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Kalcifer

@ Kalcifer @sh.itjust.works

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  • Hypothetically, if Quebec were to separate from Canada, do you think that Canada should remain bilingual?

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  • […] Canada has walked the official bilingual state status for far too long to give it up on a whim.

    Do you think it should, though?

  • Hypothetically, if Quebec were to separate from Canada, do you think that Canada should remain bilingual?

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  • […] Why you ask? […]

    Curiosity.

  • Hypothetically, if Quebec were to separate from Canada, do you think that Canada should remain bilingual?

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  • You know that New Brunswick and Ontario have a bunch of francophone right ?

    Yes: 30.3% of New Brunswickers are French-speaking [1.1.1] (34.0% bilingual [1.1.3]), which is 0.6% of the Canadian population [3], and 3.8% of Ontarians are French-speaking [1.1.2] (10.8% bilingual [1.1.4]), which is 1.3% of the total Canadian population [4].

    1. Type: Website. Title: "Statistics on official languages in Canada". Publisher: "Government of Canada". Published (Edited): 20240814. Accessed: 2025-12-03T02:10Z. URI: https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/official-languages-bilingualism/publications/statistics.html.
      1. Type: Table. Location: Table 1.
        1. 30.3% (231 850 Canadians) of New Brunswickers are French-speaking.
        2. 3.8% (533 560 Canadians) of Ontarians are French-speaking.
        3. 34.0% (250 120 Canadians) of New Brunswickers are bilingual.
        4. 10.8% (1 519 365 Canadians) of Ontarians are bilingual.
    2. Type: Article. Title: "Canada's population clock (real-time model)". Publisher: "Statistics Canada". Accessed: 2025-12-03T02:16Z. URI: https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/pub/71-607-x/71-607-x2018005-eng.htm.
      1. The population of Canada is 41 744 210.
    3. Type: Meta.
      1. 231 850 New Brunswickers are French-speaking [1.1.1]. The population of Canada is 41 744 210 [2]. Therefore, French-speaking New Brunswickers account for approximately 0.6% ((231 850/41 744 210)×100 ~= 0.6%) of Canadians.
    4. Type: Meta.
      1. 533 560 Ontarians are French-speaking [1.1.2]. The population of Canada is 41 744 210 [2]. Therefore, French-speaking Ontarians account for approximately 1.3% ((533 560/41 744 210)×100 ~= 1.3%) of Canadians.

  • Lemmy users who say that Lemmy users are smarter than Reddit users

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  • How do you know?

  • How do you make epilation less painful?

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  • I have a theory that a lot of the pain comes from when the epilator slips off the hair [3], or breaks the hair [4] instead of pulling it out completely at the root [5]. My thinking is that if the epilator successfully pulls out the hair [2.1][5], it won't keep keep tugging on the follicle [5], so minimal pain [6], but if it keeps tugging on the follicle from mowing down the hair (ie breaking it) [4], or just slipping off [3] before completely pulling it out [2.1][5], it'll keep stimulating the follicle resulting in more pain [6]. I find that when a patch is able to be fully and cleanly epilated with no cut hairs left behind it's pretty painless, but when it starts leaving stubbly cut hairs behind, that's when it starts hurting a lot. All that being said, I'm not sure how to stop it from breaking hairs [7]. As for slippage [3], maybe it'd help to make sure that you [8] and the epilator are completely dry before epilating [9], if you haven't already done so. You could also try reducing the speed [10] of the epilator.

    1. Type: Webpage. Publisher: "Braun". Accessed: 2025-12-02T02:02Z. URI: https://ca.braun.com/en-ca/female-hair-removal/epilators/silk-epil-7.
    2. Type: Article. Title: "Epilator". Publisher: "Wikipedia". Published: 2025-03-09T22:15Z. Accessed: 2025-12-02T02:29Z. URI: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Epilator.
      1. Type: Text. Location: ¶1.

        An epilator is an electrical device used to remove hair by mechanically grasping multiple hairs simultaneously and pulling them out. […]

    3. Type: Meta. Published: 2025-12-02T02:31Z.
      1. The theory being that the epilator isn't able to sufficiently grasp the hair to pull it out before losing contact with the hair [2.1].
    4. Type: Meta.
      1. The theory being that the tensile strength of the hair isn't sufficent to withstand the tensile force between the follicle and the epilator [2.1][5], so the hair ends up snapping [11].
    5. Type: Article. Title: "What is epilation and how does it work?". Publisher: "Philips". Accessed: 2025-12-02T03:55Z. URI: https://www.philips.co.in/c-e/beauty-tips-for-women/hair-removal-tips/hair-removal-methods/ask-experts-how-epilator-works.html.
      1. Type: Text. Location: §"So, how does epilation work, exactly?">.

        An electric epilator works by pulling out hair using small discs to grip the follicle at its root. […]

    6. Type: Article. Title: "Hair plexus". Publisher: "Wikipedia". Published: 2024-10-17T19:04Z. URI: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hair_plexus.
      1. Type: Text. Location: ¶1.

        […] there are neurons innervating the hair that detect […] pulling of the hair (i.e. noxious stimuli). […]

    7. Type: Anecdote. Published: 2025-12-01T07:04Z. Author: "Kalcifer" ("@Kalcifer@sh.itjust.works").
      1. I observed that my hairs were cut down to stubble after epilating some areas.
    8. Type: Post. Title: "How do you make epilation less painful?". Author: "Lena" ("@lena@gregtech.eu"). Publisher: ["Lemmy">"sh.itjust.works">"Transfem" ("!mtf@lemmy.blahaj.zone")]. Published: 2025-11-30T09:59:34Z. URI: https://sh.itjust.works/post/50731950/22408424.
      1. Type: Text. Location: ¶1.

        […] took a hot shower before [epilating].

    9. Type: Meta. Published: 2025-12-02T08:47Z.
      1. The theory is that the water reduces the friction of the epilator with the hair, so it slips.
    10. Type: meta. Published: 2025-12-02T08:49Z.
      1. The Braun Silk épil 7 has 2 speed settings [1].
    11. Type: Article. Title: "Ultimate tensile strength". Publisher: "Wikipedia". Published: 2025-11-21T13:16Z. Accessed: 2025-12-02T08:55Z. URI: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultimate_tensile_strength.

  • 3 consecutive LLMs all replying to each other

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  • […] even lemmy seems to have fallen off quite a bit

    Do you have an example of what you mean?

  • Wrong turn after Tatooine

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  • Cuts off Frodos [legs and arms] [finger] anyway

    In The Lord of The Rings movie, Gollum bites off Frodo's finger [1].

    1. Type: Movie. Title: "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King". Released: 2003.
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    TIL How To Make a Bushcraft Window and Door

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  • I think this post violates Rule 1 (I don't think it counts as a fact).

  • Lets fucking gooooooooo!!!!!!! (Did my first injection)

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  • Since its not from an official source the label says something different for stealth reasons

    :( I wish It didn't have to be like this. I hope you stay safe 🩷

  • Elon Musk's version of Wikipedia is 'cribbing' information from the real one: report

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  • There is already the Conservapedia doing the same thing. […]

    Interestingly, the site is timing out for me right now [1], but I've been able to find some interesting archived information: for example, they have a page titled "Conservapedia:How Conservapedia Differs from Wikipedia" [2]. To say the least, I take issue with some of their rationale.

    1. Type: Anecdote (Screenshot). Accessed: 2025-10-29T03:51Z.

    2. Type: Archive (Webpage). Title: "https://www.conservapedia.com/Conservapedia:How_Conservapedia_Differs_from_Wikipedia". Publisher: "Internet Archive". Published: 2025-08-06T17:43:23. Accessed: 2025-10-28T03:56Z. URI: https://web.archive.org/web/20250806174323/https://www.conservapedia.com/Conservapedia:How_Conservapedia_Differs_from_Wikipedia#expand.
      1. Type: Meta. Published: 2025-10-29T03:57Z.
        1. This is presumed to be an official page as it was linked to from Conservapedia's about page [3].
    3. Type: Archive (Webpage). Title: "https://www.conservapedia.com/Conservapedia:About". Publisher: "Internet Archive". Published: 2025-09-09T00:19:42. Accessed: 2025-10-19T03:59Z. URI: https://web.archive.org/web/20250909001942/https://www.conservapedia.com/Conservapedia:About.
      1. Type: Text. Location: ¶5.

        For a few additional quick references about Conservapedia, please see: Conservapedia:Quick reference and How Conservapedia Differs from Wikipedia.

  • Elon Musk's version of Wikipedia is 'cribbing' information from the real one: report

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  • I don't understand what exact problem Grokipedia [1] is even trying to solve.

    1. Type: Text. Publisher: [Type: Article. Title: "Elon Musk's version of Wikipedia is 'cribbing' information from the real one: report". Author: "Robert Davis". Publisher: "Raw Story Media, Inc.". Published: 2025-10-27T22:23-05:00. Accessed: 2025-10-28T02:57Z. URI: https://www.rawstory.com/elon-musk-2674238153/.]. Location: ¶1.

      […]"Grokipedia"[…]

  • Based osk

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  • Are you able to read the alt-text that I wrote for it?

  • Anyone got any recommendations for mens cargo pants?

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  • Are you looking for something for everyday wear, or something more rugged/functional?

  • Weekly Recommendations Thread: What are you playing this week?

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  • Oo I hope it can be paused […]

    In Zen mode, you can turn off gravity [1.1][3] which is effectively pausing imo, or, you could just exit Zen (bound to Esc for me), which saves its state, and then you can just return to Zen and pick up where you left off [1.1][2].

    1. Type: Changelog (Patch Notes). Title: "ALPHA 4.0.0". Publisher: [Type: Changelog. Title: "PATCH NOTES". Publisher: "TETR.IO".]. Published: 2020-06-22. Accessed: 2025-10-17T03:26Z. URI: https://tetr.io/about/patchnotes/#chlog_ALPHA_4_0_0.
      1. Type: Text.

        […] save your progress to come back to later!

      2. Type: text.

        You can change the gravity to choose how calming your game is!

    2. Type: Annecdote. Published: 2025-10-16T03:28Z.
      1. When I exit Zen mode, it saves the state, and resumes when I return.
    3. Type: Screenshot. Published: 2025-10-16T03:29Z. Accessed: 2025-10-16T03:30Z.

  • What do you get recognised for on Lemmy?

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  • Ima guess it's my references sections [1].

    1. Type: Example. Title: "Example". Author: "Example". Published: 1970-01-01T00:00Z. Accessed: 1970-01-01T00:00Z. URI: https://example.com/.

  • Weekly Recommendations Thread: What are you playing this week?

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    What's a bad habit you use to have for a long time but finally fixed?

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  • Idk if it's fixed, persay, but I've finally realized how much me overthinking things was sabotaging my life, so I'm trying to take actions to fix it.

  • Lasagnaius

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  • During their visit to the United States, President Trump showed President Zelensky and President Macron his collection of MAGA hats

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  • [The hats] are all made in China…

    Do you have a source for that? From what I've been able to find on the official [1] Trump store, they all stated that they are made in America [2].

    1. Type: Webpage. Publisher: "Trump Store". Accessed: 2025-09-23T23:33Z. URI: https://www.trumpstore.com/about-us/.
      1. Type: Text.

        […]Welcome to TrumpStore.com, the official retail website of The Trump Organization.[…]

    2. Type: Meta. Accessed: 2025-09-23T23:34Z.

      [3]

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    3. Type: Online Product. Name: "Trump 2028 Hat". Vendor: "Trump Store". Accessed: 2025-09-23T23:41Z. URI: https://www.trumpstore.com/product/trump-2028-hat/.
    4. Type: Online Product. Name: "45-47 MAGA Hat". Vendor: "Trump Store". Accessed: 2025-09-23T23:41Z. URI: https://www.trumpstore.com/product/45-47-maga-hat/.
    5. Type: Online Product. Name: "45-47 MAGA hat – White/Gold". Vendor: "Trump Store". Accessed: 2025-09-23T23:41Z. URI: https://www.trumpstore.com/product/45-47-maga-hat-white-gold/.
    6. Type: Online Product. Name: "Dark MAGA Hat". Vendor: "Trump Store". Accessed: 2025-09-23T23:41Z. URI: https://www.trumpstore.com/product/dark-maga-hat/.
    7. Type: Online Product. Name: "45-47 Gulf of America Hat – Navy". Vendor: "Trump Store". Accessed: 2025-09-23T23:41Z. URI: https://www.trumpstore.com/product/45-47-gulf-of-america-hat-navy/.
    8. Type: Online Product. Name: "USA 45-47 Hat". Vendor: "Trump Store". Accessed: 2025-09-23T23:41Z. URI: https://www.trumpstore.com/product/usa-45-47-hat.
  • Chess @lemmy.ml
    Kalcifer @sh.itjust.works

    CMM: One should be allowed to put their own king into check, and one should be allowed to make moves that leave their king in check

  • Privacy @lemmy.ml
    Kalcifer @sh.itjust.works

    Can a Unified Push push server see/read notifications?

  • Privacy @lemmy.world
    Kalcifer @sh.itjust.works

    Can a Unified Push push server see/read notifications?

  • Today I Learned @lemmy.world
    Kalcifer @sh.itjust.works

    TIL that recipes are not protected by copyright law in the USA (and likely Canada)

  • Ask Lemmy @lemmy.world
    Kalcifer @sh.itjust.works

    What is your skincare routine?

  • Factorio @lemmy.world
    Kalcifer @sh.itjust.works

    The Factorio developers are confident that they can keep to their planned release date of October 21st, 2024 for Factorio: Space Age and Factorio 2.0

  • datahoarder @lemmy.ml
    Kalcifer @sh.itjust.works

    Do you have any advice for digitizing VHS tapes?

  • Linux Gaming @lemmy.world
    Kalcifer @sh.itjust.works
    SOLVED

    Have you ever experienced stuttering in a game if you receive a message in a desktop messaging app during gameplay?

  • Atheism @lemmy.world
    Kalcifer @sh.itjust.works

    "You Sexy Devil – The Story of the Genie du Maal". Theophanes Avery. Adventures in Gender Fuckery.

    theophanesavery.com /adventures-in-gender-fuckery/2019/05/17/you-sexy-devil-the-story-of-the-genie-du-maal/
  • Privacy @lemmy.world
    Kalcifer @sh.itjust.works

    PSA: Git exposes timezone metadata

  • Privacy @lemmy.ml
    Kalcifer @sh.itjust.works

    PSA: Git exposes timezone metadata

  • Linux @lemmy.ml
    Kalcifer @sh.itjust.works

    If you have installed Linux on a Microsoft Surface Pro, what was your experience?

  • 196 @lemmy.blahaj.zone
    Kalcifer @sh.itjust.works

    Rule Fingers

  • Mycology @mander.xyz
    Kalcifer @sh.itjust.works

    Is this chicken of the woods?

  • Arch Linux @lemmy.ml
    Kalcifer @sh.itjust.works

    Does it matter if one performs a system update while Reflector is running?

  • Opensource @programming.dev
    Kalcifer @sh.itjust.works

    What medication/pill tracking app do you recommend?

  • Open Source @lemmy.ml
    Kalcifer @sh.itjust.works

    What medication/pill tracking app do you recommend?

  • Ask Lemmy @lemmy.world
    Kalcifer @sh.itjust.works

    What keyboard layout do you use?

  • Programming @programming.dev
    Kalcifer @sh.itjust.works

    The results of the 2024 Stack Overflow developer survey

    survey.stackoverflow.co /2024
  • Linux @programming.dev
    Kalcifer @sh.itjust.works

    The growth of Linux desktop marketshare, in percent of total, since 2009