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[–] Warl0k3 157 points 1 month ago (3 children)

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

[–] [email protected] 47 points 1 month ago (1 children)

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

[–] Jivebunny 10 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

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

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

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

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 month ago

Turkish: Sugar?

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

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

Why do they call him the bullet dodger?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 month ago

Because he dodges bullets, Avi.

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

Or it only applies to this specific one breed.

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

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

[–] breakingcups 8 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Located entirely within your kitchen.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 month ago
[–] [email protected] 10 points 1 month ago

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