InfiniteNow Posted March 7, 2006 Report Posted March 7, 2006 I keep trying to find confirmation on this, but for the life of me cannot find it. If I am not mistaken (which, I just might be...) there is a 300 volt difference in potential between our head and our feet, just due to the fact that we are walking around through the atmoshphere like organic lightning rods... But I can't find confirmation! Sorry. :confused: Quote
Jay-qu Posted March 8, 2006 Report Posted March 8, 2006 The heating of meteors is a result of super-compressed air heating at the front surface, not air friction. excellent, this thread will help me fill the quota of 'learning something new everyday'! The world's largest amphibian is the giant salamander. It can grow up to 5 ft. in length. Quote
Turtle Posted March 8, 2006 Report Posted March 8, 2006 Jean-Bernard-Leon Foucault's pendulum experiment of 1851 is the first ever proof that the Earth rotates on its axis.:naughty: Quote
Drip Curl Magic Posted March 9, 2006 Report Posted March 9, 2006 The average bed is home to over 6 billion dust mites. Quote
Drip Curl Magic Posted March 9, 2006 Report Posted March 9, 2006 On average, a 4-year-old child asks 437 questions a day. Quote
Guest chendoh Posted March 9, 2006 Report Posted March 9, 2006 Sea-horses are unique in that the males become pregnant!!! :naughty: Sea-horses are unique in that the females become pregnant, and deposit their eggs into the males pouch, for them to raise. Quote
Guest chendoh Posted March 9, 2006 Report Posted March 9, 2006 In 1944 an atom bomb was accidentally detonated in Stanley Hall. UC Berkeley, Ca. Quote
Guest chendoh Posted March 9, 2006 Report Posted March 9, 2006 Hypography makes 17th place....google search Hypography Science Forums - Social sciences Quirky Science Facts! Last post by Drip Curl Magic. Today 03:06 AM. Watercooler. 9 Replies, 64 Views. I am; and Continue to Be! Last post by Racoon ...hypography.com/forums/social-sciences.html - 77k - Mar 7, 2006 - Cached - Similar pages[ More results from hypography.com/forums ] 8:10pm est here on the right coast gotta go to work:sad: Quote
GAHD Posted March 9, 2006 Report Posted March 9, 2006 In 1944 an atom bomb was accidentally detonated in Stanley Hall. UC Berkeley, Ca.you can't be serious! Shugar can be added to black powder to increase it's effectiveness. Quote
Queso Posted March 9, 2006 Report Posted March 9, 2006 everytime John enters my apartment he clears his throat. Quote
Jay-qu Posted March 9, 2006 Report Posted March 9, 2006 The earths axis does not always point in the same direction, it precesses much the way a spinning top does. In 13000 years January will be winter for us down south and summer for you guys up north! Quote
Qfwfq Posted March 9, 2006 Report Posted March 9, 2006 Shugar can be added to black powder to increase it's effectiveness.You'll never get sugar to burn by just putting a flame to it, but you can after rubbing a bit of ash on it. Quote
Pyrotex Posted March 9, 2006 Report Posted March 9, 2006 yeah, of course a ducks quack echos.. its a sound..The Myth Busters on cable TV actually recorded duck quacks echoing.Another urban legend down in flames. Quote
Drip Curl Magic Posted March 9, 2006 Report Posted March 9, 2006 You'll never get sugar to burn by just putting a flame to it, but you can after rubbing a bit of ash on it. Weird. Quote
Pyrotex Posted March 9, 2006 Report Posted March 9, 2006 Weird.DCM, I elect you to be the "scientist" and actually try this. Report back when you get sugar to burn. Also report how much ash was required, and what kind of flame you used. :naughty: Quote
Guest chendoh Posted March 9, 2006 Report Posted March 9, 2006 In 1944 an atom bomb was accidentally detonated in Stanley Hall. UC Berkeley, Ca.you can't be serious! I saw that in Berkeley Science Review....am still waiting for conformation :naughty: Meanwhile, chew on this...... Earthworms are hermaphroditic meaning each worm has organs of both sexes.Some species also appear to be able to self-fertilize.http://sps.k12.ar.us/massengale/earthworm%20facts.htm#mate Quote
Turtle Posted March 10, 2006 Report Posted March 10, 2006 The Barn Owl has one ear set higher than the other and has the most acute locational hearing yet measured in any animal.:naughty: Quote
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