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[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago

Both were named for the Kansas river. The location of the mouth of the Kansas river flowing into the Missouri establishes the longitude that the whole western border of Missouri (except for the Platte Purchase). Basically Kansas state is where the Kansas river flows and Kansas City began where the river ends.

[–] [email protected] 6 points 5 months ago

Alfalfa hay is the smell of my childhood. It makes me incredibly nostalgic.

[–] [email protected] -1 points 6 months ago (1 children)

I'm so excited to see Kate Lister on here! Listen to her podcast. She's just the best. https://access.historyhit.com/betwixt-the-sheets

[–] [email protected] 47 points 6 months ago (2 children)

While these women are obviously religious fanatics, they are not officially connected to the Catholic church. https://www.vice.com/en/article/pkdwb9/catholic-church-has-an-i-dont-know-her-moment-with-trump-rally-nuns

[–] [email protected] 2 points 7 months ago

I had the same surgery and it was very successful. Can't believe it but it's almost been 14 years ago. I got really lucky in that I still have peristalsis in the top two thirds of my esophagus so I can eat whatever I want 99% of the time. Still have to eat slow and I get terribly painful muscle spasms a few times a year.

I had the same thoughts about space after my diagnosis! I even worry about back injuries or anything that would leave me flat on my back in bed since swallowing would become difficult. Just SUPER grateful for laparoscopic surgery so I didn't have to go through the old open chest version.

Be well and swallow smoothly!

[–] [email protected] 3 points 7 months ago (2 children)

Hello fellow achalasian! I remember my first barium swallow test. They called in the radiologist since things were so abnormal. He looked at my images and just said "......huh". Good times.

[–] [email protected] 83 points 8 months ago (3 children)

FYI- Jason Kander dropped out of politics to seek help for his PTSD. He now works to house homeless vets and help Afghans fleeing the Taliban. He's pretty badass IMO. https://martincitytelegraph.com/2024/02/18/whatever-happened-to-jason-kander-hes-been-operating-daring-rescues-overseas/

[–] [email protected] 63 points 9 months ago

Reminder: If you encounter The Slime it may mean that ovulation is imminent. Be very very careful if you use barrier birth control. https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/birth-control/fertility-awareness/whats-cervical-mucus-method-fams

[–] [email protected] 12 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

Thirteen year olds working in the Netherlands don't qualify for minimum wage- "13: (The minimum age of employment under the supervision and with no guarantee of a minimum wage.)". https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legal_working_age

[–] [email protected] -1 points 9 months ago (2 children)

Not sure where you're getting your info, but 14 year olds can legally work (with some restrictions) in France. Some EU countries have a minimum age of 13. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legal_working_age

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