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Better late than never...Evo said:
The World's Largest Computer in 1951
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The discussion centers around two significant machines: the ENIAC, an early computer that was 10 feet tall, weighed 30 tons, and required 150 kilowatts of power, and the Russian Ekranoplan, a ground effect vehicle that could travel over 400 km/h and weighed 540 tons. The ENIAC utilized a vast number of electronic components but had less processing power than a modern pocket calculator. The Ekranoplan, developed by the Soviet Union, operates just above water using a shock wave principle, allowing it to travel over various terrains. The conversation also touches on trivia and historical facts about these machines, highlighting their unique engineering and capabilities. Overall, the thread showcases a blend of technical details and engaging quiz-like interactions.
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DAMN IT! I had something in my eye AND I didn't google it either. 
Do you know what a nut Cheseborough was? Cutting and burning himself to test the healing powers?
Do you know what a nut Cheseborough was? Cutting and burning himself to test the healing powers?
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So...what'cha talkin about?
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Not fair! 
I know this worthless trivia because I do not have a life, and I'm old, and slow.
(oooh, could ban MK, then I would have a fighting chance)
I know this worthless trivia because I do not have a life, and I'm old, and slow.(oooh, could ban MK, then I would have a fighting chance)
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Ok, I guess its my turn. Lemme think of one.
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No, I didn't read any more than the rod wax/vaseline part and posted my quetion.Evo said:
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yyeeaaaaaaaaahhhhhhh....
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I often wonder if MK is another PF member in disquise.[/size]Evo said:Not fair!
(oooh, could ban MK, then I would have a fighting chance)
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The game is called "What was it?"yomamma said:
Someone gives a clue or two and the rest guess and google as fast as they can to get the right answer. If you get it right you give the next clues. It is traditionally an invention of some sort.
MK is now thinking of some new clues.
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hhhhhhhhmmmmmmmm...
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MK, we're waiting!
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Mk!
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"inserts jeopardy music"
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do de do do do de do, do de do da deeee, da-da-da-do de da do do de da, da da do do de da, do.
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Talk about a hot thread! If someone doesn't post for twenty minutes everyone starts getting hostile!
Now post damnit!
Now post damnit!
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uuuuhhhhh... 
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This guy was the first to put this stuff in a tube. What was it, who was he and when?
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This is probably the stupidest clue evr... GOOGLE SAYS NOTHING RELEVANT!
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Toothpaste?zoobyshoe said:
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3 part quetionMoonbear said:
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Toothpaste in a tube first done by Washington Sheffield in 1892.
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Pfft...nobody answered the second part of my question before continuing on before. (Okay, I was still googling...the first part I got without google.)zoobyshoe said:
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Correct!...
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'kay, moonbear's up!
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A company exports the largest percentage of beef from the U.S. It shares its name with an American supermodel, what is his father's race?
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What I thought I was up! After getting it before Evo. This thread moves fast.
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Christian?
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That's okay MK, I'm still looking for a good one, so you can go ahead of me here.
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I've had enough, I got one
In ---- he reached the London Regional Final of the Times crossword competition, where his score was one of the highest recorded by an American. He was a famous logicion and philosipher. Who was he?
In ---- he reached the London Regional Final of the Times crossword competition, where his score was one of the highest recorded by an American. He was a famous logicion and philosipher. Who was he?
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Need more clues. (Also:Did you really mean to say "his" father's race?)Mk said: