Joshua Frazer's Comments
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I noticed on one of those pages the author makes an argument against dwarfism, "Her hight is normal, judging from the height of her husband and the person who follows her."
However, "figures were drawn to sizes based ... on relative importance to clearly define the social hierarchy of a situation; the Pharaoh would be drawn as the largest figure in a painting no matter where he was situated" according to this person: http://www.personal.psu.edu/sxm540/asgmnt6.html
However, "figures were drawn to sizes based ... on relative importance to clearly define the social hierarchy of a situation; the Pharaoh would be drawn as the largest figure in a painting no matter where he was situated" according to this person: http://www.personal.psu.edu/sxm540/asgmnt6.html
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I wouldn't have thought it would be. Popcorn is a fairly healthy snack and I don't expect poisonous gases to be emitted from my food items.
The real issue is the popcorn company's claim diacetyl has not been used. That would mean his problem very likely stemmed from elsewhere.
The real issue is the popcorn company's claim diacetyl has not been used. That would mean his problem very likely stemmed from elsewhere.
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Smoke grenades don't explode, they spew smoke.
Some concussion grenades only have an effective casualty radius of a couple meters in an open field. It could also be some sort of training device.
Some concussion grenades only have an effective casualty radius of a couple meters in an open field. It could also be some sort of training device.
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What metrics/evidence are used to evaluate the effectiveness of HR & Recruiting personnel and policies as opposed to, say, some random Joe in the company? I've always wondered if there's any evidence all those BS cliched interview questions and basing decisions on these type of factors actually results in better hires.
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I tried most of these when I was in the military overseas. Snake wine left me with a nasty hangover. Tuna eyes are juicy and absorb broth flavors really well. The 'live' shrimp made me want to vomit. The wriggling octopus was ok, kind of bland flavor, interesting rubbery texture. Grilled snake is delicious. Various fried insects are pretty tasty, bit of a nutty flavor, scorpion wasn't bad either, but I couldn't force myself to try the spider. Balut is freaking delicious - a sort of savory poultry soup with tender meat. Escamole isn't bad, also sort of nutty. Calves brain is tender and absorbs flavor well, but I definitely prefer the real muscle tissue of beef. Head cheese & pacha are akin to sausage, not bad at all.
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Humans are apt to anthropomorphise a great many things in a great many ways: the emotional state of the weather, the obtuseness of vehicles, the intention of animals, various aspects of various other complex systems.
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I doubt it. This is an actual scientific study, being published in a peer reviewed journal, conducted by a legitimate educational institution, with a linked paper to read with real evidence and reasoning. It's interesting.
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The common factor here is the ability to ignore evidence (or a lack thereof), right?
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A "giant collective instrument made of 21 musical swings" in Montreal, Canada.
I tracked the image down to here: http://www.livingwithourtime.com/recent-work/21-balancoires/
Not a bus stop, apparently, but very cool.
Maybe should give proper credit.
I tracked the image down to here: http://www.livingwithourtime.com/recent-work/21-balancoires/
Not a bus stop, apparently, but very cool.
Maybe should give proper credit.
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I come to this site for fun & interesting things; it's relaxing. I don't come here to be reminded of the ridiculous, infuriating stances of ulta-conservatives. Additionally, this piece of satire could have been executed much more effectively. The life-jacket part I could imagine being played on Colbert; not so much the rest of it.
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A Modest Proposal's satirical relationship actually made sense the entire way though; it perfect embodied the actual ridiculousness behind the actual positions of those he was opposing.
The "You should see drowning as a gift" does not at all demonstrate the actual ridiculousness behind the statement "you should see a child [of rape]" as a gift. The comparison doesn't work.
The "You should see drowning as a gift" does not at all demonstrate the actual ridiculousness behind the statement "you should see a child [of rape]" as a gift. The comparison doesn't work.
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I'm all for contraceptives and freedom of choice. I'd still rather not see it here.
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I'm actually quite comfortable with my set-up. Six people can sit around the table and with floor cushions we can lean back & watch TV. It's not bad at all.