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Comment · 1 year ago
I meant recorded as in procedure, but yes earlier depictions were present. I looked at the picture and the interpretation of the tool that is depicted is still kind of vague.
Comment · 1 year ago
The first recorded instance of cataract surgery was in 600BCE India.
Comment · 1 year ago
Ireland as #2 with all these attacks on indians?
Comment · 1 year ago
As someone who has been recently floxed by antibiotics, life has become miserable for me.
Comment · 1 year ago
Confidently incorrect. Body builds what it thinks it needs. Lifting weights? It will think you need muscles. Living sedentarily? It will think you are conserving evergy and you need fat reserves. Running daily? It will think all the needs are met and you need cognitive strength.
Comment · 1 year ago
Does anyone know if UPI solves this problem?
Comment · 2 years ago
Privacy and closed source don't go hand in hand together unless you have a different opinion.
Comment · 2 years ago
Is gold a security or a currency?
Comment · 2 years ago
Next up: What language has the most information bits per [blank] when in written form?
Comment · 2 years ago
We have something similar in India.

[below text is from google search results]

To facilitate the penetration and usage of RuPay Credit Cards on UPI, there will be no charge for transactions up to ₹2,000, an NPCI circular said. For transactions upwards of ₹2000, the applicable MDR amount will be borne by merchants and no additional charges will be levied upon the customers.

Disadvantages of Rupay Cards Limited International Acceptance: One of the main disadvantages of RuPay cards is their limited acceptance outside of India. ... Restricted Usage: RuPay cards are primarily designed for domestic use within India.

Comment · 2 years ago
If we are going to talk about evolution then why not ask ourselves why women keep ovulating till the age of 55?
Comment · 2 years ago
Can anyone explain why SIM swapping works? Do telecom companies in US allow you to buy a new SIM without a government issued ID?
Comment · 2 years ago
> TOTP

Cannot count the number of times I have fomatted my phone and had to beg support teams for access to my accounts. I like to use custom ROMs and I cannot afford another phone just for TOTPs. I hate TOTPs. so much.

Comment · 2 years ago
I do it. I don't know how to explain why but these pages sometimes contain more information than people think. Like the critics, key-people, government involvement, controversies, etc. And the best part is that I can trust this information to be neutral and factually correct.
Comment · 2 years ago
Galaxy Store is a garbage adware. Always runs in background. And if you accidentally open it it will start downloading "recommended apps" without your permission.

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