useless facts - Page 142

Platapus · 11-29-22, 05:30 PM

The highest survived horizontal G-Force on a human happened in 2003, when race driver Kenny Bräck' instruments recorded 214Gs in his race car crash.

Normally, the lethal zone for humans is about 50Gs

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Jimbuna · 11-30-22, 09:13 AM

John F. Kennedy survived five near-death experiences before his assassination.

Platapus · 11-30-22, 04:22 PM

An F1 race car averages about 5 mpg during a race.

Jimbuna · 12-01-22, 08:11 AM

Richard Nixon had a private bowling alley installed in the White House.

Platapus · 12-01-22, 04:05 PM

Top fuel drag racing takes place on a 1,000 foot long track, not a 1/4 mile.

Jimbuna · 12-02-22, 03:25 PM

Jimmy Carter was a major movie buff.

Platapus · 12-02-22, 06:25 PM

Everything about Top Fuel Drag Racing is insane!

One Top Fuel dragster 500 cubic-inch Hemi engine makes more horsepower (11,000 HP) than the first 4 rows at the Daytona 500.

Jimbuna · 12-03-22, 05:58 AM

Ronald Reagan wore hearing aids.

Platapus · 12-03-22, 06:52 AM

Everything about Top Fuel Drag Racing is insane!

Under full throttle, a dragster engine consumes 11.2 gallons of nitro methane per second; a fully loaded 747 consumes jet fuel at the same rate with 25% less energy being produced.

Jimbuna · 12-03-22, 07:25 AM

In Scotland Strangers Are Welcome to Use Your Toilet

Platapus · 12-03-22, 07:35 AM

Everything about Top Fuel Drag Racing is insane!

A stock Dodge Hemi V8 engine cannot produce enough power to merely drive the dragster's supercharger.

Jimbuna · 12-03-22, 09:38 AM

Do Not Walk Around Carrying Wood Planks in London.

Section 54 of the Metropolitan Police Act 1839 says it all. It is an offence to carry planks across the pavement in London and offenders could be fined up to £500.

Platapus · 12-04-22, 07:17 AM

In the DPRK, photographs of Kim Il-sung could only be published if they were taken from his left side

Jimbuna · 12-04-22, 09:58 AM

Residents of Beverley, East Yorkshire are not allowed to hang their washing outside.

Platapus · 12-04-22, 02:48 PM

Everything about Top Fuel Drag Racing is insane!

With 3000 CFM of air being rammed in by the supercharger on overdrive, the fuel mixture is compressed into a near-solid form before ignition. Cylinders run on the verge of hydraulic lock at full throttle.

11-29-22, 05:30 PM	#2116
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 18,979 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	The highest survived horizontal G-Force on a human happened in 2003, when race driver Kenny Bräck' instruments recorded 214Gs in his race car crash. Normally, the lethal zone for humans is about 50Gs https://www.google.com/search?channe...id:Hy8fgGiI1WA __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

11-30-22, 09:13 AM	#2117
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,344 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	John F. Kennedy survived five near-death experiences before his assassination. __________________ 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)

11-30-22, 04:22 PM	#2118
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 18,979 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	An F1 race car averages about 5 mpg during a race. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

12-01-22, 08:11 AM	#2119
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,344 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Richard Nixon had a private bowling alley installed in the White House. __________________ 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)

12-01-22, 04:05 PM	#2120
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 18,979 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	Top fuel drag racing takes place on a 1,000 foot long track, not a 1/4 mile. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

12-02-22, 03:25 PM	#2121
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,344 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Jimmy Carter was a major movie buff. __________________ 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)

12-02-22, 06:25 PM	#2122
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 18,979 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	Everything about Top Fuel Drag Racing is insane! One Top Fuel dragster 500 cubic-inch Hemi engine makes more horsepower (11,000 HP) than the first 4 rows at the Daytona 500. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

12-03-22, 05:58 AM	#2123
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,344 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Ronald Reagan wore hearing aids. __________________ 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)

12-03-22, 06:52 AM	#2124
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 18,979 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	Everything about Top Fuel Drag Racing is insane! Under full throttle, a dragster engine consumes 11.2 gallons of nitro methane per second; a fully loaded 747 consumes jet fuel at the same rate with 25% less energy being produced. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

12-03-22, 07:25 AM	#2125
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,344 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	In Scotland Strangers Are Welcome to Use Your Toilet __________________ 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)

12-03-22, 07:35 AM	#2126
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 18,979 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	Everything about Top Fuel Drag Racing is insane! A stock Dodge Hemi V8 engine cannot produce enough power to merely drive the dragster's supercharger. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

12-03-22, 09:38 AM	#2127
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,344 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Do Not Walk Around Carrying Wood Planks in London. Section 54 of the Metropolitan Police Act 1839 says it all. It is an offence to carry planks across the pavement in London and offenders could be fined up to £500. __________________ 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)

12-04-22, 07:17 AM	#2128
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 18,979 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	In the DPRK, photographs of Kim Il-sung could only be published if they were taken from his left side __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

12-04-22, 09:58 AM	#2129
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,344 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Residents of Beverley, East Yorkshire are not allowed to hang their washing outside. __________________ 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)

12-04-22, 02:48 PM	#2130
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 18,979 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	Everything about Top Fuel Drag Racing is insane! With 3000 CFM of air being rammed in by the supercharger on overdrive, the fuel mixture is compressed into a near-solid form before ignition. Cylinders run on the verge of hydraulic lock at full throttle. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.