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TIL Jägermeister was originally intended to be cough medicine by gpavanbin todayilearned

[–]Targ 1 point2 points ago

He was having you on. Jägermeister translates to hunting master, and the deer with a crucifix amongst its antlers is the symbol for Saint Hubertus (A.D 655 - 727), the patron saint of hunting (at least in Germany).

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YSK how to remove sticker residue by MrWeirdlustin YouShouldKnow

[–]Targ 0 points1 point ago

Seriously, look into lighter fluid. Works like magic (but is a little hard on the nose).

Thare must be someone else that also wants the biggest possible screen on the smallest possible phone, so I made a chart: Screen Area vs. Body Area by tharein Android

[–]Targ 1 point2 points ago

Just because you you mentioned it: Did you know that 'Schmuck' in German only means jewelry or adornment and has no negative connotation in that language? I think the roots for 'schmuck' are Jiddish.

And thanks for the explanation on bricking, very helpful!

Request for help: I need to reactivate a car that's been in a garage for >5 years. Details inside. by Targin cars

[–]Targ[S] 0 points1 point ago

It turned out...sorta ok. The tires were shot, not because they were brittle, but because they weren't round anymore, since they were never rotated. No UV damage, since the car was inside a garage the whole time. All the fluids and belts and things were exchanged. The car passed inspection.

The repair place was incredible, since the guy whispered to me to check for parts on the internet, which I did, using their very detailed estimate as a shopping list. I ordered all (new!) parts and fluids to be send to them directly, and ended up paying about a third of their quoted prices. Total cost for parts and labor was 1300 EUR.

My brother drove the car from Germany to Spain (1900 km) without any problems, but it has since developed problems with the gear box. It's an automatic, and will often refuse to shift down, which is really annoying if you live on a hill. In addition, it will sometimes also come close to stalling at the same time. It is being driven mainly using its tiptronic now, in the hopes that all the little gear thingies will realign correctly in a little while. Also, the computer will be reset. Should all that fail, I guess it will be the shop again, but I dread the estimate my dad will face if the gearbox needs to be replaced or even just dismantled...

But the car is really beautiful again and - when it does - drives like a very smooth dream.

Here are two "before" pictures; weirdly enough, I didn't take any pictures after the repairs.

Do you think I should post a follow up? Won't I bore people to death?

Remember when connecting to the internet required a whole tribal ritual? by arrenlexin funny

[–]Targ 0 points1 point ago

This weirdly reflects how I felt waiting for the connection to be established.

Can we all just brag for a moment? by rastabeanin AskReddit

[–]Targ 0 points1 point ago

No you don't.

Can we all just brag for a moment? by rastabeanin AskReddit

[–]Targ 0 points1 point ago

Keep it up! If you want, check out /r/keto.

So I had lunch with my boyfriend's parents today and his dad paid for everyone, except me. Any charming stories from your SO's familiy, reddit? by chipkoekjesin AskReddit

[–]Targ 1 point2 points ago

Congrats on finishing school! Well done and all the best for the future!

TIL that the German name of the movie "Airplane!" is "The Unbelievable Journey in a Wacky Airplane." by skarm8in todayilearned

[–]Targ 1 point2 points ago

Don't forget my favorite:

Die Schrillen Vier auf Achse - ('National Lampoon's Vacation')

Translates to 'The Wacky Four on Tour'.

Major League Soccer Is A Kick In The Grass - Forbes by Beadwifein soccer

[–]Targ 0 points1 point ago

Reminds me of this.

TIL the US has 5% of the worlds population and nearly a quarter of all the worlds prisoners by SkunkyFatBowlin todayilearned

[–]Targ -1 points0 points ago

Jail time is not an absolute deterrent, among other reasons because people who break the law mostly think they will not get caught.

The Alliance of Liberals and Democrats (ALDE) in the European Parliament have just confirmed that they will reject ACTA by maxwellhillin worldnews

[–]Targ 1 point2 points ago

True, but it should be mentioned that in the vast majority of decisions the reps do toe the party/coalition line in Germany. That's why stuff gets done.

One of the most ridiculously over-priced things known to humankind. by GodBeJustPretendin pics

[–]Targ 0 points1 point ago

Another nice thing about safety razors is the ritual they add to shaving. I actually look forward to the process now.

One of the most ridiculously over-priced things known to humankind. by GodBeJustPretendin pics

[–]Targ 2 points3 points ago

The savings might be similar, but the shavings...

Seriously, those disposable razor give horrible shaves (for me). But I am lucky, safety razors don't make me break out.

Here in Germany, most discount supermarkets have their own razors on offer, using the same concept as Gillette et al., but for half the price.

I always regret naps. by weiers08in funny

[–]Targ 0 points1 point ago

uhm...napception?

Match Thread: UCL Semi-Final: Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich by Japokerscienceopolyin soccer

[–]Targ 0 points1 point ago

Where can I get a decent tattoo of Neuer??????

Match Thread: UCL Semi-Final: Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich by Japokerscienceopolyin soccer

[–]Targ -2 points-1 points ago

I think for the final, all cards should be nullified. After all, we want to see the best possible teams compete. Amirite?

Match Thread: UCL Semi-Final: Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich by Japokerscienceopolyin soccer

[–]Targ 0 points1 point ago

Madrid for the downvotes? Cochones, dude, cochones!

Match Thread: UCL Semi-Final: Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich by Japokerscienceopolyin soccer

[–]Targ 1 point2 points ago

One would hope there'll be at least a few Bavarians left for the final, in case they make it...

Match Thread: UCL Semi-Final: Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich by Japokerscienceopolyin soccer

[–]Targ 1 point2 points ago

Yeah, ok, go ahead, we'll wait. But hurry.

Match Thread: UCL Semi-Final: Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich by Japokerscienceopolyin soccer

[–]Targ 1 point2 points ago

Next move: Bayern brings Müller. I hope. Also: aren't they supposed to switch sides for the first half of Extra Time?

Match Thread: UCL Semi-Final: Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich by Japokerscienceopolyin soccer

[–]Targ 1 point2 points ago

The way Bayern constantly piece meals its way to the penalty box only to immediately forget what they came there for is like all foreplay and no penetration! Finish what you start already!

Match Thread: UCL Semi-Final: Real Madrid vs Bayern Munich by Japokerscienceopolyin soccer

[–]Targ -1 points0 points ago

Well, sorta, I guess.

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