Today I Learned

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This discussion revolves around the concept of daily learning, where participants share various facts and insights they have recently discovered. Key topics include the woodworking technique "oyster veneering," the mathematical fact that 23! equals 25,852,016,738,884,976,640,000, and the medical terms "hyperacusis" and "diplacusis." Participants also touch on humorous observations about life, such as the impact of television on weight and the emotional sensitivity of Barn Owls.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of basic mathematical concepts, specifically factorials.
  • Familiarity with woodworking techniques, particularly historical methods like oyster veneering.
  • Knowledge of medical terminology related to hearing, such as hyperacusis and diplacusis.
  • Awareness of cultural references, including the significance of historical events and figures like Muhammad Ali.
NEXT STEPS
  • Research the historical context and revival of oyster veneering in woodworking.
  • Explore advanced mathematical concepts related to factorials and their applications.
  • Investigate the medical conditions hyperacusis and diplacusis, including their causes and treatments.
  • Learn about the emotional behaviors of animals, particularly Barn Owls and their sensitivity.
USEFUL FOR

This discussion is beneficial for woodworking enthusiasts, mathematicians, medical professionals, and animal behaviorists, as well as anyone interested in the quirky facts of daily life.

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Can I change my moniker to "Spherical Couch Potato" ?
 
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  • #2,822
hmmm27 said:
Can I change my moniker to "SphericalCouchPotato" ?
I don't think you can, Greg has the algorithm.
 
  • #2,823
It was mostly rhetorical, while I tried to figure out what an earlier poster meant by "molecules" "black holes" etc.(figured out).
 
  • #2,824
Now I have a different understanding of the pot at the end of the rainbow!

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The cars need Dead stickers.
 
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Stavros Kiri said:
Is it a mass thing or more like a "structure thing"? ...
based mainly on number of posts? ...
@Greg Bernhardt
 
  • #2,826
It is based on trophy points, the increasing levels are in increasing mass and size (until it goes into the speculative region). There is no black hole.
You can see the level in user profiles.
 
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Stavros Kiri said:
Is it a mass thing or more like a "structure thing"? ...
More structure means more mass though? Also
mfb said:
It is based on trophy points, the increasing levels are in increasing mass and size (until it goes into the speculative region). There is no black hole.
You can see the level in user profiles.
Singularity is the highest I have found so far with a quick search and these tie in with pts (Fresh42)below this multiverse (orodruin, Greg) then universe ( you, Peter Donis) galaxy (mark 44) Star (Dale Russ) then it could be moon (Neumaier, Nugatory,jim) but I suppose planet/gas giant may be in there.

Up from the other end quark, atom, molecule some stuff then mountain ocean.
 
  • #2,828
There is supercluster above galaxy and planet between moon and star. Found with a bit of searching, Greg didn’t release a full list. That also means we don’t know if there is something beyond singularity, no one has 1300+ yet.
 
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And 'Armchair Scientist' ! ...
 
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Mark Twain said:
Forgiveness is the fragrance that the violet sheds on the heel that has crushed it.
It's a beautiful quote!
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OCR said:
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It's a beautiful quote!
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That is also true Love! ...
 
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mfb said:
the increasing levels are in increasing mass and size (until it goes into the speculative region).
pinball1970 said:
More structure means more mass though?
I think size, structure and mass come in all together, but with no hard and fast rule ...
[e.g. there can be a planet smaller than a moon, in general ...]
 
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Stavros Kiri said:
I think size, structure and mass come in all together, but with no hard and fast rule ...
[e.g. there can be a planet smaller than a moon, in general ...]
I will go with that.
A helium balloon has size and not too much mass or structure whereas a plasmid has lots of structure but not so much size or mass and a rock has more mass than both with little structure but much bigger size than the plasmid but much smaller than a He Balloon (it's a big balloon)

Density would be better I suppose but that would be volume and mass rather than 'size' which is a little ambiguous.
So I am probably denser than a galaxy in that case? Definitely supercluster or universe.
Stick with mass otherwise it gets messy.
 
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pinball1970 said:
I will go with that.
A helium balloon has size and not too much mass or structure whereas a plasmid has lots of structure but not so much size or mass and a rock has more mass than both with little structure but much bigger size than the plasmid but much smaller than a He Balloon (it's a big balloon)

Density would be better I suppose but that would be volume and mass rather than 'size' which is a little ambiguous.
So I am probably denser than a galaxy in that case? Definitely supercluster or universe.
Stick with mass otherwise it gets messy.
I mostly agree.
I would rather though stick with the old way ... (for PF members), ... [aside of course, perhaps, possible security and privacy issues ...]
 
  • #2,836
TIL that Switzerland has a real good law: What once is forest, has to stay forest!
 
  • #2,837
In Oregon, its more like:
what was once forest, if now it is made not forest,
replant it to make it forest again (for a while).

Not so good for the larger/older trees.
 
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BillTre said:
In Oregon, its more like:
what was once forest, if now it is made not forest,
replant it to make it forest again (for a while).

Not so good for the larger/older trees.
The swiss don't do it for nature alone. The fact is, they master elementary arithmetic!

They save more than 4 billion CHF per year: less avalanches, mud slides, floods, etc.
 
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fresh_42 said:
They save more than 4 billion CHF per year: less avalanches, mud slides, floods, etc.
Trees prevent Congestive Heart Failure ?
 
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fresh_42 said:
TIL that Switzerland has a real good law: What once is forest, has to stay forest!
The problem with that is in some places trees grow really fast, and places that weren't forest, become forest and can't be cut back.. I know this from the Ticin, where there are a lot of little cottages on acreages that got abandoned
 
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In an effort to "Go Green" South Korea cut down 4400 hectare of forest (2 million trees) to make way for solar farms
 
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Today I learned that South Korea probably looks pretty green.

2019.07.28.S.Korea.solar.vs.forest.png

South Korea land use[ref: wiki, of course]
Arable land: 15.3%​
Permanent crops: 2.2%​
Permanent pasture: 0.6%​
Forest: 63.9%​
Other: 18.0%​
 
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TIL to experience several levels and flavors of sadness; some quite sweet.
 
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Klystron said:
TIL to experience several levels and flavors of sadness; some quite sweet.

I don't like sadness. :frown:
 
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Klystron said:
TIL to experience several levels and flavors of sadness; some quite sweet.
Drakkith said:
I don't like sadness. :frown:
Correction: Bitter sweet. 🤐 Dark chocolate bitter. Yet sweet, like birdsong. 🐥
 
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Klystron said:
Correction: Bitter sweet. 🤐 Dark chocolate bitter. Yet sweet, like birdsong. 🐥
Dark chocolate is healthier than the milky types, e.g. it is has a mild anti depression effect. Even when it comes to sweets like chocolate, what tastes better is worse. I would be first at the vegetable shelves if they only tasted like steaks :biggrin:
 
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Rx7man said:
The problem with that is in some places trees grow really fast, and places that weren't forest, become forest and can't be cut back.. I know this from the Ticin, where there are a lot of little cottages on acreages that got abandoned
Switzerland has a high population density, especially if we subtract the places so high that they don't support either population or forest. It's not like there would be large areas no one cares about.
 
  • #2,848
Appaget said:
Today I taught differentials and integrals
Good for you. What did you LEARN today?

Or do you mean you taught them to yourself?
 
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phinds said:
Good for you. What did you LEARN today?
The best way to learn something is to teach it. But I learned that a long time ago. While teaching.
 
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jbriggs444 said:
The best way to learn something is to teach it. But I learned that a long time ago. While teaching.
Yep. It is a mean trick. One has to convince oneself first!
I wished some politicians would try this.
 
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