Things you've always wondered about but couldn't be bothered to find out

[redjambo]

5 hours ago, henrysmithsgloves said:

Where can I buy the same glue that they use to put the sticker on imperial leather soap? What kind of glue is it?????

 

Doesn't answer the question, but interesting all the same.

 

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-12059893/Do-know-sticker-Imperial-Leather-for.html

[henrysmithsgloves]

1 hour ago, redjambo said:

 

Doesn't answer the question, but interesting all the same.

 

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-12059893/Do-know-sticker-Imperial-Leather-for.html

Interesting read👍🏻 my plan is to build a nuclear shelter out of the labels and glue😁

[¼½¾]

6 hours ago, henrysmithsgloves said:

🤣🤣🤣,Bet it's still stuck there!

Aye, they're a bugger to get off, aren't they. I never thought about posting on a forum for help.😁

[henrysmithsgloves]

58 minutes ago, JKB Member C said:

Aye, they're a bugger to get off, aren't they. I never thought about posting on a forum for help.😁

👍🏻🤣

[Dick Dastardly]

13 hours ago, henrysmithsgloves said:

Interesting read👍🏻 my plan is to build a nuclear shelter out of the labels and glue😁

😂 😂 😂 😂 

[I P Knightley]

On 29/07/2023 at 19:27, Greedy Jambo said:

Here's a baby newt, I found one in my garden a few years ago. 

 

 

Is that your newt? It looks very small.

[Norm]

45 minutes ago, I P Knightley said:

Is that your newt? It looks very small.

That's because it's HIS newt! 

 

No, wait.....

 

 

[Dick Dastardly]

3 hours ago, I P Knightley said:

Is that your newt? It looks very small.

It's just far away. 

[henrysmithsgloves]

52 minutes ago, Dick Dastardly said:

It's just far away. 

You sure?

 

[Dick Dastardly]

17 minutes ago, henrysmithsgloves said:

You sure?

 

That doesn't actually make it any closer you know?

[Lone Striker]

Is it really true that in the northern hemisphere, the water always goes clockwise down the plughole - but in the  southern hemisphere it goes anti-clockwise ?   

 

(Or have I spent too much time listening to old wives with tails ?)  

 

 

[milky_26]

9 minutes ago, Lone Striker said:

Is it really true that in the northern hemisphere, the water always goes clockwise down the plughole - but in the  southern hemisphere it goes anti-clockwise ?   

 

(Or have I spent too much time listening to old wives with tails ?)  

 

 

its false, the geometry of the plughole determines how the water flows down it.

 

however big weather systems like tornados etc are affected that way

[henrysmithsgloves]

9 minutes ago, Lone Striker said:

Is it really true that in the northern hemisphere, the water always goes clockwise down the plughole - but in the  southern hemisphere it goes anti-clockwise ?   

 

(Or have I spent too much time listening to old wives with tails ?)  

 

 

It's true 👍🏻

[Daktari]

21 minutes ago, henrysmithsgloves said:

It's true 👍🏻

I remember seeing a programme years ago - may have been Blue Peter - when they did an experiment at the equator where they poured water in a funnel in the northern side and it went oe way, then walked about 100 yards down the road, across the equator,  and did the same experiment and the water went in the opposite direction. 

[FWJ]

Why does the Grampian TV weather always include Ft William in their maps and forecasts?  We get STV and always have.

[tian447]

Breaking the rules a bit here, because it's only something I've just started to notice.

 

Why is the penalty spot this season now just the outline of a circle?  It used to be a filled in dot, but now it's not.

[redjambo]

53 minutes ago, tian447 said:

Breaking the rules a bit here, because it's only something I've just started to notice.

 

Why is the penalty spot this season now just the outline of a circle?  It used to be a filled in dot, but now it's not.

 

It doesn't answer your question, but I've just found this interesting snippet.

 

https://www.askasoccerreferee.com/penalty-marks-who-knew/

 

The text of Law 1 never specified the diameter of the penalty mark because (a) the mark has no official diameter and, more surprisingly, (b) the penalty mark doesn’t have to be a circle.  Further, it is not unknown for penalty marks used elsewhere in the world (places which are members of FIFA and adhere to the Laws of the Game, as required) use shapes other than a circle for the penalty mark.  Indeed, “various shapes including doughnut/polo mint, crosses and boxes” was mentioned in the reply of this source.

[tian447]

8 minutes ago, redjambo said:

 

It doesn't answer your question, but I've just found this interesting snippet.

 

https://www.askasoccerreferee.com/penalty-marks-who-knew/

 

The text of Law 1 never specified the diameter of the penalty mark because (a) the mark has no official diameter and, more surprisingly, (b) the penalty mark doesn’t have to be a circle.  Further, it is not unknown for penalty marks used elsewhere in the world (places which are members of FIFA and adhere to the Laws of the Game, as required) use shapes other than a circle for the penalty mark.  Indeed, “various shapes including doughnut/polo mint, crosses and boxes” was mentioned in the reply of this source.

 

So our penalty spots could be hearts

 

Just something I've noticed that all pitches seem to be doing now, and wondered if there had been some sort of directive to change them that has flown under the radar!

[redjambo]

31 minutes ago, tian447 said:

 

So our penalty spots could be hearts

 

Just something I've noticed that all pitches seem to be doing now, and wondered if there had been some sort of directive to change them that has flown under the radar!

 

If any of the Hearts management are reading, make it so!  

 

Couldn't find anything about a move from circle to polo mint with my limited searches. Perhaps just a trend?

[tian447]

1 minute ago, redjambo said:

 

If any of the Hearts management are reading, make it so!  

 

Couldn't find anything about a move from circle to polo mint with my limited searches. Perhaps just a trend?

 

Could be, at first I thought it might be something to do with VAR (solid circle maybe interferes with offside decisions or something) but it still doesn't seem like a solid enough reason - and without any proof to suggest it!

 

I'm sad enough to check and we had penalty spots (filled in) versus Rosenborg, but Hibs last night versus Villa had penalty circles (not filled in). 

 

It's one of those things that's caught my eye in a few games, and now I can't stop noticing it

 

[redjambo]

3 minutes ago, tian447 said:

 

Could be, at first I thought it might be something to do with VAR (solid circle maybe interferes with offside decisions or something) but it still doesn't seem like a solid enough reason - and without any proof to suggest it!

 

I'm sad enough to check and we had penalty spots (filled in) versus Rosenborg, but Hibs last night versus Villa had penalty circles (not filled in). 

 

It's one of those things that's caught my eye in a few games, and now I can't stop noticing it

 

 

Trust the Hobos to go for the annular.

[rudi must stay]

The moon. How far away is it actually

[redjambo]

2 hours ago, rudi must stay said:

The moon. How far away is it actually

 

Think of 30 Earths laid next to each other. That far away on average.

Edited August 24, 2023 by redjambo

[Boof]

2 hours ago, rudi must stay said:

The moon. How far away is it actually

 

Constantly changing. Anywhere from 221,500 to 225,700 miles from Earth. Depending upon where on Earth you happen to be at the time of measuring adds another layer of complication.

 

Lunar distance (astronomy) - Wikipedia

[superjack]

What if there were no hypothetical questions?

[henrysmithsgloves]

1 hour ago, superjack said:

What if there were no hypothetical questions?

Surely,there would be no hypothetical answers 🤔

[Greedy Jambo]

Why haven't monkeys evolved?

[hughesie27]

7 minutes ago, Greedy Jambo said:

Why haven't monkeys evolved?

Thry have/did/continue to.

The monkeys and apes that are around today are not the same species we evolved from.

[Dick Dastardly]

2 hours ago, hughesie27 said:

Thry have/did/continue to.

The monkeys and apes that are around today are not the same species we evolved from.

 Why haven't horseshoe crabs evolved? 

[henrysmithsgloves]

9 minutes ago, Dick Dastardly said:

 Why haven't horseshoe crabs evolved? 

https://daily.jstor.org/the-horseshoe-crab-same-as-it-ever-was/

Good read😎

[Dick Dastardly]

Just now, henrysmithsgloves said:

https://daily.jstor.org/the-horseshoe-crab-same-as-it-ever-was/

Good read😎

@Morgan probably thinks I've read it already.... 

[henrysmithsgloves]

1 minute ago, Dick Dastardly said:

@Morgan probably thinks I've read it already.... 

😆😆

[henrysmithsgloves]

Do flies know you're after them? Son bought one of those zapper tennis racket things, every time I get it,the fekkers disappear 🤬

[scottishguy]

17 minutes ago, henrysmithsgloves said:

Do flies know you're after them? Son bought one of those zapper tennis racket things, every time I get it,the fekkers disappear 🤬

You need one of these!

 

 

https://www.bugasalt.co.uk/

 

 

[henrysmithsgloves]

14 minutes ago, scottishguy said:

You need one of these!

 

 

https://www.bugasalt.co.uk/

 

 

I'm just imagining the carnage I would cause using that🤣 full Andy Murray with this bad boy,plus you can see them frying😎

[Maple Leaf]

1 hour ago, Dick Dastardly said:

 Why haven't horseshoe crabs evolved? 

All species evolve.  The speed at which they evolve depends on their environment.  If the environment is changing quickly, they'll evolve quickly (or go extinct).  If the environment is changing very slowly, then they'll evolve very slowly.  Horseshoe crabs are no exception.

[Morgan]

1 hour ago, Dick Dastardly said:

@Morgan probably thinks I've read it already.... 

 😀

[henrysmithsgloves]

35 minutes ago, Maple Leaf said:

All species evolve.  The speed at which they evolve depends on their environment.  If the environment is changing quickly, they'll evolve quickly (or go extinct).  If the environment is changing very slowly, then they'll evolve very slowly.  Horseshoe crabs are no exception.

Prime example ,Hibs manager 

[Greedy Jambo]

5 hours ago, hughesie27 said:

Thry have/did/continue to.

The monkeys and apes that are around today are not the same species we evolved from.

 

Monkeys just seem to be monkeys no? not sure they've evolved at all. 

And did we evolve from apes or fish? 

It's all a lot of bollocks if you ask me. 

[hughesie27]

8 minutes ago, Greedy Jambo said:

 

Monkeys just seem to be monkeys no? not sure they've evolved at all. 

And did we evolve from apes or fish? 

It's all a lot of bollocks if you ask me. 

Monkeys to seem to be Monkeys yes. They've definitely evolved. From Fish.

And aye, we evolved from Fish, then apes. But not the same apes that around these days.

[Greedy Jambo]

4 minutes ago, hughesie27 said:

Monkeys to seem to be Monkeys yes. They've definitely evolved. From Fish.

And aye, we evolved from Fish, then apes. But not the same apes that around these days.

 

Nahh, a superior race came down and messed with our DNA. 

 

[Greedy Jambo]

Kinda like when George Burley turned up at Tynecastle. 

 

We're back to monkeys now though. 

[Maple Leaf]

46 minutes ago, Greedy Jambo said:

 

Monkeys just seem to be monkeys no? not sure they've evolved at all. 

And did we evolve from apes or fish? 

It's all a lot of bollocks if you ask me. 

Well, we now know not to ask.

 

The Theory of Evolution through natural selection has a mountain of evidence to support it.  It's as close to a fact as you're likely to get in science.  Richard Dawkins has a number of very good books on the subject.  I recommend that you read one.  You'll change your mind about evolution being bollocks.

[Lone Striker]

Where, when and why did the expression "early doors" enter the human psyche ?

 

Is it shorthand for something ?  Or rhyming slang ?    Does it convey something to folk who have no interest in football ?    Is it only  used by meeja types in Scotland  ?

 

Why do we never hear about  "late doors"  ?

 

 

[milky_26]

8 minutes ago, Lone Striker said:

Where, when and why did the expression "early doors" enter the human psyche ?

 

Is it shorthand for something ?  Or rhyming slang ?    Does it convey something to folk who have no interest in football ?    Is it only  used by meeja types in Scotland  ?

 

Why do we never hear about  "late doors"  ?

 

 

there is two potential origins of the phrase early doors.

 

1) from theatres when they would open their doors early for a performance so some people could beat the rush

 

2) when pubs would shut in the morning and then open early in the evening and some of their patrons were waiting for it to reopen or arrived soon after it reopening

[Greedy Jambo]

1 hour ago, Maple Leaf said:

Well, we now know not to ask.

 

The Theory of Evolution through natural selection has a mountain of evidence to support it.  It's as close to a fact as you're likely to get in science.  Richard Dawkins has a number of very good books on the subject.  I recommend that you read one.  You'll change your mind about evolution being bollocks.

 

Look at me, i'm a fish. 

I'm starting to realize why I didn't pay attention in school, it's all making sense now. 

p.s, sorry if i'm starting to sound a bit like @rudi must stay

Maybe he knows the truth. 

Edited August 25, 2023 by Greedy Jambo

[Dawnrazor]

2 hours ago, Greedy Jambo said:

 

Monkeys just seem to be monkeys no? not sure they've evolved at all. 

And did we evolve from apes or fish? 

It's all a lot of bollocks if you ask me. 

You seriously think that Monkeys haven't evolved despite the difference in size and shape of all the monkey/apes there are?

Serious question here, genuinely, do you believe the earth is round? There is evidence that it is but many believe it's flat, where do you stand?

[Greedy Jambo]

6 minutes ago, Dawnrazor said:

You seriously think that Monkeys haven't evolved despite the difference in size and shape of all the monkey/apes there are?

Serious question here, genuinely, do you believe the earth is round? There is evidence that it is but many believe it's flat, where do you stand?

 

It's as round as my balls, that Indian moon landing though... jesus christ, could that have looked any more fake?

[Dawnrazor]

2 minutes ago, Greedy Jambo said:

 

It's as round as my balls, that Indian moon landing though... jesus christ, could that have looked any more fake?

So why do you side with the round earth theory and not the flat earthed one despite the evedence but described the theory of evolution as "bollocks"?

[Greedy Jambo]

3 seconds of something created on an atari st, and the rest of the video of people clapping.