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Originally Posted by Phrozen Sands
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Nope, just more BS by another idiot. The immune system is pretty complex, and there’s no solid evidence that one “race” has a stronger immune system than another. Things like genetics, diet, environment, and overall health play a bigger role. Some populations might have genetic traits that help with specific diseases, but immunity varies more by individual than by “race”. This is just another Trump administration division tactic that causes violence.
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Originally Posted by Phrozen Sands
Why doesn’t it just come off like any other odor? I heard skunk spray is bad, but damn. LOL
The owner should have had the dog on a leash. Either that, or waited until later to bring him in.
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So, skunk spray is made up of thiols, which are sulfur-based compounds responsible for that strong, lingering odor. And these molecules are extremely potent, even in tiny amounts. They bind easily to fur, skin, and fabrics, which is why the smell sticks around.
On top of that, skunk spray also contains thioacetates, which are basically odorless at first but can turn into thiols when they’re exposed to oxygen or water. That’s why a lot of people think they’ve washed the smell off, only to have it come back even stronger when they get wet again.
Since skunk spray is oily, water alone won’t remove it, because it actually repels water. Regular soap isn’t strong enough to break it down either. That’s why we use a mix of hydrogen peroxide, baking soda, and dish soap. The peroxide oxidizes the thiols, turning them into sulfonic acids, which are water-soluble and no longer smell.
Even after treatment, the odor can stick around in hair, skin, and fabric because those materials absorb the compounds. I mean, it fades over time as natural oils and environmental exposure help break it down, but it’s not like it’s an instant fix. That’s why people sometimes still catch whiffs of skunk for a few days, even after multiple washes.
He did have him on a leash. This is an English Mastiff I’m talking about. They’re like really, really strong. This one was over 200 lbs. He brought the dog in because it’s really odd to see skunks out and about in Minnesota this time of year. I mean, it’s been really warm the last few days for this time of year, so occasionally they’ll come out for food, but mostly at night. During the day could mean something isn’t right about the skunk. Rabies is sometimes one of those reasons. Rabies isn’t very common in pets here in Minnesota, but skunks do carry the virus, big time. He just wanted to make sure his dog wasn’t bitten anywhere.
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Originally Posted by AGDee
During that press conference, he was reading a list of disabilities from some website saying that they were hiring people to run planes who had cognitive disablities and things. Part of why he was blaming DEI initiatives for the crash, but it was all BS.
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Ohhh, yes, I did see that. Yep.., total BS 💯