Bank currency exchange is not available if you don’t know to plan ahead, and may not be convenient ever

There’s usually a $5 or more minimum, so less than that might as well be trash. Not convenient for tolls

The only option at the border was an ATM, where you can withdraw currency, converted from your bank, but in $20 increments.

Toll booths did not take credit cards or bank cards for an exact payment. This was before electronic tolling but that still might not be a thing at borders

You definitely need to distinguish “electrical” devices from “electronic” devices but a safer approach is to read the plug.

• A power supply (ex. Phone charger) will be stamped with a voltage range and power draw, which probably includes everywhere but you can match it against the electrical service where you are. You may need a plug adapter but a simple mechanical adapter is sufficient.
• an electrical appliance (ex. Hair dryer) plug is probably not stamped with electrical requirements so the safe approach is to only use it in the intended country

Interesting rabbit hole to drill down into ……

I see the Aussie common plug and similarity to other countries. The picture shows partly insulated prongs which is a great safety feature I’ve never seen before

• https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/AC_power_plugs_and_sockets

I don’t know whether it’s physically the same size but that’s 240v and US had similar variations at that voltage

• https://www.bsaelectronics.com/pages/nema-plug-and-outlet-chart

Simple US plugs are also not (usually) reversible. Historically they weren’t but the standard changed decades (half a century?) ago to support polarized plugs with one blade wider than the other. If it matters, such as a light switch, the plug must be polarized and can only fit in one direction. For some things, like a sealed power supply it doesn’t matter

There’s always ancient outlets and ancient plugs that never got replaced but those are getting rare

If you want a bulky replaceable plug, you can get those at any hardware store. Meanwhile I’ll take the smaller more reliable, more durable and waterproof molded plastic plug

US used to be like that too. When polarized plugs first became a thing, they wouldn’t fit into older non-polarized outlets. It took decades for all those to be replaced and I’m sure they’re still out there. Somewhere

At the risk of being that idiot ……

I’m still annoyed at crossing a border over an international bridge and having to exchange currency to pay the toll. There’s a good argument that situation should support both currencies at that border.

And of course the currency exchange at that toll did not allow exchanging the amount of the toll. Scammy ripoff of people trying to cross forcing them to exchange larger amounts than they need

TIL: Ohio as slang is quite appropriate for Ohio the state

No advice but you’re not alone.

My teen has been having sleeping issues recently and exercise seems to help quiet his mind so I’m he can sleep. The other day he got up at 2am and ran 8 miles before he could sleep.

But I’m the opposite. Any activity, any eye focus, any organized thought, and I’m likely up for good

I wish I did that. My flatware is outstanding but of course they discontinued it right after I got it. I’m down to 5 spoons 🙁 and the Replacements.com price is higher than they were new

2 has the best tines but that huge duckbill handle is a non-starter. 5 has the best handle

My kids school “boxes” phones if you’re caught using them or they interrupt class. They lock them inside a clear plastic case and let you carry that.

This avoids liability because the kid still has possession of their phone and can still see an emergency text or call. The can’t interact with the phone but can get a teacher to unlock if there’s a visible emergency text

Depending on state, healthcare applies to spouses but may not for long term partners. You can’t do that with a will or trust

You also get tax benefits

Getting married should only be expensive if you want it to be, although too many people fall for the peer pressure.

• For me I was overwhelmingly in love, ready to declare it to the world and willing to pay anything for the one big party of my life. That may not have entirely worked out, but was how I felt at the time
• My best friend just got married for reasonable cost. Still had a big party, but it was 40 people in a park, and we went to a restaurant after.
• Another friend got married inexpensively, maybe. Was it the $100 actual cost, or do you count the week in Vegas?

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All that bloody history building an empire to collect spices and foods from around the world … how does this even count as food.

bland Indian food? Especially that. That’s a crime against one of the worlds great culinary traditions

If I were to spend £4 on a meal, I prefer an egg

Maybe ts just taco bell

The dude has my build, and I’m around 300 pounds. Actually I’m only 6’2”, so especially if he’s claiming he’s taller than me, that weight is way off

That is a weird one: every other date is “normal” order but for some reason this is an exception. Also weird that we call it with backward date more often than its actual holiday name

• July 4 is a normal date
• Independency Day is the name of the holiday
• so why do we usually refer to it as “Fourth of July”

BAH-nnnannnaaannnnaaaaaaaaaa! Bananana.

You have to start with local laws. They’re different depending on where you are. Including city.

I’m with all the advice about consulting a lawyer to figure out where you stand legally, but most likely a lawyer is too expensive for the amount in dispute. Definitely also investigate small claims court in your area or any tenants rights organizations