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Not really, I don't believe in god's the same way I don't believe in psychic clowns.
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True.
I haven't looked at one since I was a kid.
I know they do, tallest/fastest/biggest etc... But they are all things that always exist.
E.g. the biggest pizza in the world, well before that there was also a biggest pizza it was just smaller than the current one, and before that etc....
I guess anything with a single record, not just the latest in a long string should count.
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I read John Ringo when I was younger (early 20's); it has a lot of what you are looking for.
I wouldn't call it high art, but the writing is fairly good.
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I think you miss the opportunity to use "correspond-ass chess"
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They teach that in gunday school.
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This is a misunderstanding of atheism.
This is my view on religion:
I don’t believe in your imaginary friend; but don’t feel special, I don’t believe in anyone else’s imaginary friend either.
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I wonder how much is embellishment over the years.
If you sawed off your assistants fingers (hard to do with a hand saw); good chance they would also catch gangrene. Far more likely is that at the first sign of a saw hitting your finger, you move it out of the way.
The third person "died of fright", could have been heart attack. So definitely plausible.
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I loved that story; in my imagination paleontologist 1 (P1) sees the cartoon and wonders what the official name is. Gets to work and asks old and wise paleontologist 2 (P2) what the official name is.
P2: I don't know. I'll have to ask my venerable colleague (P3) about it next time we are together.
P1: ok cool, I'll just use "Thagomizer" until we find out the official name.
P2: seems reasonable.
a few months pass...
P2: hey P3 what is the official name of the Thagomizer?
P3: um, I have no idea. I should know, I'm a steggy expert, how about we just keep it as Thagomizer!
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I love the Smoot; but for weird units of measure.... gestures vaguely in the direction of North America
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These are great examples.
I knew about Petrov. Great humans both of them!
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I remember reading about that guy a few years ago....unlucky / super lucky.
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While true, I don't think it counts.
There are a huge number of firsts, that have subsequently had a lot of people do that thing.
However only 12 people have walked on the moon. So more unique than the elements.
I was reading a post about unique things you wouldn't want, such as a nasty medical condition named after you. That got me thinking. What is the most unique thing. Being the tallest person doesn't count, because there is always a tallest person... I thought maybe units of measure, there are not really that many units named after people. Newton, Pascal, ampere etc... Turns out there are quite a few. Next thought was atomic elements, there are 19 named after 20 people. That is fairly unique 20 people out of the ~110 billion to have ever lived, have an element named after them.
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Do you like dags?
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If you ignore the covers, 1GB could have 1000's of books.
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Just over the ditch... I'll stay in NZ, too many things that try to kill you in Oz
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This map is missing all of the rivers etc.. the freshies will get you there.
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Do you know what "namesis" means? "A righteous infliction of retribution manefested by an appropriate agent." Personified in this case by a horrible cunt: me.
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Agreed thieves are terrible.
Not many better options if you are getting robbed though.
I was reading a comment thread recently. One commenter stated that they are aware of the people who are "dumber" than them, and if they are not aware the person they are talking to is either similar in intelligence or smarter than they are. So my question is, do you have this awareness? Are you conscious of your relative standing in the intelligence hierarchy around you? And a side point, can you tell a smart person is acting dumb to fit in with those around them?
What arsehole teachers. I empathize with the mum, worrying about the government cutting the program.... They will be looking for any excuse
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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.zip/post/21173586 > > Government’s push to fast-track projects in NZ stirs fears deep-sea mining off Taranaki, long opposed by the community, could go ahead > > Archived version: https://archive.ph/ovTcB > > SpinScore: https://spinscore.io/?url=&url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/article/2024/aug/19/deep-sea-mining-new-zealand-south-taranaki-bight-ocean-seabed-patea-beach-ntwnfb
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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/18517996
As the title says. If you don't know the discworld books by Pratchett, Granny Weatherwax it the most formidable character. She is a witch, but doesn't generally use magic to solve problems; preferring to use persuasion and manipulation. In saying that her magic is extremely powerful. Maybe a bard with huge wisdom, persuasion and intimidation.
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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/18104463 > Air New Zealand has abandoned a 2030 goal to cut its carbon emissions, blaming difficulties securing more efficient planes and sustainable jet fuel. > > The move makes it the first major carrier to back away from such a climate target. > > The airline added it is working on a new short-term target and it remains committed to an industry-wide goal of achieving net zero emissions by 2050. > > **The aviation industry is estimated to produce around 2% of global carbon dioxide emissions**, which airlines have been trying to reduce with measures including replacing older aircraft and using fuel from renewable sources.
Just changed my theme to Vaporware dark, it is really funky. I really like the monospaced font and retro-futuristic look.
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Not sure if this is a good thing or not. HTP's may help stop smoking, or just as likely (in my opinion) increase the rate of people starting. Seems like a win for the tobacco industry either way.
The reason I think that it wasn't politically motivated is because, we have this poor kid that has been bullied every day for years. In the usual run of things in the US this would just be another school shooting. But those are so passé now days. To be truly remembered and immortalised you shoot the loudest bully in the world.
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Dawn aerospace looking good
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She should be removed from parliament, now that the investigation has concluded and she was found to be corrupt....get rid of her.
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