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Why Body Count Matters - Biologically

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Biological reproductive constraints require one side to psychologically optimize for quantity, and the other to optimize for quality; as so elegantly demonstrated by the highly skewed ratios on dating apps. Note that optimizing one does not imply neglecting the other, just giving higher priority. So while a high count is a genuine challenge for one side, it's simply an indication of poor judgment on the other. Simply put, one side claiming a high count has the exact same effect as the other side claiming extreme restraint. Both claims indicate high quality when done by one side, and poor quality when done by the other. This is also why social proof is such a powerful stimulant, but only for one side. Then there's telegony .

Cosina CT1 - Diamond In The Rough

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Some of the legendary premium Film SLR cameras such as the Voightlander Bessaflex and other expensive top brand models were just rebranded and white labeled Cosina CT1 s, a camera I've used since childhood; for almost 40 years now.

A Treatise on Narcissism

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Understanding and dealing with the motives and tactics of the sociopaths and psychopaths around us.

Vegan Motorcycle Suits

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From veganmotorcyclesuit.com . "Our products incorporate high strength materials such as Kevlar and Superfabric (the most resistant fabric in motorcycle gear). Materials that will give you maximum protection while doing what you like most. Without having to choose between one option or another." "Animal exploitation for textile use, besides being cruel, is one of the greatest environmental impacts due to the excessive use of water and the use of chemical products used to prepare the leather. Non-leather materials do not contribute to this, and therefore are more sustainable." . Also see Kevlar motorcycle racing suit .

Electronics on Modern Bikes

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These modern super-sports have a lot of electronics, very fast but also very well-behaved. Have not yet crossed 200kmph , but no wheelies or stoppies so far even with aggressive acceleration and braking ๐Ÿคž๐Ÿผ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿผ Very controlled! Included Core Tech The electronic ESD set is from ร–hlins. Note that the ESD warning goes off if you start the bike when it's moving. This is probably because the ESD caliberates itself on startup and can't do that if the bike is moving. Stopping the bike and restarting everything should fix the issue. The KQS includes the auto-blip downshift. KTRC also takes care of wheelie control. KIBS is exclusive to super-sports .  The traction and braking systems are also controlled along with the Inertial Measurement Unit by the Cornering Management system below. Included Derived Tech Most of the below tech is based on the last two systems above; and includes KLCM , KCMF and KEBC . Note that the cruise control on the ZX1...

Helmets

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2011-2022 Icon Domain 2 Sha Do Helmet   2023- LS2 Thunder Carbon Racing FIM Matt Black

Self-Closing Jam Jar (Frictionless Coating?)

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A popular meme online shows the below self-closing lid on a Japanese brand Jam Jar. Some online users have suggested temperature differentials and resulting pressure differentials as the possible cause. But no one really seems to know why. But such an effect could easily be achieved with a frictionless coating such as the one below, which are becoming increasingly common. After all, the only thing that normally prevents gravity from pulling the lid down is friction between Lid and Jar. The inertial resistance would be minimal, both vertical and rotational. The problem is simply a variation of the frictionless nut question , a vertical acceleration causing a rotational acceleration and vice versa.