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| Definition: | (noun) (KNO3) Used especially as a fertilizer and explosive. |
| Synonyms: | niter, potassium nitrate |
| Usage: | Gunpowder was not invented by any one; it was the lineal successor of the Greek fire, which, like itself, was composed of sulfur and saltpeter. |
  BruxismDerived from the Greek word meaning "gnashing of teeth," bruxism is the habitual, involuntary grinding or clenching of the teeth. Sometimes associated with stress, bruxism is caused by the activation of the reflex portion of the chewing mechanism at a time when higher brain control remains inactive, usually during sleep. Though common and generally harmless, bruxism can cause damage in the form of cracked teeth, indentations, and wear. What drugs are known to cause bruxism as a side effect? More... Discuss |
 Demon Core Goes Critical (1945)The Demon Core was a plutonium core—used in nuclear testing at the Los Alamos National Laboratory in New Mexico—so nicknamed because it resulted in the deaths of two scientists in separate accidents. In 1945, Harry Daghlian accidentally dropped a tungsten carbide brick onto the core, causing it to go "critical," or achieve a chain reaction of nuclear fission. Daghlian stopped the reaction, but died from radiation poisoning a month later. What happened to the second scientist nine months later? More... Discuss |
 Wilt Chamberlain (1936)One of the greatest offensive players in the history of basketball, "Wilt the Stilt" set many records and led the National Basketball Association in scoring every season from 1959 to 1965. He played in his hometown of Philadelphia with the Warriors and 76ers, and later with California's Los Angeles Lakers. He holds the records for both most points in a single game—100—and most rebounds in a single game—55, which he achieved against his long-time rival Bill Russell. How tall was Chamberlain? More... Discuss |
 The man who talks everlastingly and promiscuously, who seems to have an exhaustless magazine of sound, crowds so many words into his thoughts that he always obscures, and very frequently conceals them.Washington Irving (1783-1859) Discuss |
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You're on a roll - are you planning on collecting them into an Annual for Christmas? And who exactly buys those "Broons" and "Oor Wullie" annuals that are always on sale on Smiths?
ta PM... be more a pamphlet than an annual, although if I keep churnin em out, it COULD be a double-sided pamphlet!
Sad to say, until fairly recently it was me who bought em!! And i dont even know why, coz i dont like them very much! Think it was something to do with me being a BritCom traditionalist, and wanting them to keep going...
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So, how long have you been "stripping" ?
Piley, loved the new comic episodes. The first one in partcular rang a few bells in my head. We must meet up for a beer soon!!
hi Heff... cheers for dropping by. I've been stripping for some considerable time now mate, right back to, erm, lemme see... earlier this month!! Have had strip ideas for years, but only just started making em. Will see how it goes..
Dave - you are SO right, was only thinking the other day "I can't believe it's been 6 months since I went out for a beer with Dave..." (or was is 12 months???!)
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Time for a new post, dude !
i'm on it Heff!!! be up in the next day I promise!!
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