Questions, Facts and Nothing to do... Be Warned: Absolute Zero Content (Unless you want to know what George Orwell called his pet) (885 hits)
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Submitted by S R (View user info) at 2006-03-01 13:33:35 EST
Boredom has reached me this fine day at an all time peak, so I've decided to ask you Uber to answer me my questions. No they are no very interesting, funny or informative. It's not long either. They are actual questions that I am looking for answers. Just so I don't look like a complete idiot I have added some facts that I have picked up in my lifetime, so I look like I know at least the most unimportant things I can think of.
On a side note, West Virginian State Troopers are sissies. Driving back from my Father's wedding in Statesville, NC this weekend, I got pulled over by the lamest excuse for a Cop I think I ever met. I easily talked my self out of a ticket, that or he couldn't figure out my Quebec License and didn't want to do all the paper work...
-So since my father married an American, what does that make me? Does that mean I can finally apply for Survivor as an American citizen?
-The most common town name in the U.S is Fairview.
-Why does Helium make your voice change?
-George Orwell owned a goat named Muriel.
-How does PH =F?
-Apparently It's illegal to sleep naked in Minnesota
-What is the reasoning of tennis's scoring system love-15-30-40?
-The highest scoring brother combination in the NHL is Wayne and Brent Gretzky
-What's the difference between a hernia and a sports hernia?
-The first Quebec separatist resolution was made in British Parliament in 1917 by Francecour.
-Is Randy from American Idol, Michael's Brother?
-In monopoly, Marvin Gardens is spelled incorrectly. Supposed to be Marven.
-Why are running shoes also called 'sneakers'?
-Elephants fart more than any other animal.
-When's the next Die Hard movie coming out?
Lastly, I'll throw a Camwhore of my cousin and me playing Hockey in North Carolina. I KNOW HOCKEY IN NORTH CAROLINA! That's crazy talk.
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Submitted by ess-arr (user info) at 2006-03-02 08:18:07 EST (#)
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Submitted by ampersand (user info) at 2006-03-02 00:17:23 (#)
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Why do you have so many fucking comments on your own post? Do you just sit here and wait for people to comment in order to reply as rapidly as possible? Go back to Canada.
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that really hurt... Actually I think I answered that with my first line of my post...
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Leil- Sorry to disappoint hun.
Submitted by BranDo (user info) at 2006-03-02 06:09:51 EST (#)
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-How does PH =F?
I used to be Adolph and now I'm Adolf.
Submitted by ampersand (user info) at 2006-03-02 00:17:23 EST (#)
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Why do you have so many fucking comments on your own post? Do you just sit here and wait for people to comment in order to reply as rapidly as possible? Go back to Canada.
Submitted by weasul (user info) at 2006-03-01 22:56:51 EST (#)
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Submitted by pragmatic (user info) at 2006-03-01 16:07:53 (#)
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Helium is *thinks* second on the periodic table and oxygen is 6th. I think.
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Helium is number 2 and oxygen is 8th. Sorry, I'm a bit of a chemistry nerd.
Submitted by inion_de_trua (user info) at 2006-03-01 17:09:16 EST (#)
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very sorry caul, ya know i don't point out all your stupid english spelling mistakes. my bad.
Submitted by G-prime (user info) at 2006-03-01 16:54:12 EST (#)
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Submitted by Wrightcopy (user info) at 2006-03-01 14:24:15 (#)
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+2 because I'm bored too.
Indoninja's right about the helium thing. Sound bounces off of things (like gas molecules in the air). The more or less molecules, the different the sound is. Helium is less than oxygen, so it sounds higher pitched. Think of when someone talks under water. Water is denser than oxygen, and sounds are lower pitched sounding.
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Actually...
I believe that the reason sounds underwater sound lower is because water is too dense for the high frequencies to travel. Instead, they get dissipated in the medium. Like if you hear a tv through a wall, you hear mostly the lower frequencies because the high ones are stopped by the wall.
Submitted by G-prime (user info) at 2006-03-01 16:51:08 EST (#)
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-Why does Helium make your voice change?
(Jews)
Submitted by leilani (user info) at 2006-03-01 16:14:10 EST (#)
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Submitted by Caulaincourt (user info) at 2006-03-01 15:35:24 (#)
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AND I'M ZE FLAME!!!
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teeheeheehee :)
Submitted by pragmatic (user info) at 2006-03-01 16:07:53 EST (#)
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My father was a science teacher at my high school. I did not like science, I did things like light the curtains using the bunsen burners and stuff. Needless to say, i didn't pay a lot of attention in class (still passed everything though).
I got into an argument with Dad a few years ago when I said that air doesn't weigh anything. He was amazed that I actually thought it weighed nothing. I'm not stupid, just a little obtuse sometimes. so unless helium weighs less than nothing, i'm incorrect. O2 is oxygen, there's two molecules of something there! Helium is *thinks* second on the periodic table and oxygen is 6th. I think.
Submitted by MichelleNJ (user info) at 2006-03-01 15:47:19 EST (#)
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Auto NC +2.
Submitted by HighVoltage900 (user info) at 2006-03-01 15:36:39 EST (#)
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Submitted by Caulaincourt (user info) at 2006-03-01 15:35:24 (#)
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-The first Quebec separatist resolution was made in British Parliament in 1917 by Francecour.
(Was it by Caul's great-grandfather? I bet it was.) """
My great-grandfather was a fisherman and the other one was a farmer. Water and Earth...AND I'M ZE FLAME!!! Go elemental powah!
I had too much coffee.
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WHEN YOUR POWERS COMBINE! I AM QUEBECOIS CAPTAIN PLANET!
GO PLANET!
Submitted by Caulaincourt (user info) at 2006-03-01 15:35:24 EST (#)
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-The first Quebec separatist resolution was made in British Parliament in 1917 by Francecour.
(Was it by Caul's great-grandfather? I bet it was.) """
My great-grandfather was a fisherman and the other one was a farmer. Water and Earth...AND I'M ZE FLAME!!! Go elemental powah!
I had too much coffee.
Submitted by leilani (user info) at 2006-03-01 15:30:24 EST (#)
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i thought you were a chick.
Submitted by HighVoltage900 (user info) at 2006-03-01 15:29:57 EST (#)
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Submitted by Caulaincourt (user info) at 2006-03-01 15:19:01 (#)
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I recall eating an "oeuf" this morning, not an "oeuvre". Though it's APW. Maybe I should eat paintings.
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I highly recommend a Degas. Delicious with a glass of orange juice.
Submitted by Caulaincourt (user info) at 2006-03-01 15:29:49 EST (#)
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nice picture, man
Submitted by Caulaincourt (user info) at 2006-03-01 15:19:01 EST (#)
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I recall eating an "oeuf" this morning, not an "oeuvre". Though it's APW. Maybe I should eat paintings.
Submitted by inion_de_trua (user info) at 2006-03-01 15:13:07 EST (#)
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they also think love came from the french for egg l'oeuvre cuz zeros look like eggs.
Submitted by fluff (user info) at 2006-03-01 15:11:53 EST (#)
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Get a real name.
Submitted by weasul (user info) at 2006-03-01 15:05:55 EST (#)
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-Why does Helium make your voice change?
When you mix helium with air the resulting mix is less dense so as you breathe out the timbre of your voice is altered. The spped of sound in a less dense helium/air mix is higher than in just air. You are increasing the speed of sound of your voice when breathing out this less dense mixture and this increase in speed will affect the frequencies that make up your 'voice'.
-How does PH =F?
This sound was not the same as F, the labio-dental fricative, but it was in fact the aspirated voiceless stop /ph/, like the 'p' in English at the beginning of a word.
-What is the reasoning of tennis's scoring system love-15-30-40?
Tennis scoring has its origin in medieval numerology. The number 60 was considered to be a "good" or "complete" number back then, in about the same way you'd consider 100 to be a nice round figure today. The medieval version of tennis, therefore, was based on 60 -- the four points when 15, 30, 45 (which we abbreviate to 40) and 60, or game.
What's the difference between a hernia and a sports hernia?
A true abdominal, inguinal, or femoral hernia is an abnormal opening in the abdominal wall. Part of the intestine pushes through. The danger is that the bowel can get strangled and form gangrene. This condition can be life-threatening.
A sports hernia is a torn tendon, fascia, or ligament in the abdominal and/or groin area. It isn't life-threatening but it can cause chronic groin pain.
Is Randy from American Idol, Michael's Brother?
No, he's no related to Michael Jackson.
Why are running shoes also called 'sneakers'?
The term "sneaker" itself was first used in 1916 by the US Rubber Company for the Keds brand, because rubber soles made the shoes less squeaky.
When's the next Die Hard movie coming out?
According to IMDB.com it's in pre-production with some script problems.
Damn, I'm bored.
Submitted by r0fl (user info) at 2006-03-01 14:39:50 EST (#)
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Submitted by HighVoltage900 (user info) at 2006-03-01 14:10:06 (#)
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-What's the difference between a hernia and a sports hernia?
(A sports hernia is faster and costs more.)
Thanks HV for making this worth reading.
Submitted by ess-arr (user info) at 2006-03-01 14:29:17 EST (#)
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Thanks FAC, that was the main one I wanted an answer roo, at least its in production.
WrightC:I think IM going to call all stephanie's I know now, Step-Hanee. I kinda like it. Thanks!
Submitted by Wrightcopy (user info) at 2006-03-01 14:24:15 EST (#)
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+2 because I'm bored too.
Indoninja's right about the helium thing. Sound bounces off of things (like gas molecules in the air). The more or less molecules, the different the sound is. Helium is less than oxygen, so it sounds higher pitched. Think of when someone talks under water. Water is denser than oxygen, and sounds are lower pitched sounding.
That's about all my knowledge concerning your random questions. I don't know why PH=F, but it's bugged the hell out of my since I was a kid... my name is Stephanie, and I wanted to know why it was pronounced Steff-a-nie and not Step-ha-nee, and no one could ever answer me. It just is. :p
Submitted by FunnyAsCancer (user info) at 2006-03-01 14:22:58 EST (#)
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Die Hard 4.0: 2006
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0337978/
Submitted by HighVoltage900 (user info) at 2006-03-01 14:22:42 EST (#)
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He hates Canada because secretly he is from Canada.
He drinks maple syrup and watches hockey like the best of you.
Submitted by ess-arr (user info) at 2006-03-01 14:17:35 EST (#)
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Say it ain't so Joe! You blatant rascism against me and my country turned my stomach into knots and I think I'm going to puke...
Hey look, it's red, white and blue...
Submitted by JoeAverage (user info) at 2006-03-01 14:13:29 EST (#)
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-So since my father married an American, what does that make me? Does that mean I can finally apply for Survivor as an American citizen?
It doesn't make you anything you dirty Canadian but it makes that American woman a traitor and a whore. Stay in Canada you fucking fag.
http://www.ubersite.com/m/18662
Submitted by ess-arr (user info) at 2006-03-01 14:12:58 EST (#)
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-When's the next Die Hard movie coming out?
(The next time Bruce Willis goes out with a camcorder.)
sweet, yes I just +2 myself
Submitted by HighVoltage900 (user info) at 2006-03-01 14:10:06 EST (#)
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-So since my father married an American, what does that make me? Does that mean I can finally apply for Survivor as an American citizen?
(Yes, but you have to have an asterisk by your name saying "Not pure blood")
-The most common town name in the U.S is Fairview.
(I live in Fairview, Fairview. Fairview being the state. Maybe I just need to look at a bigger map than the city one.)
-Why does Helium make your voice change?
(Jews)
-George Orwell owned a goat named Muriel.
(That was his wife. PWNED!)
-How does PH =F?
(If I told you that I'd have to have several black men kill you.)
-Apparently It's illegal to sleep naked in Minnesota
(We wouldn't want any coupling to occur and have retarded Minnesota people be born right?)
-What is the reasoning of tennis's scoring system love-15-30-40?
(Jews)
-The highest scoring brother combination in the NHL is Wayne and Brent Gretzky
(You forgot about Douglas Adams and Scott Adams...Or something)
-What's the difference between a hernia and a sports hernia?
(A sports hernia is faster and costs more.)
-The first Quebec separatist resolution was made in British Parliament in 1917 by Francecour.
(Was it by Caul's great-grandfather? I bet it was.)
-Is Randy from American Idol, Michael's Brother?
(I don't remember his last name so I can't make a joke. Is it Jackson? I mean one is black and one is...Uh....humanoid. So I would say no.)
-In monopoly, Marvin Gardens is spelled incorrectly. Supposed to be Marven.
(JESUS H CHRIST PEOPLE! HOW HARD IS IT TO SPELL CHECK YOUR GAME BOARDS NOWADAYS?!?!)
-Why are running shoes also called 'sneakers'?
(I use them to sneak-her a date rape drug.)
-Elephants fart more than any other animal.
(Have you met Fat Tony?)
-When's the next Die Hard movie coming out?
(The next time Bruce Willis goes out with a camcorder.)
Submitted by Hilarity_Ensues (user info) at 2006-03-01 14:03:36 EST (#)
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Helium isn't as dense as air so when your vocal cords are vibrating they don't make the same sound. If you were to breather in a heavier gas your voice would sound deeper.
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This sounds better to me. I'd go with this.
Submitted by ess-arr (user info) at 2006-03-01 14:03:03 EST (#)
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Loki- North Carolina my second home now...
and tennis was never my game I'm just a dumb hockey player...with a meaningless history degree.
Submitted by Hilarity_Ensues (user info) at 2006-03-01 14:01:34 EST (#)
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Submitted by ess-arr (user info) at 2006-03-01 13:52:44 (#)
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H_E: you're just full of answers...
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I don't fucking know where the hell the answers come from, they just pop up. I'm starting to think I'm a savant or Autistic or something. I know waaaay too much about nothing at all.
Submitted by ess-arr (user info) at 2006-03-01 14:00:48 EST (#)
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Indo you make sense
Submitted by loki (user info) at 2006-03-01 14:00:44 EST (#)
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They did a thing about helium on Mythbusters. I don't remember why it makes your voice change, but if you inflate a football with helium, it's lighter than it is empty and collapsed.
The tennis thing had to do with trying to make the scoring sound complicated so the lowborn wouldn't be able to figure it out - hey look it's working.
I jest with the Canuck although damn you for being 45 minutes away and not telling me you were in the area.
Submitted by indoninja (user info) at 2006-03-01 13:56:46 EST (#)
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-Why does Helium make your voice change?
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Helium isn't as dense as air so when your vocal cords are vibrating they don't make the same sound. If you were to breather in a heavier gas your voice would sound deeper.
I am hoping that HR is joking.
And yes the trooper was just too lazy.
Submitted by ess-arr (user info) at 2006-03-01 13:52:44 EST (#)
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H_E: you're just full of answers...
Submitted by Hilarity_Ensues (user info) at 2006-03-01 13:50:22 EST (#)
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I would also gather to say that a sports hernia is enduced by sports. Torn muscles during sports which allow the intestines to pop through instead of just intestines poking through you abdomen on their own.
Submitted by Hilarity_Ensues (user info) at 2006-03-01 13:46:36 EST (#)
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If I remember correctly, Helium changes your voices because it freezes your vocal cords, which in order to produce fluxuating sound, vibrate.