I think pornography is an “art” the same way gastronomy is an “art”. Both serve a simple function: one to arouse you, the other to be enjoyable food to eat.

I think the more general definition of art is something that generates more complex emotions and thoughts.

Is there really a game that allows you to do all that??!!

Resource curse.

Yea this is a common layout for toilets in bars.

They’re only thinking of the eventual harm done to actors, or, victims, in the case of child porn.

Yes, and thank you for your answer.

I have been to France.

It’s only an impression. I’m not complaining and I was interested in knowing what those “hon” are supposed to represent. I didn’t really expect an answer but I’m thankful for all the answers.

Yea I’m aware it’s directed at French people. I’m not French but I have interacted with a lot of French people and I’ve never heard a laugh that comes close to that.

As a French speaker, I never understood what those “hon” used when imitating a French person are supposed to represent.

I won’t care more more about eating the heads off doves than someone eating a steak in a “civilized” context. Both likely caused suffering.

I still respect the man and was shocked to learn of his death.

I would say very.

To add some higher-level context, the survival strategy of the Druze minority has generally been to be the group the most loyal to the State, whichever country they happen to live in.

How do you let your chief of governemnt get food poisoning?

That must have been intentional, either by interior or exterior enemies.

You’re right, I wasn’t imagining Calgary and Edmonton to be this large but I just looked up and they are.

Here’s for 2024:

https://tradingeconomics.com/canada/exports/mexico

About a third are various things made of metal, including, like you said, car parts.

Then some important exports are metal, meat, and electrical, electronic equipment.

One could look at what the US exports to Mexico and find what things Canada could export as a replacement to US’ exports.

Isn’t it more economical to do mass transport by sea anyway? We can just go through international waters.

And all Canada’s largest population centers are connected to the sea.

I buy various berries from Mexico, vegetables too… I avoid most vegetables and fruits from the US.

We’re going to need a silly amount of mines…

I believe this is a glass bottle. About as polluting as a rock.

I believe Putin is between a rock and a hard place and has to take risks. There could be a coup from this. Perhaps more decentralization of force as rich people look to protect their assets and hire private mercenaries or buy the loyalty of military officers.

5 hours into the streaming, Gojira takes the 1st place. They were even better than I expected.

And I really like to hear all the bands’ takes on Black Sabbath songs.