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A man demonstrates a steel cap, splinter goggles (vision is obtained through thin slits in goggles), and a steel dagger gauntlet, manufactured for the British military during World War I.

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きのう何食べた? (What did you eat yesterday?), Fumi Yoshinaga

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New Crow Time - When you drink from silly fountain you get cartoon powers.

If you love Crow Time, consider supporting our comics on Patreon! You can support all our comics for $5, or just Crow Time for $2! What a steal!

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Bonsly – Midori Harada

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So, not long ago I shared this post with my betrothed:

And I came home that night after a long day of work and was happily babbling about my day while brushing my teeth and taking care of bathroom activities for the night. @foldingfittedsheets often gets a little hungry right before bed and needs a bedtime snack so she grabbed two clementines from the fruit bowl downstairs.

And I looked up to see them staring at me with maniacal eyes. And they unhinged their jaw, never breaking eye contact. And they shoved an entire peeled Clementine in their mouth. And let me tell you, if you’ve ever seen a gerbil shove carrot after carrot into their cheek pouches, or a snake swallowing something 5x their size, or a greedy child attempting to shove a whole cookie in their mouth, then you’ll know the image of her cheeks, bulging to capacity. You’ll know the struggle of her attempting to chew and wrap the meaty appendage of her tongue around this absolute mass of citrus.

And by god. She succeeded.

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Heterogenous Linguistics.

If you don't mind my asking, what was the title of that manga you were recommending in the same vein as Dunmeshi? The one about the language barriers between various "monster" species and between them and humans?

This wasnt me, sorry! But I'm sure one of my followers will probably know what you're talking about!

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Your vibe is oddly bitter and reeks of insecurity

sounds like someone needs to go in the water

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after my werewolf boyfriend pulls out

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Here it is folks:

My definitive ranking of my least favorite bodies of water! These are ranked from least to most scary (1/10 is okay, 10/10 gives me nightmares). I’m sorry this post is long, I have a lot of thoughts and feelings about this.

The Great Blue Hole, Belize

I’ve been here! I have snorkeled over this thing! It is terrifying! The water around the hole is so shallow you can’t even swim over the coral without bumping it, and then there’s a little slope down, and then it just fucking drops off into the abyss! When you’re over the hole the water temperature drops like 10 degrees and it’s midnight blue even when you’re right by the surface. Anyway. The Great Blue Hole is a massive underwater cave, and its roughly 410 feet deep. Overall, it’s a relatively safe area to swim. It’s a popular tourist attraction and recreational divers can even go down and explore some of the caves. People do die at the Blue Hole, but it is generally from a lack of diving experience rather than anything sinister going on down in the depths. My rating for this one is 1/10 because I’ve been here and although it’s kinda freaky it’s really not that bad.

Lake Baikal, Russia

When I want to give myself a scare I look at the depth diagram of this lake. It’s so deep because it’s not a regular lake, it’s a Rift Valley, A massive crack in the earth’s crust where the continental plates are pulling apart. It’s over 5,000 feet deep and contains one-fifth of all freshwater on Earth. Luckily, its not any more deadly than a normal lake. It just happens to be very, very, freakishly deep. My rating for this lake is a 2/10 because I really hate looking at the depth charts but just looking at the lake itself isn’t that scary.

Jacob’s Well, Texas

This “well” is actually the opening to an underwater cave system. It’s roughly 120 feet deep, surrounded by very shallow water. This area is safe to swim in, but diving into the well can be deadly. The cave system below has false exits and narrow passages, resulting in multiple divers getting trapped and dying. My rating is a 3/10, because although I hate seeing that drop into the abyss it’s a pretty safe place to swim as long as you don’t go down into the cave (which I sure as shit won’t).

The Devil’s Kettle, Minnesota

This is an area in the Brule River where half the river just disappears. It literally falls into a hole and is never seen again. Scientists have dropped in dye, ping pong balls, and other things to try and figure out where it goes, and the things they drop in never resurface. Rating is 4/10 because Sometimes I worry I’m going to fall into it.

Flathead Lake, Montana

Everyone has probably seen this picture accompanied by a description about how this lake is actually hundreds of feet deep but just looks shallow because the water is so clear. If that were the case, this would definitely rank higher, but that claim is mostly bull. Look at the shadow of the raft. If it were hundreds of feet deep, the shadow would look like a tiny speck. Flathead lake does get very deep, but the spot the picture was taken in is fairly shallow. You can’t see the bottom in the deep parts. However, having freakishly clear water means you can see exactly where the sandy bottom drops off into blackness, so this still ranks a 5/10.

The Lower Congo River, multiple countries

Most of the Congo is a pretty normal, if large, River. In the lower section of it, however, lurks a disturbing surprise: massive underwater canyons that plunge down to 720 feet. The fish that live down there resemble cave fish, having no color, no eyes, and special sensory organs to find their way in the dark. These canyons are so sheer that they create massive rapids, wild currents and vortexes that can very easily kill you if you fall in. A solid 6/10, would not go there.

Little Crater Lake, Oregon

On first glance this lake doesn’t look too scary. It ranks this high because I really don’t like the sheer drop off and how clear it is (because it shows you exactly how deep it goes). This lake is about 100 feet across and 45 feet deep, and I strongly feel that this is too deep for such a small lake. Also, the water is freezing, and if you fall into the lake your muscles will seize up and you’ll sink and drown. I don’t like that either. 7/10.

Grand Turk 7,000 ft drop off

No. 8/10. I hate it.

Gulf of Corryvreckan, Scotland

Due to a quirk in the sea floor, there is a permanent whirlpool here. This isn’t one of those things that looks scary but actually won’t hurt you, either. It absolutely will suck you down if you get too close. Scientists threw a mannequin with a depth gauge into it and when it was recovered the gauge showed it went down to over 600 feet. If you fall into this whirlpool you will die. 9/10 because this seems like something that should only be in movies.

The Bolton Strid, England

This looks like an adorable little creek in the English countryside but it’s not. Its really not. Statistically speaking, this is the most deadly body of water in the world. It has a 100% mortality rate. There is no recorded case of anyone falling into this river and coming out alive. This is because, a little ways upstream, this isn’t a cute little creek. It’s the River Wharfe, a river approximately 30 feet wide. This river is forced through a tiny crack in the earth, essentially turning it on its side. Now, instead of being 30 feet wide and 6 feet deep, it’s 6 feet wide and 30 feet deep (estimated, because no one actually knows how deep the Strid is). The currents are deadly fast. The banks are extremely undercut and the river has created caves, tunnels and holes for things (like bodies) to get trapped in. The innocent appearance of the Strid makes this place a death trap, because people assume it’s only knee-deep and step in to never be seen again. I hate this river. I have nightmares about it. I will never go to England just because I don’t want to be in the same country as this people-swallowing stream. 10/10, I live in constant fear of this place.

Honorable mention: The Quarry, Pennsylvania

I don’t know if that’s it’s actual name. This lake gets an honorable mention not because it’s particularly deep or dangerous, but it’s where I almost drowned during a scuba diving accident.

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The Weirdest Games You May Have Missed

Introduction:

In the vast and ever-expanding world of video games, where countless titles are released every year, it's easy to get lost in the sea of "normal" and mainstream titles. But let's face it, sometimes, normality is overrated. There's a peculiar charm in exploring the weird, the offbeat, and the downright bizarre games that often go overlooked. These games might not be everyone's cup of tea, but they are unforgettable experiences that deserve recognition. In this article, we'll delve into the world of the strangest and most noteworthy games, offering a "Fucked up rating" out of 10 for each based on their themes, reception, and general consensus.

Captain Blood (Fucked up rating: 7/10):

Captain Blood takes you on a surreal journey through the cosmos as you attempt to communicate with alien species. The game's bizarre visuals, complex alien languages, and psychedelic landscapes make it a truly unique experience. Your goal is not just to survive but to decipher and interact with a myriad of strange extraterrestrial life forms. While it might not be for everyone, its unconventional approach to storytelling and communication is something to behold.

Weird Dreams (Fucked up rating: 9/10):

True to its name, Weird Dreams is a nightmarish adventure that blurs the line between reality and the surreal. Players navigate a series of disturbing dreamscapes, encountering grotesque creatures and solving perplexing puzzles. Its unsettling atmosphere and unconventional gameplay make it a true gem for fans of the bizarre. The game's eerie soundtrack and nightmarish visuals contribute to its deeply unsettling atmosphere.

I Have No Mouth and I Must Scream (Fucked up rating: 8/10):

Adapted from Harlan Ellison's sci-fi classic, this game explores themes of torture, redemption, and existential dread. It's a grim and unsettling journey through the minds of five tortured souls, each facing their own unique horrors. The game's dark narrative and moral dilemmas leave a lasting impact, and the voice acting adds an extra layer of unsettling realism to the experience.

Rule of Rose (Fucked up rating: 9/10):

Rule of Rose is a psychological horror game that delves deep into the disturbing relationships among a group of orphaned children in a mysterious, twisted orphanage. The game explores themes of power, cruelty, and psychological trauma in a way that is both disturbing and thought-provoking. The haunting orchestral score and eerie art design intensify the feeling of unease.

The Suffering (Fucked up rating: 7/10):

This action-horror game is a descent into the nightmarish horrors of a prison overrun by monstrous abominations. The game is known for its graphic violence and psychological elements, making it a haunting and disturbing experience. The game's gruesome creature design and oppressive atmosphere contribute to its unsettling nature.

E.Y.E: Divine Cybermancy (Fucked up rating: 6/10):

E.Y.E is a surreal and ambitious cyberpunk game that blends elements of first-person shooters, role-playing, and exploration. Its complex narrative and bizarre world-building make it a challenging but intriguing experience for those who appreciate unconventional storytelling. The game's intricate lore and cyberpunk aesthetics add depth to its eccentricity.

Deadnaut (Fucked up rating: 8/10):

Deadnaut is a roguelike sci-fi horror game that places you in the shoes of a team of spacefaring investigators. As you explore derelict spaceships and face off against cosmic horrors, the game's oppressive atmosphere and grim narrative create a genuinely unsettling experience. The procedural generation of ship layouts and unpredictable encounters enhance its replayability and sense of cosmic dread.

Vangers (Fucked up rating: 9/10):

Vangers is a surreal and mind-bending open-world vehicular combat game set on a bizarre alien planet. Players navigate a surreal landscape in customizable vehicles, encountering strange creatures and solving cryptic puzzles. The game's absurdity is matched only by its complexity, offering a unique blend of exploration, combat, and puzzle-solving that's as bewildering as it is captivating. Its nonsensical dialogue and intricate world-building contribute to its strangeness.

Conclusion:

The world of gaming is a vast and diverse one, and these weird and wonderful titles are just the tip of the iceberg. From surreal dreamscapes to psychological horrors, cosmic mysteries, and the alien landscapes of Vangers, there are countless overlooked gems waiting to be discovered. So, did I miss anything? Undoubtedly. The world of gaming is a treasure trove of oddities and eccentricities, and it's up to each player to embark on their own journey of discovery to find the next weird and wonderful game that will leave a lasting impression.

- Raz

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I would argue that a human right is a human right, even if it can be abused by someone to do harm. Do you disagree?

In order to remove the firearms in question, you will require to expand policing, and give police more guns, more power to make searches, seizures, and have wider discretion, which they will always use in a biased manner. I, personally, do not trust the police, or government, to do these things in good faith, or correctly, based on their inability to do so in many other avenues and examples.

Remember, the police have no legal obligation to protect you. At all, from anything, ever; except when you are in their custody, and even then, they've been found not culpable in many cases of neglect or abuse.

There is a concept used in survival and self defense called "self rescue." If you are dead, dying, wounded, or otherwise a casualty, you cannot help anyone else. In the same way, if you make yourself harmless, and defenseless, you have no way to protect anyone.

I have found, in my life and experiences, that violent, evil people will almost always target those who are defenseless, or who they perceive as being defenseless. Making yourself defenseless, or demanding that I become defenseless, does nothing to forestall the acts of those men already willing to be violent against innocent people, save that if gives them more options on who to hurt.

I always find gun owners silly when they try to claim lacking deep intricate knowledge of guns means you shouldn't demand literally any protections from them.

Like buddy people may not know what an assault rifle actually is but does that even slightly fucking matter when it's a Point-and-Click Kill Tool?

Safety is always thrown to the wayside when people discuss why they believe guns ahould be banned, but then it's All About safety of self-defense with these people who have never shot a living target once in their lives, nor ever have been in any situation that required any need for such.

Perhaps we should not listen to those with a vested interest in the rather dangerous hobby. They seem to think having the wrong name of a gun stops the gun from killing anyone. They also seem to care about their safety over children's who are in fact dying in larger and larger numbers than these Larpers.

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Hi, I’m a child (just turned 18) that’s not very educated on firearms and has been through a couple gun threats at school and is scared. I was wondering if you could explain things to me. I’m sort of pro gun control, but I also recognise that I’m probably not educated enough to make a solid decision on the matter. I just want to be able to go to school without being scared, but I’m not even very sure where to start.

The fundamental arguments I make can be boiled down pretty sharply to the following;

1. Individual human rights should be protected against violation by both authority and the masses.

2. Any onerous restriction on either the exercise of a human right, or access to the means to exercise that human right, are themselves a violation of that human right.

3. There is minimal historical or contemporary evidence to suggest that the government, or any body of authority, should be trusted, either to do what they say honestly, or that they will deal honestly with any person or group.

4. Individual self defense is a human right; if you have no right to defend yourself, then your life is reliant on the actions of, and thereby exists at the discretion of, another.

5. It is clear that the US has an issue with violence, and that we are aware of some of the likely risk factors of that violence. If we consider the violence to be a significant worry, we should take individual actions to not put ourselves or others we have any sway over, into those situations, and generally speak against them.

6. Any energy expended on causes which have less of an effect on that violence compared to those root risk factors are energy wasted, either for vanity, social status, personal preference, or a multitude of other possible factors.

7. The actions of or the risk of actions of individual evil people who abuse a right, does not make that right invalid, nor does it justify curtailing the right in question. Abuse of a right or an object does not invalidate it’s legitimate use, or give any justification for it’s prohibition.

8. Necessity is also not a delimiter of a human right. Merely the lack of a biological or immediate need for something does not invalidate it’s acquisition. The future exists, and it is uncertain, and if a person’s experience suggests they may require something in the future, that is their choice, and as long as they have made that choice free of serious misconception or deception, or without willful intent to do harm to nonviolent people.

9. Making yourself vulnerable is not a noble or moral act.

With those basic arguments in mind, we can looks at some common arguments for gun control.

1. You do not need an AR-15/magazines above a certain capacity/certain forms of firearm or body armor based on name, type, feature, or set of features.

See arguments 1, 2, 4, 8. No person has any right to determine what others may possibly need, and all people’s situations vary. Equally, no person has the right to lay blame or assume motive of another save where it’s explicitly stated.

2. The government is too strong, it could kill you at a whim (drones, tanks, bombers, etc).

Agreed, and this is a situation which is not preferable, considering argument 3. This clearly shows a necessity for civil defense forces which can prevent or preclude that abuse of force. See argument 9.

3. If we banned firearms, or made them harder to get, then violence would go down.

See arguments 2, 4, 5, 6 and 7. This also applies for argument related to the accusation that if you are a good person, you could pass the checks, pay the fees, etc; the issue is that these restrictions are onerous, especially to low income people, and they place greater power into the hands of the government to determine, at their whim, who has the right to defend themselves, per argument 2.

4. It’s just asking for a compromise.

A compromise between a violation of rights and non-violation is not half a violation. A violation of a right is a violation, no matter how small, and it should be resisted, see arguments 1 and 2.

The list goes on, but in general these arguments are the basis for most of what I say about firearms.

I could go on for hours and pages about stuff, but this should at least lay out the basic logic.

If you have more specific questions, please, don’t hesitate to ask.

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Hey, do you have tips for ptsd, not combat related but therapy didn’t help, and talking to friends isn’t an option.

I’m not a psychologist, so take what I’m saying w/ a grain of salt. This is based on my own experiences and reactions to anxiety, trauma, mental issues, etc.

Working through your previous experiences is one measure that can help, noting down what you’re constantly coming back to, whether it’s a moment in time, or a thematic element. Write them down, in private, and read through them and look for patterns, either in how you’re reacting, or what’s precipitating them. Do research into those things, learn about them more sufficiently.

Your brain is running through the trauma looking for something it needs to learn or internalize. Your brain isn’t trying to do you harm, it’s trying to work out something to learn from the trauma, so you can grow and survive. It’s just messed up because of it being a glitchy shit. You have to work with it, not against it, to make the trauma turn into something that you can not only survive, but use as a foothold.

Yes, this sucks, yes it’s stupid that it works that way, but there can be growth from injury. 

I won’t try to guide you on specifics, your situation is your own and me making suggestions could nudge you too far off what your own noggin loaf is trying to work out.

But always remember, PTSD is an injury, not a life sentence. You can recover, and even grow. Because you survived it already, and this is just an extended and tiring after-action report.