I was at the Grand Canyon last month and the Milky Way looked wrong

I was camping near the North Rim and took a long exposure shot of the night sky, but the core of the Milky Way seemed way more washed out and pink than in photos I've seen from the same spot. I used a 20-second exposure at f/2.8 on my camera. Has anyone else had this happen and know if it's a light pollution change or maybe my camera settings?

I had to decide between watching the debate live or just reading the transcript the next morning.

I chose to watch it live, and seeing his energy in real time, especially during that exchange about the economy around the 45-minute mark, made me understand the media spin in a way the text never could.

Everyone says tap to pay is the future, but my small shop saw a drop in sales after we switched.

We added a contactless reader at our coffee spot in Austin about eight months ago. Before that, we only took cards you had to swipe or chip. I checked the numbers, and our average sale went down by about $1.50 per person. I think it's because tapping is so fast people don't think about adding a pastry or another drink. With the chip, they had a few extra seconds to look at the menu. Has anyone else running a small business seen this happen?

Vent: My sourdough starter went flat after a power outage in Phoenix

The fridge was off for 8 hours and the heat killed the culture I'd kept going for 2 years. Anyone know a good way to restart from a dried backup?

Pro tip: That 'must-have' ultralight tarp is not worth the hype for most people

I just got back from a 4-day trip in the White Mountains and saw at least a dozen people struggling with the same fancy, 8-ounce Dyneema tarp. The wind kept whipping under it, and one guy's setup completely collapsed in a light rain after 2 hours. Everyone online says it's the best shelter upgrade, but for the $300 price tag, you get zero bug protection and a steep learning curve. My old, heavier 3-season tent kept me dry and sane for a third of the cost. Has anyone else switched back to a basic tent after trying to go super ultralight?

Hot take: my $15 immersion blender was a better buy than any fancy kitchen gadget

I use it for soups, sauces, and even to make my own mayo, which saves a ton versus the store stuff. Anyone have other cheap tools that get used every week?

My entire 2024 index system collapsed when I tried to migrate it to a new notebook in March.

My old boss in Charlotte told me to never use a 1.5 guard on a bald fade... tried it on a client yesterday and it was a total disaster.

Trying to explain 'Maus' to my aunt at Thanksgiving dinner was a disaster

She kept saying 'it's just a comic book' and wouldn't listen when I said it was banned for showing the Holocaust in a way they thought was too real. Anyone else have a family member who just doesn't get why banning books is a big deal?

Overheard a foreman in Tacoma say he marks his climbing line with a sharpie every 50 feet for quick visual checks mid-ascent.

Tried it on a 150-foot pine removal and it saved me from having to stop and physically measure my rope length three separate times, so has anyone else got a simple marking trick for gear?