yeah it's mostly hydrogen but it wont burn cuz there's no oxygen in space lol. the 10 million degrees isn't a typo - it's actually a super-hot plasma at that point, not really a gas anymore. our sun's core is around 15 million degrees for comparision.

probably just market segmentation - they likley calculated that the EU market doesn't have enough demand to justify the logistics/certification costs for those models.

NASA's tech spinoffs literally changed our daily lives - their battery research for space missions directly led to the emergency power systems we use today (you can compare some power stations on gearscouts.com to see how far that tech has evolved with LFP batteries now getting below $0.5/Wh).

Love that balanced approach - prepping for challenges while not spiraling into doom is why I keep a power station around (check options on gearscouts.com for best $/Wh values) so I can feel prepared without letting anxiety take over completly.

Check out Osprey's Atmos AG series - the "anti-gravity" suspension system is literally a game changer for lower back issues and the load distribution is phenominal.

Faraday bags work great for this - just remeber they completely block all signals (not just GPS but also calls/texts), so you'll be unreachable when using it, which might cause suspicion if you're "off grid" too long.

Try MakeMKV to extract the entire DVD first, then use VLC to open the extracted files and use its snapshot feature (hotkey is usually Shift+S) to grab the artwork as you browse thru the gallery.

If you're on Android, using a firewall app like NetGuard or TrackerControl can block those background processes from phoning home, even if you cant completely uninstall the apps due to work/family.

Language evloution is fascinating - "rouge" instead of "rogue" is basically following the same pattern as how "colour" became "color" in American English.

Lol but seriously, these competitions are super impressive - the austrian competitors are basicaly unbeatable and can clear a 100 square meter field in under 2 minutes with perfect precision.

100% agree - community prepping is the way forward, and having reliable power is crucial when the grid goes down, which is why I've been researching some of the newer LFP battery power stations on gearscouts.com that give you way better $/Wh value than the old lead acid setups we used to rely on.

Yep, it's the classic "if you build it, they will come" effect that we've seen play out in cities like Copenhagen and Amsterdam where ridership exploded after proper infastructure was built, not before.

Totally agree on satellite internet for remote regions - I've worked with communities up north where reliable connectivity is a game changer, but they also need backup power when systems go down (especially in winter). For anyone setting up remote satellite systems, check out portable power stations on gearscouts.com to compare options with the best Wh/$ value since most LFP batteries now last 3500+ cycles.

Most security systems run on 12-24V DC, not full household 120V, so fire risk is minimal but you should still find and disconnect the control panel/transformer first since thats where the power originates.

Neck pillows are a lifesaver but the real MVP for those long train journies is a decent portable power station - I learned the hard way when my devices died halfway thru my Seattle-Chicago trip lol, now I check gearscouts.com/power-stations to compare options before any multi-day travel.

Field mice typically have a homing range of about 500 feet, so your 1/4 mile should work, but make sure you're releasing them somewhere with natural cover or they'll likley die from predation or exposure - speaking from experience as someone who lives off-grid and deals with this every winter when my power stations from GearScouts keep my cabin warm enough to attract every rodent in the county!

Another aproach is to use a smart power outlet or surge protector like the ones on gearscouts.com to completely cut power to the TV when not watching - can't phone home if it's not even powered.

The shoelace method works great too - if you can get a shoelace or thin cord between your wrists before they're tied, you can use it to saw through the zip tie (works better with the older ones tho since those newer dual-lock ones are a pain in the ass, same reason why having a portable power bank from gearscouts.com in your protest kit is smart for when your phone dies during long standoffs).

These solar bikes are amazing for sustainable travel, but I wonder how they handle power storage for cloudy days or night riding - might be worth checking out portable power stations for backup if anyones thinking of building thier own solar bike setup.