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What if Grace made a lopsided crochet Rocky and cuddled it every night.

What if Rocky couldn’t stop making xenonite puppets of his alien friend.

moots, just because i feel like it: whats my romantic/sexual orientation? you cant check my profile thats cheating don't do that

you can go off what you remember, vibes, anything! ill reveal the answer when the poll ends

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I want to note at the start that this post tends to use ‘dehydration’ and 'not drinking enough water’ interchangably. It is possible to stay hydrated without drinking plain water - in fact, water is not the most hydrating drink.

Throughout my fact check, I will be charitable and assume that the author is referencing dehydration and not a lack of drinking water specifically - but I wanted to note that the phrasing is misleading, as the two are not the same thing.

From a CNN article on hydration: 'The researchers found that while water — both still and sparkling — does a pretty good job of quickly hydrating the body, beverages with a little bit of sugar, fat or protein do an even better job of keeping us hydrated for longer.’

I’ve found no evidence that drinking less water, or even general dehydration can lead to hypoxemia (low blood oxygen levels). However, feeling tired is a symptom of dehydration.

From NHS page on dehydration: 'Symptoms of dehydration in adults and children include: […] feeling tired’

Water makes up for about 75% of brain mass, not 85%.

From a News Medical article on hydration and cognitive function: 'The brain, compared to the rest of the body contains more water mass, approximately 75% of all brain mass is water.’

Headaches are symptom of dehydration. However, the connection here is false, as the brain itself is has no pain receptors.

From a BHF article on hydration: 'Other signs of dehydration include: […] headache’

From a Science Focus article on headaches: 'it might surprise you to know that headaches don’t originate from the brain itself. We can find nociceptors in the skin, in the joints and in some internal organs, but curiously not in the brain. So the brain itself doesn’t feel pain.

Even though the brain cannot perceive pain, its surroundings, such as the meninges (the covering of the brain), nerve tissues, blood vessels, and neck muscles, can.’

There is insufficient evidence that drinking water directly increases weight loss.

From a Healthline artice on weight loss and water consumption: 'Drinking water can help burn calories and reduce hunger cravings. Replacing sugary drinks with water can also lower caloric and sugar intake. But there isn’t enough evidence that water itself can help you lose weight.’

I have not found evidence of a direct link between dehydration and indigestion. However, swapping out drinks like tea, coffee, and soda for water may improve symptoms.

From a paper on berage intake and GER symptoms: 'intake of coffee, tea, or soda was associated with an increased risk of GER symptoms. In contrast, consumption of water, juice, or milk was not associated with GER symptoms. Drinking water instead of coffee, tea, or soda reduced the risk of GER symptoms.’

Whilst the phrasing here is a little unclear (lubcrication would be more correct than 'fuel’), it is true that dehydration can cause joint pain, particularly in those already prone to it.

From a Orthopedic Associates article on dehydration and joint pain: 'Dehydration can cause joint pain because of the lubricating effect it has on the joints. It’s estimated that 70 – 80% of your joint cartilage consists of water.

Dehydration is a risk factor for constipation. However, as previously mentioned, water consumption is not directly linked to weight loss. Furthermore, not drinking enough does not cause 'toxin build-up’. It is true that chronic constipation can cause complications.

From a Healthline article on dehydration and constipation: 'Dehydration can cause constipation by resulting in dry and hard stools that are difficult to pass. It can also lead to other effects, such as diarrhea and bloating.’

From a Smithsonian article listing common myths about kidneys: ’Drink at least six to eight glasses of water to detox. We’ve heard this over and over again. But there is little scientific evidence to support it. All that chugging a lot of water does is increase the volume of urine that you excrete’

From a Healthline article on chronic constipation: 'Over time, if you regularly experience constipation, you’re at risk for certain complications.’

I’ve struggled to find reputable sources to clarify dandruff statement. However, I would first note that 'dry scalp’ and 'dandruff’ are used interchangable, when they are in fact two different conditions.

The best I could find regarding the effect of dehydration is an article from Head and Shoulders, a shampoo brand. This suggests that dehydration cannot cause dandruff, but that it can worsen dry scalp.

From a Healthline article on dandruff and dry scalp: 'Dandruff and dry scalp have the same main symptoms of falling flakes and an itchy scalp, but they’re two different conditions.’

From Head and Shoulders: 'Dehydration won’t cause dandruff – but that doesn’t mean they’re not linked. [..] We know the reason for dandruff, but dehydration and its effect on the scalp can make the problem far worse.’

Dehydration can affect skin quality, though I would clarify that skin may become dry despite being hydrated.

From a Healthline article on dehydrated skin: 'Dehydrated skin may be dry and itchy with an overall tone and complexion that may appear uneven or dull, and more noticeable fine lines.’

Dry mouth may be caused by dehydration.

Include the link to the source or it didn't happen!!!

And preferably include the source (website) name and date/year in the post too!!!

This has been a very loud, but very humble beseechment from your local media professional, thank you for your time

Seriously though, the spread of misinformation and disinformation is higher than ever, thanks to AI, botnets, 4chan, fascists, psyops, etc. Please use good sourcing!!! This is legit a way to help keep your communities safe.

If you see something and you don't know if it's true, or if the source is reliable, the two best/most comprehensive places to check are:

Snopes - to check if something is true/real, including social media posts and images/videos

Media Bias/Fact Check - to check if a website, news outlet, or other source is reliable. They rate outlets on accuracy of reporting and on political bias, and maintain detailed fact-checking records

I encourage you to check them whenever you're not sure about something important - the bigger and more upsetting it is, the more important it is to check! And I also encourage you to bookmark them for whenever are worried you might be reblogging something untrue or made by AI!

The documentary includes a brief clip of a 1954 televised newscast about the rise of homosexuality. The host of the program interviewed psychologists, a police officer, and one “known homosexual”. The “known homosexual” is 22 years old. He identifies himself as Curtis White, which is a pseudonym; his name is actually Dale Olson.

So I tracked down the newscast. According to what I can find, Dale Olson may have been the first gay man to appear openly on television and defend his sexual orientation. He explains that there’s nothing wrong with him mentally and he’s never been arrested. When asked whether he’d take a cure if it existed, he says no. When asked whether his family knows he’s gay, he says that they didn’t up until tonight, but he guesses they’re going to find out, and he’ll probably be fired from his job as well. So of course the host is like …why are you doing this interview then? and Dale Olson, cool as cucumber pie, says “I think that this way I can be a little useful to someone besides myself.”

1954. 22 years old. Balls of pure titanium.

Despite the pseudonym, Dale’s boss did indeed recognize him from the TV program, and he was promptly fired the next day. He wrote into ONE magazine six months later to reassure readers that he had gotten a new job at a higher salary.

Curious about what became of him, I looked into his life a little further. It turns out that he ultimately became a very successful publicity agent. He promoted the Rocky movies and Superman. Not only that, but get this: Dale represented Rock Hudson, and he was the person who convinced him to disclose that he had AIDS! He wrote the statement Rock read. And as we know, Rock Hudson’s disclosure had a very significant effect on the national conversation about AIDS in the U.S.

Simon just wants to eat in peace man.

I finished reading a fic called The Patron Saints of One Way Trips! such a fun read hehehd

But also, and this is really important to keep in mind regarding bigotry that still causes in many ways larger problems, that the structural problems are not actually fixed.

If you go to any computer lab or public library, the mice will be on the right side of the computer. Sometimes they can be moved. Sometimes they can't. Many computer mice are curved to only fit in right hands.

It is impossible to find lefthanded scissors without going to a specialty store, because most scissor makers don't even make them. And it's not just a matter of grip; the slicing side of the blades is obscured if you use righty scissors in your left hand, so your cut is off.

All those signing pads with the little chained styluses? Almost always on the right side, often not even long enough to stretch to the left. Makes signing for lefties extremely difficult.

I caused actual muscular problems in college having to twist around in order to write at right-handed desks in college when there weren't enough lefty desks--and there never were. Some classrooms didn't even have a single one.

I could go on.

and i was shocked. how the fuck do you think that is even a MILDLY APPROPRIATE RESPONSE???