Skip to content
  • Categories
  • Recent
  • Tags
  • Popular
  • Users
  • Groups
Skins
  • Light
  • Cerulean
  • Cosmo
  • Flatly
  • Journal
  • Litera
  • Lumen
  • Lux
  • Materia
  • Minty
  • Morph
  • Pulse
  • Sandstone
  • Simplex
  • Sketchy
  • Spacelab
  • United
  • Yeti
  • Zephyr
  • Dark
  • Cyborg
  • Darkly
  • Quartz
  • Slate
  • Solar
  • Superhero
  • Vapor

  • Default (No Skin)
  • No Skin
Collapse

The New Coffee Room

  1. TNCR
  2. General Discussion
  3. Mildly interesting

Mildly interesting

Scheduled Pinned Locked Moved General Discussion
2.4k Posts 31 Posters 267.7k Views
  • Oldest to Newest
  • Newest to Oldest
  • Most Votes
Reply
  • Reply as topic
Log in to reply
This topic has been deleted. Only users with topic management privileges can see it.
  • George KG Offline
    George KG Offline
    George K
    wrote on last edited by
    #607

    "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.

    1 Reply Last reply
    • George KG Offline
      George KG Offline
      George K
      wrote on last edited by
      #608

      Synchronized Dancing

      "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.

      1 Reply Last reply
      • CopperC Online
        CopperC Online
        Copper
        wrote on last edited by
        #609

        7f7c2d1d-dedb-406c-8269-bc8ac803dac0-image.png

        In 1960, David Latimer planted a tiny garden inside of a large glass bottle and sealed it shut. He opened the bottle 12 years later in 1972 to add some water and then sealed it for good. The self contained ecosystem has flourished for nearly 60 years.

        For those who are wondering how this is even possible: the garden is a perfectly balanced and self-sufficient ecosystem. The bacteria in the compost eats the dead plants and breaks down the oxygen that is released by the plants, turning it into carbon dioxide, which is needed for photosynthesis. The bottle is essentially a microcosm of earth.

        https://biologicperformance.com/sealed-bottle-terrarium-garden-watered-once-53-years/

        jon-nycJ taiwan_girlT 2 Replies Last reply
        • CopperC Copper

          7f7c2d1d-dedb-406c-8269-bc8ac803dac0-image.png

          In 1960, David Latimer planted a tiny garden inside of a large glass bottle and sealed it shut. He opened the bottle 12 years later in 1972 to add some water and then sealed it for good. The self contained ecosystem has flourished for nearly 60 years.

          For those who are wondering how this is even possible: the garden is a perfectly balanced and self-sufficient ecosystem. The bacteria in the compost eats the dead plants and breaks down the oxygen that is released by the plants, turning it into carbon dioxide, which is needed for photosynthesis. The bottle is essentially a microcosm of earth.

          https://biologicperformance.com/sealed-bottle-terrarium-garden-watered-once-53-years/

          jon-nycJ Online
          jon-nycJ Online
          jon-nyc
          wrote on last edited by
          #610

          @Copper said in Mildly interesting:

          7f7c2d1d-dedb-406c-8269-bc8ac803dac0-image.png

          In 1960, David Latimer planted a tiny garden inside of a large glass bottle and sealed it shut. He opened the bottle 12 years later in 1972 to add some water and then sealed it for good. The self contained ecosystem has flourished for nearly 60 years.

          For those who are wondering how this is even possible: the garden is a perfectly balanced and self-sufficient ecosystem. The bacteria in the compost eats the dead plants and breaks down the oxygen that is released by the plants, turning it into carbon dioxide, which is needed for photosynthesis. The bottle is essentially a microcosm of earth.

          https://biologicperformance.com/sealed-bottle-terrarium-garden-watered-once-53-years/

          Steve Bannon tried that with humans in it.

          You were warned.

          George KG 1 Reply Last reply
          • jon-nycJ jon-nyc

            @Copper said in Mildly interesting:

            7f7c2d1d-dedb-406c-8269-bc8ac803dac0-image.png

            In 1960, David Latimer planted a tiny garden inside of a large glass bottle and sealed it shut. He opened the bottle 12 years later in 1972 to add some water and then sealed it for good. The self contained ecosystem has flourished for nearly 60 years.

            For those who are wondering how this is even possible: the garden is a perfectly balanced and self-sufficient ecosystem. The bacteria in the compost eats the dead plants and breaks down the oxygen that is released by the plants, turning it into carbon dioxide, which is needed for photosynthesis. The bottle is essentially a microcosm of earth.

            https://biologicperformance.com/sealed-bottle-terrarium-garden-watered-once-53-years/

            Steve Bannon tried that with humans in it.

            George KG Offline
            George KG Offline
            George K
            wrote on last edited by
            #611

            @jon-nyc said in Mildly interesting:

            Steve Bannon tried that with humans in it.

            Aqua's Sister did something similar with a different type of organism.

            "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.

            1 Reply Last reply
            • CopperC Copper

              7f7c2d1d-dedb-406c-8269-bc8ac803dac0-image.png

              In 1960, David Latimer planted a tiny garden inside of a large glass bottle and sealed it shut. He opened the bottle 12 years later in 1972 to add some water and then sealed it for good. The self contained ecosystem has flourished for nearly 60 years.

              For those who are wondering how this is even possible: the garden is a perfectly balanced and self-sufficient ecosystem. The bacteria in the compost eats the dead plants and breaks down the oxygen that is released by the plants, turning it into carbon dioxide, which is needed for photosynthesis. The bottle is essentially a microcosm of earth.

              https://biologicperformance.com/sealed-bottle-terrarium-garden-watered-once-53-years/

              taiwan_girlT Offline
              taiwan_girlT Offline
              taiwan_girl
              wrote on last edited by
              #612

              @Copper said in Mildly interesting:

              7f7c2d1d-dedb-406c-8269-bc8ac803dac0-image.png

              In 1960, David Latimer planted a tiny garden inside of a large glass bottle and sealed it shut. He opened the bottle 12 years later in 1972 to add some water and then sealed it for good. The self contained ecosystem has flourished for nearly 60 years.

              For those who are wondering how this is even possible: the garden is a perfectly balanced and self-sufficient ecosystem. The bacteria in the compost eats the dead plants and breaks down the oxygen that is released by the plants, turning it into carbon dioxide, which is needed for photosynthesis. The bottle is essentially a microcosm of earth.

              https://biologicperformance.com/sealed-bottle-terrarium-garden-watered-once-53-years/

              There is something similar to that called the "Ecosphere". I had one for a long time, until I was moving it from a house (which was cold) to the hot outdoors and and it cracked open.

              alt text

              1 Reply Last reply
              • MikM Away
                MikM Away
                Mik
                wrote on last edited by
                #613

                alt text

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

                1 Reply Last reply
                • George KG Offline
                  George KG Offline
                  George K
                  wrote on last edited by
                  #614

                  "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.

                  1 Reply Last reply
                  • kluursK Offline
                    kluursK Offline
                    kluurs
                    wrote on last edited by
                    #615

                    babf800b-2af8-4ccb-9dfb-82fdc4667310-image.png

                    1 Reply Last reply
                    • jon-nycJ Online
                      jon-nycJ Online
                      jon-nyc
                      wrote on last edited by
                      #616

                      alt text

                      You were warned.

                      1 Reply Last reply
                      • jon-nycJ Online
                        jon-nycJ Online
                        jon-nyc
                        wrote on last edited by
                        #617

                        35ADD5CD-A7A0-4908-9C9A-FC7692734795.jpeg

                        You were warned.

                        1 Reply Last reply
                        • jon-nycJ Online
                          jon-nycJ Online
                          jon-nyc
                          wrote on last edited by
                          #618

                          In 1963, San Francisco Giants pitcher Gaylord Perry famously declared, "They'll put a man on the moon before I hit a home run."
                          On July 20, 1969, just 20 minutes after Neil Armstrong became the first human being ever to walk on the moon, Perry hit the first, and only, home run of his career.

                          You were warned.

                          1 Reply Last reply
                          • George KG Offline
                            George KG Offline
                            George K
                            wrote on last edited by
                            #619

                            No idea if this is true or not. Searches are not helpful.

                            IMG_1434.JPG

                            "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.

                            Catseye3C JollyJ IvorythumperI 3 Replies Last reply
                            • George KG George K

                              No idea if this is true or not. Searches are not helpful.

                              IMG_1434.JPG

                              Catseye3C Offline
                              Catseye3C Offline
                              Catseye3
                              wrote on last edited by Catseye3
                              #620

                              @George-K

                              https://seamussweeney.net/2018/10/18/still-on-patrol/#:~:text=There is a tradition in,still on patrol” in perpetuity.

                              Scroll down to see the plaque dedicated to those still on patrol.

                              Success is measured by your discipline and inner peace. – Mike Ditka

                              George KG 1 Reply Last reply
                              • Catseye3C Catseye3

                                @George-K

                                https://seamussweeney.net/2018/10/18/still-on-patrol/#:~:text=There is a tradition in,still on patrol” in perpetuity.

                                Scroll down to see the plaque dedicated to those still on patrol.

                                George KG Offline
                                George KG Offline
                                George K
                                wrote on last edited by
                                #621

                                @Catseye3 thank you!

                                "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.

                                1 Reply Last reply
                                • Catseye3C Offline
                                  Catseye3C Offline
                                  Catseye3
                                  wrote on last edited by
                                  #622

                                  George, today's Bookbub is offering the book Final Patrol: "During World War II, the US Navy’s submarine service suffered the highest rate of casualties of any American armed forces branch. Learn the stories behind 16 of these vessels — and the soldiers who lived, fought, and died in them. A must-have for military history enthusiasts."

                                  Coincidence, eh?

                                  Goto What/Reading to read more.

                                  Success is measured by your discipline and inner peace. – Mike Ditka

                                  1 Reply Last reply
                                  • jon-nycJ Online
                                    jon-nycJ Online
                                    jon-nyc
                                    wrote on last edited by
                                    #623

                                    You were warned.

                                    taiwan_girlT 1 Reply Last reply
                                    • George KG Offline
                                      George KG Offline
                                      George K
                                      wrote on last edited by
                                      #624

                                      "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.

                                      AxtremusA 1 Reply Last reply
                                      • George KG George K

                                        AxtremusA Offline
                                        AxtremusA Offline
                                        Axtremus
                                        wrote on last edited by
                                        #625

                                        @George-K interesting… I suspect it looks fun only because the video is speeded up. Bet it would be very boring in real time.

                                        HoraceH 1 Reply Last reply
                                        • AxtremusA Axtremus

                                          @George-K interesting… I suspect it looks fun only because the video is speeded up. Bet it would be very boring in real time.

                                          HoraceH Offline
                                          HoraceH Offline
                                          Horace
                                          wrote on last edited by
                                          #626

                                          @Axtremus said in Mildly interesting:

                                          @George-K interesting… I suspect it looks fun only because the video is speeded up. Bet it would be very boring in real time.

                                          Incorrect. It does not look fun even when sped up.

                                          Please correct your post.

                                          Education is extremely important.

                                          Doctor PhibesD 1 Reply Last reply
                                          Reply
                                          • Reply as topic
                                          Log in to reply
                                          • Oldest to Newest
                                          • Newest to Oldest
                                          • Most Votes


                                          • Login

                                          • Don't have an account? Register

                                          • Login or register to search.
                                          • First post
                                            Last post
                                          0
                                          • Categories
                                          • Recent
                                          • Tags
                                          • Popular
                                          • Users
                                          • Groups