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[–] [email protected] 156 points 1 week ago (3 children)

This feels like one of those things that sounds really reasonable but is, in fact, complete bullshit.

[–] [email protected] 48 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I don’t know about all of it, but a heavy watermelon is well watered and more likely to be sweet since it’s had the resources to put tons of energy into growing all season. The same principle works for finding good citrus, you want something that feels heavy for its size.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (1 children)

'Heavy is reliable' - Boris, Snatch (2000) Heavy is reliable

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 week ago (2 children)

Boris the Blade? As in... Boris the bullet dodger?

[–] stringere 3 points 1 week ago

Turkish: Sugar?

Bricktop: No thanks Turkish, I'm sweet enough.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (1 children)

Why do they call him the bullet dodger?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 week ago

Because he dodges bullets, Avi.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Or it only applies to this specific one breed.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 week ago (1 children)

At a specific time of year, in a specific part of the country.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Located entirely within your kitchen.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 week ago
[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 week ago

Actually I follow this guide somewhat and its worked for me so far.