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[–] betterdeadthanreddit@lemmy.world 33 points 2 years ago

If a moose decides it's car-licking time, that car is getting licked.

[–] notaviking@lemmy.world 21 points 2 years ago

Me: seeing a moose by my car, "No moose get away, no!" Moose: notices me, but continues to stretch out that tongue to lick that salty goodness stuck to the car. Me: Now screaming top of my lungs, "No get away the car is frozen!" Moose: proceeds to lick the frozen metal. Me: running full speed trying to catch the moose running away with my fender stuck to it tongue

[–] Maalus@lemmy.world 11 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Just woke up, morning blurred vision.

Try not to let the moose lick your ear

[–] wildginger@lemmy.myserv.one 10 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Is road salt safe for consumption? I didnt think they actually used NaCl salt

[–] HikingVet@lemmy.ca 3 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Road salt is NaCl but it's much more coarse than the salt you would put in a grinder for food. They also don't make sure the rocks are out of it if it is mined rather than taken from the sea. Transported in trucks that may not have been cleaned. So safe for consumption? Not likely. But it is just NaCl.

[–] emptiestplace@lemmy.ml 10 points 2 years ago (1 children)

No, it definitely isn't "just NaCl". Many different compounds are used, and of those, NaCl is one of the least effective (-6°C). CaCl2 is much better (-32°C).

[–] LemmyKnowsBest@lemmy.world 5 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Hey am I the only one pronouncing this "nackle" as I read it in my head?

[–] emptiestplace@lemmy.ml 5 points 2 years ago (1 children)
[–] eskimofry@lemmy.world 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I am also cackle-ing in my head

[–] LemmyKnowsBest@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago

Okay but it's not CaCl, it's NaCl.

[–] wildginger@lemmy.myserv.one 2 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Huh, til. I thought it was a different compound.

[–] na_th_an@lemmy.world 4 points 2 years ago

Depends on the area. Different chemicals work better for different climates.

[–] emptiestplace@lemmy.ml 3 points 2 years ago

It generally is.

[–] nilloc@discuss.tchncs.de 1 points 2 years ago

Some places use beet juice. It’s still all gonna be mixed with tire and brake dust.

I wish they’d stick to sand anywhere the snow sticks around for more than a day or two.

[–] Gamoc@lemmy.world 6 points 2 years ago

Yes just have a nice conversation with the moose to let it know of the risks, I'm sure it'll listen.

[–] Spendrill@lemm.ee 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Are they slowing down to let the moose lick the car or so as not to run into the damn thing?

[–] Rentlar@lemmy.ca 6 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Yes it's a good idea, but I think this is in reference to if you leave your car parked somewhere in places where moose may roam. Since the car body and tires pick up road salt, moose can be attracted to it.

And when a moose licks the car, there's a good chance its antlers "lick" the windows.