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    Copper
    wrote on 1 Oct 2024, 18:40 last edited by
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    I've talked to 9 of them

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      Mik
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      Giovanni Battista Bugatti, the official executioner for the Papal States from 1796 to 1864, executed over 500 people during his 68-year tenure.

      Bugatti’s tools and clothing became historical artifacts, reflecting the period’s harsh justice system. His execution methods included beheading and garroting, and he retired with honor at the age of 85.

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      “I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.” ~Winston S. Churchill

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        3 Oct 2024, 00:24

        Giovanni Battista Bugatti, the official executioner for the Papal States from 1796 to 1864, executed over 500 people during his 68-year tenure.

        Bugatti’s tools and clothing became historical artifacts, reflecting the period’s harsh justice system. His execution methods included beheading and garroting, and he retired with honor at the age of 85.

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        George K
        wrote on 3 Oct 2024, 00:28 last edited by George K 10 Mar 2024, 00:28
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        @Mik

        In fairness, he probably didn't have a set of goggles, but...

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        "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

        The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.

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          1 Oct 2024, 18:40

          I've talked to 9 of them

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          jon-nyc
          wrote on 3 Oct 2024, 00:40 last edited by jon-nyc 10 Mar 2024, 00:41
          #1932

          @Copper said in Mildly interesting:

          I've talked to 9 of them

          Let me guess- Houston, FW, Memphis, Atlanta, and the 5 coastal regions.

          Only non-witches get due process.

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            3 Oct 2024, 00:28

            @Mik

            In fairness, he probably didn't have a set of goggles, but...

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            taiwan_girl
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            @George-K said in Mildly interesting:

            @Mik

            In fairness, he probably didn't have a set of goggles, but...

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            Side note: that was a funny skit!!

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              jon-nyc
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              Only non-witches get due process.

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                Mik
                wrote on 4 Oct 2024, 18:07 last edited by
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                Homogenization by mass media. Ugh.

                “I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.” ~Winston S. Churchill

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                  jon-nyc
                  wrote on 4 Oct 2024, 18:15 last edited by jon-nyc 10 Apr 2024, 18:15
                  #1936

                  TV and even radio started it, with the internet it just accelerates.

                  D’Oh - do you remember hearing or using any of these alternatives as a kid?

                  Only non-witches get due process.

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                      Mik
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                      In Wales there is a legal requirement for road signs to be in both English and Welsh. In this case, the official of the Highways department emailed the English wording to the translator and, after receiving a reply, proceeded to have the sign made and installed. A few weeks later, Welsh-speaking drivers began to call up to point out that the Welsh reads, "I am currently out of the office. Please submit any work to the translation team."
                      Credit they walk among us.

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                      “I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.” ~Winston S. Churchill

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                        jon-nyc
                        wrote on 6 Oct 2024, 21:40 last edited by
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                        Disarming mosquitos.

                        Only non-witches get due process.

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                          6 Oct 2024, 21:40

                          Disarming mosquitos.

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                          @jon-nyc said in Mildly interesting:

                          Disarming mosquitos.

                          Do it!

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                            6 Oct 2024, 21:40

                            Disarming mosquitos.

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                            George K
                            wrote on 6 Oct 2024, 22:55 last edited by
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                            @jon-nyc said in Mildly interesting:

                            Disarming mosquitos.

                            Have to wonder what unforeseen consequences this could have.

                            "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

                            The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.

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                              mark
                              wrote on 6 Oct 2024, 22:58 last edited by
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                              I suppose we would have to determine if the ability of a mosquito biting animals is something of any value.

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                                6 Oct 2024, 22:58

                                I suppose we would have to determine if the ability of a mosquito biting animals is something of any value.

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                                George K
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                                @mark said in Mildly interesting:

                                I suppose we would have to determine if the ability of a mosquito biting animals is something of any value.


                                Many animals rely on mosquitoes as a part of their diet, playing an important role in maintaining ecological balance. Here are some key examples:

                                Insects and Arthropods:

                                1. Dragonflies – Both dragonfly adults and larvae (nymphs) feed on mosquitoes, especially during the mosquito’s aquatic larval stage.
                                2. Damselflies – Similar to dragonflies, damselflies prey on mosquitoes in both their larval and adult stages.
                                3. Spiders – Various species of spiders capture mosquitoes in their webs as part of their diet.
                                4. Beetles – Some species of beetles, particularly aquatic ones, feed on mosquito larvae.

                                Birds:

                                1. Swallows – These birds are known for catching mosquitoes and other flying insects in flight.
                                2. Purple Martins – A species of swallow, Purple Martins are believed to eat mosquitoes, though they generally feed on a wide variety of flying insects.
                                3. Bats – Many species of bats consume mosquitoes, although mosquitoes form only a small part of their overall diet.

                                Fish:

                                1. Mosquitofish – These small freshwater fish (Gambusia) are known to eat large numbers of mosquito larvae in ponds and wetlands.
                                2. Guppies – In some areas, guppies are introduced to help control mosquito populations by consuming their larvae.

                                Amphibians:

                                1. Frogs and Tadpoles – Tadpoles of some frog species consume mosquito larvae, and adult frogs may eat adult mosquitoes as part of their diet.
                                2. Newts and Salamanders – These amphibians, especially in their larval stages, may feed on mosquito larvae.

                                Reptiles:

                                1. Lizards – In some regions, small lizards may eat mosquitoes, although this is not a primary food source for most species.

                                While mosquitoes are a nuisance to humans, they play a role in many food webs, especially in wetland ecosystems where they contribute to the diets of various species.

                                "Now look here, you Baltic gas passer... " - Mik, 6/14/08

                                The saying, "Lite is just one damn thing after another," is a gross understatement. The damn things overlap.

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                                  jon-nyc
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                                  Only non-witches get due process.

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                                      4 Oct 2024, 18:15

                                      TV and even radio started it, with the internet it just accelerates.

                                      D’Oh - do you remember hearing or using any of these alternatives as a kid?

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                                      Doctor Phibes
                                      wrote on 9 Oct 2024, 10:34 last edited by Doctor Phibes 10 Sept 2024, 10:37
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                                      @jon-nyc said in Mildly interesting:

                                      D’Oh - do you remember hearing or using any of these alternatives as a kid?

                                      Not really, I'm not sure I believe the graph. In the 70's it was definitely a splinter where I grew up, although I've heard the term 'sliver' used.

                                      I was only joking

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                                        Mik
                                        wrote on 9 Oct 2024, 20:05 last edited by
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                                        The V75 Liquid Tire Chain was a rare 1969-only option for most Chevrolets (excluding wagons and pickups). It featured rear nozzles that sprayed a traction fluid onto the tires, improving grip on snow and ice. Though short-lived, this unique system added safety and innovation to winter driving, making it a prized feature among collectors today.

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                                        “I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.” ~Winston S. Churchill

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                                          Mik
                                          wrote on 10 Oct 2024, 00:54 last edited by
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                                          The Kunsthofpsssage in Dresden, Germany features singing drain pipes! When it rains, the drain system of pipes and funnels turns into a musical instrument.

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                                          “I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.” ~Winston S. Churchill

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