TIL scientists considered bombing Japanese volcanoes in order to trigger an eruption during WWII.

sino7 · 2 days

If enough nukes were launched into a volcano, then yes ("enough" could still be very many nukes depending on the depth of the magma chamber). But still, the volcanoes in Japan would likely not destroy more of the island than launching the bombs at the cities instead.

On the other hand, a handful of H-bombs launched into Yellowstone Lake could pretty much destroy the western U.S. and inhibit global agriculture for at least a year (since Yellowstone sits on top of a supervolcano).

sino7 · 2 days

Operation Plowshare did not come around until the 60s. In WWII, any strategist with knowledge of the bomb would also know that we did not have enough bombs to "soften their defenses".

beefpancake · 4 days

We both plan to do the full marathon.

CyberVillian · 6 days

My opinion is to not reply at all. If she reaches out to you at a later date, MAYBE reply. After thinking about it for a few hours. You need to stop looking desperate and negative. You need to wait to contact this girl until after you get through months of therapy.

I'm not trying to put you down ... you are going through the same emotions that many people with obsessions go through. You feel that she is the one thing left to be positive about, right? And that without her, everything would go to crap? That's an unhealthy obsession. That's why you need to drop her for a while. Find something else to do. Meet some new friends. Practice at being positive, or at least practice at hiding your negative thoughts from friends. Become someone that everyone wants to be around. You CAN do it. You just need to want to. Not for this girl, but for yourself.

CyberVillian · 6 days

He needs SOME hope ... he was considering suicide this morning.

CyberVillian · 6 days

He thinks they are best friends. Did you see the two text conversations he sent? She does not want to talk to him now. She said she needed space. He's borderline stalking her, which won't help their friendship at all.

CyberVillian · 6 days

Time heals a lot of wounds. Lots of time. Start by being more positive around your friends. If you're always negative, don't let it show. Make a habit of not saying negative things to (or around) anyone. Even the most negative people can fake positivity ("fake it until you make it")

CyberVillian · 6 days

You need to give it up. She's written you off. That doesn't mean she won't change her mind, but at this moment she doesn't ever want to see you again. After 3 months, this might change if you've changed yourself. But if you continue to obsess it will go back to how it is now.

Quite simply, you SHOULD NOT try contacting her AT ALL for the next 3 months. It will be VERY hard, but just do it.

todayiscaturday · 6 days

Wow!

politecreeper · 6 days

Honestly, it just means that she's not into you. Girls want to hear compliments from guys that they like. I'm a married guy who bikes with two young women (20s), and they explain it like this: "When a hot guy whistles at me, or has a crush on me, I'm pretty flattered. If it's just a normal guy, I don't really pay attention. If it's a guy that I'm not interested in at all, I get creeped out."

CyberVillian · 6 days

Change your actions for yourself, not for this girl. When you become a better (and more positive) person, other people will want to be around you. You can do it. Just stop yourself from becoming "that guy". If you're about to say something negative, walk away.

And please, realize that this girl HAS written you off permanently ... and find better friends. Join a meetup (meetup.com) to go hiking or something else that is fun.

CyberVillian · 6 days

One text a day? At most, he should leave her one text saying "Sorry, I won't bother you for a long time, I need to work out some things", then not text her for MONTHS. Seriously. This girl is really close to pulling out a restraining order.

CyberVillian · 6 days

Look, you're either crushing on this girl HARD (to the point of smothering her), or you're depressed and obsessing about someone who makes you feel better. Either way, this needs to stop.

The longer you think that you "need to repair it", the worse you're going to make it. Like I said ... cool your jets, for 3 months. If she asks you to go out, say "no". If she wants to talk, tell her you need to regroup yourself for a few months. She might even end up missing you in the end. Or not. Either way, you need to become a more well-rounded person for yourself. If she doesn't like you in the end, you've at least created a better you.

CyberVillian · 6 days

Then cool your jets for a while. Don't talk to her AT ALL for at least a few months. Mark a date on your calendar. Improve yourself in the interim. Find things to be happy about. Go to counseling. Stop apologizing for yourself and feeling sorry for yourself. Etc.

Broseph_Heller · 6 days

Or you could post it on facebook along with a screen shot of a cute bunny.

jimmybrudder · 6 days

Came here to say the same thing. Time to invest in bigger glasses ...

CyberVillian · 6 days

The easiest way to fix it is to fix yourself first. Find a new group of friends, find some activities, get involved in a sport or hobby, and grow as a person. Stop thinking about this girl for the next 6 months. Mark your calendar. If in 6 months you are a better person, maybe see if she wants to go out with a group of people for drinks.

CyberVillian · 6 days

Seriously, you are not best friends. You probably are not even friends. She asked that you stop talking to her before in your prior message. Then you continue to bother her here. She is right - you really do need help ... talk to a counselor or psychiatrist/psychologist first. You should not even try to talk to her.

Asking her over and over again for "one more chance" is something a kid does to their parents, not what mutual friends do. Seriously, if you don't stop she'll start considering a restraining order.

EthicalReasoning · 6 days

Nope, because all of those countries had debt in external currency, not their own. The U.S. is in a unique position where all of our debt is in dollars.

EthicalReasoning · 6 days

Care to fill us in on how "it works"? Sure, we don't actually print the money, it's all done electronically ... but the impact is the exact same.

EthicalReasoning · 8 days

Plus, all of our debt is in U.S. dollars, so we can always print our way out.

hustleupacure · 9 days

From my own experience (now 15 years out of college):

Outside of work:

Always spend less than you make
Spend money on experiences before stuff
Don't date based on looks alone
Make lots of real friends
Have fun

At work:

Always find a way to stand out among your peers
Help everyone with equal zeal, whether a subordinate, a peer, or a superior
Look for opportunities to learn every day
Listen intently before you speak
Praise your peers and subordinates
Look for the best in everyone, no matter how shallow or annoying they may seem

FWIW, I'm a CIO/CTO at a mid-sized company with an awesome wife, 2 amazing kids, and enough money to retire today (if I lived very modestly). The above "advice" was given to me in bits and pieces by my dad and a few friends before embarking on my current life journey ... it has certainly served me well.

Mr_Funkowski · 9 days

Worked for Argentina ... I don't see why it wouldn't for Greece.

beefpancake · 14 days

Her family will probably be there. I ended up giving it to her sister.

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