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The thread discusses various random thoughts and observations, touching on topics such as media programming, personal anecdotes, language use, and mathematical curiosities. The scope includes informal commentary, humor, and reflections on everyday experiences.

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  • Some participants express frustration with the quality of documentaries on channels like the History Channel and National Geographic, suggesting a decline in factual programming.
  • There is a humorous anecdote about discovering a polythene bag obstructing a kitchen extractor fan, leading to a discussion about the clarity of installation manuals.
  • Participants share thoughts on the nature of prime numbers, particularly regarding the status of the number 2 and its implications for mathematical proofs.
  • There are reflections on language use and the reactions to grammatical errors made by native speakers, with some participants sharing their personal responses to such situations.
  • One participant humorously suggests that if 2 were not considered prime, it would complicate the understanding of prime factors in even numbers.

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The discussion contains multiple competing views, particularly regarding the status of the number 2 as a prime and the quality of media programming. No consensus is reached on these topics.

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Participants express varying degrees of skepticism and humor, with some comments reflecting personal experiences and subjective opinions rather than objective analysis.

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Readers interested in informal discussions about media, language, and mathematics may find this thread engaging.

  • #4,261
It seems like telling someone " Your mom looks really strong" is not always a compliment ( Bet she could power lift?) ?
 
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  • #4,262
WWGD said:
It seems like telling someone " Your mom looks really strong" is not always a compliment ( Bet she could power lift?) ?
Well, I guess it depends. Interesting...
 
  • #4,263
MrAerospace said:
Well, I guess it depends. Interesting...
It was a kind of awkward (maybe understatement) reply when someone complimented me. I thought I needed to return it but couldn't think of anything else.
 
  • #4,264
WWGD said:
It was a kind of awkward (maybe understatement) reply when someone complimented me. I thought I needed to return it but couldn't think of anything else.
Still likely better than "Cool Mustache. Who's that? It's my mom...".
 
  • #4,265
I believe chickens aren't real and they are all Turkish turkeys who want to destroy Troy...Howz that for a random thought
 
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  • #4,266
Navin said:
I believe chickens aren't real and they are all Turkish turkeys who want to destroy Troy...Howz that for a random thought
Nice facial hair! XD
 
  • #4,267
MrAerospace said:
Nice facial hair! XD
DARN MY SHAVER ! FIE UPON THAT UNFATHOMABLY EXPENSIVE RUMMAGE OF PLASTIC AND METAL
 
  • #4,268
Navin said:
DARN MY SHAVER ! FIE UPON THAT UNFATHOMABLY EXPENSIVE RUMMAGE OF PLASTIC AND METAL
FIE! ALAS, THY FACIAL HAIR SHALT BE THY DOOM!
 
  • #4,269
MrAerospace said:
FIE! ALAS, THY FACIAL HAIR SHALT BE THY DOOM!

ALAS...FATE BE A CRUEL MISTRESS YET AGAIN !
But fear not navin for thou art having a secret weapon down thy sleve !

* takes out old spice shaving cream and an overtly expensive gillete razor *

MUHAHAHAHAHHAHAH

MR AEROSPACE THY HOUR HAS COME ! SAY THY LAST PRAYERS !
 
  • #4,270
Two super storms ravaging America and SEA, I am glad I live in a meteorologically stable place.
 
  • #4,271
nuuskur said:
Two super storms ravaging America and SEA, I am glad I live in a meteorologically stable place.
Same here
 
  • #4,272
That 'Masters' degree is now useless.
Python joins movement to dump 'offensive' master, slave terms
 
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  • #4,273
nuuskur said:
Two super storms ravaging America and SEA, I am glad I live in a meteorologically stable place.
Yeah, I agree. Those are big storms...
 
  • #4,274
MrAerospace said:
Yeah, I agree. Those are big storms...
So...howz life ?
 
  • #4,275
bought 15 kg of honey for about 100 euro
 
  • #4,276
Navin said:
So...howz life ?
Well, I’m away from the hurricanes, so good I guess;)
How about you?
 
  • #4,277
nuuskur said:
bought 15 kg of honey
:oldsurprised::oldsurprised::oldsurprised:
 
  • #4,278
nuuskur said:
bought 15 kg of honey for about 100 euro
Dang that’s a lot of honey
 
  • #4,279
I don't like sugar in my tea, so I use honey. It doesn't have that annoying sharp-sweet taste as sugar, but much milder. I should be good until next summer. :smile:
 
  • #4,280
Im fine...just doing a ton of homework
 
  • #4,281
Say...who has seen this little known film "Donnie Darko"
 
  • #4,282
Shut up and do your homework :mad:
(jk :-p)
 
  • #4,283
nuuskur said:
Shut up and do your homework :mad:
(jk :-p)
Ok mom !
 
  • #4,284
nsaspook said:
That 'Masters' degree is now useless.
Python joins movement to dump 'offensive' master, slave terms
Why should one ignore the feelings of the hard drives involved? Down with the Patriarchy ! \Sarc
 
  • #4,285
nuuskur said:
I don't like sugar in my tea, so I use honey. It doesn't have that annoying sharp-sweet taste as sugar, but much milder. I should be good until next summer. :smile:
But in my experience honey does not meet easily into drinks. I can only taste it in the last sip.
 
  • #4,286
An app and a nap. Both worked out well.
 
  • #4,287
I deleted around 1,000 emails today. I have deleted similar amounts a good number of times. But I still have some 20,000 messages in my inbox. And that is just for a single account.
 
  • #4,288
WWGD said:
I deleted around 1,000 emails today. I have deleted similar amounts a good number of times. But I still have some 20,000 messages in my inbox. And that is just for a single account.
Maybe you should just create a junk mail filter and let it deal with the spam?
 
  • #4,289
Borg said:
Maybe you should just create a junk mail filter and let it deal with the spam?
Hotmail has one (Kind if embarrassed to admit I use it) byt it is if poor quality and I don't think I can train it nor does it train itself using my input: Ii move messages from the same source into spam repeatedly nut Hotmail keeps accepting messages from the same source. I remove some from spam folder into regular mail yet Hotmail keeps sending them to spam. Is there a way of training it?
 
  • #4,290
Have you tried going into your options and setting inbox rules?
 
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