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Forum: History, Literature, and the Arts 23rd July 2013, 07:00 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 4,492
Posted By NobbyNobbs
I'm no expert but I have to disagree. There are...

I'm no expert but I have to disagree. There are the aforementioned tels, which are all over the Middle East, but also didn't Troy get rebuilt on top of itself like, nine times?



As can I.

...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 7th February 2013, 02:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 453
Posted By NobbyNobbs
Intent of God vs. Invention of Man

First of all, I rarely post in this subforum so don't flame me if I don't respond. I'll certainly lurk though.

I woke up one morning this week and found myself stuck (don't ask) watching the end...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 28th November 2012, 06:41 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 10,613
Posted By NobbyNobbs
Not a very good assumption, considering the Mayan...

Not a very good assumption, considering the Mayan civilization predates the formation of GMT by. . . oh, a few years.
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 28th November 2012, 02:05 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,926
Posted By NobbyNobbs
Yeah, that wouldn't be gouda.

Yeah, that wouldn't be gouda.
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 28th November 2012, 08:17 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,926
Posted By NobbyNobbs
First of all, it's not a moon, it's a space...

First of all, it's not a moon, it's a space station. That was publicly disclosed about 35 years ago. Update your research.

Second, blowing it up is as easy as shooting wamp rats. Heck, it's been...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 28th November 2012, 08:01 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,443
Posted By NobbyNobbs
Whatever you do find, show it to him really...

Whatever you do find, show it to him really really quick, to cement it better in his head.
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 27th November 2012, 07:00 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 10,613
Posted By NobbyNobbs
If it doesn't happen, does anyone know how to...

If it doesn't happen, does anyone know how to find someone who believes it will who would give me all their assets on December 20th? I could really use it and I'm only half joking.

If it does...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 26th November 2012, 04:19 PM
Replies: 2,926
Views: 177,271
Posted By NobbyNobbs
Actually, I think this works against you. You...

Actually, I think this works against you. You have a vested emotional interest in Edward being able to talk with the dead. If you want a more objective view, arrange to sit in on a reading for...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 26th October 2012, 03:25 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,046
Posted By NobbyNobbs
I expect any Italian papers submitted to...

I expect any Italian papers submitted to scientific journals will now include fine print:

*for entertainment purposes only
Forum: Education 19th October 2012, 10:45 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,410
Posted By NobbyNobbs
"I saw it on the internet so it must be true." ...

"I saw it on the internet so it must be true."

Drive this thought out of their heads early and often. There are already too many teenagers and adults who believe this. We certainly don't need more.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 19th October 2012, 10:27 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,626
Posted By NobbyNobbs
Well, it's tomorrow now and you're right on all...

Well, it's tomorrow now and you're right on all points... except it's fettucine, not glass noodles. You have been thoroughly discredited. No one can trust any of your predictions anymore. Sorry.
...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 18th October 2012, 06:32 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,626
Posted By NobbyNobbs
Where do trends come from?

It seems that every other food commercial I see brags about what a great source of fiber it is. Several products have the word "fiber" in their names. I don't remember this being a concern a year...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 18th October 2012, 03:15 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,141
Posted By NobbyNobbs
I was going to agree with the study but my wife...

I was going to agree with the study but my wife says it's wrong, so I'm going to go with that.
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 16th October 2012, 07:22 AM
Replies: 258
Views: 15,875
Posted By NobbyNobbs
This. I haven't read the thread but I...

This.

I haven't read the thread but I thought I'd bring a unique perspective. You see, I'm the one dying. And what I want most from my friends and family is simply their presence. We might talk...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 15th October 2012, 06:29 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 20,071
Posted By NobbyNobbs
I don't have pictures to share, nor have I read...

I don't have pictures to share, nor have I read the whole thread (so I apologize if this has been mentioned) but spider webs often have a beautiful symmetry to them.

Also, do rainbows all follow...
Forum: History, Literature, and the Arts 27th September 2012, 03:37 PM
Replies: 171
Views: 14,423
Posted By NobbyNobbs
I first read this as "changing an elephant...

I first read this as "changing an elephant wearing a nappy", which to me is the more impressive feat.
Forum: History, Literature, and the Arts 25th September 2012, 07:19 AM
Replies: 171
Views: 14,423
Posted By NobbyNobbs
I'd definitely second Apollo 13. I remember...

I'd definitely second Apollo 13.

I remember watching The Patriot and enjoying it. Then I joined a Revolutionary War living history group and all I can do now is say "Wrong. Wrong. Right. Wrong....
Forum: Computers and the Internet 7th September 2012, 04:35 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,989
Posted By NobbyNobbs
1. Place the scroll on a clean flat surface. Be...

1. Place the scroll on a clean flat surface. Be gentle, as the scroll is probably old and likely to be delicate.
2. Unroll the scroll in the direction of the rollers.
3. Examine what you need to,...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 9th July 2012, 05:09 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 401
Posted By NobbyNobbs
Bionicman

I want one! (http://www.extremetech.com/extreme/132389-real-life-avatar-the-first-mind-controlled-robot-surrogate)


Summary: a guy in one location is in an fMRI machine which sends his thought...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 9th July 2012, 06:35 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,589
Posted By NobbyNobbs
Bigfoot

Bigfoot
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 9th July 2012, 05:42 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,839
Posted By NobbyNobbs
Either at conception or at birth, depending who...

Either at conception or at birth, depending who you ask. :)
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 9th July 2012, 04:22 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,146
Posted By NobbyNobbs
I hate it when I'm about to make an insightful...

I hate it when I'm about to make an insightful point and someone not only beats me to it but does it more eloquently than I would have.
Forum: Education 30th June 2012, 10:48 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 14,753
Posted By NobbyNobbs
What I remember from third grade: multiplication...

What I remember from third grade: multiplication tables and my teacher's full length leg cast, something I had never seen until then.

What I remember from Veggietales: Larry should keep better...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 29th June 2012, 01:18 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,049
Posted By NobbyNobbs
"This idea is meaningless to me" /= "This idea is...

"This idea is meaningless to me" /= "This idea is meaningless".
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 25th June 2012, 08:33 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 4,278
Posted By NobbyNobbs
I suspect it's not so much that it's an increase...

I suspect it's not so much that it's an increase in numbers of people having it as it is our ability to diagnose it. It wasn't that long ago that people with autism, Aspberger's, ADD, and social...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 18th June 2012, 02:54 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,405
Posted By NobbyNobbs
Consequences? It'll be a lot harder to toilet...

Consequences? It'll be a lot harder to toilet train puppies and line the bottom of bird cages.
Forum: Education 14th June 2012, 04:18 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,287
Posted By NobbyNobbs
So basically, California will end up with a brand...

So basically, California will end up with a brand new train system and a bunch of graduates who don't know how to read the schedule.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 13th June 2012, 05:22 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 2,511
Posted By NobbyNobbs
This law is easy to get overturned if there were...

This law is easy to get overturned if there were a sufficiently large group of the people who want to do so. Just break the law, then contest the charges. The officer is highly unlikely to show up...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 31st May 2012, 05:27 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 4,231
Posted By NobbyNobbs
Well, you have to understand, Obama was born in...

Well, you have to understand, Obama was born in Kenya, which means English is his second language. He's bound to make an occasional mistake. ;)
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 28th May 2012, 06:33 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,679
Posted By NobbyNobbs
I think the "cell phones give you cancer" thing...

I think the "cell phones give you cancer" thing is making a resurgence.
Forum: Education 27th May 2012, 10:04 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 9,368
Posted By NobbyNobbs
Does it work for salmon or trout too?

Does it work for salmon or trout too?
Forum: History, Literature, and the Arts 18th May 2012, 03:55 PM
Replies: 170
Views: 11,656
Posted By NobbyNobbs
The movie of which was produced by Albert R....

The movie of which was produced by Albert R. Broccoli, who was responsible for all the James Bond movies until his death in 1996. The evil baron was played by Gert Frobe who also played Auric...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 14th May 2012, 07:00 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 13,466
Posted By NobbyNobbs
Generally, the first thing I notice about a woman...

Generally, the first thing I notice about a woman is her hair, particularly the length. As for military cuts, my guess would be that long hair is a liability in hand-to-hand combat since it can be...
Forum: Million Dollar Challenge 14th May 2012, 09:41 AM
Replies: 186
Views: 51,695
Posted By NobbyNobbs
Wonderful! You've made my day.

Wonderful! You've made my day.
Forum: Skeptical Events 14th May 2012, 05:03 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,385
Posted By NobbyNobbs
Just relax and enjoy. Oh, and bring a...

Just relax and enjoy.

Oh, and bring a wheelchair. It's amazing how nice people will be to you. :D
Forum: Million Dollar Challenge 12th May 2012, 04:15 AM
Replies: 186
Views: 51,695
Posted By NobbyNobbs
I am frustrated by having more ideas than ability...

I am frustrated by having more ideas than ability to follow through on them. If I had any talent with Photoshop I'd create a corndog Nazca line. Anyone up to the challenge?
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 8th May 2012, 01:06 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 10,497
Posted By NobbyNobbs
He said call the cops, not call the carp. :D ...

He said call the cops, not call the carp. :D

Does mullet + McGyver = McMullet? The word can double as either a hair style or a sandwich at McDonalds.




12. Thou shalt wash thy hands,...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 3rd May 2012, 03:33 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,740
Posted By NobbyNobbs
I too subsist on just sunlight and water....

I too subsist on just sunlight and water. However, I require most of my sunlight to be processed through a method I don't at all understand but involves plant life and something called...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 3rd May 2012, 12:49 PM
Replies: 147
Views: 12,348
Posted By NobbyNobbs
Cplferro-- Do you punish your child because...

Cplferro--

Do you punish your child because they might skip school next Tuesday?

Ever see the movie Minority Report?
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 15th March 2012, 12:09 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 8,300
Posted By NobbyNobbs
It is... Including moderation itself.

It is... Including moderation itself.
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 14th March 2012, 08:03 AM
Replies: 288
Views: 10,914
Posted By NobbyNobbs
Strangely enough, my father had the exact same...

Strangely enough, my father had the exact same situation. It wasn't for speeding but some company's computer decided he owed less than a penny and kept sending him letters demanding payment of $0.00....
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 8th March 2012, 06:26 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,124
Posted By NobbyNobbs
Well, the second case is still a solar eclipse...

Well, the second case is still a solar eclipse when viewed from the moon. :p

Regardless, my point is the sun, moon, and earth are not in alignment twice a month.
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 7th March 2012, 09:20 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,124
Posted By NobbyNobbs
Forgive my ignorance, but when the earth, moon,...

Forgive my ignorance, but when the earth, moon, and sun are in a straight line, isn't that a solar eclipse?
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 7th March 2012, 10:47 AM
Replies: 458
Views: 31,597
Posted By NobbyNobbs
Intelligence is an attribute. Say, if we...

Intelligence is an attribute.


Say, if we were created in God's image, does that mean He has an anus? What does He use it for? It would certainly explain mosquitoes, lima beans, and Rush...
Forum: Million Dollar Challenge 4th March 2012, 07:39 AM
Replies: 186
Views: 51,695
Posted By NobbyNobbs
I fondly recall using his code to turn "George...

I fondly recall using his code to turn "George Simpson" into "crackpot", earning myself a place in the Simpson 15+7.
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 24th February 2012, 04:29 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,762
Posted By NobbyNobbs
Just remember it's not the heat, it's the...

Just remember it's not the heat, it's the humidity.

:D


I can't believe I beat everyone to that!
Forum: USA Politics 21st February 2012, 03:11 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 7,443
Posted By NobbyNobbs
So according to Uncle Newt, i have to choose...

So according to Uncle Newt, i have to choose between two mutually exclusive activities:

1. Buy environmentally friendly stuff, thus reducing the carbon footprint, saving the atmosphere, cleaning...
Forum: History, Literature, and the Arts 21st February 2012, 05:01 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,023
Posted By NobbyNobbs
I wouldn't say pessimistic. We simply reached...

I wouldn't say pessimistic. We simply reached that point and surpassed it. That's inevitable no matter what the prediction. What's amazing is that he posited this at a time when there were maybe...
Forum: History, Literature, and the Arts 15th February 2012, 08:20 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,023
Posted By NobbyNobbs
OTOH, in his universe one could go up to a kiosk...

OTOH, in his universe one could go up to a kiosk on the street and for a few credits from your account (did they even have credit cards when he was writing this stuff?), you could get answers to just...
Forum: Social Issues & Current Events 14th February 2012, 10:25 PM
Replies: 198
Views: 8,147
Posted By NobbyNobbs
"Ok class, let's all learn from Abdul's example....

"Ok class, let's all learn from Abdul's example. When working with explosives, hold the pin and throw the grenade."
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