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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.

  • #7,501
ergospherical said:
Professor blowtorched the near side 10 seconds before the student walked in? :oldconfused:
Almost. He had turned the pot.
 
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  • #7,502
Yep, I'll show myself out... 🤭
 
  • #7,503
Another one was:

Professor: "Please explain the functions of a distribution board!"
Student: "I don't know, my mom never let me near it."

It has been told that he got away with it.
 
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fresh_42 said:
Almost. He had turned the pot.
Isn't pot legal in Germany?
 
  • #7,505
Merging songs: Eye of the Tiger in the Sky?
 
  • #7,506
WWGD said:
Isn't pot legal in Germany?
Nope. Malheureusement.
 
  • #7,507
WWGD said:
Isn't pot legal in Germany?
fresh_42 said:
Nope. Malheureusement.

Into what vessel do German people put flowers then?
 
  • #7,508
WWGD said:
Merging songs: Eye of the Tiger in the Sky?

Here are two that I always wanted to merge in my memory

All we are is dust blowing in the wind.
 
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Ivan Seeking said:
Here are two that I always wanted to merge in my memory

All we are is dust blowing in the wind.
Halo , Say Lo Mein, Say Lo Mein. (Fiancee)
 
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  • #7,510
Yes, I did have to flush the toilet, turn on heating, AC, ceiling fan before figuring out how to turn the fawcett on.
 
  • #7,511
I am starting to mix up RT with Lame Jokes. My posts are very similar in both forums.
 
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Speaking of flushing the toilet, my little and sister and I, on our first trip to France, after finding out that public bathrooms were just a hole in the floor, and toilets on the train were just a seat above a hole in the bottom of the train where you could watch the tracks go by under you. We were at my aunt's home and had to go to the bathroom, the first room had a toilet without a seat, we fiddled with it ARRGGH!, ok, not a toilet, it was the bidet.

Moving on, they must have a toilet, we found another door, AHA! A toilet, we went, but HOW DO YOU FLUSH IT? I look up above, no cord to pull, no foot pedal near the floor, no handle to push. Wait, there is a round knob in the middle of the tank. What on earth? I turn it, nothing, I press it, nothing, finally I pull it up and VOILA!

Don't ask about our adventures in bathing as we crossed the country.
 
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Evo said:
Speaking of flushing the toilet, my little and sister and I, on our first trip to France, after finding out that public bathrooms were just a hole in the floor, and toilets on the train were just a seat above a hole in the bottom of the train where you could watch the tracks go by under you. We were at my aunt's home and had to go to the bathroom, the first room had a toilet without a seat, we fiddled with it ARRGGH!, ok, not a toilet, it was the bidet.

Moving on, they must have a toilet, we found another door, AHA! A toilet, we went, but HOW DO YOU FLUSH IT? I look up above, no cord to pull, no foot pedal near the floor, no handle to push. Wait, there is a round knob in the middle of the tank. What on earth? I turn it, nothing, I press it, nothing, finally I pull it up and VOILA!

Don't ask about our adventures in bathing as we crossed the country.
Same in Russia, although this story about France is probably an older one. I have had far more problems with American toilets. I never knew how to avoid bathing my you know what. It was more of an automatic bidet than it was a toilet. The nearest lake would have been quite as good.
 
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Evo said:
Moving on, they must have a toilet, we found another door, AHA! A toilet, we went, but HOW DO YOU FLUSH IT? I look up above, no cord to pull, no foot pedal near the floor, no handle to push. Wait, there is a round knob in the middle of the tank. What on earth? I turn it, nothing, I press it, nothing, finally I pull it up and VOILA!
LOL! I was in a public restroom in The Netherlands and found myself in a similar dilemma. There was writing on the toilet but I didn't understand the words [I know some German but almost no Dutch]. Finally I realized that the only possibility was a pipe going from the toilet to the tank above. So I grabbed the pipe and pushed it up...AHA!
 
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Ivan Seeking said:
LOL! I was in a public restroom in The Netherlands and found myself in a similar dilemma. There was writing on the toilet but I didn't understand the words [I know some German but almost no Dutch]. Finally I realized that the only possibility was a pipe going from the toilet to the tank above. So I grabbed the pipe and pushed it up...AHA!
Now that, even I may have been in tears before I figured out that one. What's with all of these crazy toilets. Now I'm used to the self flushing public toilets. I guess I shouldn't assume these will be the case on my trip this fall.
 
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  • #7,516
Where you're going to?
 
  • #7,517
Evo said:
Now that, even I may have been in tears before I figured out that one. What's with all of these crazy toilets. Now I'm used to the self flushing public toilets.
So you would flush before you could flush?

Yes, it throws me if I have to turn on a faucet or flush a toilet now. And that is making life at home very uncomfortable.
 
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  • #7,518
Holy Moly! My next car. I was hoping for a suborbital flight but this looks faster

1,727 horsepower and an incredible 2,581 lb-ft of torque.
$1,700,000
https://carbuzz.com/cars/koenigsegg/gemera
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  • #7,519
fresh_42 said:
Where you're going to?
My youngest daughter is taking me through a tour of the Castles and ancient ruins of Scotland! Something I have always wanted. We will see the little fluffy coos https://whatboundariestravel.com/haggis-and-hairy-coos-a-scottish-language-lesson/ the famous cliffs and go to remote isles, we're staying at all of the famous castles.

AND I must see these moonwalking ponies!
 
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Ivan Seeking said:
Holy Moly! My next car. I was hoping for a suborbital flight but this looks faster

1,727 horsepower and an incredible 2,581 lb-ft of torque.
$1,700,000
https://carbuzz.com/cars/koenigsegg/gemera
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I remember that rich guy that got that super expensive one of a kind car, took it out and crashed it first thing. How can a car cost that much?
 
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Evo said:
:wink: My youngest daughter is taking me through a tour of the Castles and ancient ruins of Scotland! Something I have always wanted. We will see the little fluffy coos https://whatboundariestravel.com/haggis-and-hairy-coos-a-scottish-language-lesson/ the famous cliffs and go to remote isles, we're staying at all of the famous castles.

AND I must see these moonwalking ponies!

The ponies are funny, and maybe you get a shot of Nessie, but Haggis and fried Mars bars? Good that they sell sandwiches everywhere, so you'll always have a safe alternative. :wink:
 
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  • #7,522
Just in case: Lagavulin is my favorite brand!
 
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Ivan Seeking said:
LOL! I was in a public restroom in The Netherlands and found myself in a similar dilemma. There was writing on the toilet but I didn't understand the words [I know some German but almost no Dutch]. Finally I realized that the only possibility was a pipe going from the toilet to the tank above. So I grabbed the pipe and pushed it up...AHA!
Maybe words were written in Luxemburger ( and a bird was nearby)? ;).
 
  • #7,524
I was sad by the launch today. To much talking by the commentators.
 
  • #7,525
Gak! Despite doing tech stuff and enjoying it, it's not always fun in other fields. Like when asking for Apostilles. Is it necessary to provide the original, etc.
 
  • #7,526
WWGD said:
Apostilles
Apostilles? Half loyal follower of Jesus, half mythic Greek hero?
 
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Ibix said:
Apostilles?
The internet tells me it's a kind of internationally recognised notarisation. TIL...
 
  • #7,528
Fla
Ibix said:
Apostilles? Half loyal follower of Jesus, half mythic Greek hero?
ky pastry filled with cheese and spinach. No, just the international equivalent of a notarized document. If you want to provide government of country B with official documents from country A, someone in country A must certify the autheticity of the document to a 3rd party. That's what apostilles are for. Since government in country B cannot detect if document is forged/copied. For example, a birth certificate issued in Greece to be presented to, e.g., the Japanese government, must be apostilled in Greece. Or you must send the cheese pastry ;).
 
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Ibix said:
The internet tells me it's a kind of internationally recognised notarisation. TIL...
Sorry to tell you but you will likely run into it offen dealing with the EU from now on.
 
  • #7,530
If your last name is Steele, maybe 'Robin' is not the best name for a daughter ( Rob and Steal).
 

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