Random Thoughts Part 5: Time to Split Again

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The discussion revolves around various topics, including a dream about a person named Borek, reflections on the book "The Martian," and the complexities of educational systems in the US and UK. Participants share insights on the long and short scales of numbers, particularly regarding the term "billion," and discuss the differences in high school and college education between the two countries. The conversation also touches on personal anecdotes, such as perfecting a Kung Pao sauce recipe and experiences with local disturbances. Overall, the thread showcases a blend of light-hearted personal stories and deeper discussions on education and cultural differences.
  • #91
I thought you were replying to my comment on smell.
 
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  • #92
WWGD said:
I thought you were replying to my comment on smell.
Sorry I don't know about your smell.
 
  • #93
Silicon Waffle said:
Sorry I don't know about your smell.
Lucky you :).
 
  • #94
WWGD said:
Where is that smell coming from? I don't remember leaving any food out for a while.
Dead mouse? Kind of musty and sweet at the same time.
 
  • #95
Ibix said:
Dead mouse? Kind of musty and sweet at the same time.
It could be a big mac of cheese.
 
  • #96
Ibix said:
Dead mouse? Kind of musty and sweet at the same time.

Thanks, I will check that out; I had heard some rustling noises, so that must be it. They found a few in a housing place nearby, called the Strauss House ( no kidding), so the could have reported it as : Dead mouse at Strauss house. EDIT: Does the smell go way on its own shortly , or do I have to get rid of the mouse, who may be e.g., behind the refrigerator?
 
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Silicon Waffle said:
It could be a big mac of cheese.

A big mac with cheese? I think big macs already include cheese?
 
  • #98
Time to politely ask some cat if she wishes to live with you.
 
  • #99
Sophia said:
Time to politely ask some cat if she wishes to live with you.
Good idea, should I name her "Mandu" or "Astrophe" , "Egory" ? You know, my cat...
 
  • #100
WWGD said:
Good idea, should I name her "Mandu" or "Astrophe" , "Egory" ? You know, my cat...
Do those names mean something in your language? It definitely should be something sophisticated and a bit mystic
 
  • #101
Sophia said:
Do those names mean something in your language? It definitely should be something sophisticated and a bit mystic
Lame joke. Catmandu, Catastrophe, Category.
However, Catmandu should actually be spelled Kathmandu.
 
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  • #102
"Esmeralda: What is your name?
Butch: Butch.
Esmeralda: What does it mean?
Butch: I'm American, honey. Our names don't mean dang." (Tarantino)

*) automatically censored, lol
 
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  • #103
I recommend "Chairman Miaow". A journey of a thousand miles begins with mewing piteously until someone does it for you.
 
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  • #104
Borg said:
Lame joke. Catmandu, Catastrophe, Category.
However, Catmandu should actually be spelled Kathmandu.
How about Fish?
 
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Sophia said:
Do those names mean something in your language? It definitely should be something sophisticated and a bit mystic
Just a cheesy joke : CatMandu , Category, CatAstrophe, etc.
 
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  • #110
fresh_42 said:
Problem is, he decays first!
...but invariably after eighteen half lives.
 
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  • #111
I'm so happy people have stopped saying, "conversate."
 
  • #112
Now I don't mind choppin' wood, and I don't care if the money's no good
Ya take what you need and you leave the rest,
But they should never have taken the very best


Such a great song.
 
  • #113
Isn't anybody going to congratulate me on 1000 posts? :rolleyes:
 
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  • #114
DiracPool said:
Isn't anybody going to congratulate me on 1000 posts? :rolleyes:
Sorry, but it appears listed as 1003 in the post I am quoting.
 
  • #115
Someone else weird enough: celebrating his anti-birthday, the day in the year farthest from his birthday ( July 17 ). And I glazed off when he started explaining why he felt the need to celebrate it. Another ride on the subway.
 
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  • #116
fresh_42 said:
How about Fish?
I don't know of neither Fishmandu nor Fishastrophe nor Fishegory.
 
  • #117
Sophia said:
Time to politely ask some cat if she wishes to live with you.
I have no idea, because "cats" in your sense may mean something opposite in mine. I am a little confused when people mention cats and dogs. Perhaps I need a big dog kitty which I will probably name Mixerio.
 
  • #118
Silicon Waffle said:
I have no idea, because "cats" in your sense may mean something opposite in mine. I am a little confused when people mention cats and dogs. Perhaps I need a big dog kitty which I will probably name Mixerio.

Maybe you can name your dog My Cat and your Cat My Dog. Then you can ask have you seen my dog my cat ?
 
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  • #119
WWGD said:
Maybe you can name your dog My Cat and your Cat My Dog. Then you can ask have you seen my dog my cat ?
Good suggestion !
 
  • #120
Silicon Waffle said:
Good suggestion !
And people can ask you: does my dog bite ?You answer: you mean my cat my dog or my dog my cat? (This is the best I can do after 12+ consecutive hours of work together with a speech on anti-birthdays)
 
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