Daily Random Facts

[DaveM]

Scientists used a confocal laser microscope to map the topography of an IHOP flapjack. When they compared the relative change in elevation to the US Geological Survey’s data for the state of Kansas, they were able to confirm that Kansas really is “flatter than a pancake.” (Source, Source 2, Source 3)

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[DaveM]

Your brain starts slowing down when you’re 24. This is when the reaction time of people playing video games shows the first sign of decline. You’re not getting dumber, though, because your brain then begins to compensate by relying on experience and mental shortcuts- so your thought process actually becomes more efficient. (Source, Source 2,...

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[Rocky]

Since I'm more than 24x3, this is good to know

 

[CarlS]

It is definitely encouraging!!

 

[DaveM]

The Trifid Nebula contains a giant gas cloud with a protruding pillar that makes it look like a sparkly space unicorn. (Source)

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[DaveM]

If someone is attractive and charming, you’re more likely to assume they’re intelligent and hard working- even if they’re not. Known as the ‘Halo Effect’, it’s a theory that our generalized judgements of people can bleed over into the more specific judgements we make about them. Studies show that even though we understand the Halo...

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[Rocky]

Well...….at least I'm attractive and charming

 

[CarlS]

 

[DaveM]

Humans have more empathy for dogs than they do for other humans. (Source)

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[Rocky]

I believe that one.
The love and attention I see lavished on dogs is almost hard to believe.

 

[brooke]

Of course , I‘ve had some dogs , cats , even a pony ,none were behaved perfectly all the time but I never ever called them an idiot or an a’hole ..

 

[CarlS]

I believe that one.
The love and attention I see lavished on dogs is almost hard to believe.

I agree with you, Rocky. I am a softy for dogs and cats; but I also have great compassion for my fellow human beings.

Of course , I‘ve had some dogs , cats , even a pony ,none were behaved perfectly all the time but I never ever called them an idiot or an a’hole ..

I think we have more patience with animals because they can't reason as we do. We tend not to be so patient with human beings because they can or we think they should be able to reason and use common sense.

 

[Rocky]

I agree with you, Rocky. I am a softy for dogs and cats; but I also have great compassion for my fellow human beings.


I think we have more patience with animals because they can't reason as we do. We tend not to be so patient with human beings because they can or we think they should be able to reason and use common sense.

I certainly agree with that
I'm a cat and dog lover too, and make allowances for them, but I very quickly lose patience with humans who are acting just plain stupid and/or not using common sense and reason.

 

[DaveM]

George Washington didn’t wear a wig; the ponytail and perfect curls were all his. He turned his brown hair white by using lots of powder, so he kept his ponytail in a silk bag to keep it from smearing across his back when he was dancing with the ladies (which he liked to do). (Source,...

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[DaveM]

Some dogs are trained to provide emotional support for witnesses while reliving a traumatic experience on the witness stand or testifying in front of their attacker. (Source)

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[DaveM]

In 1967, a Senate subcommittee theorized that by the year 1985, Americans would be working only 22 hours a week and could possibly retire by age 38. (Source, Source 2, Source 3)

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[Greyfell]

 

[Rocky]

That was being a bit optimistic wasn't it

 

[CarlS]

I believe the prediction was a total failure!

 

[Linkdog]

Well, you could.....you just wouldn't have anything.