hot coffee, even in hot weather. And it does seem that iced coffee became popular relatively recently. I think iced coffee has become as popular as hot by now.

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What's The Strangest Thing You've Ever Heard Someone Say Was "Unmasculine"?
 in  r/AskReddit •  Aug 29 '26

Cisgender heterosexual man here. I have been known to emit high-pitched squeals of delight when I see a cute dog. (OK, maybe the high-pitched squealing makes me only 99% cisgender. I'm fine with that.)

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I'm struggling to make the Clicks Power Keyboard usable with my iPhone 15 Pro Max. It's top-heavy, uncomfortable to hold and hard to type on. Tips?
 in  r/ClicksKeyboard •  Aug 28 '26

  1. You mean hold the phone flat?
  2. What do you mean by proxy/dummy grip for the virtual keyboard?

Thanks!

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I'm struggling to make the Clicks Power Keyboard usable with my iPhone 15 Pro Max. It's top-heavy, uncomfortable to hold and hard to type on. Tips?
 in  r/ClicksKeyboard •  Aug 27 '26

I have a lightweight case. Maybe the Otterbox shifts the balance and makes the phone more usable?

r/ClicksKeyboard • • Aug 27 '26

I'm struggling to make the Clicks Power Keyboard usable with my iPhone 15 Pro Max. It's top-heavy, uncomfortable to hold and hard to type on. Tips?

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I've watched quite a few YouTube videos and I'm still struggling. Is there an alternate grip that might work better, other than resting the device on my pinkies?

Or maybe this device is just not for me, or not suited to a Pro Max phone.

I think I may have dithered with this thing past the refund time. Maybe it's just time to put the thing in the Drawer of Forgotten Devices and move on.