[–] 50 points 3 weeks ago (1 child)

I tried to change pounds to dollars in Florida in the 1990s. The lady read the conversion details backwards (it was probably 1.25 dollars to the pound at the time) and gave me the opposite ratio (works out at 0.80).

When I pointed out the error, she said "The US dollar is the strongest currency in the world, sir! It's always point-something" and refused to believe me.

This was at a bank. The manager had to be called. Neither of them were happy to discover the truth and both resented having to eventually give me the correct exchange!

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  • [–] 148 points 1 month ago (5 children)

    Hmm. Was Sheeran equally apolitical in 2022?

    Responding publicly to Ukrainian band Antytila, whose members had joined Ukraine's territorial defence, Sheeran said: “To all Ukrainians, I love you, I stand with you”, adding that he was proud to be taking part in the Concert for Ukraine fundraiser.

    He described what followed the invasion as “devastating acts of violence,” called Ukraine “a proud and resilient country,” and said: “I stand with Ukraine.” He donated his YouTube royalties from the video to the DEC Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal.

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