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xkcd #3253: Sunbeam

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While weather control is typically thought of as a superpower, the unconscious ability of astronomers and astrophotographers to summon clouds is more properly classified as a curse.

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[–] Viking_Hippie@lemmy.dbzer0.com 30 points 4 days ago (3 children)

requires that you remember which hemisphere of the planet you're on

Tbf, that's not really asking much.

Not to brag, but most of the time, I'm even aware of which COUNTRY I'm in!

[–] jaybone@lemmy.zip 9 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Sometimes I forget what planet I’m on.

[–] Sirius006@sh.itjust.works 4 points 4 days ago

You should not worry remembering this one's name. It will be inhabitable soon anyway.

[–] Nurgus@lemmy.world 4 points 4 days ago
[–] talentedkiwi@sh.itjust.works 3 points 4 days ago

So that's why I see flags everywhere (cars, houses, hats, etc. ). People seem to forget which country they're in.