What's the most interesting fact you know about [insert topic of interest]?

Heretic Son of the Sun
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Wed, May 10, 2023 11:18 AM

Inspired by the turn Justin's AI thread has taken.

Have at it!


BRF Senior Member
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Wed, May 10, 2023 11:21 AM

Being able to tell when an avocado is perfect. 

justincredible Honorable Admin
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Wed, May 10, 2023 11:25 AM
posted by BRF

Being able to tell when an avocado is perfect. 

Are you gonna tell us how to tell? Or are you keeping that info to yourself?

Automatik Senior Member
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Wed, May 10, 2023 11:35 AM

Pull off the top nub thing. If it's brown under you're good. If it's green, not ripe enough.


As for the OP, that's a tough one. I don't know that many interesting things. I do know how to become a Mexican resident though. 

justincredible Honorable Admin
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Wed, May 10, 2023 11:37 AM
posted by Automatik

Pull off the top nub thing. If it's brown under you're good. If it's green, not ripe enough.

Interesting. I did not know this.

BRF Senior Member
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Wed, May 10, 2023 1:53 PM
posted by justincredible

Interesting. I did not know this.

I don’t trust that, besides people will pull all of them off in their search before you get there.

In a nutshell:

I go by feel.  Give a light squeeze and if it’s hard = no, gives a little = yes, squishes = too late.


Automatik Senior Member
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Wed, May 10, 2023 2:02 PM

Feel is obvious, but what I mentioned is a good indicator also.


TBH, I don't even pick them anymore because I fail all the time. My local places suck for avocados. My go-to, when I can get there, are the mini ones from Trader Joe's. They are ALWAYS legit.

33,369 posts 132 reps Joined Nov 2009
Wed, May 10, 2023 2:04 PM

What do you do when you pull the nub and then its not ripe...? You cant pull the nub again!

Devils Advocate Brudda o da bomber
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Wed, May 10, 2023 2:11 PM

I would find it interesting that this thread had turned into a pulling the nub thing.

brutus161 The Navy Guy
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Wed, May 10, 2023 2:13 PM

Most people know that interstates are numbered so that odd numbers move North/South and even numbers move East/West, but did you know that the interstate number itself gives you more information? Odd-numbered interstates are numbered by the approximate percentage of the United States that is West of it and even-numbered ones are numbered by the approximate amount of the United States that is South of it. The only real exception to this rule is I-99 in Pennsylvania.

Devils Advocate Brudda o da bomber
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Wed, May 10, 2023 2:17 PM
posted by brutus161

Most people know that interstates are numbered so that odd numbers move North/South and even numbers move East/West, but did you know that the interstate number itself gives you more information? Odd-numbered interstates are numbered by the approximate percentage of the United States that is West of it and even-numbered ones are numbered by the approximate amount of the United States that is South of it. The only real exception to this rule is I-99 in Pennsylvania.

This just ruined my fascination with I-69. I thought for sure it meant something about being met about half way.


BRF Senior Member
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Wed, May 10, 2023 2:28 PM
posted by Laley23

What do you do when you pull the nub and then its not ripe...? You cant pull the nub again!

That’s the point I was trying to get across.

Where I live, I’ve found that Save A Lot (which caters to our Hispanic community) has the best.


33,369 posts 132 reps Joined Nov 2009
Wed, May 10, 2023 2:36 PM
posted by brutus161

Most people know that interstates are numbered so that odd numbers move North/South and even numbers move East/West, but did you know that the interstate number itself gives you more information? Odd-numbered interstates are numbered by the approximate percentage of the United States that is West of it and even-numbered ones are numbered by the approximate amount of the United States that is South of it. The only real exception to this rule is I-99 in Pennsylvania.

I did. And did you know that a spinoff highway with even 2-4-6-etc means that breakoff of the main highway will eventually rejoin it? But I believe there have been a few exceptions to this, but its pretty standard. 

justincredible Honorable Admin
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Wed, May 10, 2023 2:45 PM
posted by brutus161

Most people know that interstates are numbered so that odd numbers move North/South and even numbers move East/West, but did you know that the interstate number itself gives you more information? Odd-numbered interstates are numbered by the approximate percentage of the United States that is West of it and even-numbered ones are numbered by the approximate amount of the United States that is South of it. The only real exception to this rule is I-99 in Pennsylvania.

Heretic Son of the Sun
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Wed, May 10, 2023 3:01 PM

I have to admit that I made this thread sarcastically based on Justin's AI list of thread topics, but I have learned a lot about pulling nubs and I-69.

justincredible Honorable Admin
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Wed, May 10, 2023 3:42 PM
posted by Heretic

I have learned a lot about pulling nubs and I-69.

iclfan2 Reppin' the 330/216/843
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Wed, May 10, 2023 4:00 PM
posted by brutus161

Most people know that interstates are numbered so that odd numbers move North/South and even numbers move East/West, but did you know that the interstate number itself gives you more information? Odd-numbered interstates are numbered by the approximate percentage of the United States that is West of it and even-numbered ones are numbered by the approximate amount of the United States that is South of it. The only real exception to this rule is I-99 in Pennsylvania.


majorspark Senior Member
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Wed, May 10, 2023 5:34 PM

If its for guac a pinch and dent its good.  For salads less ripe and firm.

BRF Senior Member
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Wed, May 10, 2023 6:57 PM
posted by majorspark

If its for guac a pinch and dent its good.  For salads less ripe and firm.

You have described, imo, the alpha and omega of useableness.  I like my avocados right in between of what you say.  I am pretty sure that a lot of guac in restaurants is made from “too late” avocados.  They just take what is good of the late ones and stir it up with the over ripe stuff.


33,369 posts 132 reps Joined Nov 2009
Wed, May 10, 2023 7:54 PM

I eat my avocados with a jam (raspberry, blackberry, etc), some salt (like a single twist of the grinder), and tablespoon of chia seeds. 

I won’t eat it if it’s awful, but 30%-40% brown doesn’t bother me. Obviously shoot for perfect, but it’s so hard to buy for 4 days out and nail it.

Ironman92 Administrator
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Wed, May 10, 2023 8:47 PM
posted by brutus161

Most people know that interstates are numbered so that odd numbers move North/South and even numbers move East/West, but did you know that the interstate number itself gives you more information? Odd-numbered interstates are numbered by the approximate percentage of the United States that is West of it and even-numbered ones are numbered by the approximate amount of the United States that is South of it. The only real exception to this rule is I-99 in Pennsylvania.

I learned all this about 6 months back


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