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[–] diverging@lemmy.ml 15 points 5 months ago

The anno domini (AD) dating system started in 525. The concept of zero did not make it to Europe until the 11th century.

[–] diverging@lemmy.ml 6 points 6 months ago

Greed and gluttony have been pervasive throughout history. I have no idea why you would think they were recent phenomena.

[–] diverging@lemmy.ml 1 points 7 months ago (1 children)

It’s a New York thing

New York the state or NYC?

[–] diverging@lemmy.ml 1 points 7 months ago

That is a belief that existed and maybe some still believe it, but I don't think any large organizations would consider that canon. It's generally considered a heresy, called Marcionism.

[–] diverging@lemmy.ml 3 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago)

the mirror is reflecting the light emitted by the lamp better than a wall will do.

Will it? Maybe. You are making the assumption that specular reflection is better at reflecting than diffuse reflection, but that is a false assumption. It depends on the reflectivity of the wall and the mirror. A white wall can reflect more light than a mirror.

[–] diverging@lemmy.ml -4 points 8 months ago (4 children)

No, it's better. There is a comparison in OP's link. (rank choice is called Instant Runoff Voting)

[–] diverging@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

So then the recommendation should be 'never boil filtered water in the microwave, and never boil filtered water in a new pot on a stove', not 'never boil water in a microwave'.

Edit: or maybe 'Never boil filtered water in a glass or ceramic container' that makes it clear that the method of heating is irrelevant, it's the condition of the water and container that is important.

[–] diverging@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I've boiled water in the microwave thousands of times, it's never been superheated. It's does not easily happen in a microwave.

Every time I've seen someone test out this microwave myth, they use distilled water and a new container.

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