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Today, 03:58 AM

grapes started a thread SPF ratings for sunscreens in Small Media at Large

From USA Today today: http://m.usatoday.com/article/news/2325341 OK I might believe that SPF ratings are gimmicks, as the article says, but I'm...

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Today, 03:00 AM

grapes replied to a thread Looking for a solid pair of binoculars in Astronomical Observing, Equipment and Accessories

The last two links are the same.

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Today, 01:10 AM

Swift replied to a thread Star Trek Into Darkness May 17, 2013 - Spoilers in Small Media at Large

Let's not take this conversation in that direction. That will not be an appropriate topic for CQ. Thanks,

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Yesterday, 07:06 PM

Swift replied to a thread Machines in space in Science and Technology

As I understand it, most satellites use radiation-hardened electronics (in my quartz crystal growing days I did work on making quartz that was more...

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Yesterday, 06:49 PM

Swift replied to a thread Commercial antivirus and system mechanics-Do they worth the money? in Off-Topic Babbling

I use AVG for anti-virus and Malwarebytes for other malware. I started with the free versions of each, liked them, and upgraded to the paid...

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Yesterday, 06:48 PM

grapes replied to a thread Machines in space in Science and Technology

Nobody else may have mentioned the effect of cosmic rays on computers and digital cameras, but that sure seems like an issue. Modern machines have a...

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Yesterday, 04:03 PM

Swift replied to a thread NEW MEMBER? Introduce yourself in this thread. in Forum Introductions and Feedback

Hi The Frozen One, welcome to CQ. I merged your thread into our general welcome threa.

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Yesterday, 10:12 AM

grapes replied to a thread Mechanical advantages of rails? in Science and Technology

Simple physics and material strength allows one to calculate number of wheels. A single coal car carries a small hill of rock. (...

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Yesterday, 02:50 AM

Swift replied to a thread Space Utilities: Orbit Toy and System Builder in Astronomy

In case anyone is concerned, EatThePath asked for, and was given permission to share these links.

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Yesterday, 02:47 AM

Swift replied to a thread Star Trek Into Darkness May 17, 2013 - Spoilers in Small Media at Large

Maybe its just me, but doesn't "STiD" sound like the abbreviation for some sort of disease?

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Yesterday, 02:46 AM

Swift replied to a thread WHy are movies obsessed with 'Re-boots' in Small Media at Large

My hypothesis, for some time, has been that there is approximately one brain in Hollywood and it is shared by approximately 137,374 writers,...

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Yesterday, 02:37 AM

Swift replied to a thread how do i have all my topics/posts deleted and username removed? in Forum Introductions and Feedback

As Noclevername said, that is a rule violation, a rather serious one (rule 11):

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2013-May-18, 03:49 PM

Swift started a thread Excellent video on Natural Selection in Science and Technology

This video was apparently done by a group called Stated Clearly, and is an excellent explanation of Evolution by Natural Selection. It is probably...

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2013-May-18, 03:32 PM

Swift replied to a thread We don't need no stinkin' Untrue Facts! (!!!) in Fun-n-Games

Beverly Hills is actually completely flat. The city is named for Miss. Beverly Hills, daughter of Jacob Hills, the first CFO of MGM Studios.

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2013-May-18, 02:05 PM

Swift replied to a thread Leave a random silly sentence! in Fun-n-Games

"Bob", I said to Bob, "Bob, have you ever sailed on an ocean so deeply blue that the canvas of your asparagus was completely put forth upon a...

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2013-May-18, 02:02 PM

Swift replied to a thread We don't need no stinkin' Untrue Facts! (!!!) in Fun-n-Games

Since 1998, 13 people around the world have actually died from the Blue Screen of Death. For comparison, since 2004, 173 have died from "403...

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2013-May-18, 02:27 AM

Swift replied to a thread End of the world? Nope. in Off-Topic Babbling

I want the tooth! You can't handle the tooth!

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2013-May-18, 02:14 AM

Swift replied to a thread Leave a random silly sentence! in Fun-n-Games

My uncle Mike could sail like a swordsmen.

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2013-May-18, 02:12 AM

Swift replied to a thread End of the world? Nope. in Off-Topic Babbling

Hey you know, I just went for a cleaning today and was told I need a root planing (its a kind of very deep cleaning, done with local anesthetic) and...

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2013-May-17, 08:43 PM

grapes replied to a thread Really trivial stuff that bugs you in Off-Topic Babbling

Spouse -- Spice Trousers -- Taser Douse -- Dice Souse -- Sots

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