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  • Well it’s a little complicated. Tolkien wrote it as one novel, which contained 6 books + appendices. But the publisher didn’t want to publish a 1200 page (iirc) book, so they made him divide it into 3 volumes, each containing 2 books, and then they titled them to be what we know them as.

    Fun fact, the only title he wasn’t happy with was The Return of the King, because it gave away what happens in the book.



  • TesterJ@lemmy.worldtoMemes@lemmy.mlBased on real events
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    8 months ago

    Oh I know, I’m talking about the same thing. It usually happens to me when I’m sitting in my simracing rig which is next to my PC and a window. I’ll be worried thinking my GPU or wheelbase has started burning when in reality it’s an overheated car radiator or something right out my window.



  • Well I’d imagine a lot of F1 fans in their early 30s grew up watching Gundam Wing and Seed, so this might be big nostalgia bait. And they’re definitely trying to grow Gundam’s popularity in the US, what with the latest series being free on YouTube and all.

    And if Yuki is Amuro in this crossover, his car is gonna get incredibly damaged this race because of some reckless driving, but he’ll still somehow end up finishing in the points (I’d say a win, but let’s be a tad realistic here).


  • I’ve always liked Gundam, but I never really got into it until earlier this year when I watched the original series. So I’m absolutely loving this collaboration.

    The model kits (gunpla) are super fun to build, I highly recommend picking up a cheap ($10-$30) high grade kit if you’re remotely curious about it. Just get a pair of cutters and you’re all set to build it.

    Also, the fact that they aren’t selling that AT branded kit is criminal. I’m gonna have to try and paint my own now I guess.







  • TesterJ@lemmy.worldtoNo Stupid Questions@lemmy.worldWhat makes a bicycle so expensive?
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    8 months ago

    Right, but that’s top of the line stuff. You can easily build a PC with a 70 tier GPU for less than $1500 and you’ll still have a kickass gaming PC.

    The XX70 tier equivalent mountain bikes cost like $3000-$3500. I’m thinking along the lines of a Trek Remedy 7 (which is what I have), a base Santa Cruz Bronson, or a base Specialized Stumpjumper. There are plenty more but those are just 3 from some big brands.