CurSedVoyce
California Hillbilly
You been listening to Kamala too much 
Official Random Fact/Random Thought Thread!
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gf beranek
Old Schooler
ha!
Knotorious
That Guy With The Face
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I feel insulted that you would associate me with that woman. Talk about a dimwit.
It took a few months for the scars to fade.How do you know?
Edit: You probably meant don't ask you how you know why, right?
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TreeHouser
My random thought is: If a snowflake(liberal crybaby) thinks words are violence and starts screaming in your face can you punch them out cold and say it was self defense?
CurSedVoyce
California Hillbilly
Smile and wave boys, smile and wave...
Oooops, slap.
Oooops, slap.
Knotorious
That Guy With The Face
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Random Fact: When was Guinness founded? Arthur Guinness started brewing ales from 1759 at the St. James's Gate Brewery, Dublin. On 31 December 1759 he signed a 9,000 year lease at £45 per annum for the unused brewery. That's one hell of a lease.
Random Fact: Who has stayed awake the longest? Randy Gardner is the holder of the scientifically documented record for the longest period a human has intentionally gone without sleep not using stimulants of any kind or without a terminal illness like Fatal Familial Insomnia. In 1964, Gardner, a 17-year-old high school student in San Diego, California, stayed awake for 264.4 hours (11 days 24 minutes). Most people who claim to have slayed awake naturally beyond two or three days are lying or don't remember sleeping because it was on and off for such a brief amount of time. The average person struggles to function after two days without sleep.
Random Fact: Who has stayed awake the longest? Randy Gardner is the holder of the scientifically documented record for the longest period a human has intentionally gone without sleep not using stimulants of any kind or without a terminal illness like Fatal Familial Insomnia. In 1964, Gardner, a 17-year-old high school student in San Diego, California, stayed awake for 264.4 hours (11 days 24 minutes). Most people who claim to have slayed awake naturally beyond two or three days are lying or don't remember sleeping because it was on and off for such a brief amount of time. The average person struggles to function after two days without sleep.
CurSedVoyce
California Hillbilly
Wombat poop cube shaped poo...
Our research found that these cubes are formed within the last 17 percent of the colon intestine,” he said. The researchers say the distinctive cube shape of wombat poop is caused as a result of the drying of the faeces in the colon, and muscular contractions, which form the uniform size and corners of the poop.Jan 29, 2021
Our research found that these cubes are formed within the last 17 percent of the colon intestine,” he said. The researchers say the distinctive cube shape of wombat poop is caused as a result of the drying of the faeces in the colon, and muscular contractions, which form the uniform size and corners of the poop.Jan 29, 2021
gf beranek
Old Schooler
Damn, I never knew that! My life is forever changed.
Knotorious
That Guy With The Face
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Random Fact: Comodo dragons can reproduce either sexually or asexually depending on their environmental conditions. At most zoos, females live alone and are kept separate from other dragons and simply lay eggs asexually.
Random Fact: Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) was adopted as the world's time standard at the Washington Meridian Conference in 1884. This conference also established Universal Time, from which the international 24-hour time-zone system grew. This is why all time zones refer back to GMT on the prime meridian.
Random Fact: Who invented ice cream? The origins of ice cream can be traced back to at least the 4th century B.C. Early references include the Roman emperor Nero (A.D. 37-68 ) who ordered ice to be brought from the mountains and combined with fruit toppings, and King Tang (A.D. 618-97) of Shang, China who had a method of creating ice and milk concoctions.
Random Fact: Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) was adopted as the world's time standard at the Washington Meridian Conference in 1884. This conference also established Universal Time, from which the international 24-hour time-zone system grew. This is why all time zones refer back to GMT on the prime meridian.
Random Fact: Who invented ice cream? The origins of ice cream can be traced back to at least the 4th century B.C. Early references include the Roman emperor Nero (A.D. 37-68 ) who ordered ice to be brought from the mountains and combined with fruit toppings, and King Tang (A.D. 618-97) of Shang, China who had a method of creating ice and milk concoctions.
Knotorious
That Guy With The Face
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Random Fact: Ever wonder why tennis balls are sold in sealed cans? That's because the balls are inflated in the factory to a certain pressure, giving them their signature bounce. The moment they are exposed to the air, they begin to lose some of that pressure as the air leaks out. Therefore, manufacturers have to sell the balls in a sealed can to ensure none of the air is lost until you decide to use them.
Random Fact: Why are pencils painted yellow? American pencil makers wanted a special way to tell people that their pencils contained Chinese graphite. In China, the color yellow is associated with royalty and respect. American pencil manufacturers began painting their pencils bright yellow to communicate this “regal” feeling and association with China.
Random Fact: Why are pencils painted yellow? American pencil makers wanted a special way to tell people that their pencils contained Chinese graphite. In China, the color yellow is associated with royalty and respect. American pencil manufacturers began painting their pencils bright yellow to communicate this “regal” feeling and association with China.
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TreeHouser
Ain't no name more regal than Dixon Ticonderoga.
Knotorious
That Guy With The Face
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Random Fact: How many moons the Saturn have? The moons of Saturn are numerous and diverse ranging from tiny moonlets less than 1 kilometer across to the enormous Titan which is larger than the planet Mercury. Saturn has 62 moons with confirmed orbits, 53 of which have names and only 13 of which have diameters larger than 50 kilometers.
Random Fact: How much of the Earth's atmosphere is nitrogen and oxygen? It is primarily composed of nitrogen (78%) and oxygen (21%) with only small concentrations of other trace gases. Nearly all atmospheric water vapor or moisture is found in the troposphere, so it is the layer where most of Earth's weather takes place.
Random Fact: How much of the Earth's atmosphere is nitrogen and oxygen? It is primarily composed of nitrogen (78%) and oxygen (21%) with only small concentrations of other trace gases. Nearly all atmospheric water vapor or moisture is found in the troposphere, so it is the layer where most of Earth's weather takes place.
Nutball
TreeHouser
Don't forget about the huge quantities of CO2
Knotorious
That Guy With The Face
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It's not that huge. =-P
"The current global average concentration of CO2 in the atmosphere is (0.04%) 421 ppm as of May 2022. This is an increase of 50% since the start of the Industrial Revolution, up from 280 ppm during the 10,000 years prior to the mid-18th century"
Carbon dioxide in Earth's atmosphere - Wikipedia
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TreeHouser
Makes you wonder how much of that CO2 emissions come from soda production? Coke sells billions of cans a year. Pepsi probably as much.
Random thought.
Random thought.
Knotorious
That Guy With The Face
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"Thus, 0.001 percent of all carbon dioxide emissions in the United States is contributed by carbonated soft drinks. These numbers are only rough approximations, but the inescapable conclusion is that carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere from soft drinks is inconsequential."
www.chicagotribune.com
"Thus, 0.001 percent of all carbon dioxide emissions in the United States is contributed by carbonated soft drinks. These numbers are only rough approximations, but the inescapable conclusion is that carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere from soft drinks is inconsequential."
Ask Tom: Does carbon dioxide released by soft drinks contribute to global warming?
The numbers are only rough approximations, but the inescapable conclusion is that carbon dioxide released into the atmosphere from soft drinks is inconsequential.
www.chicagotribune.com
Nutball
TreeHouser
Probably by nature, since it is commonly produced in nature.
BlackSmith
Uncivil
I’ve never heard anyone bitching about the huge amount of co2 used in the weed grows.
Marc-Antoine
TreeHouser
The plants are really happy to have more Co² . They can take all what we can throw at them.
Knotorious
That Guy With The Face
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Random Fact: How fast is the Earth spinning and how much do we, as humans, move each day? About 24,901 miles (40,075 kilometres) per day. To calculate speed, divide that distance by 23hr, 56m, 4s to reach the figure of 1,040 mph. After that, speed due to rotation is calculated by multiplying the speed at the equator by the cosine of the latitude at the point.
Random Fact: What percentage of people are right handed? Most humans (say 70 percent to 95 percent) are right-handed, a minority (say 5 percent to 30 percent) are left-handed, and an indeterminate number of people are probably best described as ambidextrous. If you're wondering about the large ranges, this is meant to reflect the density of right or left handed people within any given population [e.g. - Japanese, American, Icelandic, African, etc. ad infinitum]. Each demographic is going to have different values. It doesn't have to be differentiated by race either. A study could look into whether fisherman, for example, are predominantly right or left handed).
Here is an article from the renowned Scientific American magazine which takes a look at why so many more people are right handed than left handed for those of you who wish to further your understanding of this area of science.
www.scientificamerican.com
Random Fact: What percentage of people are right handed? Most humans (say 70 percent to 95 percent) are right-handed, a minority (say 5 percent to 30 percent) are left-handed, and an indeterminate number of people are probably best described as ambidextrous. If you're wondering about the large ranges, this is meant to reflect the density of right or left handed people within any given population [e.g. - Japanese, American, Icelandic, African, etc. ad infinitum]. Each demographic is going to have different values. It doesn't have to be differentiated by race either. A study could look into whether fisherman, for example, are predominantly right or left handed).
Here is an article from the renowned Scientific American magazine which takes a look at why so many more people are right handed than left handed for those of you who wish to further your understanding of this area of science.
Why are more people right-handed?
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Random Fact: contrary to the scientific ad campaign to sell a treatment, I have not spread toenail fungus to my wife after decades of playing unconcious footsie while we sleep.
Random Thought: it might be bad luck to be superstitious.
Random Thought: it might be bad luck to be superstitious.
SeanKroll
Treehouser
Supposedly, off-label use of Vicks vapo-rub, helps.
IDK for sure.
Nail trauma plays into it.
Apple cider vinegar soaks also is meant to help.
Are all of your toes affected?
IDK for sure.
Nail trauma plays into it.
Apple cider vinegar soaks also is meant to help.
Are all of your toes affected?
