Just a bunch of curiosities

lilkim · « **on:** 20/07/2006 20:56:48 »

What actually happens when you crack your knuckles?

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lilkim · « **Reply #1 on:** 20/07/2006 20:57:52 »

Shouldn't a video disc be called a VD instead of a DVD?

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lilkim · « **Reply #2 on:** 20/07/2006 20:58:31 »

When I put my car-lock remote under my chin it works from farther away. Does my head act as an antenna?

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another_someone · « **Reply #3 on:** 20/07/2006 21:58:51 »

quote:
Originally posted by lilkim
Shouldn't a video disc be called a VD instead of a DVD?

I think calling it VD might be considered bad marketing (although that may depend upon the market sector, but most family men might have their wives look askance at them if the suggested they were going out to get some VD).

More seriously, DVD originally meant Digital Video Disk, but some people now prefer Digital Versatile Disk because they like to emphasise that it is used for more than just video, although most people still think of it as Digital Video Disk.

George

moonfire · « **Reply #4 on:** 20/07/2006 22:19:17 »

quote:
Originally posted by lilkim

What actually happens when you crack your knuckles?

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They hurt![

]Okay, something is released...hehe

"Lo" Loretta

sharkeyandgeorge · « **Reply #5 on:** 20/07/2006 22:34:16 »

there are sacks of fluid in each joint of your body and preassure can build asymetricaly in them if the force applied to the cartalidge the crack is the equlisation of the pressure.

i dont think ive explained that very well try this, half fill a balloon with air(replacing the fluid sack) now using your fingers pinch in the middle now play with it see how the balloon wants to maintain equal pressure in both sides and will rush from a high to low pressure side if given the chance thats exactly whats happening in your knuckles.

J.B.S Haldane on the perforated eardrums which were a consequence of his pressure experiments "the drum generally heals up; and if a hole remains in it, although one is somewhat deaf, one can blow tobacco smoke out of the ear in question, which is a social accomplishment".

moonfire · « **Reply #6 on:** 20/07/2006 23:06:59 »

What is the fluid called though?? I cannot remember???aagghh! Where is that shortterm/longterm memory test

"Lo" Loretta

neilep · « **Reply #7 on:** 20/07/2006 23:10:32 »

quote:
Originally posted by moonfire

What is the fluid called though?? I cannot remember???aagghh! Where is that shortterm/longterm memory test

"Lo" Loretta

Mam..

" A thick, clear lubricant (made mostly of carbon dioxide and some nitrogen) called synovial fluid is found between the bones "

Men are the same as women, just inside out !

moonfire · « **Reply #8 on:** 20/07/2006 23:24:51 »

Thank you so much you handsome hunk!! I knew the fluid was called something as I have not studied it since a very long time ago!

"Lo" Loretta

lilkim · « **Reply #9 on:** 21/07/2006 04:03:20 »

ewww

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tony6789 · « **Reply #10 on:** 21/07/2006 14:45:14 »

y do ducks like rain?

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neilep · « **Reply #11 on:** 21/07/2006 15:40:20 »

quote:
Originally posted by tony6789

y do ducks like rain?

NEVER! underestimate youth

Is it because all ducks have shares in Umbrella Manufacturers ?

yes...yes I am sure that is it ?

Men are the same as women, just inside out !

tony6789 · « **Reply #12 on:** 21/07/2006 15:51:50 »

lol neil

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ukmicky · « **Reply #13 on:** 21/07/2006 22:40:53 »

How do you know ducks like rain.

Michael

moonfire · « **Reply #14 on:** 22/07/2006 04:49:43 »

Neil, you are so funny! LOL Maybe he asked the ducks if they like rain?? LOL

"Lo" Loretta

4getmenot · « **Reply #15 on:** 24/07/2006 20:37:21 »

good question....how "do" u know they like rain?

k

4getmenot · « **Reply #16 on:** 24/07/2006 20:37:59 »

quote:
Originally posted by lilkim

When I put my car-lock remote under my chin it works from farther away. Does my head act as an antenna?

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well?

?

k

another_someone · « **Reply #17 on:** 24/07/2006 22:44:35 »

quote:
Originally posted by 4getmenot a.k.a. lilkim

quote:
Originally posted by lilkim
When I put my car-lock remote under my chin it works from farther away. Does my head act as an antenna?

well??

Unlikely, since the key is already in your hand, and any radiation travelling through your chin could just as easily travel up your arm.

I would suggest you test whether you car key, at chin height, but well away from your actual chin, works as well? It may well just be the height above the ground (and clearance from other obstacles) that is the key feature.

George

4getmenot · « **Reply #18 on:** 27/07/2006 05:05:25 »

i will try it....

k

4getmenot · « **Reply #19 on:** 27/07/2006 05:05:25 »

i will try it....

k

Just a bunch of curiosities

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