useless facts - Page 63

mapuc · 06-08-21, 03:20 PM

< There was a serie on N.G named Aftermath and one of these documentary was called something with Neutron star.(and I can't find it)

The storyline is that The Astronomers finds a run-away neutron star and it's heading this way-it will pass earth within xx million miles in 75 years from detection.

Markus

Jimbuna · 06-09-21, 08:13 AM

Emus and kangaroos cannot walk backwards, and are on the Australian coat of arms for that reason.

Texas Red · 06-09-21, 09:20 AM

I woke up at 0530 this morning

Jimbuna · 06-09-21, 11:01 AM

Cats have over one hundred vocal sounds, while dogs only have about ten.

Platapus · 06-09-21, 04:18 PM

At 4,101 feet, Mt. Thor on Baffin Island, Canada, has Earth’s greatest sheer vertical drop.

Jimbuna · 06-10-21, 04:09 AM

Blueberry Jelly Bellies were created especially for Ronald Reagan.

Platapus · 06-10-21, 05:39 PM

Tootsie Rolls were used as part of the rations for World War II soldiers.

Rockstar · 06-10-21, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Platapus

Tootsie Rolls were used as part of the rations for World War II soldiers.

My mom put them in my Rat Patrol school lunch box too

Mr Quatro · 06-10-21, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Platapus

Tootsie Rolls were used as part of the rations for World War II soldiers.

I didn't know that

Mr Quatro · 06-10-21, 08:16 PM

Google says YouTube generated $15 billion last year and contributed roughly 10 percent to all Google revenue.
Those figures make YouTube's ad business nearly one fifth the size of Facebook's, and more than six times larger
than all of Amazon-owned Twitch.

How much profit does YouTube make a year?

YouTube revenue

2017 $8.1 billion
2018 $11.1 billion
2019 $15.1 billion
2020 $19.7 billion

Sean C · 06-11-21, 12:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rockstar

My mom put them in my Rat Patrol school lunch box too

I probably also got a few in my Dukes of Hazzard lunch box (which I still have - including Thermos™). Before that, I was using my granddaddy's old work lunchbox. One day, I told my mom that the "sparkly tea" she made me was neat.

She asked me what I meant by "sparkly". I said it had something like glitter in it. Upon inspection, she realized that the glass insulating liner in the vacuum flask had shattered and shards of very thin glass were floating in the tea.

I said I felt fine. And AFAIK - if I did ingest some glass shards - I've experienced no ill effects ... thankfully.

Useless fact: Tin/aluminum Dukes of Hazzard lunch boxes (including Thermos™) aren't worth very much on eBay.

Jimbuna · 06-11-21, 07:24 AM

The first song played on Armed Forces Radio during operation Desert Shield was "Rock the Casba" by the Clash.

Mr Quatro · 06-11-21, 11:14 AM

Not really useless, but unusual in that back in the late 1950's it was revealed that a woman's voice was more likely to gain the attention of young men in distracting situations.

Nortronics Division of Northrop Corporation selected actress and singer Joan Elms to record the automated voice warnings on the B-58 Hustler.

To those flying the B-58, the voice was known as "Sexy Sally."

Texas Red · 06-11-21, 12:39 PM

I ran track from late March to late May

mapuc · 06-11-21, 01:02 PM

I woke at 12.30 if I'm allowed, then this is the time when I'm being awakened

Markus

06-08-21, 03:20 PM	#931
mapuc Fleet Admiral Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Denmark Posts: 18,111 Downloads: 37 Uploads: 0	< There was a serie on N.G named Aftermath and one of these documentary was called something with Neutron star.(and I can't find it) The storyline is that The Astronomers finds a run-away neutron star and it's heading this way-it will pass earth within xx million miles in 75 years from detection. Markus __________________ My little lovely female cat

06-09-21, 08:13 AM	#932
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,375 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Emus and kangaroos cannot walk backwards, and are on the Australian coat of arms for that reason. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!! GWX3.0 Download Page - Donation/instant access to GWX (Help SubSim)

06-09-21, 09:20 AM	#933
Texas Red Fastest Gun Around Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Agua Fira, New Mexico Posts: 2,376 Downloads: 527 Uploads: 5	I woke up at 0530 this morning __________________ There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure. — Colin Powell I'm not very active on the forums anymore. If you have a question, please DM me and I'll respond ASAP!

06-09-21, 11:01 AM	#934
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,375 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Cats have over one hundred vocal sounds, while dogs only have about ten. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!! GWX3.0 Download Page - Donation/instant access to GWX (Help SubSim)

06-09-21, 04:18 PM	#935
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 18,985 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	At 4,101 feet, Mt. Thor on Baffin Island, Canada, has Earth’s greatest sheer vertical drop. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

06-10-21, 04:09 AM	#936
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,375 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Blueberry Jelly Bellies were created especially for Ronald Reagan. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!! GWX3.0 Download Page - Donation/instant access to GWX (Help SubSim)

06-10-21, 05:39 PM	#937
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 18,985 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	Tootsie Rolls were used as part of the rations for World War II soldiers. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

06-10-21, 08:16 PM	#940
Mr Quatro Navy Seal Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 6,772 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Google says YouTube generated $15 billion last year and contributed roughly 10 percent to all Google revenue. Those figures make YouTube's ad business nearly one fifth the size of Facebook's, and more than six times larger than all of Amazon-owned Twitch. How much profit does YouTube make a year? YouTube revenue 2017 $8.1 billion 2018 $11.1 billion 2019 $15.1 billion 2020 $19.7 billion __________________ pla•teau noun a relatively stable level, period, or condition a level of attainment or achievement Lord help me get to the next plateau ..

06-11-21, 07:24 AM	#942
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,375 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	The first song played on Armed Forces Radio during operation Desert Shield was "Rock the Casba" by the Clash. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!! GWX3.0 Download Page - Donation/instant access to GWX (Help SubSim)

06-11-21, 11:14 AM	#943
Mr Quatro Navy Seal Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 6,772 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Not really useless, but unusual in that back in the late 1950's it was revealed that a woman's voice was more likely to gain the attention of young men in distracting situations. Nortronics Division of Northrop Corporation selected actress and singer Joan Elms to record the automated voice warnings on the B-58 Hustler. To those flying the B-58, the voice was known as "Sexy Sally." __________________ pla•teau noun a relatively stable level, period, or condition a level of attainment or achievement Lord help me get to the next plateau ..

06-11-21, 12:39 PM	#944
Texas Red Fastest Gun Around Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Agua Fira, New Mexico Posts: 2,376 Downloads: 527 Uploads: 5	I ran track from late March to late May __________________ There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure. — Colin Powell I'm not very active on the forums anymore. If you have a question, please DM me and I'll respond ASAP!

06-11-21, 01:02 PM	#945
mapuc Fleet Admiral Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Denmark Posts: 18,111 Downloads: 37 Uploads: 0	I woke at 12.30 if I'm allowed, then this is the time when I'm being awakened Markus __________________ My little lovely female cat