Well, that’s interesting; there’s several things that conflict with my prior information. Time to look into it further; thanks for sharing.

Oh, then I might not be using enough because I don’t look like a ghost after applying it lol

only recently bought some mineral sunscreen for the first time, because I got into biking places

thinks back to college chem lab classes and MSDSes why would anyone put benzene in sunscreen

Anyway, for reference here’s the paragraph from the article about the harmful substance:

When people say chemical sunscreens are unsafe or “toxic,” they generally point to a 2001 study that found some risks associated with oxybenzone after scientists put high levels of the ingredient in drinking water for rats. But a followup study in 2016 found that for humans to get to similar risky exposure levels they’d have to apply full-body daily sunscreen for 227 years.

Meanwhile, I’ve noticed that mineral sunscreens (zinc oxide and titanium dioxide) are reportedly considered “reef safe”: https://savethereef.org/about-reef-save-sunscreen.html

And they aren’t the substances that are cited for toxicity/carcinogenicity. So, based on the available information (correct me if I’m wrong, of course!), it seems that they’re the best choice.

Also I’ve heard that mineral sunscreens work by reflecting sunlight rather than absorbing it and dissipating it as a different form of energy (I forget whether that’s heat or chemical change) so that might also be useful in other ways. But I am not an expert.

EDIT: see later replies to this post for more information to consider

Ah, I see. So, basically a “less bad” alternative for people who have nicotine dependency?

why do these even exist

Reading this reminds me there’s efficiency in terms of energy conversion (which is presumably what the efficiency stat here refers to) as well as efficiency in terms of materials and space usage (which is why there’s separate stats talking about those aspects).

Brainworms man (along with the rest of the administration) should go eat worms and pound sand and stop bothering everyone else.

This is awesome.

“Frickin’ beautiful.”

it caused the death of my favorite singer-songwriter

r.i.p. Ritsuko Okazaki

Update: the city of Plantation has just added an event!

Project: City of Plantation note: only covers Plantation Preserve Linear Trail and Golf Course special event: September 9, 9am ~ 11am

Again, note that the project covers the whole month, even though the special event is on a particular day.

Big News: Little Newts

makes eggs, throws eggs

Ooh, it’s the entire Island of Dr. Brain soundtrack! Though I think I played this with PC Speaker audio as a kid lol.

Sidenote: I love how the visual presentation uses the in-game dialog box style.

Well, it seems the Lila’s Sky Arc key has been claimed, and/or I’m not figuring out what Theta is.

Thanks for offering it anyway.

oh snap, this is actually legit good

Yeah, it’s a game where you basically lead a spaceship through a succession of planets while trying to outrun an advancing enemy fleet and randomized events happen to the ship and its crew along the way, including friendly, neutral, and hostile encounters.

The Mantis is one of multiple sentient alien species that can be part of your crew (and/or enemies who fight you).

I thought it was appropriate that we had a mantis next to our logo. There was also the leaf that says “go vegan” but there wasn’t much else that would be close to our theme, and besides, this spot had enough space.

Oh that’s what those are!

They tap their snout on surfaces

So they boop things like dogs do. lol

whoa

also lol i failed herpetology by called those things “chelicera”