


how about posts of not funny but very offbeat interesting
#151 OFFLINE
Posted 21 January 2017 - 10:46 PM
#152 OFFLINE
Posted 28 January 2017 - 05:45 PM
#153 OFFLINE
Posted 29 January 2017 - 02:46 PM
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Through this attractive, well-organized archive of more than 3,900 different knots - presented through 7,000 illustrations - the art of knot tying lives on, both as a historical reference and a reservoir of handy knowledge. This should be a unique and permanent addition to any library.
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I came across this book way back in the 70's when a friend made me a fancy knotted thingy. The pub I used in Ambleside in the 90's had a big brass bell for calling time screwed to the wall at the bar and the clanger had a white rope hanging down with a delightful Turks Head (I think) knot at the end which was a popular topic of conversation with new visitors.
If anyone has a copy they do not want I would be most happy to take it of their hands.
More information here at the Gutenberg site,
http://self.gutenber...y_Book_of_Knots
It is available for free from archive.org legally in a variety of formats for download as well as via torrent.
https://archive.org/...hleyBookOfKnots

#154 OFFLINE
Posted 17 February 2017 - 08:25 PM
http://www.techtimes...hake-better.htm
https://www.technolo...lsy/?set=603665
#155 OFFLINE
Posted 18 February 2017 - 12:39 PM
crp, on 17 February 2017 - 08:25 PM, said:
http://www.techtimes...hake-better.htm
https://www.technolo...lsy/?set=603665
"Long ago, when men cursed and beat the ground with sticks,
it was called witchcraft. Today it's called golf." -- Will Rogers (1879-1935)
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Posted 01 March 2017 - 02:10 AM
#157 OFFLINE
Posted 01 March 2017 - 06:22 PM
Now I keep up with the news on NPR and BBC4 .This way it's possible to actually do many other creative things while my eyes are free and the ears are engaged with other forms of entertainment . Besides the ears are not able to hold tools or do anything more than listen and waggle a bit when the jaw muscles are clenched in a certain way .
If I really need to watch any show all that's needed is google ,yahoo or bing and there you are . No fuss no time wasted ,everything at your fingertips .
Way to go for me.

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Posted 02 March 2017 - 04:01 AM
#159 OFFLINE
Posted 01 April 2017 - 12:19 PM
"Long ago, when men cursed and beat the ground with sticks,
it was called witchcraft. Today it's called golf." -- Will Rogers (1879-1935)
#160 OFFLINE
Posted 04 April 2017 - 08:40 AM
This is a most extraordinary show that is airing on my Talk Talk TV box at the moment.
The Curse of Oak Island
To avoid adverts I record the shows and when playing back I skip the adverts. I never have trouble deciding what to watch as I set the box up to record whole series's and then watch at my leisure.

#161 OFFLINE
Posted 21 April 2017 - 06:01 PM
oh, for those who are using a tablet or phone to view this:
http://retractionwat...biostatistican/
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Posted 02 May 2017 - 05:47 PM
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Posted 11 May 2017 - 05:51 AM
#164 OFFLINE
Posted 02 June 2017 - 11:22 AM

https://www.youtube....h?v=EOPZhRJtz9w
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"Long ago, when men cursed and beat the ground with sticks,
it was called witchcraft. Today it's called golf." -- Will Rogers (1879-1935)
#165 OFFLINE
Posted 16 June 2017 - 05:06 AM
mac, on 02 June 2017 - 11:22 AM, said:

https://www.youtube....h?v=EOPZhRJtz9w
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Latvians blimey they are mad as the Estonians.

#166 OFFLINE
Posted 16 June 2017 - 05:28 AM
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The First House Gaudi Ever Designed Just Opened to the Public After 130 Years
He certainly created some out of the normal buildings and 130 years later he is still influencing the architectural world.
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Spotlight: Antoni Gaudí

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Posted 16 June 2017 - 10:07 PM
abarbarian, on 16 June 2017 - 05:28 AM, said:
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Posted 21 June 2017 - 02:11 AM
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Posted 22 June 2017 - 10:37 PM
https://m.phys.org/n...cs-problem.html
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Posted 23 June 2017 - 08:00 PM
#171 OFFLINE
Posted 24 June 2017 - 08:31 AM
Let’s invent a dustbin that throws itself away
which led me to this which I think is totally off the wall.
https://www.pscp.tv/...r/1DXGyyeAVzkGM
Montpellier : Baryl la poubelle intelligente à la gare Sncf

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Posted 25 June 2017 - 04:17 PM
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Posted 26 June 2017 - 07:29 AM
V.T. Eric Layton, on 25 June 2017 - 09:03 PM, said:
I recon the toe was made to give the user stabilty. As yer big toe is very important for maintaining balance when on your feet.

The Penguin Bomb
Rise Penguin
The perfect gifts for your linux user chums.

Edited by abarbarian, 26 June 2017 - 07:41 AM.
#175 OFFLINE
Posted 26 June 2017 - 03:22 PM

"Long ago, when men cursed and beat the ground with sticks,
it was called witchcraft. Today it's called golf." -- Will Rogers (1879-1935)
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