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Jimbuna · 10-08-23, 01:49 PM

There are waterfalls under the ocean’s surface.

Platapus · 10-08-23, 05:35 PM

A cubit was an imprecise measurement of about .5 meters. It was subdivided into 6-7 palms which was the width a man's hand not including the thumb.

Jimbuna · 10-09-23, 07:03 AM

You can find more remains and artifacts under the ocean than in all of the world’s museums combined.

Platapus · 10-09-23, 03:51 PM

In North America, a Square is a measurement equal to 100 square feet. It is most often used in industries such as roofing and roofing material

Jimbuna · 10-10-23, 01:26 PM

There are around 500 species of sharks living in the ocean today, even though about 80 percent grow to be less than 1.6 meters long and are unable to hurt people.

Jeff-Groves · 10-10-23, 01:53 PM

GPS satellites clocks tick faster then here on Earth.
Thus the need to modify the signals time stamps.
It's an Einstein thing.

Ostfriese · 10-10-23, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff-Groves

GPS satellites clocks tick faster then here on Earth.
Thus the need to modify the signals time stamps.
It's an Einstein thing.

Relativistic effects due to high speeds (slows clock down, the closer to light speed the slower it becomes) and weak gravity (increases clock speed). The clocks run about 38 microseconds faster per day.

Ostfriese · 10-10-23, 02:31 PM

The word "Whisk(e)y" is derived from the Gaelic word "uisce" - water.

Jeff-Groves · 10-10-23, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ostfriese

Relativistic effects due to high speeds (slows clock down, the closer to light speed the slower it becomes) and weak gravity (increases clock speed). The clocks run about 38 microseconds faster per day.

Someone else who pays attention!

Platapus · 10-10-23, 02:59 PM

The Chirality of dice indicates whether it is a counterclockwise or clockwise die

Clockwise dice are more common in the west and counterclockwise dice are more common in China

Jimbuna · 10-11-23, 04:58 AM

Around 50 to 60 percent of life on Earth is found underneath the ocean’s surface.

Platapus · 10-12-23, 05:08 AM

In Ireland, before the 19th century, a "cow's grass" was a measurement used by farmers to indicate the size of their fields. A cow's grass was equal to the amount of land that could produce enough grass to support a cow.

Jimbuna · 10-12-23, 05:55 AM

Scientists have named and classified around 1.5 million species of sea creatures, and there is as much as 50 million species we have yet to discover.

Platapus · 10-12-23, 06:28 AM

In the animated TV show The Flintstones, Wilma's maiden name was Pebbles

Jimbuna · 10-12-23, 12:41 PM

The average depth of the ocean is 3,795 meters.

10-08-23, 01:49 PM	#2896
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,344 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	There are waterfalls under the ocean’s surface. __________________ 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)

10-08-23, 05:35 PM	#2897
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 18,976 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	A cubit was an imprecise measurement of about .5 meters. It was subdivided into 6-7 palms which was the width a man's hand not including the thumb. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

10-09-23, 07:03 AM	#2898
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,344 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	You can find more remains and artifacts under the ocean than in all of the world’s museums combined. __________________ 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)

10-09-23, 03:51 PM	#2899
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 18,976 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	In North America, a Square is a measurement equal to 100 square feet. It is most often used in industries such as roofing and roofing material __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

10-10-23, 01:26 PM	#2900
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,344 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	There are around 500 species of sharks living in the ocean today, even though about 80 percent grow to be less than 1.6 meters long and are unable to hurt people. __________________ 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)

10-10-23, 01:53 PM	#2901
Jeff-Groves Village Idiot Join Date: Sep 2014 Posts: 5,321 Downloads: 130 Uploads: 0	GPS satellites clocks tick faster then here on Earth. Thus the need to modify the signals time stamps. It's an Einstein thing. __________________ I don't do Stupid. So don't ask.

10-10-23, 02:31 PM	#2903
Ostfriese Ace of the Deep Join Date: May 2004 Location: Northern Germany Posts: 1,175 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	The word "Whisk(e)y" is derived from the Gaelic word "uisce" - water.

10-10-23, 02:59 PM	#2905
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 18,976 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	The Chirality of dice indicates whether it is a counterclockwise or clockwise die Clockwise dice are more common in the west and counterclockwise dice are more common in China __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

10-11-23, 04:58 AM	#2906
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,344 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Around 50 to 60 percent of life on Earth is found underneath the ocean’s surface. __________________ 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)

10-12-23, 05:08 AM	#2907
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 18,976 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	In Ireland, before the 19th century, a "cow's grass" was a measurement used by farmers to indicate the size of their fields. A cow's grass was equal to the amount of land that could produce enough grass to support a cow. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

10-12-23, 05:55 AM	#2908
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,344 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Scientists have named and classified around 1.5 million species of sea creatures, and there is as much as 50 million species we have yet to discover. __________________ 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)

10-12-23, 06:28 AM	#2909
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 18,976 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	In the animated TV show The Flintstones, Wilma's maiden name was Pebbles __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

10-12-23, 12:41 PM	#2910
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,344 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	The average depth of the ocean is 3,795 meters. __________________ 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)