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  1. I can barely imagine the effort it took to get the continuity of the garage and kitchen scenes to meld so seamlessly, Adam, and the audio was exceptional!
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  2. Dating is hard, period, but it was very interesting hearing the perspectives of the various people you interviewed. I'm glad you got guys from a wide variety of countries. Do you set up the interviews in advance or do you just approach people on the street?
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  3. "If you want to make a dog happy, give it a job to do." So true, Adam!
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  4. Sofyani's perspective on identity as half Japanese is important because it shows how much culture informs one's sense of self.
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  5. Greg, I was truly shocked when you talked about the park (near the end) where people were keaving trash and they had to shut the water off because of it. That runs so counter to what we hear about how clean and responsible Japanese people are. What a great little quirky topic to cover! Now, if you can just discover why Japanese maps are all over the place with their orientations....
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  6. I used to live in Indianapolis (and live only an hour away now) and the contrast with Japan is about as stark as can be. We were shocked to see Indy featured in this video! So, Greg, your ability to surprise is still strong!
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  7. Adam, perhaps you could do a vid on how toothpastes achieve their "desensitizing" effect. It is sensory science after all. No shade on Sensodyne (I have used it), just curious.
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  8. I wish THIS video would go viral.
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  9. Akko is a real star! I hope you will continue to collaborate with her as she adds a great deal of depth to videos like this, Greg! In our household (2), I do almost all of the cooking and food shopping whilst my wife does the other chores. We walk with our dog together for about an hour a day, which gives us a chance to converse and plan our trip to Japan, whenever it opens up again. I hope it doesn't take 3 more black ships to make that happen :-)
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  10. This is probably the most important video you have done and the top one in terms of your interviewing skill and confidence. Well done!
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  11. The sexiest part of any person is their mind. Are they intelligent, curious, and open? When it comes to finding a mate, you only have to find one--you don't have to appeal to a wide demographic to find happiness. Nobita, your concluding statement is really on point, and I value your work (except for the bit about Connor :-)
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  12. When we said we wanted to see more of you, we weren't expecting the beach scenes :-) There was a TV show in the 60s with Art Linkletter called "Kids Say the Darnedest Things" which was all about the honest unfiltered speech of kids, and it was quite popular (albeit, there were only 3 channels back then).
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  13. Adam, your points are well made, substantiated by science, and quite appropriate. But I think you were missing a "C" at the beginning of the lettering on your shirt. :-)
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  14. This is great and needed, Dogen! The History of Japan podcast had an episode a couple months ago about student activists in Japan in the 60s and 70s and how they occupied campuses to address social problems and actually had some success. Maybe too much "room reading" isn't that healthy after all.
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  15. Another interesting topic, Takeshii! Two things I would like to see is you interviewing older Japanese people about their thoughts on young people today; and then interview younger people on their attitudes about voting and what would motivate them to vote in larger numbers.
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  16. Greg, it would be really good to see how Japan is, or is not, tapping into its geothermal wealth to create electricity or other energy resources (hydrogen, for example, as Iceland is doing). I know it would be a lot of work to tackle, but you seem like the the intrepid kind of spirit that might do the topic justice.
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  17. On the one hand it is really hard to be rejected for an interview, but you are doing a very good job! You should do what you are comfortable doing, but your facility with English already makes you stand out, and the value you bring in interviewing people from various backgrounds in enormously interesting and informative.
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  18. Being positive, respectful, and funny is something almost everybody likes. Doggies attract a lot of interaction, too.
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  19. I know these fortunes are just "entertainment" but I couldn't help but feel sorry for "Thomas" in this skit. Very well crafted, Kevin!
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  20. Takashii, it seems these anime interviews were part of more extended interviews that you edited together--very clever! It makes me wonder what else you have up your sleeve. I hope you are enjoying the US and that the culture shock is not too overwhelming. George in Japan is also touring.
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  21. That was a totally different kind of video, Takashii! We liked it very much.
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  22. It was great fun seeing the reactions of Grossi and Pao, especially the wrap up at the end. I hope you have some episode with them that you can share!
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  23. Great work, Greg! One possible solution for the staffing problem would be for ramen shop owners form an association that would let good workers move around to different shops. The workers would learn and get experience and shop owners would get motivated staff.
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  24. I feel lucky to be able to afford to buy this video--a couple of years ago I wouldn't be able to and I think your content is worth the investment so that you can continue to make your outstanding content. Thanks, Greg!
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  25.  @LifeWhereImFrom  Greg, do you think your documentary helped him? This was almost 4 years ago and 14 million views, which is your second most-viewed video.
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  26. Greg, thanks for touching on geothermal electricity generation and other geothermal uses besides onsen. I DO hope that a full dedicated series is in the offing! On a different note, I think what you called "sewer" is probably storm drain runoff, as sewer usually is referred to as the pipes containing effluent from toilets and other wastewater. I would be surprised if Japan had open channels of excrement running through it's cities and towns, but perhaps the word is used interchangeably.
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  27. About a year ago John Daub and Dean Newcombe were at this same tea plantation and had a cursory overview of the process, but you, Greg, really made this into a wonderful story! The integration of vertical product lines (tea, confections, subscriptions, sponsorships) with destination tourism with integrated solar power and lodgings, plus integrating into the rhythm of the local traditions, is a really good lesson that we all can learn from. Well done, as always!
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  28. What an interesting perspective! That's why we love you, Nobita.
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  29. I agree with other commenters that seeing dishes from around the world, their techniques and ingredients, really opens the spirit of cooking. It makes one appreciate what one has, and presents endless possibilities for what one may taste. Bravo!
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  30. What really strikes me about these videos that feature Aiko and Shin in particular is the richness of experience that you, Greg, are providing them.The international travel, the local travel experiences, the bilingual upbringing, and just the amount of time to be in their lives is heartening. You are a great dad! Oh, and we get out of our town because our dog makes us take her for rides in the car on weekends, so we have driven every street in our county and the six surrounding ones as well. Because of her, we have seen so many wonderful nearby sites that are overlooked, and we appreciate her for it.
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  31. Greg, you have pulled together a lot of pieces of the plastics lifecycle into a really great story! I've learned the various parts of it over the years, but nowhere as concise and well documented as you have achieved. Thanks! (It was a disconcerting to hear that you are living alone and I hope everybody is, or will be, ok.)
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  32. The Labour Party would like to catch a Tory. Nice recipe, Adam!
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  33. This was fascinating! We never realized how much hands-on care is devoted to the vines to produce such beautiful fruit. I could watch a video like this for every bit of Japanese agriculture.
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  34. Adam, if all sponsored videos were as thoughtful and informative as yours, we would live in a much better world.
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  35. I have her book and it it very useful and highly recommended. Easy to understand and cook from.
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  36. Being poor sucks. Over 90% of the time, it it NOT your fault. There is no correlation between intelligence and wealth. Increasing disparities between rich and poor lead to economic and civil discontinuities.
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  37. Adrienne Cheatham is the best chef I have seen on Munchies, hands down. She not only explains the steps but also the cultural significance of the choices she is making, and makes me want to emulate her food.
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  38. Who said Germans don't have a sense of humour? Danke, Sabine!
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  39. It is cool to see Grossi and Pao's reactions to Japan.
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  40. Ethan Chlebowsky did a multipart series on learning more about Mexican food in Mexico City about a year ago that is well worth watching.
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  41. I learned so much French from a Primsleur video series on PBS that when I was in Montreal, an older women came up to me in a metro station and asked directions to where she wanted to go and I was able to tell her.
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  42. I love these practical tips, Greg, but also the reassurance that if I get it wrong it won't be the end of the world (mostly). Yamamoto Sensei is so cool, she seems interested in not only imparting Japanese sensibilities but also learning about how other cultures function. Would it be possible to do a video on ice hockey in Japan?
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  43. We had been waiting to see the rings on Mt Takao, and you certainly didn't disappoint, John!
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  44. My wife and I watched this together and found a lot of similarities. I (male) like to stop in front of many products and imagine what can be done with them, and have little use for recipes (generally) because I have been cooking for 55 years. However, if I am cooking from a recipe for the first time (e.g., from Chef John or Helen Rennie), I am totally TEAM LAUREN. Do it by the recipe exactly before you modify (this is like the science precept of modifying only one variable at a time, and in this instance the variable is the person executing the recipe!) This is one of the most enjoyable of your podcast episodes. From Btown!
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  45. I think for a lot of people lack of confidence can be traced to fear of screwing up/making mistakes. Getting over that fear by knowing that you ARE going to make mistakes, and that you will learn from them, is one key to happiness as a human being. You embody that well, Anming!
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  46. So interesting, Greg! In terms of categories of things, the only thing that is different is that North Americans and Europeans probably have fruit in their fridges.
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  47. I guess we won't be seeing a shakshuka recipe from Adam 16:10. Penzey's is based in Milwaukee. Salt at 1% by weight for optimum general seasoning--for meats, pasta water, but veggies vary more widely. Panko is crispy because the starches are gelatinized.
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  48. You are developing quite well, Takashii! I've noticed that you seem to be gaining much more confidence in your interviews. Each video is like a thread, but if you watch them all these threads are woven into a wonderful tapestry.
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  49. We really appreciate the difficult topics you tackle, Nobita-san!
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  50. What an acid wit you have :-)
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  51. One remarkable thing is the widespread use of the term "going Dutch". But the most interesting thing is how Koreans and Japanese are so interested in each other, as people, despite the history. That was very heartening! Thanks again, Nobita, for another remarkable video!
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  52. The best advice Adam imparted here is using whole spices, toasting them, then grinding. You will get SO MUCH flavour that way and is quick and easy. I would add mustard seeds, a bit of mace, kalongi (nigella seeds), a clove and a star anise to the spice blend. FYI, annatto can be used for the red colouring and should be easy to find in a South Asian mart or Latin American mart if it is not in your mass supermarket. Good job, Adam!
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  53. Very nice and descriptive video, Greg! It is interesting to see how the habit of keeping clean starts at home and is part of the daily routine from preschool on. It kinda dovetails with Paolo's latest vid where kids start eating a varied set meal that exposes them to a lot of different foods from an early age (the French do this, too).
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  54. Adam, first of all, I really enjoy Harry's and have been using them since they started. Second, I feel I have more control over the food I am cutting with "the claw". It was easy to adopt, my hand doesn't cramp, and I actually pay more attention to my cuts. It also aids in more uniform pieces, but for argument sake that doesn't matter a whole lot at home. Still, you made good points and I appreciate your plea for more research into the issue.
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  55. That came to me as well, and it isn't some esoteric overly complicated concept, just a simple technique to improve your cooking. If you are watching cooking shows, presumably it is because you want to be a better cook, so tips like Kenji's are very useful.
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  56. Adam, at 12:52 you show measuring out King Arthur flour at 5 cups = 500g, when the King Arthur website values 1 cup at 120g. With that amount of discrepancy, you would be a full cup off of your target quantity and that would make a big difference in your result. I think your opening statement sums up the problem quite succinctly, but I appreciate your parsing the question so thoroughly.
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  57. We saw you and Jasmine back-to-back! Your Sakurako and Tokyo Treats promo was the most inventive I've ever seen!
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  58. A survey of women in the 50 biggest public universities revealed that nearly half of the women either wanted to do at least one porn shoot or fantasized "a lot" about doing one or more (Kinsey). Moralizing about sex and porn is counterproductive. Honest and uninhibited communication is key.
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  59.  @swamidan277  He already did about 4 months ago.
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  60. At first I thought an hour plus might be too long,, but the video was so engaging I still wanted more. It is really nice to see the follow-up--something that js rare. Well done, Greg!
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  61. Hi, Takashii, we hear that Fukuoka is very friendly, too, and the yatai are amazingly good and inexpensive. It would be nice to see some interviews from there.
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  62. That was fun, Greg! We didn't know the backstory of the Kagoshima festival being in Shibuya. And my dance skill is still trying to reach your level 🙂
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  63. Samin is so fun to watch. Not only do you learn good technique from her, but also the sheer joy of making something delicious. She is infectious, like laughter.
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  64. Oddly enough, when Weird Al released his "I'm Fat" video I started questioning my biases. People are different. Vive la difference!
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  65. Good science, Adam. I like that you reach out to experts to explain the facts.
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  66. Greg, your sister-in-law has a great sense of humor as well as an intrepid spirit! It was very interesting to see the various ways people deal with the snow but by far the most interesting was the use of geothermal heat from onsen water and other natural sources.We are looking forward to the next episode of this series!
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  67. I had to smile at you two being beard brothers. Nice perspective and interesting information. Thanks!
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  68.  @jsaint51  That phrase instantly popped into mind as well!
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  69. Delving into this topic is a PhD dissertation. Here is a little sidebar. Smell is a big indicator of compatibility and it relates to the histocompatibility complex where your immune systems reinforce each other. It is also a measure of conscientiousness you have with each other, which leads to a lower cheating score. Lemi is terrific!
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  70. If it gets to the goo stage, it is like sourdough starter so you can spread it out on a baking sheet and make crackers.
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  71. Greg, you answered my questions from the last video on waste you did, so thanks! We appreciate the intellectual honesty you bring to your projects.
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  72. Nice vid, but it took more than 7 years to upload it to YouTube?
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  73. Adam, Kenji's tests indicate that if you put your steel at the highest level in your oven when you preheat it, and then shift your oven to broil, when you put your pizza in, you get the closest result to a Neapolitan bake that you can get in a conventional oven. Kudos on the science!
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  74. Greg, this is a valuable documentary. Personally I am shocked that more testing isn't being carried out except in a few countries. It seems like the Epidemiologist's Handbook was tossed and weak leadership is allowing the pandemic to fester. It is always a treat to see your thoughtful and evidence based videos. Cheers!
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  75. Hey, Adam, I've been following Kenji's advice on brining the beans with a bit of salt and 1/8 tsp of baking soda, doing a side-by-side comparison, with just a water soak, and find his method not only reduces gas, but improves the texture, flavour, and reduces cooking time by about half. YMMV, but here in Bloomington, at about 745 feet elevation, it seems to work well. We love your videos!
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  76. Takashii, I hope you will reflect on how your travels in the US has changed your impression of the world around you and the people within it.
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  77. Greg, you really tease Akko, but it seems she can dish it too! This was a really nice, in-depth look at snow in Aomori. Great job!
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  78. Thank you for your hard work, John! This is video everybody SHOULD watch so they are aware of all the behind the scenes work that goes into creating a clean, enjoyable and safe environment, and appreciate the people who do the work.
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  79. Great interview with Lisa. I didn't notice that SHE had any disability.
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  80. As great as your year was with increasingly funny and sophisticated content, having Takashii on was the coup-de-grace! Perfect straight man playing it perfectly!
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  81. Great discussion, but it was confusing sometimes to figure the prices. Were they all by the each, or were some yen/kg (which would be a better comparison)? Your sensei seemed to really enjoy the experience!
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  82. Greg, Olga and I, after seeing the title and walking our dog, started debating all the ways you could "ride" (keeping it clean!) in Tokyo. I said "piggyback" wouldn't be covered, but we did think some kind of live animal would be featured--and maybe the the mechanical Panda was the best you could do in a day. We just love how you put your videos together!
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  83. Yes, Jordan, I agree with you. Voter participation is a Big Frackin' Deal and if the young people could form any kind of coherent message, a lot of older LDP leaning voters would probably support them.
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  84. Takashii, we are so glad you covered this topic, especially when your PM Koshida is trying to pass LGBTQ+ laws ahead of the G7 meeting! It is important for heterosexual people to advocate for the rights of other people.
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  85. Norm, your analysis on the sound quality differences was spot on. It was amazing how synchronous the players were with each other, too! Very edifying.
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  86. Since you made this an essay question on the test, I would say a double blind experiment would be necessary to arrive at a reasonable conclusion. But if you do the maths on how close one is to the high powered antennae times the amount of time one is in proximity to its directional output, one could get a reasonable idea of what kind of exposure one might suffer.
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  87. The passive-agressive tense in Japanese grammar featuring "jozu"! Brilliant, Kevin!
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  88. Greg, it doesn't matter how many times you re-upload, I will still watch it. Neither my wife nor I could tell what you changed so I am guessing it was some background music. Question: I am guessing that the Ministry sees the value of supporting the English language YouTubers in Japan, hence this sponsored video (and I've seen a bunch by others, as well). So does this recognition play a positive role when visas come up for renewal? Are there "points" associated with it?
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  89. At university when I was an undergrad, our prof said to collect mushrooms in a mesh bag or something similar so the spores can be distributed whilst trudging through the woods. This was fascinating, John!
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  90. Jordan, the point you make about long-term residents joining in service is something I've seen on other channels, too (but oddly, not yours 🙂) It is good for you and good for building community.
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  91. We love your channel, Jordan!
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  92. It is foolish and unprofessional to ascribe religious meaning to artifacts unless there is conclusive proof for it. This is a very superficial programme that does not merit serious attention.
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  93. Nobita-san, Chris Broad has only made maybe 5 videos that could be considered good. Most make fun of Japan and focus on him, rather than on Japan and the locality. He SAYS he wants to be a cinematographical auteur, but he admits he knows very little Japanese and has little interest in knowing more, wants to move back to the UK (as does Sharla), and works with "Tokyou Creative" which is one of the worst ways to get info about Japan. Adults outside of Japan think Chris, Joey, Connor, etc, are pretty sad weebs.
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  94. Greg, this video "Japanese Quality of Life: My Family's Experience in Tokyo" was so well done, researched, and annotated. Thanks you!
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  95. Thanks for the introduction to Patricia O'Conner! Her channel is pretty good (and quite different than yours.)
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  96. This is one of your most important videos, Nobita! Good sex is so important to mental health and physical health that it should not be stigmatized.
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  97. One problem with hunting is that shooters tend to target the prime members of the herd, i.e., the best breeding stock, which can lead to deleterious population genetics, whereas predators tend to cull the weaker members of the herd.
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  98. Greg, of all the Japan channels to which I am subscribed (about 20 now), you are the first to mention "farm stays" or as the Italians call it, "agrotourismo". Thanks for that and I hope you might focus on it a bit more in a couple of future episodes (going in autumn of 2012, mostly in the north probably). I cooked soba noodles last night and usually have them a couple times a month at least. I've seen a bunch of videos demonstrating how they are made. Someday I MIGHT try my hand making them. Respect to those that do!
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  99. Props for the shout out to Chef John (you even included the obligatory cayenne)! You can even make "american" cheese with the same basic, just use evaporated milk (and maybe some wine), citrate, cheese blends of your choice, and gelatin. Melt together, then pour out on a parchment lined sheet tray, cool in the fridge for an hour, cut into squares THROUGH the parchment to keep the slices from sticking, bag and refrigerate. Lasts a week in the fridge, and freezes well. Well done, Adam. Kenji is starting to look over his shoulder :-)
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  100. Interesting spread of perspectives, especially from Quinlan and his comments on accents. The common thread is start practicing asap!
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  101. John, it is funny you mention Greg's jewels in an open air onsen :-)
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  102. Takashii, I think you are doing very well with your interviews even though it may be difficult for you to find the inner strength to find people to talk with, It might be a good time to go to an English speaking country and interview people on their impressions of Japan, if they have any.
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  103. FMRI scans show that religious feelings and psychosis reside in the same part of the brain. Credit to Nobita for showing all sides of Japan.
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  104. Adam, I understand where you are coming from on your rational argument, and I think you make a good point for most home cooks. My method is to take off the thighs (leg still attached to the thigh) and the wings, then separate the breast from the back, all before cooking. Then I put the wings and thighs in the pan roast them for about 30 minutes before adding the breasts. You still get all the gravy drippings and you can pull the breasts at the appropriate temperature. Thanks for your work and thoughtfulness. It is a shame that the comments section has so many ill-considered entries.
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  105.  @jmacd8817  Thanks for the explanation! It seems that the ion migration through the enamel seems a little tough, but having an ingress from the gum line might be more direct. Is there any credence to this supposition or is the enamel that permeable? (I did take, and like, organic chem in university 40 years ago and have biology and physics degrees from a Big Ten school--Adam's alma mater.)
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  106. This is Tom Scott worthy linguistic detective work!
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  107. This was probably the best interview I have seen you do (and I've watched nearly all of them on your channel)! Your questions flowed well and it was much more like a conversation than and interview. Great job!
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  108. This is a really valuable lesson, Dogen! Thanks for sharing your insights as we appreciate it!
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  109.  @jamesarthurkimbell  Yes it does, and that is why champagne has to get a second dose of yeast that is more tolerant of higher alcohol (but it won't grow to ferment the grape for the original wine).
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  110. You got the ending right, Dogen. And it is going to get much worse.
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  111. Nobita, you seem astounded that a woman would have sex with 20 different men when 40% of US women have sex with more than 50 men and 10% have sex with more than 100 (and often with other women, too).
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  112. An Ming, these "language flexing" type of videos are really empowering. It isn't just the language (which is cool) but it is the interpersonal engagement that is so stimulating, and I think that is something that comes more easily to Americans. When I was in Greece in 1984, on the first night on Paros island, we had together 3 Brits from the Midlands, 2 Welsh lads 3 Irish girls, a Canadienne, (who I will love forever) and a couple of Aussie girls. We were thick as thieves for two weeks, doing everything together in a seemingly spontaneously manner, but in reality (in retrospect) it was because I (as the sole American) said "do you wanna do x?" and they said "Sure!" Doing something is better than doing nothing.
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  113. Sakai-san was so endearing! Do you know the story of the pink paperclip?
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  114. Very thoughtful video as usual, Greg. I've been politiely asking people in public to "please wear a mask. It helps protect everyone." and no one has been nasty. In the US, I think the only way we can become more comfortable with it is for businesses to require a mask.
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  115. It is always amazing what you find you can't live without once you have experienced it.
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  116. "Faith in science" seems like a contradiction.
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  117. It is interesting to see how Japanese people change in different milieu.
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  118. Thanks for the comparison both ways. On the one hand it is amazing that real time translation has come so far, but on the other, it is interesting how infinitely complex language is and that it may never be completely programmable.
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  119. This is the third Caesar dressing vid I've seen this week but you are the first to explain why--it is the centenary of its invention.
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  120. Your videos are always interesting and thorough! Thank you, Nobita!
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  121. John, the detail you go into at the fireworks factory was fascinating! Thanks!
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  122. Greg, what is the chemical load (additives, preservatives, unhealthy fats) of these frozen meals and snacks? I have heard anecdotally that it is quite a lot, but my searches haven't turned up much. My wife and I have been interested in things like Bokksu, but are wary of the chemical load. If you have the chance, could you let us know? Thanks, and we really enjoyed the "Being Japanese" docu!
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  123. Greg, you didn't shoot this in just one day, did you? Glad Akko is getting good screen time--she's really fun to watch!
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  124. Amongst all the faults other commenters have mentioned, his vent was above the charcoal so the smoke went straight out of the top. If the vent were over the ribs, the smoke would have gotten to the ribs.
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  125. Adam, I, too, started with Harry's from a podcast sponsorship (with your same rationale) and I have never been happier in my shaving. I forget which podcast it was, but it was the first year Harry's was in business. I use the Chef's Choice with the Asian bevel on my Henckels knives and use the coarse setting about once every 3 years, but run the chef's knive (about the only one I ever use) through the 2d and 3d channels about every couple of months and hone before almost every use. Your explanation was thorough and accurate, and your conclusion spot on. Now I gotta find someone to grind off my bolster.
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  126. I read Dr Zabinski's book after her first appearance on your channel and it is a GREAT read--easily understood but full of science, too.
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  127. Takeshii, you could interview foreigners about the foods they found amazingly good and also foods amazingly weird i Japan, and then ask Japanese people what "foreign" foods they like and how close they are to their country of origin taste (like curry).
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  128. Adam, when you said "Cheap Wedding Roast" I thought you were referring to the drunk Best Man chiding the new bride for having been a woman of "easy virtue". But thanks for the tips on the rump roast cooking. Now I know what I have been doing wrong. For the jus, I usually will put in a couple of cubes of home made demi glace to "bee" up the flavor. The collagen is just the right consistency instead of the xanthan gum.
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  129. Avi Loeb destroyed his credibility with his spurious, and obviously so, claim that ʻOumuamua was "alien" technology.
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  130. Glad to hear your opinion on this, Jordan, from the perspective of a "foreigner" living permanently in Japn.
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  131. Greg, that was another great video! It was impressive how the women moved so seemingly effortlessly between English and Japanese , and that their English was virtually native speaker level, You also looked pretty good in that suit :-)
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  132. Yes, watch the recent TabiEats channel for their trip to Okinawa--they have many good tips for food and interesting places to visit!
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  133. I realized a few videos ago that your music is either from, or evocative of, Orson Welles spy movie "The Third Man". Ha! Proof you are a spy :-) Nice reflections on your experiences! Travelling when young shapes the rest of your life, for the better. It certainly did mine. I'd be willing to go out on a limb and say that every university student should have a gap year in a foreign (language) country before matriculating. If that were so, our GDP and total happiness would soar.
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  134. Very interesting. The market seems a lot like an Aldi or Lidl. Is Universam a popular market? My wife is Russian and her sister, who lives a couple of hours outside of Moscow says that for her area there is a lot less variety of products, especially from the west.
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  135. Another great vid, Greg! How can Suzuki stay in business with only 100 meals a day? That means they are grossing about $1200-$1500 max per day, which means they are only taking home about $400-$425 net pay per week.
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  136. I hope you might revisit this topic in the context of renormalization, which I know you have covered before, but it is so fundamentally difficult.
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  137. Remember, guys, bear spray does no't work like bug spray!
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  138. Adam, so glad you cited Kenji. I've done this method about 100 times and it is always a winner (low in the oven then sear). I am also gratified that your choice of sponsors are of high quality.
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  139. I don't understand why someone's sexual history should be anyone else's business.
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  140. John, as a follow on from your live stream, I would say that recommending other channels enhances yours and gives potential visitors additional perspectives that would enrich their experience. I follow about 40 channels and find them synergistically compelling.
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  141. While I am willing to accede to the science that the pan itself isn't a clear danger, I do want to avoid supporting any industry that has such a terrible record of poisoning the environment and avoiding responsibility to people who are sickened by their pollution. Didn't we learn anything from Erin Brockovich?
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  142. I take it that Rise went to UM. I would love to see the outtakes of your rivalry talk! Thanks for highlighting this town and Rise's House. It seems the kind of place that having a guide to introduce you to the area would be a real bonus in your experience.
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  143. Good analysis, Greg! We've always loved your bike videos, and we've seen some other channels (like Not Just Bikes and City Berautiful, as you mention) where the criteria for "bike friendliness" are discussed. For instance, "Right Turn on Red" is great for motorists but deadly for cyclists. I didn't understand this linkage before so now I am persuaded that banning "Right Turn on Red" is the logical thing to do (in Japan it would be "Left Turn on Red").
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  144. Nobita, religion is a divisive force and is an irrational state of mind. In fact, when fMRI scans are done, the same parts if the brain light up in religious people and mentally ill people. Buddhism and Shinto are not religions as much as they are practices of mindfulness.
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  145. Dear Adam, I hope this is not a "jump the shark" moment like when Babish introduced his cookware line. His subscriber levels stayed up, but his viewership levels went down. This audio version reminds me (unfortunately) of the Trash Taste Jvlog. I can't think of anything that would stretch a successful husband/father/superb You Tuber thinner than launching an audio channel.
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  146. Takashii, you get such good people to interview! With very few exceptions, we are all mixed--even Japanese. Being so gives us opportunities to live and learn beyond our narrow perspectives.
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  147. I thought that a Sado-masochist was someone who didn't like taiko drums vacationing on the butterfly shaped island off Niigata!
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  148. Adam, your comparison tests are great illustrations of what to expect in cooking. Bravo! Meme? Check. Clever but slightly risque' seque' to sponsorship? Check. Teaser? Check. Rant against the broken clusterf*ck of the US healthcare system? Bonus points!
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  149. Adam, there is no "t" in borsch! Transliterate from the Ukrainian/Russian. '"Borscht" comes from the Yiddish and popularized by comedians in the Catskills as the "Borscht belt".
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  150. Samin is like a smile party. My face hurts (in the best possible way) every time I see her, Check her out on 'Binging with Babish". Oh, and if that isn't enough, she taught Michael Pollan how to cook. Super props!
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  151. I finally tumbled to your YouTube channel from the Physics World podcast. I have been reading you for years and wish to thank you for your work, and for challenging oneself to critically examine one's assumptions.
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  152. Funnily, I've seen a couple of other vids on Jujo in the last couple of weeks--probably a result of observation bias--but yours, Greg, is the deepest and most informative. Thanks again for your great work!
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  153. Your back pain is relatable, Sabine, and I hope you get some relief! I thought the pained face was due to the dire nature of the impending climate catastrophe and we cannot even predict how bad it is going to be.
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  154. Pitch perfect, Dōgen-san!
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  155. kyde and eric gave pretty precise process information about the PR process. Their channel is great for getting a really good view and depth of the places they visit--our favorite Japan channel by far (Takashii is close, too!)
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  156. Absolutely SPOT ON! Thank you for putting perspective on the new Fascism.
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  157. Is it in Kenji's contract that he has to be introduced as a "James Beard Award Winning Author"? He has always been amazing, driven and inspired. Kenji is the love child of Harold McGee. I would scrutinize his face when he takes a sip of water.
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  158. Kenji, you are so all over the place that you make the audience confused.
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  159. I was reaching for the up thumb when you introduced the sponsor. HOW MANY FUCKING THERMOMETERS DO WE NEED! I hope you extracted a boatload of revenue that can offset the drop of viewers.
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  160. The rule of thumb for salting is 1% by weight and it works for almost everything, from dry brining meat/steaks to pasta water. I think Michael Ruhlman covered this in his book Ratio.
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  161. It was good that you got a mix of women from different countries, Takashii. How did some of them get in during the border closure?
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  162. Fact of the matter, the Mongols were not genocidal. If you broke your word or rebuffed their advances, they would wipe out your city. But they also nurtured artists, artisans, and scientists, and people of all or no religions, and economically the distribution of wealth was pretty flat.
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  163. Nobita, I think the Trash Taste lads are rude, boring, and intellectually lazy. I don't learn anything about Japan from them, unlike channels like "Life Where I'm From" by Greg Lam (one of the best channels), John Daub with "Only in Japan", and myriad others from Japanese people and gaijin who take the time to empathize and integrate into the local culture.
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  164. Well, that is one way to put the "fun" back into your fundoshi! :-)
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  165.  @tonyjohnson5669  Exactement! Spread it like butter!
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  166. Adam, please not for the Palm Oil vid that Orang-utans are not the closest living relative to humans. That would be chimpanzees (Pan troglodytes) followed by bonobos (Pan paniscus). Otherwise, it was a great description of the problem with palm oil. For this video, I made the mistake once of making egg noodles from scratch and now my wife wants them all the time.
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  167. In the same vain as this video, the film "Perfect Days" by Wim Wenders is about a guy who cleans the Tokyo Toilet Project toilets. A wonderful movie with Lou Reed's "Perfect Day" as the theme song. Good job as always, Greg!
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  168. Eunice Newton Foote demonstrated all of this back in 1859. ONLY NOW ARE YOU WORRIED??!
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  169. Adam, is your paternal line from Ragusa, Sicily? If so, it might make compelling content and a great educational opportunity to visit there.
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  170. John Daub really puts the "fun" in fundoshi!
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  171. I read Matt's book last week and it is a great insight into the post war culture revolution. A very well written book, informative, well researched and with citations. I cannot recommend it highly enough!
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  172. Nice reference to the JWST!
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  173. Greg, this is another very informative (and in some sense inspirational) video. The time you take shows in the quality. Thanks also for the reminder to turn on the CC. I will often watch once with CC on, then watch it again with CC off so I can listen to the syllables of the language and intonation patterns, and look more closely at the images.
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  174. Sabine, I think I understand what you are criticizing and why. I would love to hear what your roadmap would be for explorations in physics for the next fifty years and what your allocations of funds for "blue sky" investigations and targeted "based on current understanding" theories would be. There is always the tension of "if we have x Euros to allocate to physics", how is that distributed? If an accelerator that is 1000x as powerful can be built at 10% of the cost per TeV, that might be worth doing, but if is the same price per TeV it might not be, even though we might learn "something". All I know for certain is that you will discuss something that will make me think more deeply about a question, and for that I am grateful,
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  175. I've had many a Mother Bear's pizza. Memories are fond. Now I am spoiled by homemade so nothing else tastes as good. We will try this pan method tomorrow--making the dough tonight. Thanks Adam!
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  176. Adam, it seems rather peculiar to me that YouTubers want to make their subscribers go to other platforms, like Reddit (which is fine), or Twitter, Instagram, or FB (which are threats to democracy) to post comments or questions. I've seen so many scientific reports on the antimicrobial properties of wood that I thought it was common knowledge by now. The first case I know of was the PBS show on "The Cheese Nun" who got a PhD in Biochemistry and was making cheese in wooden vats.
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  177. Oy! Thia was so difficult to watch but your love for each other pulled you through,
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  178. So the take home message, students, is eat real food. Season it with salt, eat within the seasons organically, and live long and prosper.
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  179.  @AncientAmericas Yes I did, and prompted by your response I watched the entire episode again.I think I was responding to another video but mistakenly posted it here. My profound apologies for getting this wrong! Your analysis is actually quite good, and it is good you have a references document , which was very helpful. I read Jennifer Raff's book and Rudy Raff was one of my primary professors at IU.
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  180. That's really interesting, Jordan--I didn't know sake breweries were diversifying like that! Thanks!
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  181. You can't squabble over this recipe!
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  182. Thanks to Tom Scott, I've subbed!
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  183. Adam, if "cancelling" means not making any more money after your transgressions are discovered, and the victims have the ability to get back some recompense, then yes. I watched Mario when he had Michael Stipe and Anthony Bourdain in the seats, but the transgression is unforgivably ugly.
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  184. CERN. Also, I read Madelbrot's paper in Scientific American when it came out and also Glieck and totally missed the Feigenbaum constant. My favorite equation is the Euler identity, central to quantum field theory almost 200 years before its time.
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  185. There is great value in having the time to explain a topic in sufficient detail. And a reminder to people everywhere to cut people some slack--everyone makes a mistake or verbal misfire. Plus, obit writers everywhere updating their file on Adam.
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  186. Good demonstrations of these prodicts, Greg! It looks like you and Akko had a good time recording this video. Although we won't be getting any of these, some might be useful for a dorm room or extended stay some place where eating options are limited.
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  187. So much of Ashgabat is unrecognizable from 30 years ago--the Russian bazaar used to be a piddly and dirty market. Hard to believe that one can be nostalgic for Soviet architecture. A buddy and I hiked and hitched from Baharden to Nohur to Kona Cassir. The Nohurly claim to be descended from the army of Alexander the Great, and their blue eyes and fair skin lend credence to that claim.
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  188. How much per person was this epic adventure? You did a brilliant job showing the pain and the joy!
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  189. We thought some of this was familiar--glad you mentioned the walking tour on you X channel, Greg. We enjoy the depth of your descriptions and the context you provide! Oh, and your subtle wry humor doesn't go unnoticed :-)
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  190. You brought not only joy and amusement to the people you encountered, but also your viewers! Well done, Anming!
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  191. I watch cooking videos for several reasons. 1) I am interested in good nutrition and eating healthily. 2) I want to save money by doing it myself. 3) I want to taste the flavors of the world and can't always travel to do so. 4) I want to learn about the people and the cultures whence the various cuisines arise. 5) I want to cook with more finesse and confidence. 6) I want to share the above with my family and friends. Nice remodel, Adam! I think the contribution by David Davis was significant and your delving into the history of the house was very interesting.
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  192. Sabine, I would hope sometime you could examine why the first generation of quarks, the up having a spin of 2/3 and a mass half of the down quark, while the other two generations of 2/3 spin quarks have much higher ratios of mass to the spin -1/3 quarks. Is there a symmetry-breaking mechanism involved?
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  193. One of your best!
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  194. There are quite a few Canadian YouTubers in Japan--do you watch them? Life Where I'm From with Greg Lam, Tokyo Lens with Norm Nakamura, Sharmeleon with Sharla, Jordan Inside Outsider Japan, Critical Eats with Paul,
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  195. Good decision, Adam. When you launched the podcast I commented that it was probably too much to handle healthfully, but if you get a lot of satisfaction out of them, then this is a good compromise.
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  196. If they actually are maintaining the road and helping to keep it open, I would have given them some money. It was only a couple of bucks.
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  197. That was worth the wait! Does Lera understand how lucky she is in traveling with you guys?
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  198. Adam, I think you have made some valid talking points to open the discussion. For a long time, most US 'mericans were isolated from the rest of the world and the cultural and linguistic influence from elsewhere did not percolate. However, one could argue that cultural imperialism bastardized the pronunciation of country names, foods, and linguistics and that it is disrespectful to not pronounce things as they are in the native languages. La France has the Académie Française which is very proscriptive about their language, and they are maniacs about acronyms so as to not run afoul of the authorities. More people are being exposed to and communicate with people from all over the world, and we can and should do more to respect their culture and relish the richness they bring to our lives. If US people were not so monolingual, I don't think this topic would have arisen, and therein lies the rub.
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  199. I've always thought of "nihongo jozu" as encouragement. Nice vid!
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  200. How many of us tested the http://olddoughpizzaria.com/ link? Did you buy it, Adam?
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  201. Brian had an egocast which made me disgusted and unsubscribed.
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  202. Greg, I thought this was a very noteworthy video. At my core, I think religion is a bit of a psychosis but most of religion is just cultural transmission. My wife is from Turkmenistan on the border of Uzbekistan, so we know these traditions well, as many of her relatives come from there. On the whole, I have an irrational bias to be accepting of other people's religious beliefs, even though I think they may be counterproductive on a global basis. The New Testament is 90% about social justice, but how many so called christians embrace that? As for food, shouldn't all food be organic and meat be treated with respect where the animal has zero suffering throughout it's entire life. I feel that you have invited this offering of opinion, and I have tried to be honest with my thinking about it. Barno and Sherzod are people who could very well be part of my extended family and I want them to live their lives with the least friction as possible, However, in your "Japan: Where Gods Aren't Gods and Worshipers Aren't Religious (Shinto Explained)" you explained that religion is not a driving force, so it makes sense to not introduce factors that make religious expression more acceptable.
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  203. Adam, shout out to our alma mater magnet on your fridge! The best drink is the one you are having on your front porch.
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  204. Just imagine if Anthony was smart, applied himself to learning, and had some humility--this could be an inspirational channel.
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  205. My wife and I wear N95 masks when we go into a public building (or anywhere other people are) but often we are the only ones, If you want to be a good citizen, wear a mask.
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  206. There is a dynamism in becoming immersed in different cultures that is a benefit for all. The more diverse an ecosystem is, the stronger it becomes.
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  207. It is interesting that you did not discuss pH when it comes to bagels as one would normally consider boiling in a very basic solution to gelatinize the starch on the outside of the bagel. Perhaps you thought it was an unnecessary complication and it didn't warrant consideration for a marginal gain, or you thought we couldn't handle or appreciate the the sophistication and nuance that such methods could contribute. Your audience is not comprised only of 15 year old boys.
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  208. Was the guy at the tree museum speaking English to you? Great vid, and we look forward to more historical sites you discover!
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  209. Adam, first of all we salute you from Btown. Second, my wife made home made mel'meni. Usually I cook but she made these all by hand. We eat well every day so on Thanksgiving we usually have a salad. Third, I am glad you are someone who knows you neighbors, Wilbur (bonus points if you get the reference).
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  210. Adam, great tip! I put our plates in our Breville toaster over for about 1 minute and need a hot pad to handle them when they come out, but the are cool enough after eating to handle. Not recommended for ice cream, though :-)
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  211. Greg, you are an international treasure! What a great story this is.
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  212. Nobita-san, thanks for sharing the vids on gyaru--it certainly opened my eyes more that Japanese people aren't a monoculture.
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  213. Sabine, is there a correlation between the B-meson anomalies and Bee population declines? 😀 But seriously, this is a very important topic to consider that industrial farming is doing many harms to the planet: soil degradation, loss of habitat, super weeds adapting to herbicides, species loss (from arthropods to mammals), water use, climate instability, poor diet, commodity pricing, loss of nutrition, etc. (PS: nice dress)
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  214. Good points, Adam. It isn't that hard to make good corn tortillas from masa harina (I like Bob's Red Mill brand--no GMO corn), and they don't need to be perfectly shaped and you don't need a tortilla press either. Take 2 cups of masa, 1.5 cups of water, mix well and let hydrate for an hour, scoop out a ball of dough and press between 2 sheets of parchment or waxed paper with a stiff spatula or flat bottomed pan, and slap it on a comal or griddle or cast iron skillet and cook for about a minute on each side.
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  215. Did you and Greg (Life Where I'm From) coordinate your drops on this topic? You both did great jobs! Thanks to you, I am no longer mad about the "No Turn on Red" signs and I am even more aware. Also, thanks for the links to other references.
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  216. Adam, I probably made that IU magnet on your fridge, and I like that your sponsors are companies I would want to patronize, so I am glad to be exposed to them, It might be a good idea to explain what a country ham is and how it is made, and how similar it is to European ham (and how different).
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  217.  @RiseKomura  I'm a graduate of Indiana University Bloomington, so we've got a Big Ten triangle here. You must have worked really hard on your English skills because you don't have much of a discernible accent. Great looking house! I'd be keen to stay there when we visit Japan this year.
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  218. Your idea about what it is like to raise haifu kids is a good one!
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  219. What contingency are you NOT prepared for, Norm?
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  220. Norm, I think you should pick someone for whom this trip would be life-changing, as it was for you, so I urge you to select someone between 16 and 24. My wife and I in the US can (barely) afford to go to Japan, and we had tickets booked for March 23, 2020, and yes, that didn't happen, but we did get full refunds on everything, and we have already lived in other countries. You can change a life (for the better) with this lottery. Please do so!
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  221. Greg, I am glad I have a year and a half to learn about Japan before our visit. Great work! Thank you!
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  222. Glad to know you are on Nebula, Greg! When did you join? I've been a subscriber since BC.
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  223. Civilizations that shame sex always suffer, especially economically
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  224. Terrific to see two of the most entertainingly informative scientists working together!
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  225. Hi, Adam! I can vouch for this method for fries, as it is how I've been doing them this way for years. What I've learned is that you need only to coat the fries in oil before putting them in an oven and they cook much faster in a sheet tray or on a rack over the sheet tray. The lower rim helps the hat air circulate around them better and mine are done in 30-40 minutes (note: more potatoes means more time in the oven). Good work, and your steady improvements in production ARE noticeable.
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  226. Thank you, Adam. Very worthwhile.
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  227. Another great female FoodTuber is Refika's Kitchen from Istanbul. She did a collab with Alex French Guy to launch her English language version and it has really taken off. Helen Rennie is great, and Beryl Shereshewsky formerly of the late Great Big Story is doing some wonderful stuff, too.
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  228. Good one, Adam. You can get great deals on whole salmon fillets. Here in Bloomington they are usually $10-$13 per pond, and are wild Alaskan sockeye caught and processed in the US. If you see "Product of (any other country)" on the package, I find those to be of questionable quality--mushy, not firm, and an off smell. Also note that Scottish salmon is generally farmed, too.
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  229. Great job on the habitat and the explanation/description, Adam. However, I would caution against being so sanguine about possible invasive species threats. Tennessee might be the new Indonesia.
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  230. At 1:37, you nailed it like Martin Luther's 95 Theses on the door of the Wittenburg Cathedral.
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  231. If you actually get to where you ought to go, I will be very surprised. I lived in Turkmenistan for 8 weeks and got "arrested" (detained) twice even though I had a "Get Out of Jail Free" letter from the Foreign Minister because we were developing a curriculum to teach Turkmen.
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  232. It is appropriate that you mention such early evidence, such as the footprints fro White Sands and areas in South America that antedate the glcial passage through Alaska and the Yukon. Similarly, there is evidence of human occupation of Australia date to about 125,000 years ago. This points to a story that migration out of Africa occurred much earlier and in greater numbers than was previously thought, and there is bound to be genetic information that has been lurking because some older scientists cannot fathom early migrations, to wit, Denisovans.
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  233. John, you looked quite debonair in your gakuran as opposed to you normal uniform of shorts, sandals, t-shirt, and hat. Tell Matt that I really enjoyed his book and it was much more scholarly, informative, and entertaining than I had first imagined. Very well done!
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  234. Norm, were you 10 when you visited in 2005? Eric Klein from the Kyde & Eric channel just got a Sony A7Siii also and raved about it on his upload from a couple of weeks ago, featuring the low light capture. Seems like a stunning and versatile camera.
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  235. I appreciate how you customize the Squarespace advert with keywords from your video, Adam. It allows me to actually sit through the ad.
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  236. The thing about flavor in marshmallows and cotton candy is that heat is applied and some of the molecular bonds are broken and reformed in to make new compounds, some of which are aromatic.
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  237. John, your vid and Greg's are perfect complements to each other! It's kinda funnt (in a tragic way) that you both fell and hurt yourselves on this trip. And thanks for the time stamps.
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  238.  @soc7052  If you do not have random testing you cannot know what the transmission rate is. If you don't know what the transmission rate is, you cannot know what strategies are effective at attenuating the infection rates.
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  239. Greg, so true that when you have a really good an sharp knife, the cutting is not a chore but a joy. The food tastes better and you have more peace. The older I get the more I realize you don't need a lot of stuff, but what you do have you want to be at one with. Thanks for the insights into your knife journey!
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  240. Adam, I think a more appropriate title would be "The Problem with Imperial Units". Who is the outlier here, 400 million people or the other 7 billion? I appreciate the argument you make, and the fact that perhaps most of your viewers are probably 'merican (and hence the source of your income) but not all of us use Imperial exclusively. I would suggest that the energy of this video is better expressed as the need for the US to get on the metric train.
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  241. I wonder how many youtubers the Pork board is sponsoring. So far I've seen Adam and Guga.
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  242. This is one of your best ideas! Here is a topic for you--"I don't know much Japanese language, but this is what I know of Japanese manners" (from foreigners, of course.
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  243. Adam, have you noticed garlic getting less pungent and "garlic-like"? My wife and I have noticed and have started asking other people if they have noticed, too, and the answer seems to be, "well, now that I think about it, yes." We've shopped at the Farmers' Market, Bloomingfoods, Sahara Mart, and the new Rose Hill Farm Market, and it is all the same. Other aliums haven't been diminished.
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  244. Dogs and people domesticated each other. It was interesting to see the young kids trying out their English with you, too.
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  245. Adam, perhaps you could address the (literal) 800 pound gorilla in the room that is ConAgra, and other ag-related big businesses, which are more than a little responsible for the obesity epidemic, environmental degradation, and poor agricultural policy. Sure, the box cake may satisfy a short term desire, but it isn't good for you in any way. I think you may be misusing "science" here because there is more to the whole issue than you have described.
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  246. Japan, where people and deer bow to each other. But seriously, Norm, your points are well made but I would add a caveat: don't let documenting your experiences get in your way of having them. Not everyone needs to be a "creative" (in new media) and it is often just as valuable to be able to tell a good story at the water cooler. That said, I am grateful for your work and the information you have been able to share. (I don't want to be entered in the giveaway).
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  247. So creepy...
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  248. My wife is a potter and we both enjoyed this vid tremendously! Thanks for the links to the artisans you featured as we have pinned them on our Japan map for our upcoming visit.
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  249. Hello, Mr Nittany Lion! A point about hunter-gatherers (HG) v early agriculturalists (EA): HGs have been shown to spend a lot less time in food procurement and have egalitarian societies, but they don't have sustainable surpluses but tend towards sustainable maintenance of the environment, whereas the EAs have hierarchical/patriarchal societies where only the elite have leisure time, they can build temporary surpluses, but the stress the environment so much that they suffer frequent collapses. Regarding GM crops, so far all they have done is to enable superbugs and superweeds. Genomes are so rich that normal hybridization, while tedious, offers much more diversification and opportunity for serendipity. While I accept (after careful study of the scientific results) that GM crops are safe to eat, it is clear that the use of GM crops in industrial agriculture is not a sustainable proposition. Soil health depends to a large degree on sequestered carbon. I recommend the podcast How to Save a Planet's episode "Soil: The Dirty Climate Solution" as a good start.
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  250. Farideh, you make really fun videos of interesting things. Thanks for putting yourself out there!
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  251. Alex, I've watched a couple dozen of your videos now and find that your use of "may" or "might" evokes a conspiracy vibe that isn't consistent with what is representative among the discussions of researchers in this field. It seems like you are fueling the anxiety of the ambiguity rather than addressing the data.
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  252. Adam, Ethan Chlebowski had a nice, respectful rebuttal on your deep frying argument. You might want to check it out. His channel is really good.
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  253. Great trip and a lot more fun walking! The subtitles are difficult to read--the text is dark grey on a black background.
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  254. We really appreciate your understated humour, Greg! I think Akko needs to be featured more as she has a great on-screen presence (and may be a bit of a ham, don't you think?)
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  255. Yes, we know lye is not "acidic" and that the pH of the solution should be about 10 or 12, but the technique for making homemade pretzels is pretty good. This may be her first major video so cut her some slack--she was obviously nervous. You can get a pretty good approximation of sodium hydroxide by putting baking soda on a parchment lined baking sheet at 450F in an oven for about 3 hours and up to 6 hours for a stronger base. Leave the oven cracked open to help extract the dihydrogen oxide.
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  256. I've adopted the method Ethan Chlebowski demonstrated on his video and it has made, for me, a big difference. I never liked the mess that comes with deep frying, but when you do it in a wok, there is no mess (unless you are clumsy). Ethan is also very complementary and gives credit.
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  257. John, you are always so upbeat on camera and your persona never fails to make me smile! (You should do a video sometime where everything goes wrong and you fly off the handle and have a hissy-fit--like on April 1.)
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  258. Nobita-san, Chris and Connor can't even communicate well in Japanese and they have been there for years. It might not put the image of Japan in the best light to think you can live so long in Japan without trying to do better at learning the language and the customs of the culture.
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  259. Douglas Adams approves this video. Quantum computing is really, really hard. Quantum measurement is only really hard and we know how to do it with reproducible precision.
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  260. I can hardly believe it has been 18 months, Adam. Seems not so long ago I was hearing you at IU. Congrats!
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  261. When religious people and psychotic people are put in fMRI scanners, their brains light up in the same locations. It is difficult to not conclude that religious belief is a form of psychosis.
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  262. Nobita, the videos on this general subject seem to be coming from a so-called christian perspective while the mores of your subjects are more universal or idiosyncratic. Breadth of sexual experience is a notable quality of self-confidence and mental well-being.
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  263. I have watched every single one of Chef John's videos on his channel and made at least half of the recipes. He deserves the credit and accolades, as his instruction is clear, concise, clever, and often comedic. When I do my demi glace (I have done it 3 times) I don't have bad smells, perhaps because I do use veal bones. The result is REALLY worth the effort. Thanks, Adam, to paying respect to Chef John Mitzewich.
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  264.  @mfaizsyahmi  Yes, biggest laugh I had today!
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  265. dam, have you tried adding an anchovy filet to your tomato sauce? I learned it from Chef John and haven't gone back (except that one time and then the sauce wasn't as good). It adds a nice hit of umami without any fishy taste.
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  266. Is 90,000USD the purchase price? That would be a GREAT deal!
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  267. Norm, this is an instance of "Forced Commitment" when you got the Strong Zero. We're glad you set this up in advance and explained how it works. Daiko is something that should be universally translated!
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  268. There was a recent podcast series, "Sold a Story", about the whole word reading scam and the people who made millions of dollars from it.
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  269. Nice gender representation, but what would older people say? I liked this video and think you do a great job!
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  270. Your thumbnail is not even one of the stories. The premise is great, but it seems like this was generated by AI.
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  271. The internet rule is that a video is at least 50% better when there is a dog in it.
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  272. Hey, Alyssa, this is one of the most important videos you have made!
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  273. Pudding makes us think of Bill Cosby which makes us think of drug rape.
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  274. We've been subscribed for a couple of years now and have not only enjoyed and been entertained by your travels, but have learned quite a bit as well. This series on China has been an example because we have had the impression that China was dirty, rude, and oppressive. However, this thumbnail and title are unnecessarily clickbaity and frankly beneath your dignity. It makes me want to unsubscribe to you.
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  275. Octopus is Greek, so the plural is octopuses or octopodes. If it were Latin, it would be octopi. We love your work and analyses, Marques!
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  276. Somebody is expecting meats loaf for din-din! Does the dog have the same intensity as Adam? Of the samples you tried, it looked like "2 out of 3 ain't bad". RIP Michael Lee Aday.
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  277. Medications for her diagnoses need to be adjusted regularly for the most efficacious treatment, that is, if neurodifferention should be "normalized" and many scientists think it shouldn't be. Vincent van Gogh and Isaac Newton are two people that had "extreme" psychoses that would target them as cripplingly abnormal in today's society (Newton being more involved in alchemy, religious eschatology, and actually murdering people than he was in physics or science).
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  278. I was gonna downvote 'cause sawdust in a can, but your wife saved you :-)
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  279. Greg, I was wondering throughout this video "how did he get access to so many cool people and homes?" Then you explained it at the end and it made so much sense AND was a very interesting and valuable video. Thanks!
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  280. Here is an idea, Takashii. Interview Japanese people who don't speak (much) English but work with people whose native language is English and ask them their thoughts about their personalities, work habits, and perhaps more importantly, their efficiency. We always enjoy your content and your are getting much better at interviewing! It was very perceptive of your last interviewee that your personality and demeanor change depending on which language you are speaking. When you speak Japanese, you are much more formal than when you are speaking English.
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  281. Adam, the stated policy of the US was genocide of the indigenous peoples of the US territories. Please say the words. We have to face the truth.
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  282. Quite proper.
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  283. You tip about actually paying for some instruction is a good one--if you have "skin in the game" you tend to pay a lot more attention to results.
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  284. This is great, John! Norm Nakamura at Tokyo Lens has a couple of superb documentaries out on his channel in the last two days that are worth checking out, and Chris "Abroad in Japan" has done a couple of serious vids a couple of years ago.
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  285. Nobita, I don't think your moralizing about sex is very productive. The workers you interview are always contradicting your premises. You seem to have a very religious perspective on sex that isn't very healthy, but you also posit your videos with salacious titles as clickbait.
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  286. There's always a catch!
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  287. John, it was to great to hear the comment of your interviewees--and to see Rogier, Alex, and Violet again! How are the internet speeds in these rural areas and are governments making it a priority? (Maybe a topic for a vid?)
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  288.  @jalanampang6338  Yes, I saw that, and it was sad that it wasn't happening very fast, but I hoped that maybe some progress was being accelerated.
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  289. Lets reprogram the Daleks to destroy all trollbots! Chin up, Norm! You always bring a smile to my face. Keep your stick on the ice.
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  290. You guys are great and followed from Max D Capo interviewing Takashii reacting to your vid of his interviews. (Kinda Inception).
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  291. What kind of people should be taking vitamins and what is the science to back it up? I'm sure it probably isn't the same as those who don't need them and can't afford a company like Ritual. I feel there is a BIG gap between a Crowd Cow sponsored post and this one, and not up to the standards one associates with you.
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  292. What is the reference to Indiana? We live in Btown.
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  293. Only those of us of a certain age would get that end bit!
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  294. I think it might be time for me to jump on your Patreon, Dogen!
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  295. My wife says Lauren and I have the same kind of diatematic smile. My former roommate is a bigwig in YA lit in public libraries and says Lauren is a hot author
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  296. Are you sure Japan has only "Four Seasons®"?
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  297. It seems if the Ministry of Health would invest in sex-positive videos and make a connection to mental well-being with a good, healthy, consensual sex life, that would take the stigma out of pron.
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  298. John's live stream last month was but an appetizer whilst your vid is the entree! Now I have to go over to his channel to watch his treatment, too. Thanks Greg!
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  299. I remember when Andrew "Babish" Rae came out with his cookware line and my first thought was that this was his "jump the shark" moment. Sure enough, it was and his vids got increasingly ridiculous and useless. Let's hope the same fate does not befall Adam.
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  300. What a payoff at the end!
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  301. Exquisite walk, Norm!
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  302. What if you fall in love with the nature of Japan? Glad to see you include Oshare Japan channel in your vignettes. You should include them in your links.
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  303. For the last couple of years I've been making cultured mozzarella (shout out to Gavin Webber's cheese making channel) for my pizzas and it has a great flavor and satisfying stretch, and the Margherita style is my favorite, by far. I think I noticed that you put down a light dusting of Parmigiana on at least one of the pizzas, and that is a good move to boost umami.
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  304. At about 15 min., you start to talk about why people would click on your channel. If you are clickbaity, NO. If you have a history of being melodramatic or WRONG, NO. Mislead me once, never watching you again. You have to teach people how to judge what they are watching so they can vaccinate against AI generated BS and otherwise malignant content.
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  305. Physics is replete with examples of doing big ideas with smaller budgets. You float the idea and then brainstorm how to make it a reality. That is how Kip Thorne and Joseph Weber got to finally build the LIGO observatories. Dream big, focus on the parameters, build a small prototype, narrow the error bats, demonstrate feasibility, ask for more funding. Similarly, do a good job, ask for a raise, move to somewhere that values your ideas more. Sabine, you always raise interesting questions and are willing to challenge the orthodoxy, YEAH!
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  306. If you mean here temperature is elevated that would be appropriate to say. Otherwise not.
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  307. Adam, I cringe every time I see you shave upwards. BTW, I, too, am a Harry's subscriber.
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  308. The great thing I see in your video, Takashii, is that at the end, everyone bows together.
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  309. I know, Sabine, that this video is about hydrogen, by you keep introducing Mercury (which should be Bowie) in the mix.
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  310. Dōgen puts the punch in punch lines. Didn't see it coming but it was perfect!
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  311. Norm, you should be serious about taking Ayaka-san to Europe! Do a campaign on your channel to fund it and I think you would be surprised at how fast you would reach your goal!
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  312. You didn't talk about the White Sands data. In the same way that 65k years for Australia is probably a VERY conservative date, given some human artifacts and cave paintings are twice as old, so too is the case for Native Americans.
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  313. How did you manage to get into the country? That is the real conundrum! The tunnel explanation was spot on!
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  314. The deep channel with water running through was gorgeous!
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  315. My wife is part Ukrainian, part Russian. I met her in Ashgabat. I was "arrested" in Kona Kassir, Turkmenistan, on the border with Iran and held under "house arrest" for two hours, even though I had signed papers from the Foreign Minister giving us permission to be where we were, which happened to be near an air force base that was heavily used during the Afghan war. To-date, I've never paid a bribe in any country, but I haven't been as inconvenienced as you were. Don't let the fuckers win, Tommy!
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  316. As always, good interviews Takashii!
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  317. Yeah, Takashii! But, whoa, sure wasn't expecting that ending!
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  318. Anming, I got disgusted with Trash Taste a long time ago and it tarnishes my opinion of everybody associated with them. Whilst I don't "Like" everything you do, there are plenty of thing I do like and I appreciate that you put yourself out there.
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  319. Adam, I grok this episode. Peace and ling life!
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  320. Sabine, your English is better than most native speakers of it, so cross that off your list of "Things to Worry About". The ideas are what is important and you are a damn fine communicator of them. Even though I lived in Germany for a couple of years, I hang my head in shame at how feeble were my attempts in conveying nuance and humor.
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  321. Statistically sketchy, but in the mind of a nanpa if you hit on 50 women and even one says "yes", then your method is validated However, if you are putting that much time and effort into it, then you must be neglecting the development of your other skills, which makes you "BORING".
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  322. My thoughts are that you can power your gear from the bikes as you travel like the inverter from JACO.
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  323. It is still hard to not see Lera in your vids!
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  324. Very nice experiment, Adam. Kudos on the explanations. Didn't Elvis Costello write a song about this chemical on his My Aim is True album? :-) Still waiting for the Weird Al parody.
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  325. I guess we have to call you Captain Norm from now on, eh? You got one of the best shots of Fuji-san from the boat on Lake Yamanaka! How much did it cost to rent a boat on the lake? What did it cost for your course and the tests? It is really brilliant to be able to watch you through the progression of steps!
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  326. Bobby (KUDOS!) did a fabulous dissection of the efforts of Nishiawakura to redefine itself. We were kinda startled by the statement near the end of the high number of people in the village who speak English--but didn't follow up on what that meant. More varied ideas? A mayor willing to lead without building a consensus? A critical mass of English speakers who can help other immigrants contribute to the community? Value-added processing of timber into usable end-products is smart, as is co-generation in the distribution of heat energy and smart cooling. There were so many details in this video that deserve further elucidation, and makes Nishiawakura a place we really want to visit on our next trip to Japan.
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  327. Thanks Dougen!
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  328. Greg, as always you are informative and entertaining. We rarely dine out as I much prefer to cook at home, so our lives have only been affected to the extent that we cannot travel.
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  329. I have to retract the original comment because I was very wrong. I am so sorry!
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  330. Adam, you should take the offer from Luxury Tandoors (in the comments). Both Guga and PitmasterX have one and they are awesome. When I lived in Turkmenistan we used one all the time and they get hot fast and use very little fuel.
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  331. Alyssa, I don't see this kind of reporting on NHK! Aside from the guy lowballing you in NW Tokyo (your virtue is infinity), it seems these areas are relatively safe and there is less mental illness than in the US. The light you are shedding on this topic of homelessness is making a difference. If you can keep it up, I think the government will do something to address it. It takes an outsider's eye to put the problem into perspective!
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  332. Alyssa, this is getting to be an old trope and beneath the great intellect that you hold.
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  333. Darn you, Adam, you just doubled the price of thighs!
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  334. Adam, you getting a sliver pan would be like eating gilded food. Gold is unreactive (basicall) and so has no taste and it passes through the body. It is a waste of an important element in electronics.
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  335. Norm, we don't often comment, perhaps we ought to, The central core of Tokyo is rather compact. There are a lot of JTubers who follow the Yamanote Line Marathon. Can you do it in a single night and show what might be going on near each station?
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  336. Takeshii, in your interview with Muriel, neither of you were wearing masks and it seemed a bit odd. Do you know each other or how did you negotiate not wearing masks? I used to watch her channel.
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  337. My hometown in NE Indiana US had a daily German language newspaper until 1960 when I was growing up. They still have an annual Deutschfest. Deutsch was my first fremdsprache. BTW, have you been hanging out with Tom Scott lately?
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  338. I have watched a dozen of your videos and find them wanting in scientific rigor. You dangle it, but then pull it away just when the salience is on the cusp.
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  339. The CDC should put this video on their website! Great work, Adam!
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  340. My scientist brain says that N is probably zero, at any one time. But my defensive brain says , "Don't tell anyone else we are here!"
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  341. Hi, Norm. The atmospherics or your video are entertaining but it would be nice to know the specific places your were at for the video. I like to follow fids on Street View to give me a sense of the geography of the places. And thanks for the link to Arata Fukoe! Cool stuff.
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  342. We make gyoza from scratch several times a year. It's hard to find good ones where we live.
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  343. That doesn't look like a cheat, it looks like a superior method!
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  344. She is spinning a fantasy for you, Nobita!
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  345. Chicken livers. I'd have never thunk. I can see how that works, but how did you, Adam, arrive at this addition? What is the backstory?
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  346. Kevin, you asked the question at the end that I ask every AI. I think that humans are the problem and that we should go extinct.
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  347. Adam, I am really turning over in my head your developing theme of "quicker shortcuts" in recipes and methods, and feel it wiser to withhold judgment. If the quality of ingredients and the nutritional value are equal (and you are doing well, it seems, on that front) AND it is motivation enough for people to to opt to do it rather than purchasing substandard fare, then it is a B1G win. Personally, I'd probably take the extra 3-5 minutes to shape the baguette dough and accordion pleat the parchment to make a makeshift cloche. Thank you for your videos. They are always interesting, usually informative, and frequently funny. "Masterful" communication skills :-)
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  348. Wow, Norm, that breakfast looked good! What restaurant was it?
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  349. This story, which I have known for a long time, is part of the reason why we grow most of our own food organically. The unintended, or perhaps more pointedly unexamined, consequences of GMOs, even if they are "safe for consumption" is the moral hazard argument. Can't feed 8 billion people without devastating climate catastrophe? Bring down the birth rate and don't waste the 50% of the food that is already being produced. Haber is an infamous, immoral, evil figure. Otto Hahn at least helped to get Lise Meittner out of Germany and slowed down research on the German atom bomb.
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  350.  @Narnendil  Good point on the cost of fruit. If fruit is so expensive, I wonder how the diet of Japanese people can be healthy?
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  351. Priorities!
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  352. Good explanation, Adam! Couldn't help but see "Indiana" in the close=up of the text--what was that about?
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  353. Wow, Adam, your dough has a hydration percentage of 88%. That's pro territory. Good on ya, mate!
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  354. I wish I was 50 years younger--APU looks like a pretty good program. Thanks, Dogen!
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  355. Here are some facts: The US did not need to drop the bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki as the firebombing did more destruction, and there weren't any cities left to firebomb (which is in itself a war crime because of the civilian targeting). Japan was much more concerned about the Soviet Union entering the Pacific War and the spoils that would come to them as a result (like the Kyril Islands). There wasn't any difference between firebombing and nuking a city--except it took just one plane to do it. That said, I am always humbled by the hospitality of Japanese people and simultaneously humbly apologetic for the violence inflicted on Japanese civilians (and even the military people). It is a fucked-up mess, we should acknowledge the facts of history, and get on with being better friends than could ever be imagined.
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  356. Adam, let me comment from B-town. I'd like to listen to your podcasts, but they are too long, full of pauses and some repetitions. If your podcast was ca. 30 minutes, we'd probably listen to each one. At an hour plus, the content has to be nearly Booker Prize quality, and while you are smart and we like you, we just are NOT going to carve out that much time. But hey, if it is working out financially for you, go for it! I am just relating our perspective.
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  357. Whilst we are all being pedantic about the pronunciation of "gyro", allow me to add that pita bread is a redundancy. Pita means bread. Naan means bread, too.
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  358.  @ariagopidi251  You are right. My bad. That's what I deserve for being pedantic.
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  359. True LOL.
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  360. A cliffhanger--in more ways than one!
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  361. Quest for Fire, one of the best movies ever!
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  362. It was surprising that only 200-400 of the square watermelons are produced each year--their reputation/notoriety seems stronger than those numbers indicate. Well done and informative video, John!
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  363. Great little history lesson there, Adam! And I am so glad you didn't "shave against the grain" on the Harry's scenes. :-)
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  364. There is a really good (yet still scholarly) book by Maricel Presilla (chef and chile authority) titled Peppers of the Americas : the remarkable capsicums that forever changed flavor, 2017. She describes the flesh of the peppers as the source of the flavor and 1x the capsiacin, the seeds are 10x and the ribs/pith as 100x. The pithy part nearest the stem is the "hottest" part. Thanks for your rational disquisition, Adam.
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  365. Good luck on getting to 100k subscribers! What is your take on "milestones"?
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  366. Hey, Takeshii, do you know Jasmine or did you just see her on the street? I like her channel , Enlightenize in Japan".
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  367. The point made that the view is different going down from going up is important. One should stop and embrace the view, the now. Wonderful work, John, bringing this story!
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  368. Kevin, thanks for taking the time to talk with Takashii. It has been very gratifying to see him progress to where he is now in skill and confidence.
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  369. The language of nature is maths. If you can't master the maths, don't bother a physicist with your crackpot theories,
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  370. Isn't it Betterhelp that is so scammy?
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  371. Please dig deeper as I feel this was a pretty superficial treatment of not only the food but of the brutality of colonialism and religion.
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  372. Norm, did you get your phone out of the refrigerator before you left?
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  373.  @ki7184  Not all of them are, but Greg Lam is Asian-Canadian and has kids with his Japanese wife and has cover hafu culture extensively,, and Norm Nakamura is Japanese-Canadian. The others are generally EuroCanadian, but live in Japan.
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  374. I am making this right now!
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  375. Adam, you shoulda posted this on March 14th! I'm with you on the sweet minimalism.
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  376. My favorite is "Mountweasel" in an encyclopaedia.
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  377. Laura Mersini-Houghton's book, Before the Big Bang, brings a different perspective on this question. Applying Quantum fields to the "landscape" of yields testable (and tested) evidence for the multiverse.
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  378. Takashii, as always, an interesting video! Here is a topic I would like to know about: How do Japanese people feel about some of the big and impressive science projects and successes made by Japanese scientists? For instance, the recent precise Moon landing and other JAXA feats (the Bennu mission), and the giant underground particle detector in Kamioka, and the many Japanese Nobel Prize winners.
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  379. And who said Germans don't have a sense of humour!?
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  380. Adam, is there a food that can get the taste of shame and disappointment out of your mouth from shopping at walmart?
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  381. Norn, I have a couple of questions. 1/ Is there a reason why you didn't name/pin the hotel where you staid? If the owner didn't want to be identified, one can respect her wishes, but it is nice to have some clue so one can at least look at the location on Google Maps (which I do ALOT). 2/ Did you get anything interesting from the "Kentucky Kamera Mount" that you left running? :-)
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  382.  @TokyoLens  Sorry, as soon as i hit send I thought of looking at the other two descriptions. I did find it just looking down the coast of Iwate. I love the work you do!
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  383. This is a pretty cool series, Norm. It is an interesting longitudinal study. I imagine there weren't that many North American/Western European travelers at that time.
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  384. Your conditional linguistic constructions are an endless source of frustration that makes me doubt the verisimilitude of your videos.
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  385. Is it food grade? It does make a difference. For instance, regular steel can have up to 0.01% lead in it, and lead leaches really easily, and you and your kids could lose up to 25 points of your IQ because of it. Also, the steel won't crack or break. I went through 6 pizza stones before I switched to steel about 10 years ago. I figure it paid for itself.
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  386. Adam, tackle Japanese natto next!
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  387. Murakami-san sounds like a cool dude to hang out with. It would have been interesting to do a blind test (as in not know which wheels on the car, not driving blindfolded :-) and seeing what you could tell, but your description of less resistance on acceleration was good, Norm!
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  388. Also mad props to Luke from Nomadic Gaijin!
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  389. Nice vid, Adam, and I appreciate how you handle your sponsorships and am glad they want to work with you!
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  390. Adam, have you noticed how expensive leeks are now? I've been wanting to use them but they are like $5/lb in Bloomington.
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  391. Adam, this recipe left me breathless!
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  392. Who else was expecting a thwack and "Yeow!" at the end? Oh, Adam, Kenji mentioned you today on his vid about your "claw" vid.
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  393. Derek, you were just 30 minutes away!
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  394. Is this a true controversy?
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  395. Adam, JBBFC, did you pour liquid gold down your drain? I have unsubscribed for sins less than this. Bad cop, no donut!
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  396.  @jayteegamble  I don't understand your vitriol for basically laying out a rational argument. If you have a history with a dish, you do you. But for those new to it, they should be educated about it and the context of it.
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  397. And I thought you were going to rub garlic and white white on your biceps before your workout, Adam :-)
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  398. What a wind-up, Norm!
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  399. Literally "hanging" on to the end. Really nice commentary, Adam (who seems to have Monroe County in his blood).
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  400. Adam, this would be more appropriate for you podcast. Supplements are not part of healthy and delicious eating, or knowing where your food comes from and how it nourishes you. I am not saying you are wrong about the content, but that this vid doesn't jibe with you being a serious food channel.
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  401. I think the way you did it in this video is the best. You put the question on the screen and the music indicated that,
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  402. As usual, you have consolidated the issues very well. Brian is a bit over the top in promoting himself, so I had to demur in my subscription of hiim.
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  403. Norm, what is it about you and small things? 🙂 Kana was great--and I am a little surprised the company allowed you to ride with her. Thanks!
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  404. Citations needed!
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  405. Sabine, I have a question about the up and down quarks: 2d and 3d gneration spin 2/3 quarks are MUCH heavier than the -1/3 spin quarks, but the up, with a spin of 2/3 is about half the mass of the of the -1/3 spin down quark. Is there an explanation for this? I have searched online but haven't been able to locate any information about this seeming anomaly.
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  406. Another great one, Kevin!
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  407. These deeper discussion that happen over a few episodes are really great, Greg! One gets a better sense if a people's identity.
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  408. The hardest thing in the world for (maybe most) people is to find their passion when we are ignorant of so many things. The precursor is to eat and drink widely of the world (as best you can), travel broadly cheaply, take risks and brush with danger, then reflect. I'm 67 and I still don't know what I want to do when I grow up, but I think fostering mentorship is one well-tested method for finding satisfaction in life.
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  409. Sooo funny! Thanks for a cute vid, Anming!
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  410. I knew you were going to Blue Screen us :-)
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  411. The Opera browser is a Chinese owned company and thus susceptible to the same legal requirements for the Chinese government as TikTok, wherein ALL of your data can be collected and turned over to the Chinese. Also, this video sounds like it was produced by AI--I'm not 100% sure but I have a strong suspicion.
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  412. Great review, Greg. We US Americans have a lot to atone for.
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  413. Norm, your mention of bears reminded me that the US Forestry Service actually had to put out a notice that bear spray and bug spray don't work the same way.
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  414. Kevin, I hope this isn't informed by personal experience 🙂
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  415. It is funny that your wife is so camera shy but her sister is a natural. You did a good job showing the variety of ages and time-constrained differences and we got a lot out of this vid. Thanks Greg!
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  416. Great color saturation, Norm! Each of those locations deserves a stand alone vid--so wonderful!
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  417. I've had encounters with a copperhead in the Midwest, a rattlesnake in California, and a cobra in Turkmenistan, and they were as afraid of me as I was of them. On the other hand, I have King snakes and rat snakes on my property and would not want to see them go. Oddly, our dog can recognize a snake molt and react instinctively.
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  418. This science is hard to swallow (not that it is wrong, but that I think I will avoid crab from now on).
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  419. Greg, how easy is it to get a cat back into Japan once it has gone to Canada for a period of time? Are you keeping your Japanese house? How will your kids keep up their Japanese? I am not expecting answers, just posing some questions, if they are not too impertinent. Your videos are always great, well-paced, informative, and have a nice humorous twist in them!
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  420. Norm, I think the question should be, would you be able to invite someone over for an assignation in your tiny place, and would that invitation and assignation be successful?
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  421. What a beautiful paean for this long standing icon, Norm! Job well done! I think you asked all the right questions and made Koichi comfortable telling his story.
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  422. Adam, the Organic Valley whipping cream you used to make butter has guar gum in it as a thickener.
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  423. That shirt was a real coup de grace, Norm! Great to see Tokyo from the water!
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  424. Anming, when we said we wanted to see more of you, we didn't mean like in an onsen :-)
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  425. Great cinematography, Norm!
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  426. Looking forward to the collab with Emi, Norm! Your shamisen friends are totally rockin' it!
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  427. Why haven't CBC picked up on thiis? Great content, Greg!
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  428. Norm, I hope you do more videos like this! Great perspective from your guest!
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  429. Adam, technically yeast isn't considered vegan, so I've heard, but I am just being pedantic here for your edification, not to criticize your work.
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  430. This makes me marginally more positive about Bill Gates.
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  431. Adam, watching you on Tuesday makes me feel like I'm cheating on Chef John.
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  432. I resent your titling of this video as you do not give any current statistics to back it up. Troll!
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  433. You are showing some ferocious tenacity in those bouts! Very fun to watch. I like live streams, but 30 minutes is about the max that I can spend time on (so many other Japan vids!)
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  434. One cheese to bind them all!
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  435. T'he most disappointing thing about this video was the fake maple syrup. I'll bet as a Canadian you must have felt a sense of betrayal. Great vid as usual Greg!
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  436. Kevin, I think this is a serious topic (about creeping Americanization of the Japanese diet {and Diet}), which the ending drives home so pithily.
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  437. Here is an idea: Treat your partner as if every day were Valentine's Day, her/his birthday, AND whatever gift-giving holiday of your choosing might be.
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  438. We had tickets and bookings for Bologna in March and Japan in late September. Luckily, when I saw what the crowds were like at the Sapporo Snow Festival it clicked for me that this was going to be serious and I was able to get full refunds on everything. We'll be rebooking as soon as it is not irresponsible to do so. You're great, Norm!
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  439. From the school's website, it costs YEN 1.7 million which is about $11,700 per year for just tuition.
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  440. GREAT video, John! I'm kinda surprised (but deeply gratified) that the connection still persists between the two familes and the communities. I remember some videos you posted on GO when you were in Kochi and you featured the Ryugu Shrine--I had no idea that this is what you were up to!
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  441. Nice to learn more about Korean food, Adam! (Maangchi looking over her shoulder)
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  442. We are so delighted to see the continuation of the trail from your previous vid, Norm!
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  443. Thanks, Shin, for helping your dad with the video! You two make a great team!
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  444. My burning question is why the up and down quark charges are anti-correlated with their masses relative to the four heavier quarks? That is, the 2/3 charged quarks (charm and top) are much more massive than the strange and bottom quarks of -1/3 charge, whilst up at 2/3 charge is less massive than the down quark.
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  445. What is the Pulitzer equivalent for YouTubers? Adam deserves at least a couple!
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  446. When you drop everything for a dog, that is a perfect moment!
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  447. Maybe, but the bonding is priceless. You are a good dad, Greg.
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  448. THIS CHANNEL IS PROBLEMATIC. THE INFORMATION IS NOT CORRECT, and it seems to be generated by an AI, not a real person. The title is ludicrous, because Switzerland is the richest country, and thousands of people are reclaiming their Irish heritage and moving back, especially because the Home Counties are ready to rejoin the Republic.
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  449. This is a universal condition. I was the same way with the original Star Trek series--adorkably unsufferable.
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  450. Norm, the best content is the stuff you are most excited about. Kyushu doesn't get the YT love it deserves, so we are really looking forward to that aspect. As for "Up in the Air", make sure you have plenty of balloons ! :-) (Pixar movie of the same name.)
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  451. Norm, I'm not even that fond of arcades and you still managed to wrangle a tear from me.
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  452. Adam , when you said 14 minutes to hard boil eggs, I was kinda shocked. For me, the time is 8.5 minutes to get hard boiled and 7.25 for jammy yolks. I wonder what could explain the difference in cooking times? Air pressure, but we're at 220 m/660 ft which I reckon is higher than Macon.
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  453. Adam, here are a few nuggets not widely known. John Mellencamp was, from my personal observations and interactions, a pretty shit person who bullied his children--I witnessed him being an asshole on Kirkwood with his kids. Second, the music for "Jack and Diane" is more like a tone poem, and it is also more like a rape anthem--Hey, your life sucks but at least experience my small appendage".
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  454. It seems that Kurt Godel proved we can't explain us within our own context, but we should not give up on trying. After all, 42 is neither prime or irrational. Ergo, it is shorthand for "we don't know what is going on."
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  455. You should tell Nathan exactly what they said about him--that will motivate him to learn!
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  456. Norm, it took some digging but I finally found the place on Google Maps to pin it for a visit when we get to Shikoku. Yohei-san has some pretty good ventures going on to put some vitality into the area, but even his websites don't reveal his location. The coffee bags look great for traveling!
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  457. Trump is a coward and a felon many times over and Jon Stewart still isn't funny or insightful.
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  458. Greg, very clever to juxtapose the various modes of transport at the specific locations! It gave me a chuckle and reaffirmed what a delightful videomaker you are!
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  459. It is a real thrill to buy a car new (I did it once), do we are very happy for you! Your description was very thorough, thanks.
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  460. Very nice,! The trees look like tori, better than tori.
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  461. Powdered sugar in the US often has an anti-caking agent (like pre-shredded cheese.)
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  462. so juvenile
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  463. Norm, I was impressed by the quality of the camera in all the stress tests you put it through, but the flicker is the one area that could be a deal breaker for a more professional look. Sound capture was pretty impressive. But one does have to wonder if the screen is very usable, especially at arms length. Your production quality is quite high, so for you the GoPro 360 is probably better for augmenting a story than relying on it as your main device. How does it compare with a new iPhone?
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  464. At 3:20, the Malay version of Tokyo Mario Cart.🙂
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  465. If I were fresh out of Uni and wanted to just get my bearings in Japan, I could have lasted maybe a month, but no more. On the upside, anything else you move into is going to seem huge. Looking forward to seeing your new house tour, Norm! It looks spacious, sunny, and befitting of one with your considerable talents. One great thing about Okazaki-san is that she expresses her opinions/feelings openly and directly.
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  466. That paper about "dark photons" sounds like it could come from Avi Loeb.
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  467. We love to follow your journey!
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  468. Matty is the Billy Mayes of cooking.
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  469. Norm, I learned from Inside Science the BBC and Science Magazine from AAAS that WHERE you direct the cool is more important than how cool it is. For instance, the face, top of the head, hands, feet, and torso are effective places to cool off. The neck is NOT a good place, because the brain basically processes that information/stimulus too quickly and does not continue its cooling response.
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  470. We are so glad you did this! What a send-up! You nailed the vibe, too!
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  471. If you aren't fully vaccinated then you shouldn't be in public at all. You have to get to at least 95% vaccination levels to reach "herd immunity" and let people freely travel and associate. Unvaccinated people are vectors for variants, and they are an impediment to getting the economy rolling again. Why is this even a story?
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  472. I hope you asked a bunch more questions of these people that will find their way into a different topic!
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  473. Greg, you are the person from whom I learn the most about Japan. Great work, but I could have watched for an hour how they do everything. Are you planning a trip to the new museum that just opened up a couple of months ago?
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  474. "Germans, they have no sense of humor". As a counterexample, subscribe to Sabine Hossenfelder! QED.
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  475. This video is James Beard Award worthy. Good job, Adam!
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  476. Love the Great Lakes shirt, Adam! This problem with PFAS proves the Precautionary Principle of doing no harm. Even in the modern age we lived well without the use of PFAS chemicals, just as we have lived well without genetically modified organisms (as opposed to selective natural hybridization).
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  477. Your choice of units for velocity are so disorienting that your descriptions are meaningless. I like the idea of what you are doing but you should take care to represent units in easily translatable forms, like km/s or fractions of light speed.
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  478. Jesse and Shota were just on Patricia O'Connor's vid that dropped today, too!
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  479. honey owned by paypal, paypal (at least partially) owned by Peter Thiel and Elon Musk. Shadiness factor x 100.
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  480. Bravo, Adam. I appreciate your comment on rampant misogyny in the comments, and YouTube should do something about other hate speech and bullying, too. If I see it, I report it.
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  481. Noisy cars are NOT good.
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  482. You always have a great perspective to share, Greg! We learn so much from you, so thank you very much!
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  483. Adam, you have achieved critical mass on why a journey to Knoxville could be a culinarily gratifying experience (if you ignore the troglodyte politics of the legislature and all the gun violence--which seems to be pretty well distributed in red states,
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  484. Wonderful and detailed explication of rice science, Adam. Thanks!
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  485. Gorgeous as always, Norm! Glad you had the other photographer, Hasshi, on. That was nice to see and get his motivation for being there.
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  486. SO Low CLASS! Be ashamed for watching this misogynistic toxic channel.
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  487. Kevin's house is what you can do if you don't have cats (viz Rachel and Jun). :-)
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  488. My wife is from Turkmenistan and I met her in Ashgabat in 1993.
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  489. Greetings from Bloomington, Adam! I am going to start the pickles today--this looks nice and tasty, simple, and cheap!
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  490. Good description, Derek. Please note that "Galaxy" is Greek for "Milky Way" so saying Milky Way galaxy is like saying ATM machine.
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  491. Norm, I like these quick bites interspersed with your other videos! Thanks for noting the locations, too.
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  492. Exquisitely evocative, Norm! I worry, though, about the polluting effects of the things left behind, like batteries, CRTs (that's the old glass tube televisions to you youngsters out there), farm chemicals.
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  493. Props, Adam, for trying something different in your presentation.
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  494. Your Mom's photo on your phone doesn't seem out of place.
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  495. I saw a video just like this about 5 years ago from the same place in Japan, but with different actors.
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  496. Greg, I wasn't expecting you to read out my comment but it does represent my gratitude for the work you do. Now we are trying to find a couple of hours, and some popcorn, to watch the documentary. When it comes to reflecting on what it means to be "American" (meaning, in this context, a citizen of the US), I think on a certain level is the oath that one takes in order to be granted citizenship: Basically to "support and defend the Constitution of the United States." Those of us born in the US do not have to take this oath, but for anyone who does, they are "American".
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  497. If you want a good (better) explanation, especially as how Black Holes are fundamental to really understanding the concept of entropy, read the new book by Brian Cox and Jeff Forshaw, "Black holes : the key to understanding the universe".
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  498. Norm, do you have any love for the Canadiens in the Stanley Cup finals? We love this series on the camper van!
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  499. I suppose the word "Terminator" shouldn't be said in front of...aaaggghhhh!
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  500. Norm, your enthusiasm for making a video comes through and makes it more exciting to watch.
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  501. Norm, this may have been the best thing I've hear =d about ChatGPT. The first big shrine you popped into, Suitengu Shrine, has some interesting statues--the "Child Raising Kappa" and the "Kodakara inu". We really enjoyed the itinerary!
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  502.  @bellenesatan  Yes, I saw Alex do that!
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  503. Does Natalie still work at Iizukatei? She was the concierge there a couple of years ago when TabiEats and Life Where I'm From feature the inn.
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  504. It took 18 full minutes for you to broach the concept of higher energy/shorter wavelength light and the work it induces, to the transformation to long wavelength thermal energy.
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  505. Norm, either you are a god of edits or Okazaki-san has a great comprehension of English! She's just so wonderful with her enthusiasm and spirit!
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  506. You are doing good, Takeshii! You editing is very "snappy".
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  507. I believe that the plural of calyx is calyces. Source: American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language.
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  508. Quack!
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  509. The choice of hexagons in the background drives home the point of optimization.
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  510. I hope you inspired some of the girls to as big and strong as you seem to be.
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  511. Nice riff on cooking and music! Sorry to be pedantic, Adam, and no disrespect intended, but the word is "restaurateur"--there is no "n" in it.
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  512. This was pretty funny, except for the part that white people (including Japanese) are trying to make money off of black people's culture.
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  513. Le Petit Cafe is still open but sadly, our favorite, Restaurant Tallent has been closed for 3 years now.
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  514. Speaking of following passions, Norm, have you returned to your flying school? Nice to se Yohei again, and to know there are others helping run the place! Thanks!
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  515. Here is the comment I posted on Tim's site, Adam Tim, you almost had me at the opening shot of slicing through the fried chicken. I got to Adam through a reference cited on Foodwishes (Chef John, who is great) who led me to you. One thing that I really must see is a tasting and review of the taste, preferably from more than just the cook, but at least the cook. Another quality is why you do something and some kind of true scientific explanation for why you do it. Adam mentioned that he fries at 250F in the oil to get the meat to cook more evenly, and that he might turn multiple times to get additional crispness (which is what is used to cook fries). In the end, I thought Adam did a better job of explaining the why of the steps. Your production values are better and it is still a good cooking site, but Adam wins this one.
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  516. Tommy from Sabbatical was in that "dangerous" neighborhood earlier this year and had some interesting insights and interactions, and Alyssa from Oriental Pearl went there and the area around Senju that is noted for a large non-housed population. Looking forward to your take on it, Norm!
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  517. Dogen channeling his inner Elisabeth Kubler-Ross! Over anime!
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  518. Great storytelling, Greg! The concern of older folks about driving is a compelling impetus to get self-driving cars deployed.
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  519. Thanks, Adam. This is a pretty important video. I cook at home because it is fun, I like to explore other cuisines, to experiment (I just learned how to make cream cheese in 5 minute from Refika's channel), and I don't trust restaurants to use quality, mostly organic, ingredients.
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  520. Adam, that vinegar chicken leg was at the top, not the right :-) Is this similar to chicken adobo?
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  521. I have a newish gas range top that we love, but we understand, now, the environmental problems this causes. I look forward to induction
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  522. "...reading too much science fiction". In my early universe that would not have been possible. Thanks, Sabine, for explaining the strands of logic for this idea!
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  523. Not very interesting. Nothing about this video should register. If it does then the universe pips out.Bye........
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  524. What a gansta opening, Greg! Interesting juxtaposition between the west and est. I love to look at neighborhoods from maps at street level and overhead pictures, too.
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  525. That baby in your thumbnail has an evil sneer and looks a lot like Trump. Gave me the shivers!
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  526. History is replete with people thinking they can outthink squirrels.
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  527. I started learning more about Japan because of the Great Tohoku Earthquake and Tsunami. A special thank you to all of the people who lived through it and shared their stories--which obviously are hard to tell.
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  528. Wait, I thought the hokey-pokey was what it was all about? Have I been lied to all these years?
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  529. Malted barley has myriad uses. In fact, I have some in my hand right now! Waffles are a good way to use excess egg whites. In fact, recipes with a mismatch between whites and yolks should come with several suggestions for using the excess food.
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  530. That dance is dope!
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  531. Hey, Norm, when you started talking about the Insta Go 2 camera, I did notice that the video quality wasn't as good as your "Norm"-al quality, but as you demonstrated the size and features, my wife and I were kinda blown away. Question: does it float? I checked the website and there was no mention, but at 26.5 grams, I suspect that it might.
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  532.  @oriandkaito  I found the problem in my settings. Thanks!
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  533. Adam, the fungus ca 3:00 is not killing your tree--the tree is giving itself to the fungus so that the "wood wide web" can distribute its resources more productively. Dr. Suzanne Simard of U British Columbia has demonstrated this clearly and her findings have withstood scientific scrutiny. Mushroom collecting etiquette is that you use a porous basket or net bag in which to put your fungi so that any spores can be distributed in the vicinity of collection to repopulate the species.
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  534. You've gotta take Tommy to the original Buddy's Pizza place at 6 Mile and Conant--the birthplace of Detroit style pizza!
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  535. What a great date vid! 🙂
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  536.  @JPLangley_  Yes, it does seem like overkill but even if you are eating cheap, I like to find ways to elevate the flavor. I make a big batch a couple times a year, cube it, and put it in the deep freeze. It is a handy flavor enhancer.
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  537. Trés fantastique! I like your offbeat approach. It is oblique and very interesting.
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  538. A new Ainu museum and cultural center recently opened in eastern Hokkaido and the Japanese government has been doing some to account for the errors of assimilation. Northern Tohoku also has some Ainu population especially around Lake Towada in Aomori Prefecture.
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  539. Wow, young Chris O? How did he leverage his position to TC?
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  540. Norm, congratulations on 200k subscribers! You gave very sensible answers in the Q & A. I can afford to get the Kokoro Care package, so I hope you will give it to someone who has been a commenter from early on who has been positive and has added value in the comments. Thanks also for the podcast as I added Michaela and Tokyo Adventures as the only two that I was unaware of.
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  541. Great experience, Norm! There is a lot of materials science in metallurgy that was glossed over that in itself is interesting, especially to chefs and cooks who value good blades, but for a "feel" of the process, this was a nice video. Thanks!
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  542. Hey, Takashii, JesseOGN wants a word with you 🙂
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  543. Terrific video, John! Yuki-san speaks pretty good English, it seems, and doesn't seem to shy about it. We have this pinned on our map of places we must eat (hopefully in October--we are both vaccinated).
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  544. Pretty epic trek, even for you, Norm! We are so glad that you passed the confidence test and got to visit in person.
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  545. Greg, we love these infrastructure stories about Life in Japan! You do such great work, so thanks!
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  546. Norm, did you see the Nakamura Residence Heritage Museum in Narai?
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  547. Always nice to see Nathan in your vids!
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  548. When Matt mentions Dunning=Krueger at about 26:00 is golden, It means when you are not aware of your deficiencies and think you are doing great. cf Trump 2020 Covid response.
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  549. Are you communicating with Tom Scott about bicycles?
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  550. Greg, pedaling his badassery around Tokyo! At 28:55 that is the opening shot for Midnight Diner (Shin'ya shokudô) (now on Netflix--really fun) about a diner in Golden Gai and the various characters. What a cool way to see the city! I recognize a lot of the places from other videos from other YTers and it is always great to get different perspectives. Thank you Greg!
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  551. Redshift. That is how we know the speed is of light is universal.
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  552. Greg, I've been looking for a shirt like yours :-) Any other channel and your title would be clickbaity, but this looks like a real earnest project. Make sure you install underfloor heating! We are excited to see this project progress in the hands of a professional filmmaker. Ganbatte!
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  553.  @LifeWhereImFrom  Greg, it's a joke! 404 not found
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  554. Funny, we just got back from a trip to Madiosn, WI, and there is a shop next to the Barrymore Theatre called "Nutkrack" which sells fantastically delicious roasted pecans with a light sugar glaze and a touch of kosher salt. I like this vid, Adam.
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  555. Hi, Norm, where is this school/hostel? My wife and I are planning for 2 weeks in Shikoku as soon as it is not irresponsible to travel and this spot looks ideal for a few days of communing with nature. Thanks for showing this story!
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  556. So poignant, Greg! We don't have public baths (except at the university), but we do have a dog :-)
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  557. Most people in the US might consider this as a parody. Oriental Pearl went to some of the same neighborhoods and Alyssa found basically the same 'threat level". To answer your question why the US can't be as safe, it is because the Supreme Court majority skipped school when grammar was taught about the difference between dependent and independent clauses. Properly, if you are a member of a "well regulated militia" (meaning you train frequently, review safety, exercise restraint, and do so under the purview of your state), you can bear arms as you have proven you can do so safely.
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  558. Nobody from outside of Japan should say what is best for Japan, but outsiders can lead by example to show what is possible. When I was in school, we often had confrontations on certain issues that were met with some compromise, so that everyone could save face. We wouldn't get everything we wanted, but we got something. Incremental change is easier to adapt to than wholesale change, but the changers can control the rate of change.
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  559. Why does the video at 1:20 show Russian equipment?
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  560. The reason there are 5 storey building in one part of NYC and skyscrapers in other parts is related to the bedrock, or lack thereof, not the technology of building.
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  561. What a great, terse, descriptive polemic (in a good way) on tomatoes with good science to substantiate the conclusions. The discourse in the pinned comment by Adam (below) is even more helpful. Thanks Adam!
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  562. I liked this--you went to some cool places (open apartment, etc) but here is the the thing that needs addressing (as someone who has worked on a couple of language projects). The equivalent of "jozu" in any language is NOT an expression of admiration for how well you speak the language, but that you made an ATTEMPT to speak and understand the language. The polite response would be "I am trying to get better" rather than calling them out for lying about your ability. It has been 3 full years since any foreigners have ventured very far from their locked-down neighborhoods, so of course the locals are going to be curious.
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  563. Great to see your numbers of subscribers and views have grown, as have your interviewing skills!
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