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nvciox | askacademia_test | 0.97 | Life w/o either Mendeley or Zotero? File organization drama. I know this topic has been all chewed up, but I'm interested in hearing from folks who've found an alternative both to Mendeley and Zotero for \*organizing\* their files. I've used Mendeley for ever, but the new lack of mobile access is the final straw - I ... | h12sc32 | h12jfrj | 1,623,187,287 | 1,623,183,358 | 40 | 30 | I used zotero through my PhD. Worked well and is working better and better as more sites sync to it (ex. Google books is now synced and many smaller newspapers and university websites are catching on). My only problem was it would crash frequently when I was working with an online file from my university cloud thro... | Readcube Papers might work for you? It's subscription-based, but the mobile app is quite good, allows mobile uploads, folder nesting ("lists" in Readcube's terminology), and (as of last year, anyway) unlimited storage with your subscription. It also syncs notes, highlights, and such, exports citations, and has tools to... | 1 | 3,929 | 1.333333 |
uozvwk | askacademia_test | 0.86 | What is better second author or second to last author? Suppose you worked a lot on a paper but cannot be first or last due to PI-ship reasons. Which position would you take second author or second to last author? | i8hrfss | i8hr5jk | 1,652,471,842 | 1,652,471,719 | 364 | 30 | First: Main contributor. Last: PI or supervising professor. Second: Made real contributions. Second to last: Got coffee, maybe did some lit review. | Second author | 1 | 123 | 12.133333 |
6onziw | askacademia_test | 0.78 | Do hiring committees investigate undergraduate institutions? My undergrad has been doing some political actions I don't want to be associated with. Sometimes I wonder if a hiring committee will go to look up info about my various institutions and will see that my undergrad has been doing things like getting Title 9 exe... | dkjiqyz | dkitx24 | 1,500,673,665 | 1,500,647,476 | 12 | 11 | I don't get why responders in this thread think this is a silly questions. It's actually not. Real talk: some hiring or admissions committees I know and have worked on would absolutely think less of a degree from Liberty or BYU than from a similar, more a-political institution. In fact, I know some people who have ea... | No | 1 | 26,189 | 1.090909 |
2n7xm4 | askacademia_test | 0.76 | I need to hear success stories of mentally-ill people in academia I see threads on here semi-often of people asking how to apply to grad school with a mental illness that affected their GPA or what not. I really need to hear some success stories right now, from people on here who have made it through academia with a me... | cmba9fm | cmb98cf | 1,416,801,220 | 1,416,799,169 | 9 | 8 | Matilde Marcolli is a mathematician at Caltech who has spoken publicly about her struggles with bipolar disorder. | Diary of a High-Functioning Person with Schizophrenia: Legal scholar Elyn Saks talks about her struggles with, and surprising triumphs over, mental illness. | 1 | 2,051 | 1.125 |
nhmgvt | askacademia_test | 1 | Advice on improving Academic Writing! I'm trying to form a habit to practice academic writing regularly. My experience so far has taught me that I need to focus on following things: 1. Grammar 2. Critical Thinking:to form sound arguments and synthesize material 3. Overcoming procrastination: because I'm absolutely te... | gyx665z | gyx8jup | 1,621,584,253 | 1,621,586,329 | 31 | 46 | There is no substitution for reading and writing more. Do more of it. You can start by writing down your experiment plan as if it were a paper's Materials and Methods. Then to the Results and so on. Make your lit. Review into introductions and so on. | You need to write alongside a good writer -- edit and criticize manuscripts together. Your mentor will tell you why your outline is trash because it does not flow logically; why each of your sentences make no sense and are ungrammatical; and why the words you choose are basic or invalid! You are trying to standardize ... | 0 | 2,076 | 1.483871 |
a89krw | askacademia_test | 0.82 | If you take a break from academia and work on your own business or research startup, does that experience count when you return to academia? Does your previous experience count or do you need to start from scratch? Non-native English speaker here. This is probably a stupid question but I am curious. Case 1: Suppose I... | ec9383k | ec8xtwe | 1,545,403,027 | 1,545,397,768 | 43 | 11 | It is unlikely that you'd even get a tenure track job much less credit for your time outside academia unless you've kept up your publishing and/or teaching. Every year hundreds of people in your field likely graduate with a fresh PhD, and you would compete with them for jobs. The time to do something like this is be... | Most of the time these positions will be referring to years of experience in academia. You may get some credit for a distinguished career but not 1:1 usually | 1 | 5,259 | 3.909091 |
hete4e | askacademia_test | 0.97 | 1st Year PhD - Removed From Project Until recently I was a 1st year PhD student working on my project. However, I was dismissed following my viva under the guise of "poor writing" in a continuation report for transfer into the 2nd year. Initially shocked at this sudden change from my supervisor, as we meet weekly to to... | fvteea0 | fvtltbj | 1,592,969,801 | 1,592,974,757 | 13 | 52 | This is awful. I am sorry you are going through this. I am a 1st year as well, and have been criticised for my writing in the past, and bullied by a PI (enough to put me in therapy and medication for a year). But asking a student to leave for that reason seems extremely atypical. | Is there some way to affiliate with a different PI in the department? If you can, the good news is that as a 1st year, it's not much time lost. Then again I'm a little unfamiliar with the UK system. This really sucks and I hope you can find a PI that isn't a psycho. | 0 | 4,956 | 4 |
82lzpv | askacademia_test | 0.98 | What is the biggest turn-off in academia that aspiring PhD students may not know about? | dvbferl | dvb7uiz | 1,520,425,699 | 1,520,408,168 | 71 | 67 | Your chance of actually getting a job in academia is nearly non-existant. For example, today we learnt that a professor, who is already 72 will be staying in our university for at least another 5 years. I'm not trying to be insensitive here, but with his salary we could be paying 4 or 5 PhD students who did actual res... | Meeting culture. Way too many meetings. Half could be cut. They're also too long. And everyone wants to give their opinion even though no one cares. Then nothing ever gets decided or done and the same issue is discussed next time. | 1 | 17,531 | 1.059701 |
ji5uw4 | askacademia_test | 0.98 | For those who have worked at both a CC and a research university, how did your experiences differ? And do you have any advice on someone who desires to do both? As a product of a community college and a research university, I've found myself dreaming of working at both. My closest connections with faculty ha... | ga51c9g | ga4skp3 | 1,603,687,948 | 1,603,682,043 | 9 | 3 | I'm not at a community college, but I know someone that teaches in anthropology that suggested picking up 18 graduate hours in either psychology or sociology so you could teach in two social sciences and increase your usefulness at a CC. You are right to worry about jobs. I looked at my local CC and they had 13 full... | My college (not the same as a Community College, different country) has an applied research lab and professors are able to contribute to various internal projects on their spare time. It's quite nice. | 1 | 5,905 | 3 |
2yo9kg | askacademia_test | 0.84 | Academics, what are your favorite news magazines? So I am a young adult who really wants to start learning and be aware of what is happening to the world around her. What are your favorite news magazines and why? Also, which ones do you hate and why? | cpbkkr2 | cpbd61x | 1,426,093,062 | 1,426,080,086 | 7 | 4 | It's not 'news' exactly, but I read the New Yorker -- it's a good mix of current events, investigative pieces and fiction and poetry. I also appreciate their editing and proof-reading policies, there's almost never mistakes and it reads very well. | What are your interests? I think that the Economist and Foreign Policy magazines would be pretty good for someone in your position. Maybe something like Business Insider and the Atlantic if you're so inclined. (and it's not a magazine, but I'm partial to Foreign Affairs for the in-depth breadth of coverage that I'm ... | 1 | 12,976 | 1.75 |
w40c7r | askacademia_test | 0.75 | My research was published but I do not know what my authorship level is. How do I find out? I recently published my undergraduate research work in Information Theory at this conference called IEEE ISIT 2022. I looked up the published paper, and my name is at the first and then the other authors' names follow. Does thi... | ih1ifv0 | ih2a6es | 1,658,406,300 | 1,658,418,017 | 2 | 6 | Smart people in academia, ver 2.0 … | If your name is first on the list than that generally means that you’re first author. Congrats 🍾 OP | 0 | 11,717 | 3 |
sm20sq | askacademia_test | 0.95 | Reading academic journals I’ve been reading a lot of academic journals in the last few months. I’m a 2nd year PhD student, and I’ve been reading all the academic journals in my iPad. I feel that’s causing me headaches and I was wondering if someone here have experience reading academic journals in and e-ink device (Kin... | hvu4hb9 | hvufuv7 | 1,644,169,814 | 1,644,174,315 | 26 | 54 | i have a kindle but i don't think they do well with pdf files tbh | Have you seen an optometrist? A good pair of glasses with a blue light filter has helped me a lot. I used to get headaches from eye strain turns out I have astigmatism and needed some glasses. | 0 | 4,501 | 2.076923 |
rnxy8f | askacademia_test | 0.99 | How much does personality/geniality/general likability count in interviews? Is it like a normal job interview where that's kind of a big deal once you reach the interview stage (I had a mentor who said it absolutely was because they didn't want to have to work with someone for 10+ years who wasn't easy to get along wit... | hpv5re7 | hpv69dk | 1,640,390,559 | 1,640,390,841 | 43 | 196 | If you’re an arrogant douche right out of your PhD, unless you’ve won a Nobel, that’s a huge red flag… | I’d rather hire someone with a less impressive resume (but still qualified) over someone who’s monotonously boring, or rude, or self-aggrandizing 9 times out of 10. Edit to add: if you’re thinking “why not hire the most qualified candidate?”, what a lot of people misunderstand here is ability to get along with colleag... | 0 | 282 | 4.55814 |
ywond5 | askacademia_test | 0.94 | Reference manager Hi! I've used Mendeley Desktop for many years but our division is now switching to EndNote as Mendeley Desktop won't be supported anymore (in addition to now not being able to transfer the library anymore). I'm now using both Mendeley Desktop and EndNote in parallell while moving my library from M... | iwmhfb2 | iwm6ghk | 1,668,625,405 | 1,668,621,058 | 7 | 4 | Yup, zotero is awesome. It's also open-sourced and developed by and independent non-profit. Reliably= 1000% Whereas Mendeley, well.... | I made this switch and it's been very smooth. They have recently incorporated more note taking ability. It's no frills but it works pretty well with few bugs in mainstream use | 1 | 4,347 | 1.75 |
9yjctj | askacademia_test | 0.94 | PhDs: Was getting your PhD the most challenging thing you have faced in your life so far? If not, what topped It? No need to go into detail if you don't want to | ea1t9pj | ea1thgo | 1,542,653,607 | 1,542,653,770 | 104 | 144 | Being a father is much more challenging Because if I screw this up, I mess up someone *else* | No, many things in my personal life have been more challenging. It was also not the most challenging point of my professional career. Getting a job and the climb to tenure are, IMO, more challenging. Also more soul crushing and stressful. Especially the job market. | 0 | 163 | 1.384615 |
6n2k9m | askacademia_test | 1 | Someone asked me for authorship in exchange for help on a mailing list. Is this behaviour common/acceptable? I use a software that's pretty standard in my community. It's open source and maintained by the community. There's almost no user manual. Just something for the very basics. Also, there are lots of tutorials onl... | dk6maod | dk7gv0g | 1,499,977,766 | 1,500,029,295 | 2 | 3 | Replying to you off-list already sounds a little sketchy. Unless that's the norm on this particular mailing list, but that would be uncommon. From what you're describing, it sounds like the guy's contributions do not merit authorship, and it would probably be unethical to list him as an author on the paper. That bein... | He's not even offering you what you want (right? You want advice on settings not a script) so even if you thought someone forwarding you a small piece of useful code warranted authorship, that isn't what he's doing. He is offering you an unsolicited script of unknown function. Thus far he seems like more of a hindrance... | 0 | 51,529 | 1.5 |
1z964b | askacademia_test | 0.88 | Interview with S. Brenner: "Today the Americans have developed a new culture in science based on the slavery of graduate students." http://kingsreview.co.uk/magazine/blog/2014/02/24/how-academia-and-publishing-are-destroying-scientific-innovation-a-conversation-with-sydney-brenner/ | cfrtpzq | cfrn5nx | 1,393,696,878 | 1,393,668,156 | 13 | 5 | Yes, my life is so hard as a graduate student getting access to funding, resources, and expertise in exchange for working in a field that is more important to my advisor than myself (even though I chose to work with them due to congruent interests). If and when I've had flashes of insight I never felt constrained to s... | So perhaps the Americans started it but can confirm that it doesn't seem only the Americas practice it. | 1 | 28,722 | 2.6 |
e3dm3p | askacademia_test | 0.98 | Can I be honest about disliking my PhD with my supervisors? I dislike my PhD for a multitude of reasons*. However, I can't quit this PhD (has to do with my visa status and my partner's job, so please don't recommend that I just quit). I'm a firm believer in not complaining about something unless something can be don... | f92lgmu | f92mlij | 1,575,035,833 | 1,575,036,956 | 6 | 32 | I think you should ask about finishing up early without mentioning how unhappy you are. Sounds like you are in an impossible situation, which really sucks. I know someone recommended seeing the counseling center associated with the school, but from my own personal experience and that of people I know, these university ... | I did my PhD in the country that you are currently in (I read your post history) and I also had two supervisors from the countries you are dealing with. Firstly, I'm sorry you're feeling terrible about your PhD and the country in general. I know it sucks. I really, really understand. My first year was hell. Luckily my... | 0 | 1,123 | 5.333333 |
xuv8az | askacademia_test | 0.89 | Jealousy in academia and how to deal with it Dear people of Reddit, It’s time for me to get a reality check and hopefully some good advice from the hivemind. Throwaway for obvious reasons. I am currently working Post-PhD and have a good number of papers out (h-index >20). I am struggling with irrational feelings when... | iqygwpi | iqxvlyr | 1,664,844,322 | 1,664,834,558 | 45 | 13 | I think for many academics, myself included, this is a very normal sentiment to feel. Except for #2, I generally agree with your rules, even though it may not be healthy - I can't really help it. The way I deal with it is, I tell myself (and it's true) that science is not a zero sum game. Meaning, others' gain is not... | Hi OP, I am sorry to hear about your struggles. I would suggest talking to a therapist about this because it sounds like this inability to celebrate success might extend beyond academia and publications. However, it is a great first step that you are able to admit that your views on publications and academic productiv... | 1 | 9,764 | 3.461538 |
854d00 | askacademia_test | 0.98 | Those of you who got TT jobs straight or shortly after doing your PhD, what do you think you did differently to beat the competition? | dvuw02f | dvurzbx | 1,521,312,454 | 1,521,307,910 | 25 | 21 | Luck, pure luck. And the willingness to move very far away. When I started my PhD my topic wasn't that exciting, when I finished it was red hot. I was able to postion my work strategically to be of interest to several different fields. The right job opened at the right time. I figure, at the end of the day it's rare ... | I taught throughout my PhD, I founded a company with a friend and brought it from her kitchen table to over a million turnover, and I went to a lot of conferences, especially niche conferences and made friends. So I looked like the whole package, industry experience, teaching experience and some minor publications, p... | 1 | 4,544 | 1.190476 |
zw98za | askacademia_test | 0.93 | Help enforcing deadlines with coauthors I’ve have multiple groups of collaborators under the same PI. As first author I have had difficulty with coauthors not meeting deadlines and drawing out the manuscript. These are lab members more junior to me. I’ve tried multiple reminders as well as saying if you don’t meet x... | j1tq9kr | j1u8fdn | 1,672,131,516 | 1,672,145,905 | 8 | 18 | One of the most important lessons I learned as a grad student was that good communication is not a matter of personal effort: it is a matter of having a good system in place for regular check-ins. A weekly project meeting with all team members might be the way to do this. Or a dedicated slack channel for this specific ... | Jeez, I'll get to it! (This post literally made me open our ongoing manuscript...) | 0 | 14,389 | 2.25 |
rswq9n | askacademia_test | 0.89 | What keyboard do you use to write? For the past few days, I've been typing away in on my laptop. Its an ROG and the key presses on the keyboard feels *pleasurable.* I went back to my lab workstation and immediately disliked the "default dell keyboard" that many universities have? Do you have any recommendations for a k... | hqp0dt9 | hqp31k1 | 1,640,966,851 | 1,640,967,965 | 2 | 9 | I have a Logitech K750 that I've been using for like a decade. Wireless and solar powered (the lights in the room are sufficient). | I use a ducky one 2 SF with silent red switches. Doesn't make enough sound to bother anyone unless you type furiously 🙂 | 0 | 1,114 | 4.5 |
mcqi64 | askacademia_test | 0.95 | How do you remember or keep a track of every research paper you read? I just started graduate school and am reading a bunch of relevant research papers nowadays. However, I'm not sure how long will I remember all the stuff I'm reading and want to make a system to record the main points from the papers I read. Do rese... | gs5h7lm | gs502nn | 1,616,664,297 | 1,616,648,951 | 13 | 10 | I usually realise I've read the paper already when I am about half way through the results section.... | I have a note book where I record titles and key bullet points. Sometimes analogue is best. | 1 | 15,346 | 1.3 |
wzb8ek | askacademia_test | 1 | For those who have done qualitative research with thematic analysis, is Atlasti a good tool for this purpose? I tried with Nvivo and it was very difficult in terms of contacting technical support and installing the software. I'm a beginner with "Atlasti", and have considered it for my qualitative analysis, specificall... | im1hidj | im1x5pp | 1,661,629,385 | 1,661,636,250 | 5 | 10 | It’s less feature rich than Nvivo, and I find it a bit harder to use. The online version is quite good for coding, but it’s even more light weight. Frankly, none are that hard to use once you get used to them. Maybe watch some more videos about people using them to try and find your groove. | Frankly Google sheets was the best tool we used. | 0 | 6,865 | 2 |
9ko0b6 | askacademia_test | 0.86 | Is Academia Possible With a non-Top Ten PhD Degree? As the post suggests I will be getting my PhD in CS from a non-top ten school. Not bad, but def not recruiting ground for academics (its top 40). I have however, done well in my research thus far, and snagged an NIH fellowship and will probably have 6-8 first author p... | e710vj6 | e710wi1 | 1,538,488,644 | 1,538,488,670 | 2 | 6 | Really depends on the school you want to work at. If you want to work in a top tier school, it really helps to have experience at a top tier school. But lower ranked schools are much less picky, and still offer good salaries and good research opportunities. | The definition of Top Ten is extremely subjective. Top ten what ? Top ten among grad school programs ?, Top ten in research output ?. It can be that a nobel prize winning advisor is in a non top ten school. Its usually the reputation of your advisor and the quality of all the publications that matter rather than the na... | 0 | 26 | 3 |
owxxht | askacademia_test | 0.93 | After submitting to a journal and no longer work at the same lab Hi all, After submitting a paper with a journal, say you leave the team and get a new position. However, the reviewers come back with a bunch of comments and basically overhaul of the paper- as first author, is this still your responsibility if you no l... | h7izyzj | h7iywzc | 1,627,975,351 | 1,627,974,480 | 25 | 2 | I agree with the other commenter, that there are various options. The most common one, in my experience, is that you finish off your own paper. > as first author, is this still your responsibility if you no longer work for those PIs I find this a bit of an odd perspective. The responsibility derives from the fact t... | There is not correct answer to your question. You can refuse the changes and have the paper (most likely) rejected. You can make the changes yourself and work on your free time at the previous lab even without being officially employed (or getting hired as part time worker). Or the new hire can take over the work and g... | 1 | 871 | 12.5 |
gs60im | askacademia_test | 0.94 | Do you think the academic job market will ever improve? I find that right now the system feels very tough. It seems like there are fewer and fewer permanent positions and a sharp increase in short-term/non-permanent contracts, coupled with an ever increasing flood of new graduates every year and tougher competition for... | fs3e26i | fs3g13w | 1,590,677,436 | 1,590,678,412 | 26 | 38 | Every time I see the word “visiting,” I want to cry. | Develop transferable skills while you are in grad school and gtfo asap. The competition for the handful of permanent positions that are available is insane. I don't think it's worth spending your years chasing unicorns. | 0 | 976 | 1.461538 |
buqy87 | askacademia_test | 0.98 | What was your career path after finishing your PhD? Did you get where you thought you would? I'm currently trying to decide which direction to go. So would love to hear from those who have gone through it what was the outcome of your previous decisions. | epgg4hb | epgiv1a | 1,559,212,937 | 1,559,214,091 | 4 | 38 | Last year on my Ph.D. and I have no clue where I am supposed to go. Just gonna follow my supervisor's advice. | 1.5 year Post doc in another country (after submission of thesis), 1.5 year postdoc in another country, 3 months unemployment, 1 year lectureship in same country as previous, a few years senior lecturer, now Reader (associate prof). From thesis submission til Readership: 9 years. I’ve been very fortunate. (My pro tip: ... | 0 | 1,154 | 9.5 |
50l1su | askacademia_test | 0.82 | Biology Professors and Students -- How long does it take to stop feeling like you are drowning in a new research subject? Since biology projects are so specialized and research at such a depth, joining a new project can feel really daunting. How long should it take a student to get to grips with the project/lab researc... | d74x8iw | d74zfb0 | 1,472,698,325 | 1,472,702,034 | 2 | 7 | Well I've been one of the senior Co-I's on a project for about 4 years and it can still feel that way sometimes..... | I've been clueless about my project for 2 years and counting. Don't tell my PI. | 0 | 3,709 | 3.5 |
8k87fb | askacademia_test | 0.91 | Where can we find open-access journals with raw data sets? Needed for statistics project. Hello, our team has been assigned to find, summarize, and give a presentation on a study that uses Analysis of Variance (ANOVA). We need to summarize the raw data set of the researchers ourselves. Where can we find open-access jo... | dz5vxo1 | dz6g44d | 1,526,606,464 | 1,526,639,242 | 3 | 4 | https://sites.trinity.edu/osl "Open Stats Lab (OSL) is a website created by Kevin P. McIntyre, Ph.D., that uses open data sets from articles published in Psychological Science to help teach introductory statistics. For each OSL lab, I've identified studies with open data badges, and then prepared activities that guide... | https://zenodo.org/ | 0 | 32,778 | 1.333333 |
arhrsy | askanthropology_test | 0.98 | Are human faces objectively more different from each other than animal faces? Or are our minds just better tuned to perceive differences between human faces than, say, horse faces? I remember seeing a study a while ago saying that just like how humans are really good at picking out different faces, giraffes can tell ea... | egnj71e | egnismf | 1,550,395,877 | 1,550,395,156 | 58 | 14 | It depends heavily on the species. Some species are almost identical, but use other senses such as scent to distinguish one another. Some have crazy amounts of divergence. Diamondback terrapins, for instance, have extremely distinctive patterning on their heads. Also, any species where either sex actively chooses a mat... | > And sorry if this isn't the right subreddit, it seems most fitting though. /r/askscience looks a better fit | 1 | 721 | 4.142857 |
30xz4a | askanthropology_test | 0.82 | Why weren't there any big civilizations in southern Africa? Hi, I was thinking a few days ago that I could name great civilizations from every continent, except maybe north america and southern africa. Southern Africa being mainly what in spanish is called "black africa", but I'm not sure how to translate it. The disti... | cpwtolu | cpwuwv0 | 1,427,821,162 | 1,427,823,049 | 19 | 38 | Check out the Great Zimbabwe | The Mutapas?, the Zulus?, The indian Ocean trade reached as far south as Madagascar, and possibly further, and This Wikipedia template has a whole host of topics on Southern African political history. Much of Africa's pre-colonial history is shrouded by bias, but it is also important to note that Southern Africa h... | 0 | 1,887 | 2 |
7ssvwq | askanthropology_test | 0.8 | I’m a newbie and currently at a community college. Ive taken cultural anthropology and loved it. However I’m wondering if I do pursuit this career path, will I have to take any math classes? I’m horrible at math and would much like to steer away from it as much possible. | dt7voxi | dt87eqj | 1,516,889,486 | 1,516,901,251 | 3 | 7 | At my school I needed college algebra and stats. Stats is incredibly useful as an anthro/archy. | Telling yourself that you're bad at math and steering away from it is exactly the reason why you're not proficient at it. You're at a cc, you should know well enough by now that there are students there who got placed in college level algebra and then worked their way up to multivariable calculus and other high-level c... | 0 | 11,765 | 2.333333 |
b8q89s | askanthropology_test | 0.97 | Were stone tools used in the early bronze age? In the late bronze age, was bronze used by even the poorest of laborers? | ejzuweh | ejzuc5b | 1,554,258,280 | 1,554,257,824 | 35 | 34 | Flintknapping as a profession was still very active in the 19th century. The product was gunflints. To this day some indigenous groups still make stone hidescrapers because stone is a superior raw material for the task. Anyway to answer your question, bronze was an expensive metal and many people would not have had... | We still use stone tools. Ever heard of a mortar and pestle? | 1 | 456 | 1.029412 |
remet1 | askanthropology_test | 0.98 | Any thoughts on “The Dawn of Everything” I saw this article. In general I tend to be very wary of any anthropological headlines in mainstream journalism, particularly anything claiming to upend consensus. But the article does seem to suggest it's evidence-based, well-sourced and at least pointed in the right direc... | ho9nq4g | ho96rw9 | 1,639,329,403 | 1,639,322,437 | 41 | 8 | I cannot overstate how thorough the book is in its evidence. The notes + citations are over 150 pages by themselves, or about 1/5th of the full print (also the notes are sometimes hilarious and informative, and I would recommend checking them). I've been reading the book alongside several friends of mine involved in di... | Not quite half way through yet and am listening via audiobook. I am generally quite happy about it and thus far think it should help lay people get away from the typical universalities of anthropology mainstream anthropology books leave people with. It seems to be a bit Gladwellian in that it attacks assumed premises... | 1 | 6,966 | 5.125 |
9fv1nu | askanthropology_test | 0.91 | Where Nomadic People more egalitarians compared to settled agricultural ones? | e5ziqsc | e5zsqtv | 1,536,957,188 | 1,536,967,233 | 17 | 22 | Nomadic peoples after the rise of agriculture were primarily pastoralists, which are almost universally very unequal societies. Small scale (subsistence) agriculture doesn’t lend itself well to social domination because there’s just not the ability to accumulate wealth like there is with a heard of animals. | Anyone interested in cross-cultural analyses, like the question you have posed here, should really check out the databases that exist precisely for answering these kinds of questions. The standard cross cultural sample (SCCS) is a very valuable resource. That resources is freely available at https://d-place.org/. Using... | 0 | 10,045 | 1.294118 |
uydhop | askanthropology_test | 0.92 | ethnographer career how do you become an ethnographer? what's the pay like? is the job in demand? would you recommend becoming one? any info about this career would be appreciated! | ia5cbvu | ia5moo0 | 1,653,619,980 | 1,653,625,606 | 3 | 5 | Business Analysis dovetails well with anthropology. It’s looking at a business culture and the processes and efficiencies. It had an ethnographic component. | Check out the EPIC industry ethnography conference community, they'll have a fair number of resources and networks to engage with. https://2022.epicpeople.org/ | 0 | 5,626 | 1.666667 |
9g8y97 | askanthropology_test | 0.9 | If you could get a snapshot of human culture at a single period of time, which century would you choose? I think I would choose 30,000 years ago. | e62g82o | e62m0gw | 1,537,094,090 | 1,537,104,411 | 38 | 43 | I know this is an anthropology subredit, but I given a chance, I would choose something around year 4000 in the future. | AD 700 so writing my thesis would be easier lol | 0 | 10,321 | 1.131579 |
b8ztaj | askanthropology_test | 0.95 | When in history do "rich" and "poor" start making sense? Inspired by this question that mentions poor people in the Bronze Age, does "poor" mean the same as it does now? I can imagine at some point there's really only a different between people/communities that have readily available resources and those that don't. It ... | ek1h4br | ek1jxep | 1,554,314,854 | 1,554,316,482 | 5 | 49 | >It seems to me that our modern conception of rich and poor is more about hoarding capital, and the social aspect of employment and relative wealth. Are you describing what people call 'relative' (as opposed to 'absolute') poverty? The United Kingdom (my country) is a first world nation and one of the wealthiest on th... | This doesn't exactly answer your question, but one of the contributions of anthropology has been to enrich our understanding of how "wealth" can be understood cross-culturally. What does it mean to be wealthy in societies without money, or in societies where hoarding goods does not translate into status? This is a bi... | 0 | 1,628 | 9.8 |
4sska4 | askanthropology_test | 0.75 | What was the difference between the early humans who left Africa and those who stayed behind? Were the former better equipped and adapted? I was watching one of those survival shows that is all the rage now, and the premise of this one was that a couple would start out in Africa surviving with only the tools and surviv... | d5cb79t | d5c8px1 | 1,468,522,481 | 1,468,519,315 | 12 | 6 | I'm assuming you're talking about the first Homo sapiens to leave Africa, but since you use the word humans I think it's important to mention that the first "humans" (genus homo) to leave were not Homo sapiens. You might be interested in Yuval Noah Harari's "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind." I've only just star... | There would be no difference at all. They were the same people. The African population prospered and grew and eventually crossed into the Middle East where a huge range of new possibilities opened up to those frontier populations. Sure, there must have been some genetic changes that favoured lighter skins as the po... | 1 | 3,166 | 2 |
6uwh3s | askanthropology_test | 0.97 | What is the oldest deity we know of? Based on the confusion in my last question about the oldest religion I decided to get a bit more specific in my question. So for me a deity would be a named supernatural being that has the power to directly influence people or things. | dlw9pju | dlw7g0n | 1,503,262,759 | 1,503,259,936 | 44 | 15 | I personally would go for Nintud (aka Ninmach or Ninhursag), a Babylonian Mother Goddess. She's mentioned in Kesh temple hymn, one of the oldest written and translated texts ever that comes supposedly from the 27th century BC. According to the book on the topic I have just found at home now (Jordan, Michael. 1995. *Th... | https://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/1two55/whowhat_is_the_earliest_deitygod_known_to_be/ | 1 | 2,823 | 2.933333 |
p7hfeu | askanthropology_test | 0.92 | Why didn't the Western Hunter-Gatherers develop pale skin, while Middle-Eastern hunter-gatherers, on the other hand, did? It's General knowledge that the human body in history developed paler skin due to the adaptation of the human body to the environment. The first time this occurred was 22,000-28,000 years ago in the... | h9kmoi0 | h9kyvcf | 1,629,402,649 | 1,629,407,560 | 14 | 37 | The connection between lower pigmentation at higher latitudes is supposedly related to the need for relying on the skin’s own ability to produce vitamin D to supplement lack of it in the diet. A lighter skin makes it easier to produce vitamin D. A higher level of pigmentation at more northern latitudes is thought to ha... | Here's the deal. Natural selection can only work with the genes that are already present. Let's say there's a shift to more salinity in a fresh water lake. There are species A-D of fish in that lake. All species are under the same selective pressure, Species A just don't have the genes to handle salt water and they... | 0 | 4,911 | 2.642857 |
j0qgr0 | askanthropology_test | 0.99 | Why do some coastal ethnic groups refuse to eat fish? | g6uf6q9 | g6v5ely | 1,601,211,667 | 1,601,226,621 | 41 | 79 | Could you provide an example of this? | So generally explanations for dietary restrictions (such as Apache not eating fish or Enawenê-Nawê not eating red meat) places these prohibitions as part of a broader symbolic system. For example I believe Leach had a theory that animals fit for consumption are those which are neither considered too exotic nor too fami... | 0 | 14,954 | 1.926829 |
3erk5n | askanthropology_test | 0.93 | Is it possible to develop a language that is as syntactically stringent as a computer programming language? If so, would we still be able to communicate with the same level of detail as existing languages? | cthrouh | cti1xta | 1,438,007,306 | 1,438,022,793 | 7 | 8 | Lojban? | Possible to develop... perhaps. Practical to use... absolutely not, given the advantages and nuances inherent to natural language (including nonverbal language, interpretive and adaptive abilities, and basic awareness of social/emotional context). | 0 | 15,487 | 1.142857 |
t7a2qy | askanthropology_test | 0.95 | Are there any examples of cultures that have a great sense of community, without religion? To expand on the question, I'm wondering if there is a culture or group of people that value community and are very caring for each other (versus a culture that is very individualistic) that at the same time is not influenced by ... | hzif1dh | hzim5ab | 1,646,523,237 | 1,646,526,595 | 12 | 24 | The Piráha as documented by Daniel Everett in *Don't Sleep There Are Snakes* are apparently atheistic, without gods and laughing at his explanation of Christianity. Also, check in on modern atheist communities? Or the ex-Amish have a bond, I presume, sharing a large part of culture and then also being the minority who ... | Nordic countries are very secular and fall among the lowest in power distance https://doi.org/10.1007/s11575-014-0223-6 Japan is very collectivistic even though Shinto doesn't have a lot of the traits of a religion you might be thinking of like communal worship or a god-given doctrine | 0 | 3,358 | 2 |
6fpznx | askanthropology_test | 0.89 | Other than the supposed "oldest profession" what were the first jobs that didn't involve finding or producing food? The first people that went a significant period of time without hunting, gathering or farming, who instead got their food in exchange for a service, what was that service? | dikk1lt | dikxb0z | 1,496,825,104 | 1,496,848,097 | 12 | 22 | While artist/jewelmaker is a good guess, I suspect the people who did that also primarily partook in the other activities like hunting and gathering. On the other hand it is certainly possible to argue that the artistry required to make some of these items required a highly specialized individual that may have devoted ... | In order to have a "job" there has to be an economy with a method for paying wages. Otherwise, we're just talking about "subsistence activities." Hunting and gathering are not usually described as "jobs" and your post indicates that you don't consider them jobs, either. So let's start there. One of the very earlies... | 0 | 22,993 | 1.833333 |
zsomja | askanthropology_test | 0.79 | What are the origins of Russian homophobia? The government makes laws that prohibit LGBTQ+ activities while the Russian public is largely still against the practice. What social/cultural/political developments led to homophobia in Russia? | j1b2bzm | j19g782 | 1,671,753,451 | 1,671,729,928 | 23 | 14 | >What social/cultural/political developments led to homophobia in Russia? ​ Nothing "led to" it. Russian cultural attitudes towards sexuality are more or less what they've always been. The Western world has changed a lot in its attitude towards homosexuality, sexuality and gender- Russia not so much. So the... | It likely has the same origins as homophobia in the rest of Europe. Russia is a primarily Christian nation and most the growth of its cultural and national identity was tied to this. Naturally, when the subject of queerness came up, they’d defer to what the Bible said, as every other primarily Christian nation did in t... | 1 | 23,523 | 1.642857 |
86qrb3 | askanthropology_test | 0.84 | "Discuss the Decoupling of Behavior from Anatomy in the first million or so years of the genus Homo" What does this mean??? Okay, so in my Anthropology class I have to write three essays in response to three prompts. This is part of my third prompt: "Discuss the Decoupling of Behavior from Anatomy in the first million ... | dw7jlle | dw77eay | 1,521,896,032 | 1,521,867,425 | 9 | 7 | This is not really an answer to your question but you could also email your professor or go to office hours. | I'm reading that the prof wants you to discuss how behaviour and biological anatomy became separate from each other. I.e., what was "Homo" doing, even though its anatomy suggested it should be doing otherwise? | 1 | 28,607 | 1.285714 |
oyf0h7 | askanthropology_test | 0.96 | Do we have any cultural memory, whether in myths or stories, of the Neolithic or even the Paleolithic? Humans have an amazing ability to tell stories and remember events from the far far past, one of our greatest strengths I would say. However do any non Stone Age peoples (ie those who go not currently nor recently use... | h7thp0l | h7tpi1d | 1,628,177,692 | 1,628,180,931 | 100 | 113 | Folklorist Sara Graça da Silva and anthropologist Jamie Tehrani found that the oldest story they could find, "The Smith and the Devil" which appears in some form in a number of Indo-European cultures, probably dates back to around 6,000 years ago. So early bronze age, not quite neolithic. It's possible, of course tha... | Australian Aboriginal oral history is generally regarded as the oldest "accurate" history in the world. I think it may touch on Paleolithic, but definitely stretches far back into the Neolithic. Petroglyphs of extinct flora and fauna, geological evidence of changing landmass and climate, etc. all confirm the veracity o... | 0 | 3,239 | 1.13 |
a9ekoj | askanthropology_test | 0.84 | What I need to read in anthropology! I would appreciate some book recommendations on cultural , social ,culinary anthropology...or any books that can provide me with a good basis and introduction to anthropology! Thank you | ecir1if | ecixlz9 | 1,545,747,449 | 1,545,754,499 | 3 | 17 | Edward T. Hall ; Mauss ; Godelier ; Heritier.. Depends on what you're searching for | The Spirit Catches You and You Fall Down by Anne Fadiman | 0 | 7,050 | 5.666667 |
3rax83 | askanthropology_test | 0.85 | How did so many disparate societies develop the bow and arrow independently of each other? It seems like no matter what part of the world you look at societies vastly different and isolated from each other seem to all develop the bow and arrow at some point. Do we know how this happened? Did the knowledge of the bow an... | cwmikuz | cwmmahk | 1,446,524,277 | 1,446,531,546 | 8 | 9 | Technology is known to have independent and parallel evolution of technologies just like various anatomical features like the mouth have evolved separately on a few occasions. The Americas also had masonry and writing systems that evolved independently of their old world counterparts. | Here's a post I made at /r/History about it; it also includes a link to a relevant /r/AskHistorians post, so be sure to check that one out too. As I say in the /r/history post, the short answer is mostly diffusion - knowledge being spread around - rather than independent invention. | 0 | 7,269 | 1.125 |
omdzw3 | askanthropology_test | 0.94 | Favorite ethnographies of globalization? I've been asked to put together an intro-level course on the theme of globalization, based on four or five ethnographic monographs from different areas of the world. Please suggest some favorites. Ideal candidates will be accessible to students from different backgrounds and, ... | h5kbvrw | h5kcjg1 | 1,626,561,651 | 1,626,562,000 | 9 | 13 | I would suggeat "global shadows" and "the anti-politics machine" by james ferguson. They were an eye opener for me during my studies! | We read Anxieties of Mobilities by Johan Lindqvist for a module. Its pretty neat monograph about the Singapore/Malaysia/Indonesiean borderlands in the Singapore straight - and how it localizes many of Globalization's abstract forces in a studiable field. Even if it dove into pretty complicated concepts it was still a... | 0 | 349 | 1.444444 |
ifebuk | askanthropology_test | 0.86 | Would it be accurate to say that human culture predates the human species? According to Wikipedia, culture includes things like knowledge, beliefs, arts, laws, customs, capabilities, and habits. Evidence indicates that our ancestors were developing a sort of proto-language before *Homo Sapiens* ever existed there could... | g2nf35s | g2np48k | 1,598,234,890 | 1,598,241,028 | 2 | 9 | If you define culture as knowledge and customs passed down from generation to generation, then certainly culture predates Homo sapiens and even hominids in general. Several animal species, ranging from primates to birds to rats, have been demonstrated to have learned behavior (i.e. knowledge or skills that were taught ... | > Are there any academics who have studied the cultural aspect of the transition from *Homo Erectus* to *Homo Sapiens*? Keep in mind the time scales we are talking about give us *a small portion of* ***material*** *culture* to work with. The relative "lack" of "sophistication" and "complexity" of that material cultur... | 0 | 6,138 | 4.5 |
rq3pxq | askanthropology_test | 0.92 | An interesting find in the Mojave desert. Are these ancient? Are they from a mesoamerican culture? Here is the link to the finder's original post. u/Level-Ad1388 " **Found by my late father when he was a boy. Antelope Valley, Mojave Desert area. Hwy was being constructed. Picked up a handful of rocks to throw at hi... | hq96emz | hq8khfg | 1,640,678,453 | 1,640,664,854 | 33 | 15 | Just want to point out that in the comments there they're talking about it potentially being from Chinese railway workers which makes sense to me | If you call a museum nearby they may be able to help. Good chance there's an expert or two in whatever that is there, or at a university with an anthropology department. | 1 | 13,599 | 2.2 |
35gv7z | askanthropology_test | 0.85 | In Southeast Asia, are there any religious practices or beliefs that mix Sunni Islam with Buddhism or indigenous religions? | cr4cstw | cr4cyjj | 1,431,247,419 | 1,431,248,216 | 4 | 9 | I know in Indonesia there's this thing called Kejawen. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kebatinan | There are a number of practices in SE Asia that incorporate local beliefs (including practices such as animal sacrifice) with Buddhism, this was effectively due to the manner in which Buddhism originally spread across the mainland, doing so largely organically and assimilating local indigenous practices as it spread - ... | 0 | 797 | 2.25 |
9qoij3 | askanthropology_test | 0.95 | Outside the well known civilizations: Sumer, Egypt, Greece, Han ect. What do we know of the peoples or cultures around the same time? Did they have cities or were they more wild hunter gather nomads? | e8b3uol | e8b52pc | 1,540,315,695 | 1,540,316,666 | 2 | 11 | We know so much, and so little at the same time. Other great civilizations are the Maya, Incas, and Pacific northwest tribes (today Alaska, Canada, Washington, and Oregon) | For what it's worth, The History of the Ancient World is a great book that has helped me line up ancient civilizations against each other both geographically and chronologically. Really helps you get a picture of the movement and significant events of people across the world during early civilization. Though it doesn'... | 0 | 971 | 5.5 |
9t5wyi | askanthropology_test | 0.94 | What are some great anthropology books you'd recommend for general readers? Recommendations of individual works as well as authors/anthropologists who frequently write for general audiences are both welcome. Any topic or focus within any sub-branch of anthropology. (Please only recommend classic works if the ideas in t... | e8ube19 | e8u8vv9 | 1,541,070,014 | 1,541,065,101 | 21 | 10 | Fresh Fruit, Broken Bodies. The author actually undertakes the journey from central Mexico to Washington state with a group of migrants looking for work. He documents the insane hardships they go through, even after they arrive to the US and are exploited by agricultural institutions. One of the more interesting chapte... | I love How to Think Like an Anthropologist by Matthew Engelke, it's an introductory text to all the basic anthropological concepts. | 1 | 4,913 | 2.1 |
4cwjz3 | askanthropology_test | 0.67 | How much do regionalism and geography explain gender norms and the treatment of women? For instance, why is treatment of women historically much poorer in the Middle East and the Islamic world relative to other present or past religiously conservative areas like Europe, Africa and China? Today, the Middle East has some... | d1pn1tv | d1mmr2h | 1,459,794,728 | 1,459,567,636 | 6 | 4 | Your question is loaded. Treatment of women in the Middle East hasn't been historically much poorer than Europe, Africa, or China. Books to read: *Beyond the Veil* by Fatema Mernissi *Women and Gender in Islam* by Leila Ahmed Lila Abu-Lughod | http://org.uib.no/smi/seminars/Pensum/Abu-Lughod.pdf | 1 | 227,092 | 1.5 |
chrizl | askanthropology_test | 0.89 | Why aren’t people in indigenous tribes covered in mosquito bites? | euyf5ha | euz4i5x | 1,564,101,126 | 1,564,113,167 | 4 | 10 | Certain plants rubbed on the body would act as a repellant. Also, the fat of animals would be smeared on the body to serve the same purpose. In North America, bear fat or gator fat would be used. | Maybe not the answer you're looking for but speaking as someone who has volunteered with a number of peoples who have lived and slept outside their whole lives I'd say at least part of it is that they become somewhat immune, or, they are covered in bites but it doesn't really affect them much. I remember one dude I was... | 0 | 12,041 | 2.5 |
tr0omp | askanthropology_test | 0.88 | What is the difference between paleoanthropology and bioarchaeology? | i2ksdo8 | i2kfdva | 1,648,568,799 | 1,648,563,613 | 16 | 13 | Paleoanthropology is the anthropology of the (bio-cultural) evolution of hominins, including during the Paleolithic. It is not solely hominin remains. It includes hominin remains, artefacts, ecofacts, the wider Paleo "context," etc. My doctorate is in Anthropology. My subfield is archaeology. My specialty is stone tool... | Paleoanthropology is interested in human (or hominin) remains in an evolutionary context. Bioarchaeology is interested in human remains in an archaeological context. Archaeologists are concerned with the lives of past peoples, paleoanthropologists are interested in evolutionary trends. | 1 | 5,186 | 1.230769 |
rxc9j3 | askbaking_test | 0.95 | Milk Or Dark Chocolate for a Chocolate Orange Cake? So im planning to make a Chocolate Orange loaf cake soon, the recipe calls for Dark Chocolate, now to me that could be a bit to bitter even if it is simply melted and then drizzled over the top, what would you all suggest i choose between the two types? If you hav... | hrhhq1k | hrhhqhw | 1,641,473,900 | 1,641,473,908 | 12 | 18 | I would go with dark chocolate. There’s a risk it would by way too sweet with milk. | Dark will be much more flavorful. Use decent quality chocolate 75%+. | 0 | 8 | 1.5 |
vuz8zd | askbaking_test | 0.96 | Losing my mind over 'enrobed' madeleines Hi all, Previously posted about this in another sub but I'm still stuck. I'm basically trying to bake madeleines and then enrobe them in chocolate within the mould. I'm following this recipe: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CdgXLLDp5py/?utm\_source=ig\_web\_copy\_link I have a ... | ifgnf6l | ifgx3bk | 1,657,365,878 | 1,657,371,946 | 20 | 34 | Do you know how to temper chocolate? | I think you will need to temper the chocolate. Or maybe try almond bark or dipping chocolate? When tempered chocolate sets it contracts, allowing it to release. I did this once before and used tempered white chocolate that I colored.They looked fantastic, but in my opinion, the chocolate really overshadowed the Madelei... | 0 | 6,068 | 1.7 |
ro19hw | askbaking_test | 0.93 | Is it possible to overcream butter + sugar? I understanding overmixing cake batter causes gluten development, leading to the dense, gummy cakes we hate. However, is it possible to overcream butter + sugar? I always feel so scared of overcreaming that I believe lately I have actually been undercreaming instead. | hpwyea3 | hpwt5nx | 1,640,439,357 | 1,640,435,257 | 42 | 14 | There are two schools of thought when it comes to creaming butter and sugar. Some people say tou should cream just long enough for the butter and sugar to be well combined. In this school of thought the sugar has started to dissolve into the butter but you won't be able to see the dissolving and the mixture will still ... | It depends. The degree of creaming-just creamed vs. light and fluffy changes the texture, especially with cookies. If you are using a heavy stand mixer you can actually start melting the butter if it beats too long [little incident with a screaming infant while making a cake]. And many older cookie or cake recipes assu... | 1 | 4,100 | 3 |
uddd01 | askbaking_test | 1 | Former industry professionals!! what made you leave baking, and where did you go?? I have been in bakeries for 10 years. I've done all the schooling, i have my red seal. But I do not want to manage or open my own bakery. I just want to bake, work full time, get paid well, and have half decent benefits. So far... | i6gyfge | i6gkio2 | 1,651,104,730 | 1,651,098,271 | 43 | 23 | Prior Pastry chef in restaurants. AM prep and PM presentations. Night and weekends. Caterings and weekends. Late night parties and weekend. I went back to school for math stuff because I always loved it. Got a BS and am in government construction. Now I’m rolling in benefits and make puff pastry for fun! | I'd try posting this in r/kitchenconfidential there's alot of people there who have left the cooking industry. You might gat more answers there :) | 1 | 6,459 | 1.869565 |
o7cinb | askbaking_test | 0.9 | Is there a savory sugar alternative for baking? So I'm a cook, who is making a carrot cake and got the thought about savory beet cakes while doing it. However my baking knowledge is lackluster. So I tried googling and didn't find anything, which was not more of a bread texture. So is there anything with which I can rep... | h2yngo4 | h2ykj3o | 1,624,596,425 | 1,624,594,543 | 20 | 18 | For most recipes, if you want to replace sugar, you would need something granulated. The crystalline structure of sugar and the way it supports the structure of the baked food are important contributors to texture. The only thing that comes to my mind is salt, but that would be gross in the necessary quantities. Perhap... | As others have said, it’s difficult to copy the physical properties of sugar in a cake. It’s probably a better idea to try and mellow out the sweetness by adding some acid, salt, or umami to the cake. Acid wise might be a bit difficult (as it would react with the baking soda) but you could maybe add some in the frost... | 1 | 1,882 | 1.111111 |
p23ftu | askbaking_test | 0.94 | (Canada) Replacement for Hershey's Milk Chocolate Chipits Before I end up with more chocolate than I know what to do with I figured I'd ask everyone. I think the OG Hershey's Milk Chocolate Chipits were **amazing** but sometime in the last year or two some genius in Hershey's land changed the recipe. I don't think they... | h8ig1ib | h8hw69q | 1,628,670,013 | 1,628,654,816 | 20 | 14 | The only chocolate chips I use now are Ghirardelli. They’re not as common in grocery stores so when I see them, I stock up! Otherwise, I just buy chocolate bars and chop them up. Or just grab chocolate disks from bulk barn. | I'll second the recommendation for the PC brand of chocolate chips. I also really like the Kirkland brand of Semi-sweet chips. | 1 | 15,197 | 1.428571 |
fz7llx | askbaking_test | 1 | How many hours is "over night" for letting a yeast dough rest in the fridge? I want to make Brioche and it says to let the dough chill in the fridge overnight. Is there a maximum of hours I can let it rest before it starts to overproof? The recipe calls for 30g of fresh yeast to 500g flour if that is relevant. | fn4fv8v | fn4j78l | 1,586,640,539 | 1,586,642,479 | 7 | 25 | > Is there a maximum of hours I can let it rest before it starts to overproof? It won't really matter. Proofing all but stops at fridge temps, so nearly all of the activity will happen while the dough is cooling down. Give it a few hours at least, but you probably have a couple of days before it starts to affect the ... | I have left my brioche in the fridge for almost 36 hours. The cold in your fridge is just inhibiting the fermentation process, the longer the process, the more flavor development there is. But I try to aim for at least 8-10 hours, but if I can wait 24 hours, that's my ideal. | 0 | 1,940 | 3.571429 |
p5no3e | askbaking_test | 0.92 | Favorite interesting/uncommon cake flavor pairings? Obviously what’s “common” depends on culture and where you live, but I’ve become obsessed with cake baking and wanted to branch out from super basic American flavors like chocolate, vanilla, lemon, etc. As an example, some flavor pairings I’ve been thinking about ar... | h98cbxm | h97i28m | 1,629,161,815 | 1,629,148,429 | 5 | 3 | You’re on the right track! I suggest reading the book, The Flavor Bible. it is great for understanding what flavors pair well with others. Try new foods and experience different flavors/textures to help improve your palate and inspire you. | You might want to watch some of the Great British Bake Off cake episodes for unusual combinations and then watch the judges review them. | 1 | 13,386 | 1.666667 |
pp8kdm | askbaking_test | 0.91 | Can I substitute maple syrup for honey in a whole wheat bread recipe? The recipe calls for 1/4 cup of honey, however I can’t use honey for my baby as they can’t have honey under one year old. Would it be a 1:1 substitute? | hd2z1wu | hd1yeeo | 1,631,802,355 | 1,631,778,406 | 18 | 12 | As a non-baby owner, can babies eat bread?? I thought everything had to be mushy. (Please educate me on baby ownership) | Yes this would work fine as a 1:1 sub. Agave nectar could work as well! | 1 | 23,949 | 1.5 |
ufesni | askbaking_test | 0.94 | Is the more expensive 00" Italian "pasta" flour just a marked up all purpose 00" flour? In my grocery store the Italian flour is marked by the end product. You have focaccia flour, italian bread flour, pasta flour and all purpose flour (still 00 italian). All those flours differ in grind size and protein content, exce... | i6wskea | i6w7ykx | 1,651,416,650 | 1,651,404,866 | 5 | 4 | In short, no. They are all of different grain size, gluten content, possibly different wheat berries even... If you make pizza, 00 should be the best but I work just fine with strong and very strong white flour. | Just buy them both and try them in the same recipe, if you get the same result with both (or even if you don’t but the end product is good enough for you) just buy the cheaper one. | 1 | 11,784 | 1.25 |
t54vt9 | askbaking_test | 0.93 | What frosting/filling would pair well with a red wine chocolate cake? I am planning my mom's birthday cake and would like to make the Smitten Kitchen Red Wine Chocolate cake. I have made it before without frosting. It has a lovely fudgey texture and deep chocolate flavour with a hint of acidity and cinnamon. The wine d... | hz2w6bu | hz2n23p | 1,646,245,505 | 1,646,242,049 | 11 | 7 | if you want to go deepest chocolate route, you could use bittersweet chocolate to make a ganache, then pour over and let the sides drip down. in this case i would fill with strawberry, raspberry, or cherry filling. just cook the fruit down a bit (simmer out the water) with some sugar (to taste). squeeze of lemon or ... | That cake sounds amazing. Bravetart has a cream cheese frosting that is much lighter than the traditional and would be similar to a mascarpone frosting. I have made it with freeze dried strawberries (ground) and it was delicious, but is also great with just vanilla. | 1 | 3,456 | 1.571429 |
j25gar | askbaking_test | 0.84 | Has anyone successfully started a baking business from home? I am really interested in knowing the ins and outs of having a baking business from home. I am mostly interested in selling cupcakes and macarons. I’ve done some research on the legal aspects of it and know what permits I’d need to apply for, but I’m pretty m... | g73d0uz | g73hvys | 1,601,406,234 | 1,601,408,354 | 5 | 16 | Look into your local cottage laws. It's definitely possible to sell in farmers markets and local places like that. | If you don’t have your recipes in weights, convert them now. You’ll also need to get some costing information and set up costing spreadsheets. You’ll have to price out ingredients and all packaging- including things like the parchment you bake your cookies on. It all adds up | 0 | 2,120 | 3.2 |
tyo2s0 | askbaking_test | 0.98 | What was the best cake flavour you've ever eaten or created? I've been asked to make a cake for my friend's business' one year anniversary. Anything flavour I want it just has to be neutral and like boho style. So I was wondering what your favorite flavour of cake you've ever had was. I was thinking twix. But I have be... | i3ui5k0 | i3uc5os | 1,649,384,171 | 1,649,381,556 | 26 | 17 | Earl Grey chiffon with raspberry compote and chantilly cream! | One of my favourites that I experimented with was a stout gingerbread cake with browned butter buttercream. It had wonderful depth and is still a go to for me. | 1 | 2,615 | 1.529412 |
u1f9gj | askbaking_test | 0.82 | First time baking and my pound cake is very rubbery. I used the classic 1 lb of each: All purpose flour (might need to use cake flour?) Room temp Unsalted butter Turbinado sugar (probably shoulda used white sugar?) Cold Eggs (weighed the liquid after discarding shells. Came out to 9 eggs.) I creamed the butter and... | i4c90mu | i4c7g0x | 1,649,709,935 | 1,649,709,336 | 34 | 8 | 225g each of flour, butter and sugar will yield one good loaf-cake. AP flour is fine. Self raising (British) has baking powder built in. Self Rising (USA) has baking powder and salt. You can skip all that nonsense and use regular AP with 3tsp of baking powder to every 225g of flour. Done. Salt \*can\* interfere with... | The purpose of creaming is to dissolve the sugar by creaming it into the butter, should be light & fluffy. Turbadino sugar is coarse & isn't suitable for creaming, but you can substitute if a recipe doesn't require creaming. How did you measure your flour? If you scooped it, you ended up compacting the flour & adding... | 1 | 599 | 4.25 |
ia6bzl | askbaking_test | 0.99 | Differences between cake and cupcake recipe Are there any significant differences between cake and cupcake recipes aside from the serving size and baking time? Like techniques or ingredient proportions? | g1mw324 | g1ly03m | 1,597,518,229 | 1,597,507,766 | 34 | 23 | Only one way to find out. Make a lot of cake. Make a lot of cake batter. Make muffins. Eat it all. Forget why you did this. And be fucking happy. I swear baking experiments are just the best. I just came off 3 days of brownie marble cheesecake experimenting with 7 cakes. I had a bite of each and gave the rest to pe... | In my experience any cake can become a cupcake. Even things like banana or blueberry bread can become "muffins." | 1 | 10,463 | 1.478261 |
bhz0e7 | askbaking_test | 0.91 | Ideas for adding a thick 'coconut cream' layer in the middle of a cake? My dad had a rough 60th birthday and I wasn't able to be there... I feel terrible and I really want to make it up to him by making him a beautiful cake and surprising him with it! His favorite pie is coconut cream pie, so I'd like to try to make a ... | elwwtlm | elwxe0r | 1,556,376,572 | 1,556,377,041 | 5 | 11 | I would make a thick coconut pastry cream. Then my buttercream for the outside of the cake would be thick too. I’d make a circle around the outer edge of a 9” cake with the stiff buttercream and then fill the middle with pastry cream. Then I’d layer and repeat! Good luck! | https://www.marthastewart.com/1155207/coconut-cake-filling This is absolutely insane. I would eat it with a spoon, but it also held up beautifully inside a 3 layer coconut cake I made. | 0 | 469 | 2.2 |
rij2oy | askbaking_test | 0.93 | What are the baking quantum physics behind making an amazing custard that never fails to set? Sometimes my custards are too runny and never set, making my tart look like a soup. Sometimes they come out dry and crumbly. I thought that instead of sharing my failed recipes, I would ask WHAT makes a custard set, thicken, ... | hoxe98y | hoxy47w | 1,639,754,670 | 1,639,762,287 | 14 | 21 | What type of custard are you making? Baked custard? Boiled custard? | I always rely on temperature. https://food52.com/blog/18149-how-to-make-any-kind-of-custard-avoid-any-dastardly-clumps-or-curdling https://www.cooksillustrated.com/how_tos/5557-knowing-when-puddings-and-custards-are-done https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20150930-the-curious-chemistry-of-custard | 0 | 7,617 | 1.5 |
wu7bz4 | askbaking_test | 0.96 | Cookies- leaveners in sugar/butter or flour? Most cookie recipes I follow add the baking soda/baking powder to the flour. Every now and then I come across one that adds them to the sugar and butter. I've been working on an almond joy cookie and the base recipe I'm using is King Arthur Flour's chocolate drop cookie (ver... | il92z7i | il8y1ap | 1,661,122,549 | 1,661,120,380 | 8 | 3 | Adding baking powder to flour has to do with (a) making sure that it's very evenly distributed in your preparation, (b) lump-free, and (c) not heated during the mixing process. Baking powder is triggered by (1) water and (2) most importantly heat (all baking powders are double-acting these days). Adding it to the fa... | "I'm assuming adding baking powder or soda to fat achieves something but that's as far as I can get on guesses." I view the techniques as interchangeable. There isn't always a good, empirical reason behind everything that a particular recipe calls for. If you add the stuff to the flour, then you should whisk them tog... | 1 | 2,169 | 2.666667 |
ibhs9i | askbaking_test | 0.97 | Subway/ Starbucks like cookies I’ve tried almost all the cookie recipes out there for chewy cookies but nothing comes close. Recipe suggestions please. Thank you! | g1vrpeo | g1vqhjl | 1,597,683,878 | 1,597,683,413 | 36 | 5 | Fun fact: (I hope they don't hunt me down and sue me 30 years after I quit working there) but Ms Fields cookie recipe is IDENTICAL to Nestle Toll House. I used to make em. it was the "dirty little secret" protected by the insane NDA everyone has to sign when they start The \*difference\* was that they used fan-assiste... | try to find it at r/topsecretrecipes | 1 | 465 | 7.2 |
xcusbq | askbaking_test | 0.84 | Put WAY TOO much baking soda in... Okay, so... I decided to make some PB cookies tonight and in my haste I added 3/4 CUP OF BAKING SODA, not 3/4 teaspoon that it said. I was just moving too fast and fucked up. Well, anyway, tragically I did not notice until the first bite and oh my... what a salty surprise that was. My... | ioc9e2v | iobqzrw | 1,663,120,481 | 1,663,112,309 | 3 | 2 | Baking soda is used as an antacid drug. The notable effects of consuming it are that it raises the pH of your stomach temporarily, and also contains a decent amount of sodium. Per the drug facts on the back of the baking soda container, one dose is 1/2 teaspoon. You can take up to 7 doses or 3.5 tsp per 24 hours. T... | If you ate a whole cookie or more I might be worried but one bite is not going to affect you much. | 1 | 8,172 | 1.5 |
uqizfj | askbaking_test | 0.96 | Does anyone have recommendations for ways to learn about unique flavor combinations? I'm a culinary school graduate and the thing that I'm the most interested in learning now and experimenting with is unique flavors and ingredients. Are there any resources or books that anyone has liked? Any recommendations would be ap... | i8rmcvr | i8rgwxo | 1,652,664,566 | 1,652,662,071 | 27 | 8 | You might enjoy The Flavor Bible. | You can check this chart about fruit flavor combinations: https://thebakersalmanac.com/fruit-flavor-pairing-chart/#comments | 1 | 2,495 | 3.375 |
khltz1 | askbaking_test | 0.99 | My new bundt pan says “oven safe to 400F (204C).” How strict is this? I have a shitty oven that always overheats. As it says. My new bundt pan is heavy cast aluminum. Dash of That brand. There’s a Caution label that says “Oven safe to 400F.” However, my oven is shitty and literally always overheats by at least 100 degr... | ggls7nm | ggmeqv7 | 1,608,572,512 | 1,608,583,660 | 72 | 93 | Why on earth would they make a baking pan with a maximum heat of 400? | How do you manage to bake an edible cake if the temp can surge by 100 degrees? | 0 | 11,148 | 1.291667 |
ljfbdg | askbaking_test | 1 | My cakes from one book keep sinking drastically! No altitude adjustments, help! Hi guys! So I’m new to this subreddit, but not so new to baking. I don’t bake a lot of from scratch cakes however, since I usually use the box mixes. I live at 5600 ft altitude wise, so it’s been screwing with my baking for the past few y... | gnd3p53 | gncaa6z | 1,613,283,053 | 1,613,271,140 | 7 | 2 | Alongside making sure your leavening agents are fresh... high altitude baking means your baked goods will rise even quicker and therefore create irregular air pockets which will collapse after you remove them from the oven. I would say try increasing your oven temperature by about 10 degrees, and decrease your bake tim... | How old are your baking powder and baking soda? Sounds like you are not getting enough rise, so it could be that your baking powder or soda are too old and no longer reacting with the acid in the recipe to create rise. | 1 | 11,913 | 3.5 |
i6la5b | askbaking_test | 1 | Has anyone ever made choux pastry with beurre noisette / browned butter? How did it turn out? Is it possible? I’m wondering if this would be worth trying! | g0wj0kg | g0weenx | 1,596,989,909 | 1,596,987,403 | 11 | 7 | Start with your original weight of butter and cook it to brown. Re-weigh it and make up the difference in water. | I would adjust your water/milk to make up for the water you’ve boiled out of the butter. Other than that it should work fine. | 1 | 2,506 | 1.571429 |
z5v4wb | askbaking_test | 0.81 | Is making a vanilla recipe a different flavor really as easy as swapping the vanilla extract? I’m trying to expand my home cakery’s menu but it’s challenging having so many ingredients on hand. It would be nice to be able to just have one set of bulk ingredients and a bunch of extracts/flavorings, but I’m not sure if t... | ixy6hi5 | ixy5dhj | 1,669,536,596 | 1,669,535,647 | 18 | 2 | Yes, swapping the vanilla for any of the flavouring oils 1:1 will work just fine. Some flavours are more volatile than others so start with 1-2tsp and work your way up! Lorann has great flavourings but some of them don’t taste very realistic - “Pumpkin” tastes like strong clove, “Sparkling Wine” is like a sophisticate... | Would probably work with simple pound cake but the results won’t be anything special for sure | 1 | 949 | 9 |
r9insx | askbaking_test | 0.91 | Do I really need to "bloom" macarons? I'm getting ready to try baking macarons for the first time, something I've been wanting to try for a while. I've seen several recipes reference blooming the cookies in the fridge overnight. Is this truly a necessary step? It seems so unfair that I would put all this effort into ma... | hnc9lha | hnc50o8 | 1,638,722,814 | 1,638,720,871 | 45 | 9 | People who make macarons in a professional capacity will often tell you that macarons are best enjoyed blast-frozen for 24 hours then thawed. The reason they say so is because you get a softer core with a crunchier outer. I'm one of them and I sit on the fence on this one. I'd not freeze them at home without a blast... | Nah. I never do this. The only macarons that I've made where I thought they actually tasted better if you didn't eat them right away were ones filled with chocolate ganache. I always eat a bunch after I make them and then they go in an air tight container in the fridge to eat the following days | 1 | 1,943 | 5 |
nthhl8 | askbaking_test | 0.94 | Passion fruit eclair filling Hi all. I’ve been planning to make som passion fruit eclairs. For the custard, I was thinking of using this recipe: https://www.laurainthekitchen.com/recipes/homemade-vanilla-pudding-mix/ And then once it’s refrigerated, I thought of adding some passion fruit purée. After that, I thought ... | h0s7ny4 | h0sbfdb | 1,622,977,435 | 1,622,980,577 | 7 | 11 | Where do people find passion fruit in the US? I have lived in multiple states, in city & suburbs, & rural. I can't find it fresh, frozen or canned! I don't know if I'm looking out of season? I've found some pretty expensive online options but not ready to pull the trigger on that. | I made passionfruit cream puffs a few months ago and used this pastry cream cream recipe, as another commenter mentioned. It was so thick, I was convinced it wouldn't work. But when I folded in my stabilized whipped cream, it turned into the most luscious filling! | 0 | 3,142 | 1.571429 |
g5l5wo | askbaking_test | 0.92 | Troubleshooting dense bread/no rise Hi all, Please help!! I've recently started baking with starter, and have run in to some troubles in my first pure starter loaves (hybrid ones worked well). I've built a starter following Ken Forkish's instructions in FWSY (scaled down to reduce waste), and it is 3 or so weeks old.... | fo4ip2z | fo4d01v | 1,587,505,134 | 1,587,502,225 | 7 | 6 | So I’m super novice but I’ll give my two cents cause that’s how my first loaf looked like. 1. You really have to get to know your starter and when it peaks. If you use it too early or too late, you miss your window. 2. You need to stretch and fold until you have a good window pane result and a good poke test. 3. ... | I had the same issue when I tried that recipe and am trying to work out what could be wrong. I’ve gone away from 100% levain recipes for the time being because i figured my starter wasn’t active enough. How much does the starter rise when you feed it? Also, I find that it takes much longer (sometimes 2 extra hours) to ... | 1 | 2,909 | 1.166667 |
vju8j6 | askbaking_test | 0.96 | A bakery near me "glazes" their danishes in something that keeps them crispy. Any ideas what it might be? There's a bakery near me that makes shockingly good and interesting danishes. They really shine in terms of textural contrast. They must use a really high protein bread flour because I've not found such distinct la... | idlu3y6 | idl8x65 | 1,656,103,119 | 1,656,094,647 | 75 | 20 | Every cafe/bakery I worked at when I was a teen used an apricot glaze on sweet pastries that was exactly as you described. There is no apricot flavor, it just gives a sticky coating that preserves the crispness from the bake. | Probably apricot jam with water | 1 | 8,472 | 3.75 |
rrfdo5 | askbaking_test | 0.88 | Having a hard time transitioning to stand mixer. I've been baking for a long time and baked most Western lean breads as well a bunch of enriched enriched doughs (French, Italian, Swedish). I'm pretty confident with baking because I've been able to do this all by hand (not a pro). So when I saw a Kitchenaid stand mixer... | hqgpolm | hqgr9om | 1,640,814,538 | 1,640,815,163 | 4 | 21 | Yea there is a sticker on the dough hook to not go above 2 speed as well. On my first time i had to keep stopping to scrape dough down because of a small recipe. | It sounds like your issues are probably two things: going too fast, and not always using the right attachment. For the dough hook, you generally don't want to go over 2 on the mixer, or it will get overkneaded. For some enriched and/or high hydration recipes, you will want to use the paddle rather than the dough hook.... | 0 | 625 | 5.25 |
ie08io | askcarguys_test | 0.97 | Which luxury brand & model depreciates the least, and why? | g2ccpqd | g2clezz | 1,598,029,001 | 1,598,032,976 | 12 | 20 | Maserati. Maserati used their cambiocorsa transmission in their car platforms from 2002-2007 which caused their $100,000 price tags to be worth less than $40,000 2 years later. The cars were problematic (you were told not to use the reverse function as it would grind the transmission, the battery goes flat within 72-9... | Porsche's hold their value surprisingly well. I guess there are a lot of people who appreciate the styling and driving dynamics and won't hesitate to buy a used Boxster or 911. Even the SUVs seem to hold their value. | 0 | 3,975 | 1.666667 |
sabtga | askcarguys_test | 0.89 | How can I get better at manual? I know the real answer is practice practice practice, but the thing is I already know how to drive stick I’m just not perfect at it. I’ve been driving stick for a couple months now (96 accord) and to use an analogy it’s like I’m literate and can write but my handwriting’s sloppy. I can g... | htsrhqk | htsl0om | 1,642,889,551 | 1,642,886,930 | 12 | 6 | In no particular order: Put the clutch all the way down to shift. Do it quickly and firmly. Once you’re in your gear, bring it up part way to its bite point, until revs have matched, and then lift the rest of the way smoothly. Don’t try and do it in one continuous smooth motion, break it down into two stages: up to ... | if the engines straining change gear. should be completely effortless. should be like 2nd nature to you if you have driven enough manuals | 1 | 2,621 | 2 |
mks19v | askcarguys_test | 0.94 | Which car would you take on a track day? Hey guys, I'm organizing a track day for a bachelor party and for the groom to be, I was wondering which car would be the most fun to drive of the following options. He's not a huge car guy but this is kinda a once in a lifetime opportunity so any advice would be appreciated. ... | gthglhe | gthgrz1 | 1,617,649,445 | 1,617,649,527 | 18 | 22 | If he is not big into car is would pick the ferrari or Lamborghini, the Porsche isn’t as much of a status car and for a once in a lifetime thing I think he will like the other two more. Personally I would pick the ferrari for quality track driving or the huracan if he wants to brag on Instagram lol. Really any of the o... | Probably the loudest and flashiest, so the Huracan. Me I would go with the GT3 RS. Maybe be a bro and get him a drive in both so he can compare. (not to say that what you're already doing isn't enough and is a very generous thing to setup for a buddy. | 0 | 82 | 1.222222 |
vki62r | askcarguys_test | 0.83 | How light could be a MX-5? How light could be a car like the MX-5 if it was made using the same kind of weight reduction techniques that supercar manufacturers use in their cars, without removing any kind of technology or comfort features? | idpak4z | idpf6qg | 1,656,174,160 | 1,656,176,185 | 7 | 12 | Well they weigh around 2400 built the way they are, if you swapped out all the panels for carbon fiber you lose around 60 pounds. Beyond that you would need to really redesign it to use other materials. | Heck with an unlimited budget you could make the whole thing out of carbon fiber. It would be tough to put an actual number to it but an M4 GT3 car is 2800lbs-ish and the curb weight and a regular M4 is 4000lbs-ish. Trade the cage for some ventilated seats, baby you got a stew going | 0 | 2,025 | 1.714286 |
o231tf | askcarguys_test | 0.95 | Tips on negotiating/denying service costs with a dealership? TL;DR: The dealership went off of *some* of the codes my vehicle was presenting to guess what the problem was – but surprise, surprise, that guess didn’t fix it. Now, after performing some basic diagnostics (i.e., a fuel pressure test), they want me to pay fo... | h248xtz | h24vd1i | 1,623,953,731 | 1,623,963,237 | 2 | 5 | Well I’m not much help, but it is good you have an understanding of the systems and can explain housing, if you go in and they try to stay anything it won’t be over your head | It would help to know what state you're in, as well as the kind of vehicle you drive. When the dealership replaces the wrong thing and still can't figure out the problem, they need to eat the parts and labor. Not one or the other, but both. Don't budge on that. However, that being said, you should pay for the next rep... | 0 | 9,506 | 2.5 |
g81s82 | askcarguys_test | 0.92 | Can i drive with No radiator cap, no thermostat, and a little less than normal amount of Coolant and still get circulation? So i can get rid of extra air exhaust that comes from leaks in my head gasket. | folou5s | folpoas | 1,587,866,997 | 1,587,867,549 | 2 | 3 | Yeah no. Engine needs a rebuild from the heads up. And I'd check the crank bearings and piston walls too because oil and water don't mix and coolant isn't exactly compressible. Good chance there's a bent valve or a few other issues on top of that. Fix it or you're gonna make your engine leave the vehicle without any ot... | No | 0 | 552 | 1.5 |
c2946l | askcarguys_test | 0.91 | Should I buy a catalytic converter for a 2009 Subaru Impreza Hatchback from my car shop or from Autozone? And is this the correct part? My local Car-X auto shop told me this is the repair that I need, as my catalytic converter is "running below threshold efficiency." The total if I go through them is $2000 about with p... | erixjzu | erizbzh | 1,560,909,935 | 1,560,911,299 | 2 | 3 | Rockauto.com | One thing to be aware of is that a lot of shops won't install parts you bring in yourself, sometimes for insurance reasons and sometimes for greed. Before you consider this question any further, call the shop and make sure bringing in your own parts is an option in the first place. | 0 | 1,364 | 1.5 |
ouf1zl | askcarguys_test | 0.94 | Can someone give me some advice about buying a car please? I found a 2012 Subaru outback at a dealership with 199k miles on it for 5800 or 6700 with a 2 year warranty. Everything on the car works and it's very clean. I have no idea if that's a good deal and if that's too many miles for the price. I barely have that amo... | h71z5yb | h72it2r | 1,627,626,694 | 1,627,643,315 | 6 | 11 | 199k miles = 320000 kms (I’m from a country that uses metric) that’s a lot of mileage on that car. Maybe compare prices on car sales websites to see if you are getting a good deal because normally dealerships are a lot more expensive. You’ll probably get a looked after car with lower miles not far off that price the de... | I’d pass on that. It’ll go to shit the moment that two year warranty is up. Subarus aren’t exactly renowned for being reliable. | 0 | 16,621 | 1.833333 |
bc2zb5 | askcarguys_test | 0.93 | Is my tire inflated enough to get me to a nearby shop (pics attached)? I live in the city and my tire has clearly lost a ton of air. This has also caused the tire to start stressing and crack, although its not clear in the picture. I can also check the PSI if that would help. Just need to get like a mile or two to a ti... | ekndf29 | eknd3gs | 1,555,006,016 | 1,555,005,816 | 8 | 4 | If you're driving at low speeds, you'll probably be fine. If your tire is showing cracks, it's beyond its useful life, so there's nothing to save it for. | Good time to use your spare tire. Also good time to buy a portable air pump so you could air it up next time. Worst case is it fails and you lose control and die in the wreck. | 1 | 200 | 2 |
yfubtp | askcarguys_test | 0.97 | Do mechanics in the US have to buy their own toolbox? I've seen some videos about mechanics quitting their job and taking their toolbox with them, is that really a thing that they have to pay for their own tools while working in a workshop? | iu5akhj | iu57apz | 1,666,978,244 | 1,666,976,952 | 25 | 2 | Yes you are expected to provide your own tools. | Only 8 point sockets | 1 | 1,292 | 12.5 |
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