Random Thoughts or Whatever

[DeadRock]

Occasionally asking yourself if you're a A-hole is a sign of both intelligence and maturity. Frequently asking it is probably a verification in the affirmative. Never asking it is an indication of child-like innocence...or sociopathology...

 

[Quadman2]

Heard a rather strange share on the "air waves" today (if you hear it on the radio); it's gotta be true!

The can opener wasn't invented until after 48 years of the "can" being manufactured.

The announcers had fun with this random thought.


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[noogies]

Thinking about oneself too much, though, amounts to little more than an exercise in narcissism.

 

[nailer]

Know where your knowledge ends. You're otherwise easily fooled...especially by yourself.

Knowlege is what you know and increases day by day if you continue its acquisition.

 

[devnull]

Mudslides are getting expensive. Kahlua and Bailey's cost as much as some good vodka now. Well, at least they are here.

I've made both in the past, but recall that the ingredients end up being not much less than the real deal.

 

[kirk57]

Heard a rather strange share on the "air waves" today (if you hear it on the radio); it's gotta be true!

The can opener wasn't invented until after 48 years of the "can" being manufactured.

The announcers had fun with this random thought.


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I had my doubts about this, but it's actually true. From Wikipedia:

The first cans were robust containers, which weighed more than the food they contained and required ingenuity to open, using whatever tools available. The instruction on those cans read "Cut round the top near the outer edge with a chisel and hammer." The gap of decades between the invention of the can and can opener may be attributed to the functionality of existing tools versus the cost and effort of a new tool.

 

[geezin']

Not to mention our willingness to put up with minor struggles as a component of life. I know that is easier said than done but look at your grandparents life vs. yours and their reactions to it.

 

[Quadman2]

Knowlege is what you know and increases day by day if you continue its acquisition.

And, if you can remember it when you need it!


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[Quadman2]

I had my doubts about this, but it's actually true. From Wikipedia:

And there goes, "necessity being the mother of invention" (1658)...right out the window.


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[geezin']

I'm old and brain is full. Every new item shoves an old one into a area where it becomes difficult to find when needed

 

[kirk57]

And there goes, "necessity being the mother of invention" (1658)...right out the window.


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But "necessity is a mother" still applies.

 

[Quadman2]

But "necessity is a mother" still applies.

"48 years" late to the party...but true.


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[GordonW]

I had my doubts about this, but it's actually true. From Wikipedia:

The first cans were robust containers, which weighed more than the food they contained and required ingenuity to open, using whatever tools available. The instruction on those cans read "Cut round the top near the outer edge with a chisel and hammer." The gap of decades between the invention of the can and can opener may be attributed to the functionality of existing tools versus the cost and effort of a new tool.

I would suspect people that ate food from cans, before can openers existed- ingested a significant quantity of metal particles...

Regards,
Gordon.

 

[Pio1980]

I would suspect people that ate food from cans, before can openers existed- ingested a significant quantity of metal particles...

Regards,
Gordon.

Probably mostly lead from the softer soldered seams.

 

[geezin']

I would suspect people that ate food from cans, before can openers existed- ingested a significant quantity of metal particles...

Regards,
Gordon.

What makes you think a can opener doesn't leave particulate behind?

 

[noogies]

What makes you think a can opener doesn't leave particulate behind?

It does, just less and less toxic.

 

[davidhun]

https://www.sfgate.com/la/article/pioneer-chicken-fast-food-fried-chicken-la-18609059.php

Pioneer Chicken might make a comeback!

 

[E2]

I don't mind the cold, it's the heat I hate!

 

[noogies]

I'm old and brain is full. Every new item shoves an old one into a area where it becomes difficult to find when needed

I know what you mean. Last month I got a new phone and by the time I figured out how to use it, I'd forgotten how to drive.

 

[Bill Ferris]

I would suspect people that ate food from cans, before can openers existed- ingested a significant quantity of metal particles...

Regards,
Gordon.

And some of the lead that was used to solder seal the cans !