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I_was_the_walrus
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Re: Lets post random interesting scientific facts

[Re: Rexter]
#16535971 - 07/15/12 07:46 PM (10 months, 4 days ago)

The snapping shrimp

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alpheidae

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The snap can also produce sonoluminescence from the collapsing cavitation bubble. As it collapses, the cavitation bubble reaches temperatures of over 5,000 K (4,700 °C).[15] In comparison, the surface temperature of the sun is estimated to be around 5,800 K (5,500 °C). The light is of lower intensity than the light produced by typical sonoluminescence and is not visible to the naked eye. It is most likely a by-product of the shock wave with no biological significance. However, it was the first known instance of an animal producing light by this effect. It has subsequently been discovered that another group of crustaceans, the mantis shrimp, contains species whose club-like forelimbs can strike so quickly and with such force as to induce sonoluminescent cavitation bubbles upon impact.[16]

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bryguy
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Re: Lets post random interesting scientific facts

[Re: Doc_T]
#16535990 - 07/15/12 07:54 PM (10 months, 4 days ago)

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Doc_T said:
What would happen if you tried to hit a baseball pitched at 90% the speed of light?

Answer here: http://what-if.xkcd.com/1/

Wouldn't the ball just be completely vaporized almost right away?

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Doc_T
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Re: Lets post random interesting scientific facts

[Re: bryguy]
#16535993 - 07/15/12 07:54 PM (10 months, 4 days ago)

Well click the link and find out!

Almost right away = after some nanoseconds.

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Re: Lets post random interesting scientific facts

[Re: Doc_T]
#16536007 - 07/15/12 07:58 PM (10 months, 4 days ago)

I read through the link, and by the way they describe it for some reason I doubt an ordinary baseball would remain intact for more than an inch or so, if that, traveling at those speeds.

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Re: Lets post random interesting scientific facts

[Re: Rexter]
#16536020 - 07/15/12 08:02 PM (10 months, 4 days ago)

Tobacco's healing properties

Fresh, unprocessed tobacco has many medicinal uses. It was also used to treat wounds and deter infections.

If only it was good for you when you smoke it..

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Re: Lets post random interesting scientific facts

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#16536027 - 07/15/12 08:03 PM (10 months, 4 days ago)

e = mc^2

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unknown1123
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Re: Lets post random interesting scientific facts

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#16536234 - 07/15/12 08:52 PM (10 months, 4 days ago)

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Re: Lets post random interesting scientific facts

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#16536271 - 07/15/12 08:59 PM (10 months, 4 days ago)

The platypus is the most poisonous mammal.

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bryguy
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Re: Lets post random interesting scientific facts

[Re: Sundrop]
#16536311 - 07/15/12 09:05 PM (10 months, 4 days ago)

Dogs can detect certain forms of cancer:
http://www.dogsdetectcancer.org

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Doc_T
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Re: Lets post random interesting scientific facts

[Re: Sundrop]
#16536348 - 07/15/12 09:15 PM (10 months, 4 days ago)

Quote:

drewo said:
The platypus is the most poisonous mammal.

But only the males.

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Re: Lets post random interesting scientific facts

[Re: Sundrop]
#16536362 - 07/15/12 09:17 PM (10 months, 4 days ago)

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drewo said:
The platypus is the most poisonous mammal.

Also the only mammal that lays eggs.

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Doc_T
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Re: Lets post random interesting scientific facts

[Re: bryguy]
#16536374 - 07/15/12 09:19 PM (10 months, 4 days ago)

No, echidnas lay eggs too.

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Maharishi_2_U
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Re: Lets post random interesting scientific facts

[Re: bryguy]
#16536384 - 07/15/12 09:22 PM (10 months, 4 days ago)

It is impossible to fold ANY size piece of paper completely more than six times :smile:

It is impossible to sneeze with your eyes open.

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Re: Lets post random interesting scientific facts

[Re: Doc_T]
#16536391 - 07/15/12 09:23 PM (10 months, 4 days ago)

Yeah, I knew that. I guess I should of added in that bit.

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Doc_T
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Re: Lets post random interesting scientific facts

[Re: Maharishi_2_U]
#16536406 - 07/15/12 09:25 PM (10 months, 4 days ago)

Quote:

boredcertified said:
It is impossible to fold ANY size piece of paper completely more than six times

It is impossible to sneeze with your eyes open.

Mythbusteers busted the hell out of both of these.
Adam sneezed with his eyes open in front of the high-speed camera. :thumbup:

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DieCommie
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Re: Lets post random interesting scientific facts

[Re: Doc_T]
#16536448 - 07/15/12 09:33 PM (10 months, 4 days ago)

Yea, this is interesting scientific facts, not old wives tales.

How about a mathematical fact. Point nine repeating equals one, exactly. :awesome:

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Re: Lets post random interesting scientific facts

[Re: DieCommie]
#16536481 - 07/15/12 09:38 PM (10 months, 4 days ago)

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How about a mathematical fact. Point nine repeating equals one, exactly.

I had such trouble believing that in middle school. I got into a huge argument with a friend about it and got the whole class on my side. It wasn't until I started taking higher level math in high school that I realized he was right. .9 repeating is exactly 1.

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Re: Lets post random interesting scientific facts

[Re: BoldAsLove]
#16536495 - 07/15/12 09:40 PM (10 months, 4 days ago)

Yea, I didnt believe it at first either. Kids have trouble thinking outside their own paradigms.

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Re: Lets post random interesting scientific facts

[Re: DieCommie]
#16536545 - 07/15/12 09:47 PM (10 months, 4 days ago)

The earth's gravitational acceleration is between 9.78 and 9.82 m/sec^2. Depending on where you are.

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Maharishi_2_U
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Re: Lets post random interesting scientific facts

[Re: Sundrop]
#16536950 - 07/15/12 11:28 PM (10 months, 4 days ago)

Goodness, so serious
Lulz
It was kind of tounge in cheek kids.
Lol
BC
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I will donate a nice dark print to anyone who can poast a video of a piece of paper folded in half seven times;)

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