General Discussion Forum

Post thread
Join the fun discussing casual topics sometimes outside the realm of science and technology. Maybe about books, movies, cooking, or general thoughts and commentary. This is a relaxing forum to unwind from the technical topics.

New Member Introductions

Thanks to the creators and maintainers of this forum, happy to be here
  • Poll Poll
What Are the Key Differences Between American and British Accents?
  • · Replies 26 ·
Replies
26
Views
5K
Loan me money today and I will gladly pay you back yesterday
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
2K
FE Exam: Last Minute Prep for Saturday's 8-Hour Test
  • · Replies 19 ·
Replies
19
Views
6K
Running Low on Supplies? What Should You Pick Up at the Store Tomorrow?
  • · Replies 22 ·
Replies
22
Views
4K
  • Poll Poll
VOTE Photo Contest - Ooh, Baby, Baby
  • · Replies 12 ·
Replies
12
Views
5K
Pf Photo Contest - Ooh, baby, baby (6/2-6/09)
  • · Replies 36 ·
2
Replies
36
Views
9K
Learning Cantonese Writing: Fonts, Files & Downloading
  • · Replies 7 ·
Replies
7
Views
9K
If you don't get these, good. You're probably too young
  • · Replies 58 ·
2
Replies
58
Views
25K
Is Access to Physics Education Improving in Nepal?
  • · Replies 30 ·
2
Replies
30
Views
8K
  • Poll Poll
News Should discussions on PF only be limited to peer-reviewed articles?
  • · Replies 24 ·
Replies
24
Views
4K
Which european nationality should you have?
  • · Replies 46 ·
2
Replies
46
Views
12K
Happy Birthday, Sir John: Celebrating a Special Day!
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
3K
First Flight Today: My Flight Experience at KGAI
  • · Replies 55 ·
2
Replies
55
Views
7K
Why Does Mathematics Need Physics?
  • · Replies 6 ·
Replies
6
Views
5K
Who is Richard Serra and why should I watch this video?
  • · Replies 12 ·
Replies
12
Views
3K
Chance of predicting the out come of a race like the Grand National?
  • · Replies 6 ·
Replies
6
Views
2K
  • Poll Poll
Can Federer Triumph Over Nadal at the French Open?
  • · Replies 17 ·
Replies
17
Views
3K
Relationships between thinking, logic and deductive reasoning
  • · Replies 6 ·
Replies
6
Views
11K
  • Poll Poll
Final VOTE Photo Contest - April Showers Bring May Flowers
  • · Replies 6 ·
Replies
6
Views
2K
Can anyone explain this? The Triangle riddle
  • · Replies 3 ·
Replies
3
Views
5K
News Why is the role of China and India in climate change negotiations crucial?
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
2K
What is a Strawman Argument in Debate?
  • · Replies 21 ·
Replies
21
Views
6K
What seasoning would go good with a pork and vegetable stirfry?
  • · Replies 8 ·
Replies
8
Views
2K
Is Whitney's Spelling Bee Participation Affected by Asperger's?
  • · Replies 26 ·
Replies
26
Views
3K
News U.S. Surgeon general nominee assailed as anti-gay
  • · Replies 11 ·
Replies
11
Views
3K
QM & Nature of Consciousness: Same Old or Something New?
  • · Replies 12 ·
Replies
12
Views
3K
50 MPH in a wheelchair in front of a truck
  • · Replies 27 ·
Replies
27
Views
4K
Cleveland Sports Heartbreaks: NBA Championship Series
  • · Replies 4 ·
Replies
4
Views
2K
Saver or Spender? 50/50 Approach & How to Balance Enjoyment & Savings
  • · Replies 16 ·
Replies
16
Views
4K
PF'ers Against Bad Science In Journalism
  • · Replies 51 ·
2
Replies
51
Views
9K
  • Poll Poll
VOTE PF PHOTO CONTEST Group 1 - April Showers Bring May Flowers
  • · Replies 16 ·
Replies
16
Views
3K
Is All Human Reasoning Circular?
  • · Replies 50 ·
2
Replies
50
Views
14K
What kind of parties do you guys have?
  • · Replies 41 ·
2
Replies
41
Views
7K
Is Zero Times One Truly Commutative?
  • · Replies 38 ·
2
Replies
38
Views
6K
Finding a Textbook for Macro-Economics Beginners
  • · Replies 6 ·
Replies
6
Views
3K
This frustration of things nocturnal I have.
  • · Replies 13 ·
Replies
13
Views
3K
Debunking Zeno's Paradox with Galileo's Speed
  • · Replies 8 ·
Replies
8
Views
6K
News Contaminated Toothpaste from China Suspected in Panama
  • · Replies 7 ·
Replies
7
Views
3K
  • Poll Poll
Porsche Carrera GT vs Chevy Corvette: Which Is Better?
  • · Replies 44 ·
2
Replies
44
Views
6K
How many of you do your own engineering?
  • · Replies 9 ·
Replies
9
Views
2K
News Will Lewis Scooter Libby's Case Ever Truly End?
  • · Replies 4 ·
Replies
4
Views
3K
What is the chance of a major hurricane hitting the US Gulf Coast in 2007?
  • · Replies 6 ·
Replies
6
Views
3K
Can Distance Be Defined Like Time?
  • · Replies 21 ·
Replies
21
Views
6K
Funny USB Gadgets - Air Dart Launcher & Beverage Cooler
  • · Replies 7 ·
Replies
7
Views
9K
Dealing with Stomach Ache & Vomiting: My Experience
  • · Replies 17 ·
Replies
17
Views
4K
Can I Get Feedback on My Novel from Scientists?
  • · Replies 6 ·
Replies
6
Views
3K
How affordable is living in Western Canada?
  • · Replies 23 ·
Replies
23
Views
4K
Inventor claims to have built device that can see through walls.
  • · Replies 33 ·
2
Replies
33
Views
9K
Introducing My New Road Bike: Performance & Speed!
  • · Replies 15 ·
Replies
15
Views
3K
News Cheney is pressing his secret life one step further
  • · Replies 6 ·
Replies
6
Views
2K
Is Pascal's Wager a flawed argument for believing in God?
  • · Replies 6 ·
Replies
6
Views
3K
Can Polyandry and Polygamy Influence Parental Roles and Family Stability?
  • · Replies 13 ·
Replies
13
Views
12K
News Is the Linear Model for Low Dosage Radiation Wrong?
  • · Replies 20 ·
Replies
20
Views
5K
Is Life in Boulder, Colorado Really as Great as They Say?
  • · Replies 6 ·
Replies
6
Views
2K
News Are Guantanamo Detainee Dismissals Signaling Legal System Flaws?
  • · Replies 4 ·
Replies
4
Views
3K
News Fidel Castro has Parkinson's Disease
  • · Replies 19 ·
Replies
19
Views
4K
Apocaholics Anonymous: Join to Fight Disaster Addiction
  • · Replies 9 ·
Replies
9
Views
3K
How to write papers on profound topics
  • · Replies 7 ·
Replies
7
Views
5K
News Nixon led to Clinton and then Bush/Cheney
  • · Replies 10 ·
Replies
10
Views
4K
Why do we need a God when we are doing just fine without one?
  • · Replies 7 ·
Replies
7
Views
3K
Is Omniscience and Time Paradox a Logical Fallacy?
  • · Replies 9 ·
Replies
9
Views
3K
News Critiquing Fred Thompson's Political Commercial - PF Political Analysts
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
3K
  • Poll Poll
The Brain Type System: How Well Does Your Brain Fit?
  • · Replies 38 ·
2
Replies
38
Views
6K
Where Will the Cycling for a Cause Trek Take Us Next?
  • · Replies 3 ·
Replies
3
Views
2K
News What were the drawbacks of ancient Rome's sanitation systems?
  • · Replies 23 ·
Replies
23
Views
4K
  • Poll Poll
VOTE PF PHOTO CONTEST Group 2 - April Showers Bring May Flowers
  • · Replies 11 ·
Replies
11
Views
3K
Welcome Cale Micheal Baillie | 12:16 pm (MST) | 6 lbs 13 oz
  • · Replies 24 ·
Replies
24
Views
3K
What is the most viewed and replied to thread on the internet?
  • · Replies 18 ·
Replies
18
Views
5K
What Are the Best 50's and 60's Songs for a Birthday Soundtrack?
  • · Replies 8 ·
Replies
8
Views
19K
  • Poll Poll
Comparing AMD and Intel Processors - Steve's Experience
  • · Replies 38 ·
2
Replies
38
Views
6K
  • Poll Poll
Do you prefer short and sweet replies in threads?
  • · Replies 52 ·
2
Replies
52
Views
10K
What is time, and what is then is ?
  • · Replies 4 ·
Replies
4
Views
3K
Pets Love Wheels? Cat Version of Mouse Wheel Explained
  • · Replies 7 ·
Replies
7
Views
2K
Is it wrong to eat a sandwich in front of a starving person?
  • · Replies 20 ·
Replies
20
Views
4K
How Fast Does the Dog Run in This Intriguing Math Puzzle?
  • · Replies 3 ·
Replies
3
Views
14K
Does it ever depress you that you're not the best?
  • · Replies 47 ·
2
Replies
47
Views
6K
Light bulb question (might be too complex for some of you, experts only)
  • · Replies 25 ·
Replies
25
Views
10K
What is a Friend: Benefits & Reasons to Have Friends
  • · Replies 4 ·
Replies
4
Views
3K
Marcus Missing: Beyond the SM Forum Worries
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
2K
How useful is a bicycle as a form of transportation to you?
  • · Replies 38 ·
2
Replies
38
Views
6K
Do Finger Ratios Predict Math Skills in Boys?
  • · Replies 18 ·
Replies
18
Views
4K
Should the Definition of Rape Be Expanded to Include Non-Physical Acts?
  • · Replies 15 ·
Replies
15
Views
4K
Is Science Fueling Global Conflict?
  • · Replies 18 ·
Replies
18
Views
4K
Should ordinary people ask philosophic questions ?
  • · Replies 62 ·
3
Replies
62
Views
9K
Should Leaders Earn Average Wages to Ensure Better Governance?
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
2K
Empathy for Children in War Zones
  • · Replies 24 ·
Replies
24
Views
3K
Pf Photo Contest - April Showers Bring May Flowers (5/26-6/02)
  • · Replies 37 ·
2
Replies
37
Views
10K
Finding a Hobby to Battle Boredom
  • · Replies 25 ·
Replies
25
Views
5K
  • Poll Poll
Would Repealing Seat Belt Laws Change Behavior?
  • · Replies 92 ·
4
Replies
92
Views
11K
Is Google Street View a Privacy Concern?
  • · Replies 4 ·
Replies
4
Views
3K
Remote Control Airbus Plane - Fun Mansion
  • · Replies 19 ·
Replies
19
Views
6K
Standardized Tests: Encouraging Equivocation?
  • · Replies 8 ·
Replies
8
Views
2K
YouTube - The new voice of freedom
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
2K
Is Water the Fuel of the Future? Watch this Video to Find Out!
  • · Replies 7 ·
Replies
7
Views
10K
Poor Pluto - 3D Artwork by Mathias Pedersen
  • · Replies 10 ·
Replies
10
Views
3K
Believing in God: Sagan, Hawking & Beyond
  • · Replies 3 ·
Replies
3
Views
2K
  • Poll Poll
VOTE Photo Contest - Play It Again Sam
  • · Replies 13 ·
Replies
13
Views
3K
Finding the Right Web Hosting Service & Domain Name Cost
  • · Replies 4 ·
Replies
4
Views
2K
Creation Museum Opens in Kentucky
  • · Replies 112 ·
4
Replies
112
Views
15K
News Why Did New Hampshire Reject the Seat-Belt Law?
  • · Replies 57 ·
2
Replies
57
Views
9K