Post something you learnt today thread

[Stephen]

according to Google translate, 'sopa' means 'a beating' in Azerbaijani. I hope that's true, in both senses.

[Flying pig437]

My dad is off to Mexico tomorrow. Isn't that the murder capital of the wolrd or something? I do hope the c*** doesn't get shot!

[nosaj]

My dad is off to Mexico tomorrow. Isn't that the murder capital of the wolrd or something? I do hope the c*** doesn't get shot!

I think they only kill Canadians. I think.

Anyway, I "learnt" that our jobs are becoming lower paying in my country on average - so says a bank report. AND, it seems that a lot of people are happy to see wages driven down and employment outsourced elsewhere for less.

[rosm]

That a puncture can cause a flat tyre.

[ddebil]

That all good things really do come to those who wait.

[snifferdog]

That humans have four nostrils.

[ddebil]

So why do I have trouble breathing through the two that I know of, when I have a cold?

[Flying pig437]

What a Dongle is. O.K. That's the last Dongle related post of the day.

[danielcaux]

Time runs slower on earth than on outer space. Weird.

[davidjay]

Time runs slower on earth than on outer space. Weird.

yup. gravity is a drag.

[danielcaux]

Yeah, techincally we are living in the past while are satellites and space probes are ahead in the future! So I guess time travelling to the past is possible after all, kinda.

[nosaj]

Yeah, techincally we are living in the past while are satellites and space probes are ahead in the future! So I guess time travelling to the past is possible after all, kinda.

Its relative.

[danielcaux]

It's a nightmare! I want my absolute space-time back!

[Flying pig437]

The latin word for rock is Petra which is also a variant spelling of Peter which creates a pun vis a vis the founding of the Roman Catholic church.

[danielcaux]

Oooh, so that's what this song is about, the foundation of the Roman Catholic church!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1yvQV7J47o