Daily Random Facts

[ChrisAnglophile]

Traffic jams would be greatly reduced if people stopped tailgating. 2017 research from MIT shows that if we all kept an equal distance between both the car in front of and the car behind us, like how birds fly in flocks, we would get to our destinations nearly twice as fast. (Source, Source 2)

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As a kid , we use to say , if all drivers had to Ride a Motorbike or Scooter for a few years , then , they all be better drivers.

Its been proven in your own pages here , that build a new road and its completely clogged in 3 years.

 

[Qship]

Traffic jams would be greatly reduced if people stopped tailgating. 2017 research from MIT shows that if we all kept an equal distance between both the car in front of and the car behind us, like how birds fly in flocks, we would get to our destinations nearly twice as fast. (Source, Source 2)

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.................and what is that equal distance? 40, 60, 80, 100 feet? You just can't say that without proof, especially coming from the great minds at MIT.

 

[DaveM]

.................and what is that equal distance? 40, 60, 80, 100 feet? You just can't say that without proof, especially coming from the great minds at MIT.

Here is the full story on this

https://www.forbes.com/sites/laurie...d-dramatically-cut-traffic-jams/#4aa4c43e770d

 

[CarlS]

That was an interesting read; but I'm still skeptical.

 

[DaveM]

 

[CarlS]

God bless him and all those who risked their lives helping others at the Towers and at the Pentagon.

 

[DaveM]

The loudest sound ever heard on Earth was the eruption of Krakatoa in 1883. The Indonesian volcano ruptured the ear drums of sailors 40 miles away, and people 3,000 miles away reported it as “a distant roar of heavy guns.” To put that in perspective, it would be like sitting in Boston and hearing a...

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[CarlS]

That was rather LOUD!

 

[ChrisAnglophile]

The loudest sound ever heard on Earth was the eruption of Krakatoa in 1883. The Indonesian volcano ruptured the ear drums of sailors 40 miles away, and people 3,000 miles away reported it as “a distant roar of heavy guns.” To put that in perspective, it would be like sitting in Boston and hearing a...

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Measured in Megatons .

 

[DaveM]

Taking a week-long break from Facebook can give your social life a boost, make you feel happier, and improve your ability to concentrate. (Source, Source 2)

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[CarlS]

I usually check Facebook once a month.

 

[DaveM]

Happy Palindrome Week! This one is especially noteworthy because it’s the end of a nine year run where we have 10 palindrome days in a row. Btw, the next palindrome week won’t be here until 12/1/21! (Source)

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[Greyfell]

the next palindrome week won’t be here until 12/1/21!

I beg to differ, depending on how the date is written 02/11(and 22)/20 will be a palindrome.

 

[DaveM]

theuselessweb.com helps you waste your time by taking you to countless random websites that are mildly entertaining, but completely useless. (Source, Source 2, Source 3)

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[CarlS]

I don't need anything elese to waste my time!

 

[Thrasher]

https://nationaltoday.com/national-peanut-day/

 

[DaveM]

https://nationaltoday.com/national-peanut-day/

Well if that was cashew nuts then I would be all over it, love those nuts.

 

[CarlS]

https://nationaltoday.com/national-peanut-day/

I love peanuts. I will help you celebrate.

 

[DaveM]

The problem when I get any type of nuts they don't last long.

 

[CarlS]

Nuts don't last long around here either!