So you either need to put a custom/global rom on it, get the hk version, or pay like 20% more for a global version.

If you dont want to put a custom rom on it (which is becoming increasingly difficult), you’re can buy a HK version off taobao.

I think it also functioned as an anti piracy measure

Each region on a dymaxion map is absolutely fine though, it’s just when you put it all together it becomes god awful.

A butterfly map is a better compromise if you need a world map.

There absolutely are better maps for specific purposes. Or do you think this map would be no better or worse for the purpose of teaching school children?

No, because the lowest-level voter typically has less direct knowledge of higher level politician or policy than the guy who has to work with them.

I don’t think tiered representation is bad if 1: every person’s vote is equal regardless of zip code 2: you have instant recall and can just have a representative replaced if they vote against their constituency wishes.

Ok, but that doesnt answer my question. What does a Russian billionaire get out of supporting Israel?

And America is anti-Russia, so why would they support America’s attack dog?

wtf are russian billionaires doing supporting America’s attack dog in the middle east anyway?

Weather doesnt really hurt until you get to what, 70 mph?

And if youre going that fast, wear a proper helmet.

Sorry, I thought we were talking about the motorbikes/motor scooters, the thing in OP is an electric bike, but priced 5x more than high-end electric scooters.

Dont those block your mirrors? Are you worried you might not be able to bail? I have a 2 piece I got for 6 bucks, but its hot and inconvenient enough I rarely use the pants unless theres a literal typhoon.

Weather protection on bikes is a solved problem, theres panchos and various types of covering that doesnt cost >10x more than a new motorbike.

I mean tresspass laws designed to prevent newly freed black people from “just existing” go back to 1865.

I don’t know if I want to buy a kilo of isopropyl bromide mr chemical man, but I am interested, why should I?

?Its very typical at sit-down restaurants, they bring you the check, you write the amount you want to pay (tip), sign, and leave your card on the tray, they bring back your card and a copy of the check.

Nobody will care, but a lot of places, including all public transit only take cash and prepaid card/app.

Japan has a much stronger culture of “mind your own damn business” than the US or Germany from what Ive heard of Germany.

Where in Japan btw?