Where Were You Born? Lightning, Ooze, or a Thermal Vent?

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The thread explores the birthplaces of various participants, with a mix of serious and humorous responses. Participants share their locations, some with additional personal anecdotes or reflections on their birthplaces.

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  • Some participants humorously suggest fantastical birthplaces, such as being born from "lightning and ooze" or "under a wondering star."
  • Others provide specific geographical locations, including cities and countries, along with their birth dates.
  • Several participants express nostalgia or personal reflections about their birthplaces, mentioning changes over time, such as the growth of hospitals or the weather in their regions.
  • One participant notes their father's absence during their birth due to military service, adding a historical context to their birthplace.

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Participants generally share their birthplaces without significant disagreement, though the tone varies between lighthearted and serious. There is no consensus on the nature of birth, as some responses are playful while others are straightforward.

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Responses vary widely in tone and detail, with some participants providing links to maps or additional information about their locations. The discussion does not delve into deeper implications or connections beyond personal anecdotes.

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Readers interested in personal stories, geographical diversity, or lighthearted discussions about origins may find this thread engaging.

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I was born on top of a thermal vent deep in the ocean. :-p or maybe it was lightning and ooze, hmm maybe the vent is older, who knows?

maybe I'm coronal discharge, :wideeyed::biggrin:
 
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I was born in a tiny hospital in Skowhegan, Maine. I don't know what that building is used for now. The current hospital is HUGE.
 
Torrance, California
 
I don't remember!:oldcry:
 
I was born under a wondering star.
 
hello, i am new here.. nice to know all of you..i was born in Indonesia.. 1994.. :D
 
Dublin Ireland 1976 ,and yes I'm sick of rain
 
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wolram said:
I was born under a wondering star

if you were quoting the song ... I suspect you meant wandering star :wink:I was born in Timaru, New Zealand, 1959
 
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Pskov, Russia, 1990 at 8:32pm
 
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I was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, a city on the Ohio River. My father was in France at the time (WW II), serving in the US Army Air Corps. He didn't seem me for nearly a year and a half.
 
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Born and bred in Viena, Austria.
 
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Silicon Valley! But it wasn't Silicon Valley back then. It was just Mountain View.
 
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Wellington, New Zealand: Saturday 13th February 1988
 
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the city of los angeles. hi !
 

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