Cade Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 If you add up all the humans that have ever died since the species began, it's still less than the number of humans alive right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invernessjt Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 If you add up all the humans that have ever died since the species began, it's still less than the number of humans alive right now. Don't believe you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2NaFish Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 If you add up all the humans that have ever died since the species began, it's still less than the number of humans alive right now. the number alive right now is probably about 5% of the total humans ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlasgowHMFC23 Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 On bottles of Orangina it tells us to shake it up, because all the juicy, orangey bits lie at the bottom after sitting on the shelf to long. Its fizzy though. I get fizzy juice all over my hands every time. Why is that? *Gently shake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridge of Djoum Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 It's only us Western Europeans and your Tuareg that have evolved to continue to tolerate lactose past weaning. Something like 95% of the adult Chinese population are lactose intolerant. For this, I read ''Lacoste'' intolerant!!! What a fud I am. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 Why is it, when you try on new clothes in the shop and they fit, yet once you've bought them and get them home, they don't ? Magic Mirrors in shops, lighting and smell fool your senses into thinking you look the bees knees when you try something on. Its when you get home under normal conditions you realise you look a tw*t. Guilty of buying clothes I've hated in the past. Bought a leather jacket years ago and it had a (fake) fur collar. It looked great in the shop. When I got it home I realised how shit it was. Wore it once and handed it into the charity shop the following day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FWJ Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 Why are (non-organic) minerals concentrated in certain areas - gold and platinum in South Africa, uranium in Niger, tin in Cornwall etc and not more evenly distributed around the Earth's crust? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 How come when you weigh yourself and then have a dump, then weigh yourself again, you haven't lost any weight? That must mean that turds don't weigh anything. Its because its contained within the vacum of the stomache and bowel. Its to do with the surrounding air. For example if you are inside a sealed van and jump in the air the total weight of the van as you are in mid air is not effected. Had the van had an open roof and you jumped then the weight of the van decreases by your body weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 On bottles of Orangina it tells us to shake it up, because all the juicy, orangey bits lie at the bottom after sitting on the shelf to long. Its fizzy though. I get fizzy juice all over my hands every time. Why is that? You aren't supposed to shake it like you're having a ham shank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamboInSouthsea Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 Why are (non-organic) minerals concentrated in certain areas - gold and platinum in South Africa, uranium in Niger, tin in Cornwall etc and not more evenly distributed around the Earth's crust? Not 100% sure but it may be because elements of a feather, stick together..if you get my meaning? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennywise Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 You aren't supposed to shake it like you're having a ham shank Its the only way i know how. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cade Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 Why are (non-organic) minerals concentrated in certain areas - gold and platinum in South Africa, uranium in Niger, tin in Cornwall etc and not more evenly distributed around the Earth's crust? Minerals do accumulate in certain layers of the earth's crust, most of these layers being deep underground (as in close to the mantle deep). Over the millions of years, plate tectonics has rumpled these layers, forcing them to the surface at certain locations. This is why we see veins of gold in certain areas and not others. Coal is a different matter. It is formed from dead trees of ancient forests. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorgiewave Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 To me the most amazing thing about science is not so much the things that are discovered (though there are no end of bobby dazzlers...) but how the hell anybody knows them. The percentage of each element on Jupiter, just by looking at it? Dividing the first moments of the Universe into billionths of seconds? The best thing in the natural world may well be reproduction. Not in a hippy way, but a new person being created with its own personality and able to repeat the trick within about 12 years (if it wanted to) is a belter. A real WTF thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridge of Djoum Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 Until about 2 days ago, I always wondered why Italy play in blue, but their flag is green white and red. blue is the colour of Savoia, which as you probably know, was the ruling house of Italy from 1861 until 1946. Until then, the country's flag always had the Savoy coat of arms on it. It is only since the Italian Republic was established post-war that the tricolor has been the national flag. So now you know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 I used to wonder about why its British Racing Green... Apparently when F1 was first starting each country picked its racing colour; Obviously the Italians went with red, I think it was yellow the Germans picked and so on. The reason why Britain chose green was because we weren't able to show the early races in the UK due to speed restrictions. So we held our races in Ireland and chose green as a mark of respect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny D Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 When did the BBC and ITV start showing the "current score" in the corner of the screen when broadcasting live matches? Currently watching USSR Vs Belgium from Mexico '86 and there isn't even the time on the screen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 When did the BBC and ITV start showing the "current score" in the corner of the screen when broadcasting live matches? Currently watching USSR Vs Belgium from Mexico '86 and there isn't even the time on the screen. It was brought in to stop people in the pubs etc asking others "whats the score?", Now people ask "is that the score?" kind of defeats the purpose. Note this may not be the reason but more of an observation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norm Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 When did the BBC and ITV start showing the "current score" in the corner of the screen when broadcasting live matches? Currently watching USSR Vs Belgium from Mexico '86 and there isn't even the time on the screen. Sky started the whole score and time thing when they first won the rights to the Premiership. Everyone else followed suit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 I used to wonder about why its British Racing Green... Apparently when F1 was first starting each country picked its racing colour; Obviously the Italians went with red, I think it was yellow the Germans picked and so on. The reason why Britain chose green was because we weren't able to show the early races in the UK due to speed restrictions. So we held our races in Ireland and chose green as a mark of respect. UK -Green Italy - Red France - Blue Belgium - Yellow Germany - White and so on. Interestingly German cars are now associated with silver as they stripped the paint of the cars to save weight. When Ecurie Ecosse were racing at Le Mans in the 50's they raced in dark blue as a Scottish team, Mercedes objected as it wasn't the correct colour for a british team. So Ecurie said they would repaint the cars, if Mercedes painted theirs white. The complaint was withdrawn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 UK -Green Italy - Red France - Blue Belgium - Yellow Germany - White and so on. Interestingly German cars are now associated with silver as they stripped the paint of the cars to save weight. When Ecurie Ecosse were racing at Le Mans in the 50's they raced in dark blue as a Scottish team, Mercedes objected as it wasn't the correct colour for a british team. So Ecurie said they would repaint the cars, if Mercedes painted theirs white. The complaint was withdrawn. cool post man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazio Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 cool post man And partly wrong, it seems that the no paint to save weight thing is a bit of an urban myth. Oh well, mostly correct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 (edited) And partly wrong, it seems that the no paint to save weight thing is a bit of an urban myth. Oh well, mostly correct. Funnily enough I heard something about the paint a while ago, must be an urban myth then. Edited June 15, 2014 by Marvin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locky Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 How did Stevie Fulton's 'booked for being ugly' chat come about? Why do Lothian Buses run services to Midlothian, East Lothian but not West Lothian? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N User Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 How did Stevie Fulton's 'booked for being ugly' chat come about? Why do Lothian Buses run services to Midlothian, East Lothian but not West Lothian? Hibs fans were singing "you're so ******* ugly" Fulton responded by blowing then a kiss and was booked. Fans sing "booked for being ugly" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prince Buaben Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 Why do Lothian Buses run services to Midlothian, East Lothian but not West Lothian? They do now run a service to west lothian but before it was an agreement with first bus that they wouldn't run out there. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck berrys hairline Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 They do now run a service to west lothian but before it was an agreement with first bus that they wouldn't run out there. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I've never seen a lothian bus out here, unless your just talking about kirknewton? Only rivals are horsborough who in my eyes deliver a fast cheap reliable service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Del1812 Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 Hibs fans were singing "you're so ******* ugly" Fulton responded by blowing then a kiss and was booked. Fans sing "booked for being ugly" Absolutely spot on. If memory serves me correctly, it was the 1-0 derby win back in 1997 when McCann scored and nonchalantly cupped his ear to the East Stand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prince Buaben Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 I've never seen a lothian bus out here, unless your just talking about kirknewton? Only rivals are horsborough who in my eyes deliver a fast cheap reliable service. Aye that's the one. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paolo Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 (edited) I've never seen a lothian bus out here, unless your just talking about kirknewton? Only rivals are horsborough who in my eyes deliver a fast cheap reliable service. They run one about 4am between Longstone and Livingston. I am assuming it is aimed at shift workers and bus drivers. It is classed as a night bus, though. As for during the day, a deal was done with LRT, that saw them pull out their Edinburgh services. Horsburgh run very few buses to and from Edinburgh, just the Royal Infirmary and the early 27 to Livingston. They are more reliable, though. They use to run an airport bus, which was excellent. Edited October 25, 2014 by Claudia Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locky Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 Hibs fans were singing "you're so ******* ugly" Fulton responded by blowing then a kiss and was booked. Fans sing "booked for being ugly" And now I know! Cheers mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bindy Badgy Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 When did the BBC and ITV start showing the "current score" in the corner of the screen when broadcasting live matches? Currently watching USSR Vs Belgium from Mexico '86 and there isn't even the time on the screen. I think it was brought in between Italia 90 and USA 94. Can't remember it being there for 92 Euros but I might be wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dobmisterdobster Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 What do the folk who tell you eastenders is next etc do in between their announcements? Is that there only job, just to introduce the next show? They are called continuity announcers and that is their job. It is done live in a booth at Broadcasting House or Pacific Quay in Scotland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superjack Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 When people are about to die and they see light at the end of the tunnel, what if that light isn't heaven, but another vagina you are about to come out of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nookie Bear Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 When people are about to die and they see light at the end of the tunnel, what if that light isn't heaven, but another vagina you are about to come out of. That is a belter - somewhere between mindblowing and sick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 When people are about to die and they see light at the end of the tunnel, what if that light isn't heaven, but another vagina you are about to come out of. Asylums were made for people like you... haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
151 Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 When people are about to die and they see light at the end of the tunnel, what if that light isn't heaven, but another vagina you are about to come out of. Quite a common belief. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getintaethem Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 (edited) . This is the reason why in space you are weightless as there is essentially no gravity. Not true, the crew of the space station orbiting Earth are not experiencing zero gravity, in fact gravity is the reason they are orbiting at all. The gravitational pull of the Earth is massive, if it wasn't, the moon would have buggered off years ago. Edited October 28, 2014 by Getintaethem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The People's Chimp Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 When people are about to die and they see light at the end of the tunnel, what if that light isn't heaven, but another vagina you are about to come out of. Just tripping on DMT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The People's Chimp Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 I just found out pineapples don't grow on trees. Mind blown. I had a Pineapple as house plant till I left it out in the garden one year, and an early frost got it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coco Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 I had a Pineapple as house plant till I left it out in the garden one year, and an early frost got it. Was musing the other day about pineapples. They have gone from something of near-unimaginable luxury to a loss leader where their 'value' has been lost in an incredibly short period of time. Growing, transporting, processing, selling a pineapple for 69p. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heres Rixxy Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 If you own a big boat, what happens if you just sail into other country docks without prior visas, approval etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2NaFish Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 If you own a big boat, what happens if you just sail into other country docks without prior visas, approval etc? You get attacked by sharks and realise that you're gonna need a bigger boat. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gciFoEbOA8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Better call Saul Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 lads that get they big rings into the bottom of their ear ...do there ear bits shrink again when the ring is removed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cashgenerator Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 lads that get they big rings into the bottom of their ear ...do there ear bits shrink again when the ring is removed. http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2014/oct/19/cosmetic-surgeons-repair-stretched-earlobes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Better call Saul Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 (edited) cheers for the link ..they are referred to as a flesh tunnel totally rank picture... Edited November 3, 2014 by Ferris Bueller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlasgoJambo Posted November 4, 2014 Share Posted November 4, 2014 lads that get they big rings into the bottom of their ear ...do there ear bits shrink again when the ring is removed. Similarly, why do lads get those big rings into the bottom of their ear? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooperstar Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 The fake images projected onto sports fields on TV coverage. How do they do that? Specifically in the NFL to show where the play begins and where they need to get to to get a 1st down. They have the lines, but if someone stands on top of it then you don't see the line anymore, as if it is actually painted onto the grass. Also, the camera moves and the lines stay in the same place, as if they are painted onto the grass. It's totally like the lines are painted onto the grass. I don't understand how they do it. A much bigger question for me than the ones raised on the Universe thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ortarkod Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 How do the people who measure TV audiences know how many people are watching on each set? It could just be one member of the household or all of them. Surely the results are wildly inaccurate. Also; how can I shower (naked ) in my bathroom without a care in the world, but as soon as I pull a weird face/start miming along to 80's pop classics in the mirror I start to worry that there's a camera in there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sooperstar Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 Re the flesh holes. This guy with the biggest ones has some interesting other modifications. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2719858/Body-modification-tattoo-artist-Kala-Kaiwi-claims-Guiness-World-Record-biggest-stretch-earlobes.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalamazoo Jambo Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 (edited) The fake images projected onto sports fields on TV coverage. How do they do that? Specifically in the NFL to show where the play begins and where they need to get to to get a 1st down. They have the lines, but if someone stands on top of it then you don't see the line anymore, as if it is actually painted onto the grass. Also, the camera moves and the lines stay in the same place, as if they are painted onto the grass. It's totally like the lines are painted onto the grass. I don't understand how they do it. A much bigger question for me than the ones raised on the Universe thread. 1st and Ten graphics system. http://mentalfloss.com/article/27009/explaining-magic-yellow-first-down-line I had the answers to the Universe thread as well but thought this should take priority. Will get back to the Universe later. Edited November 9, 2014 by Kalamazoo Jambo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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