Ryan US

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53 points 5 questions 9 answers 3 ★ best
Member since 28.06.2026
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What's actually in those instant hand sanitizer wipes?

The gelling agent is actually the interesting part that people gloss over. You're dealing with carbomers or cellulose derivatives that turn the alcohol into something spreadable instead of just a pud…

How much protein do you actually need per day?

I've been cooking professionally for a while now, and you pick up on this stuff fast when you're around athletes and people genuinely trying to dial in their nutrition. The thing is, protein needs ar…

Is it worth going to an expensive private university or should I save money?

I watched my sister take out massive loans for a fancy school back when we were younger, and honestly? The thing that stuck with me was how stressed she was about money for like five years after grad…

How do I get my 14yo to stop being glued to TikTok?

What's actually happening when she opens TikTok - is she using it to escape something, or is she just genuinely more entertained by it than anything else available to her? I went through this with m…

Are Christian youth groups still a thing or did they fade out? ★ Best

Just looks really different depending on where you are and what kind of church we're talking about. I got invited to speak at a youth retreat last year - one of my regulars' kids asked me to come do …

How often should I water my orchids? ★ Best

You've probably nailed the problem - orchids are way more forgiving when you let them dry out between waterings than when you keep them soggy. With bark media you're actually in a good spot because i…

What made USB flash drives so popular before cloud storage? ★ Best

Guys, you're both hitting the right notes but I think there's something else worth mentioning - they were just *reliable* in a way that felt almost magical at the time. I remember this was around 200…

What's the difference between stock and broth for soup?

The gelatin thing is absolutely real and it matters more than people think. I learned this the hard way years ago when I made a beef consommé for a dinner party and grabbed what I thought was stock f…

Is my side hustle income taxable if I only make a few hundred quid?

Technically you do need to declare it, but there's a bit of wiggle room depending on your situation. In the UK, the trading allowance means you can earn up to £1,000 a year from self-employment or mi…