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    Why English speakers don't say 'totopos' for tortilla chips●I'm aware that totopos and tortilla chips aren't necessarily the same thing, but it seems very weird to me that we don'tMmastodonTechnologySemiconductors115 min ago

    A debate is bubbling up over snack terminology: totopos, the Mexican Spanish word for fried or toasted tortilla pieces, and tortilla chips are not strictly the same thing, yet bags often carry both names side by side. One commenter finds it strange that English speakers stick with 'tortilla chips' when 'totopos' is widely used on packaging, prompting a small discussion about translation and food naming.

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    Film Quote on the Futility of War Circulates Anew●"After every war,...we always find out how unnecessary it was, and after this one I'm sure all the generals will dash ofMmastodonCultureFilm41 h ago

    A long monologue about how every war is later revealed to have been unnecessary is being shared widely. The speaker predicts that generals will blame other generals and statesmen will publish diaries proving the war need never have happened. The passage, drawn from a classic anti-war film, is resonating with readers as commentary on current conflicts.

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    NATO Chief Backs US Strikes on Iranian Nuclear Sites●NATO Chief Calls US Strikes on Iran Nuclear Sites “Completely Necessary”✉newsWarNuclear1 h ago

    NATO's chief has described US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites as "completely necessary," publicly endorsing American military action against Iran's nuclear programme. The remarks add allied backing to a highly contentious operation and are drawing strong reactions, with supporters calling it a needed step against nuclear proliferation and critics warning of wider escalation in the Middle East.