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[–] [email protected] 10 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Literally, "water man" is correct. But I would translate it a bit more loosely as "water bearer".

Most, if not all, names of zodiac signs in Dutchare are literal translations from Latin. But while most people understand that Leo means Lion, how many know Cancer is Latin for crab?

[–] [email protected] 14 points 7 months ago (8 children)

Not exactly related to the question, but as a non-native English speaker, whenever I read something related to weights in imperial, e.g., 150 lbs, my mind reads it as 150 lubes.

I know it's pounds, if I would read it out loud, I would say pounds cause I'm not a weirdo (well...). But still, my internal monologue has lbs = lubes

[–] [email protected] 2 points 8 months ago

No worries. I was hesitant to post both comments, knowing they might be misinterpreted.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 8 months ago

That might make thing overcomplified though

[–] [email protected] 13 points 8 months ago (4 children)

Oh, absolutely. Was hoping for a "I am all Hamas on this blessed day".

For the ones not in the know:

Source of the Ken M meme

[–] [email protected] 5 points 8 months ago (8 children)

Speak for yourself

[–] [email protected] 8 points 8 months ago

If you like peeing on koalas and getting caught in the rain

[–] [email protected] 15 points 8 months ago

We're younger than the US though.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 8 months ago (1 children)

Do you see a subway on that picture?

You can't have failing infrastructure if you don't have infrastructure 👨🏾‍⚕️

[–] [email protected] 3 points 9 months ago

The reason there is a difference in how much light is reflected, is because the moon is in a different position. During a new moon, it's on the day side of the earth (so in between the sun and the earth) while during a full moon, it's on the night side.

So there could theoretically be a gravitational effect, although I don't think it would impact anyone's sleep.

If anyone is noticing a difference in sleep quality, it's most likely indeed to do with the amount of light.

 
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