AW-NW's random daily knowledge thread...

[AlwaysWhat,NeverWhy]

Each day I'll post an article from Wiki here, random in nature.

Just to promote a bit of constructional reading, if nothing else. You don't have to post here, it's preferable if you only take 5 minutes of your time to read the article.


Random Knowledge #1

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_midway

The Battle of Midway. Changed aerial warfare as we know it for more than half a century.

[Fenix]

It's actually a good idea . I bet this will turn into one of the many political debates around here.

[bullsfan009]

yeah, good idea DW. I'll try to keep up with this. A little a day goes a long way...

[Joe']

I bet this will turn into one of the many political debates around here.

Just don't make Riot angry and this will not turn into any of those political debates
I like the idea...

[Riot]

I bet this will turn into one of the many political debates around here.

Just don't make Riot angry and this will not turn into any of those political debates
I like the idea...

As long as anti-Bush and anti-Americanism stays out of this thread we should be ok.

[AlwaysWhat,NeverWhy]

Random knowledge #2

Mahatma 'Great Soul' Gandhi.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mahatma_gandhi

I bet you we could use some of his 'non-violence' teachings today...

[Axel]

Funny, I always thought Gandhi was a female. Or maybe I'm confusing him with Mahatma brand rice... or even more, I could be thinking of Mother Theresa... i really don't know.

Edit:

Here's an article on a guy who I've always thought was pretty cool.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_David_Thoreau

[AlwaysWhat,NeverWhy]

funny, I always thought Gandhi was a female.

You probably have Indira Gandhi in mind.

[Fenix]

Or Mata Hari (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mata_Hari).

[Riot]

I hate Gandhi.

[AlwaysWhat,NeverWhy]

I hate Gandhi.

No surprise here. Try reading the article, if you haven't already.

Oh, and Gandhi's reply were he able to answer your post woulb be: "I love you too, brother."

[cyanide]

You should check out the movie Ghandi. Won a bunch of Oscars and it was a nice movie although I admit it was a little dry in a lot of scenes. Then again, it was an old movie. Such a great man.

[AlwaysWhat,NeverWhy]

You should check out the movie Ghandi. Won a bunch of Oscars and it was a nice movie although I admit it was a little dry in a lot of scenes. Then again, it was an old movie. Such a great man.

One of my favorites, too. Ben Kingsley was superb in it... And it's pretty much the true story of Gandhi ,from what little I know, rather than a Hollywood production.

[AlwaysWhat,NeverWhy]

Random Knowledge #3

The Unified Field Theory: An attempt to unify the two basic theories that govern physics, Einstein's General Relativity theory (macrocosm) and Planck/Bohr's Quantum theory/mechanics (microcosm) . This is the most bold attempt in the history of human sciences, in my opinion, and could open the gateway to a whole new way of understanding our surroundings, if it is completed.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unified_field_theory


PS: The most important information is in the links.

[bullsfan009]

Ghandi

I saw that movie too, Cy, it was really good.

Oh, and Gandhi's reply were he able to answer your post woulb be: "I love you too, brother."

right on

[Null17]

you should put a "sponsored by Wikipedia" on the title

I usually research about wrestlers and bands on wikipedia instead of the more 'classroom' knowledge

[J@3]

I get the feeling Dweaver's only just discovered Wikipedia. It's only been the last week or so he's been posting links left right and center.

[AlwaysWhat,NeverWhy]

you should put a "sponsored by Wikipedia" on the title

Each day I'll post an article from Wiki here, random in nature.

hate to say "I told you so".

I get the feeling Dweaver's only just discovered Wikipedia. It's only been the last week or so he's been posting links left right and center.

haha, I'm actually a sponsor. written a few articles myself, mostly about fitness and law, in the Greek version, mostly.

I usually research about wrestlers and bands on wikipedia instead of the more 'classroom' knowledge

Don't worry, I read and cross check the contents before I post it. And in teh end, one could always use the links at the bottom of teh page for more 'detailed' information.

[AlwaysWhat,NeverWhy]

Random Knowledge #4

The Battle of Stalingrad - Quite possibly the greatest bloodbath in human warfare history. Far worse than Normandy.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_stalingrad

-Don't forget to check out the links at the bottom of the page!

[AlwaysWhat,NeverWhy]

Random Knowledge #5

Nicola Tesla. The greatest innovator in technology and one of the most multi-versed minds since Leonardo DaVinci.


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicola_Tesla

[The X]

Each day I'll post an article from Wiki here, random in nature.

Just to promote a bit of constructional reading, if nothing else. You don't have to post here, it's preferable if you only take 5 minutes of your time to read the article.


Random Knowledge #1

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_midway

The Battle of Midway. Changed aerial warfare as we know it for more than half a century.

an interesting read, the name of the battle sounds familiar but I didn't really know the details before now....

Random Knowledge #4

The Battle of Stalingrad - Quite possibly the greatest bloodbath in human warfare history. Far worse than Normandy.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_stalingrad

-Don't forget to check out the links at the bottom of the page!

I own 'Enemy At The Gates' on DVD very good movie, definitely worth a watch, especially if you like war movies like me....

[Jugs]

The Tesla one is interesting, that guy was a genius

EDIT: Yes, I do have the mental capacity to be able to read.

[Mentally Hilarious]

Random Knowledge #5

Nicola Tesla. The greatest innovator in technology and one of the most multi-versed minds since Leonardo DaVinci.


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicola_Tesla

Tesla being the most multi-versed mind since Da Vinci could be up for debate.

On the topic of bloodbaths, have one that often goes by unnoticed when Israel is discussed...: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sabra_and_Shatila

[AlwaysWhat,NeverWhy]

Tesla being the most multi-versed mind since Da Vinci could be up for debate.

one of the most multi-versed minds since Leonardo DaVinci.

On the topic of bloodbaths, have one that often goes by unnoticed when Israel is discussed...:

Indeed. Although not in a large scale war like the previous ones, it was horrific as well.

[AlwaysWhat,NeverWhy]

Random Knowledge #6

The Black Hole. A concentration of mass so greatly dense, that nothing , not even light itself, can escape its' pull. The study of these mysterious objects might one day reveal to us whether time travel is physically possible, and answer many questions about the fabric of time itself.


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_hole