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Some mathematicians hypothesize that n-dimensional-hyper-sandwiches may be possible, but such constructs remain unproven.
The parachute failed to deploy
In cat-world, this is Armageddon. But when you think about it, the stakes are pretty low.
Do you think humans feel like this sometimes?
Yeah, but guess what.
My N64 still works and now I have kids who love Mario kart. When they finish their vegetables it’s going to be on like Donkey Kong.
This hospital is anti-semitic and nazi
Solitaire - classic top down perspective.
Come to think of it, so was that Space Pinball game too.
You got any Bavarian cream-filled donuts?
Well, you got any jelly donuts?
Sorry, we need two electrons with identical spin and orbitals. Better check the place across town.
Ah yes, the old “send the new guy out to buy an isotropic antenna and an electron trap” on their first day
Honestly, if we’re taking the stance of "lets run the government like a business*,
It’s just good marketing.
It makes people in other countries that little bit more likely to buy something made in the USA, or to visit as tourists or to volunteer to help during a natural disaster.
The example you’re referring to isn’t even in the millions - it was around $70K! Ireland spent $163 Billion on Amercian services because of a good, long standing relationship between the two countries.
Contributions to global organisations is what is known as “soft power” - for example, the only time NATO article 5 has been invoked is by the USA after 9/11
And guess what - every other country stood up and came to America’s defence. In the grand scheme of things, it’s a pretty good deal to spend a few million for the billions you get back in cooperative agreements with the rest of the world.
You wouldn’t want your code throw an exception