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Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 21st October 2016, 09:33 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,407
Posted By Stuart
The programme stated that thyloceo and man were...

The programme stated that thyloceo and man were around at the same time (only reporting what was said), so it is possible that a tree climbing carnivorous animal was described in verbal history....
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 21st October 2016, 05:48 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,407
Posted By Stuart
Origins of myths

I might be late to the party on this - apologies if this was already known. I saw a programme last night which featured a section on how the drop bear may have come into being.

The programme is...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 21st October 2016, 02:12 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 8,704
Posted By Stuart
Bit younger than you when I saw it - would love...

Bit younger than you when I saw it - would love to see it again. Very moving at times.

I would also like to add Miranda Krestovnikoff
Forum: Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories 17th October 2016, 06:02 AM
Replies: 107
Views: 14,963
Posted By Stuart
I'm disappointed now. I thought you were talking...

I'm disappointed now. I thought you were talking about Alex Jones (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alex_Jones_(Welsh_presenter)), not Alex Jones...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 14th October 2016, 08:04 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 4,147
Posted By Stuart
I'm a leftie. My mum was too, dad and my sisters...

I'm a leftie. My mum was too, dad and my sisters were righties.
My wife is a rightie but my two kids are a leftie and a rightie.
I would fight and use a weapon left style (left eyed too) and play...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 13th October 2016, 08:07 AM
Replies: 3,772
Views: 903,496
Posted By Stuart
You have really got a problem. Your weight was 73...

You have really got a problem. Your weight was 73 kilos here (http://www.internationalskeptics.com/forums/showthread.php?postid=10384124#post10384124). Your weight going up and down like this is very...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 6th October 2016, 06:57 AM
Replies: 202
Views: 25,614
Posted By Stuart
I voted "Not sure, but I think unlikely". It was...

I voted "Not sure, but I think unlikely". It was the closest to my true opinion which is "No, but you never call tell"
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 6th October 2016, 06:50 AM
Replies: 3,987
Views: 612,412
Posted By Stuart
A phobia (definition from here...

A phobia (definition from here (http://www.healthline.com/health/phobia-simple-specific#Overview1)) is:
It is neither excessive or irrational to take precautions around something that is potentially...
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 6th October 2016, 06:39 AM
Replies: 3,987
Views: 612,412
Posted By Stuart
I strongly suspect that this is the main source...

I strongly suspect that this is the main source of the research https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yTVWXYctoY
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 6th October 2016, 06:37 AM
Replies: 3,987
Views: 612,412
Posted By Stuart
Why don't I feel drunk / stoned first thing in...

Why don't I feel drunk / stoned first thing in the morning? I haven't eaten for the preceding 12 hours at least.
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 3rd October 2016, 03:43 AM
Replies: 3,772
Views: 903,496
Posted By Stuart
Citations for the highlights please.

Citations for the highlights please.
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 16th September 2016, 11:14 PM
Replies: 3,987
Views: 612,412
Posted By Stuart
How long should I wait - you don't seem to know...

How long should I wait - you don't seem to know yourself.

Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 16th September 2016, 11:11 PM
Replies: 3,987
Views: 612,412
Posted By Stuart
True, the salmonella will kill you Sent from...

True, the salmonella will kill you

Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 7th September 2016, 03:55 AM
Replies: 418
Views: 52,966
Posted By Stuart
Would that be the painful or painless version?

Would that be the painful or painless version?
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 6th September 2016, 05:55 AM
Replies: 418
Views: 52,966
Posted By Stuart
Not true. A coping mechanism reduced his...

Not true.

A coping mechanism reduced his reaction to pain. If you get an injection from the doctor that you know is coming - it's no big deal. Some one jabs you with a needle when it is...
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 4th September 2016, 02:09 AM
Replies: 3,425
Merged: Now What?
Views: 205,930
Posted By Stuart
That would be a good trick, it was the British...

That would be a good trick, it was the British who had Article 50 added.
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 16th August 2016, 03:38 AM
Replies: 3,772
Views: 903,496
Posted By Stuart
You respond to a post criticizing you for not...

You respond to a post criticizing you for not doing research with a post where you haven't done research - for you information (http://www.bulimia.com/topics/bulimia/) - not that you will use it.
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 15th August 2016, 05:59 AM
Replies: 3,772
Views: 903,496
Posted By Stuart
This post makes me realise how little NC knows or...

This post makes me realise how little NC knows or could even be bothered to look things up. Research, NC - it's a small word, but it means a lot to some here - obviously not yourself though. Here...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 27th July 2016, 05:25 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,530
Posted By Stuart
You're not wrong - that is cool, very, very cool

You're not wrong - that is cool, very, very cool
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 19th July 2016, 05:27 AM
Replies: 517
Views: 38,644
Posted By Stuart
(Answering my own question) We know that life...

(Answering my own question) We know that life exists where there is liquid water. We know the wide range of shapes and sizes life can take. It is reasonable to limit looking for life on planets which...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 19th July 2016, 05:20 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 7,485
Posted By Stuart
Not only that, but as we refine and improve...

Not only that, but as we refine and improve technology, we can do / measure things more accurately.
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 19th July 2016, 04:56 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 4,283
Posted By Stuart
Problems with data storage?

Not any more - "all books ever created.." on a postage stamp here. (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-36824902)

They do admit that retrieval times are slow, but is is being read /...
Forum: History, Literature, and the Arts 18th July 2016, 06:52 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,660
Posted By Stuart
I've just lost my lunch break today. I was...

I've just lost my lunch break today. I was supposed to go into town and get some bits and pieces but instead I spect 3/4 hour browsing this website. I suspect I will lose more of my lunchtime...
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 16th July 2016, 03:38 AM
Replies: 517
Views: 38,644
Posted By Stuart
Quite surprised it took this long for this! ...

Quite surprised it took this long for this!
Many thanks to everyone who has taken the time for their replies. It will take a while to digest all the information supplied.
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 14th July 2016, 05:52 AM
Replies: 517
Views: 38,644
Posted By Stuart
Evolution on other planets

Can anyone help plug a gap in my knowledge / thinking please.

When looking for signs of life on other planets, conditions similar to those on earth are sought for as being the basis for which life...
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 13th July 2016, 03:21 PM
Replies: 3,425
Merged: Now What?
Views: 205,930
Posted By Stuart
I always liked him as a politician, he always...

I always liked him as a politician, he always makes me laugh.
Forum: Science, Mathematics, Medicine, and Technology 13th July 2016, 03:37 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,001
Posted By Stuart
Sorry, I never did get on with the new fangled...

Sorry, I never did get on with the new fangled country system of comparison - what's that in inanimate objects? Albert Halls or olympic swimming pools will do.

Cool news though
Forum: Religion and Philosophy 12th July 2016, 06:50 AM
Replies: 319
Views: 41,548
Posted By Stuart
Well I'm glad that the bible is so clear and...

Well I'm glad that the bible is so clear and concise that there can be absolutely no confusion as when Santa Satan is being spoken about and when it is God - it not as if people run their lives by it...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 11th July 2016, 04:01 AM
Replies: 3,276
Views: 343,860
Posted By Stuart
Sorry the only things that that came into my mind...

Sorry the only things that that came into my mind at that time was Heather Watson and Henri Kontine.

A not surprising* fail
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 5th July 2016, 11:54 PM
Replies: 3,772
Views: 903,496
Posted By Stuart
Regrettably, I think you are proving us right and...

Regrettably, I think you are proving us right and what you are doing is harming your health. You need to get help.
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 3rd July 2016, 11:51 PM
Replies: 3,425
Merged: Now What?
Views: 205,930
Posted By Stuart
And the latest wtf comment from Bojo is this...

And the latest wtf comment from Bojo is this (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-36700468). Err Boris, shouldn't you have been doing this all the time anyway??
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 26th June 2016, 08:29 AM
Replies: 2,524
Views: 202,389
Posted By Stuart
One interesting info graphic I saw on the voting...

One interesting info graphic I saw on the voting trends, was that a voter was more inclined to vote leave with their area getting more EU funding.

Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 24th June 2016, 11:56 AM
Replies: 2,524
Views: 202,389
Posted By Stuart
Won't mention the wildlife protect, drinking...

Won't mention the wildlife protect, drinking water standards.. . .
Sounds a bit like a Monty Python sketch really
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 24th June 2016, 10:50 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 9,370
Posted By Stuart
That is a new level of wtf "I'll decide on...

That is a new level of wtf

"I'll decide on something and work out the implications later" #ItWillBeFine
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 24th June 2016, 06:28 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 9,370
Posted By Stuart
I wonder many were taken in by the easily...

I wonder many were taken in by the easily dismissable £350m (http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/eu-referendum-result-nigel-farage-nhs-pledge-disowns-350-million-pounds-a7099906.html) per...
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 24th June 2016, 06:10 AM
Replies: 3,425
Merged: Now What?
Views: 205,930
Posted By Stuart
Again, not sure if this would be possible to do...

Again, not sure if this would be possible to do in one set of negotiations, two parallel ones maybe. If I hear from my primary source (my daughter, studying EU law in Germany) to the contrary, I'll...
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 24th June 2016, 05:55 AM
Replies: 3,425
Merged: Now What?
Views: 205,930
Posted By Stuart
Not sure that this would be possible, Article 50...

Not sure that this would be possible, Article 50 is resignation only, not re-renegotiation. If we left, we could re-join, but would be subject to new terms and conditions, one of which would...
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 24th June 2016, 02:30 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 9,370
Posted By Stuart
Can't say I blame him - the phrase used at work...

Can't say I blame him - the phrase used at work "Not my circus, not my monkeys" comes to mind. IMO Osbourne would be a fool to take the job on. It should be done by someone who wanted the exit...
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 24th June 2016, 01:53 AM
Replies: 3,425
Merged: Now What?
Views: 205,930
Posted By Stuart
I can understand the argument on both sides for...

I can understand the argument on both sides for their decision, but I do believe that the announcement to the employees was hasty. It will take years for the separation to be made. From memory (I...
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 23rd June 2016, 11:53 PM
Replies: 3,425
Merged: Now What?
Views: 205,930
Posted By Stuart
Not just outside EU countries. My employer,...

Not just outside EU countries. My employer, (German and a manufacturer of Wind turbines, railway systems CAT scanners) has said that it won't be investing in expansion plans if the UK left.
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 23rd June 2016, 03:12 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 8,343
Posted By Stuart
It can be ignored - the whole process isn't that...

It can be ignored - the whole process isn't that straight forwards (https://constitution-unit.com/2016/01/19/what-happens-if-we-vote-for-brexit/) either.
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 23rd June 2016, 12:23 AM
Replies: 179
Views: 8,738
Posted By Stuart
I'll go 59 - 41 I wanted to go 55 - 45 but...

I'll go 59 - 41

I wanted to go 55 - 45 but that one had already been taken and I want all the chocolate.:D

I suspect there will be a reasonable turnout - I don't remember queuing to vote at...
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 22nd June 2016, 06:26 AM
Replies: 2,524
Views: 202,389
Posted By Stuart
I work for a German company, and they have made...

I work for a German company, and they have made it clear that in the event of an exit vote, there will no longer be the planned expansions in the UK.
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 22nd June 2016, 05:09 AM
Replies: 2,524
Views: 202,389
Posted By Stuart
And here's an alternative view on the author...

And here's an alternative view on the author...
Forum: General Skepticism and The Paranormal 22nd June 2016, 02:36 AM
Replies: 3,772
Views: 903,496
Posted By Stuart
Be careful with the water intake...

Be careful with the water intake (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthony_Andrews)
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 22nd June 2016, 02:11 AM
Replies: 2,524
Views: 202,389
Posted By Stuart
Don't know if it has been quoted here before, the...

Don't know if it has been quoted here before, the ramifications of a leave vote (thruth about second referendum etc.) is here...
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 22nd June 2016, 02:05 AM
Replies: 2,524
Views: 202,389
Posted By Stuart
The main problem in my opinion, is that the Leave...

The main problem in my opinion, is that the Leave can give headline material “Immigrants!!” “£350m week !!” “Make Britain great again !!”.
When the whole thing hasn’t descended into playground...
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 16th June 2016, 05:31 AM
Replies: 2,524
Views: 202,389
Posted By Stuart
All the young people I know ( upto 25 yo) have...

All the young people I know ( upto 25 yo) have said it's a no contest - stay in.


As an aside, one of my daughters is studying EU and International Law in Germany. A Norwegian on her course had...
Forum: History, Literature, and the Arts 16th June 2016, 12:31 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 8,288
Posted By Stuart
[Pedant mode] The pink panther was the diamond...

[Pedant mode]
The pink panther was the diamond in the first film. As ane fule no

[/Pedant mode]
Forum: Non-USA & General Politics 16th June 2016, 12:19 AM
Replies: 2,524
Views: 202,389
Posted By Stuart
Not 100% true. When Cameron "gave" £1500 to every...

Not 100% true. When Cameron "gave" £1500 to every house holder that was flooded didn't come from government coffers - it came from the EU. Eden project would not have been completed if it wasn't for...
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