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

[Jugs]

I've had enough of that fucking blackhole in science last semester, but still quite interesting, but it shitted me hearing about the damn thing constantly in the classroom.

Meh, I just don't appreciate knowledge like others

[Null17]

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.

I don't get it. On the first part, I was referring to putting it on the title not the first post as a joke. On the last part, I'm not debating on the authenticity of the articles since I trust Wikipedia and know that they have that tag thing to debate and article's neutrality. I was merely sharing how I use Wiki.

Wow, didn't thing I'd make a post this long for something that trivial

[AlwaysWhat,NeverWhy]

Meh, I just don't appreciate knowledge like others

You still have a LONG time ahead of you. You're two or three more bad haircuts away from coming to appreciate knowledge for teh sake of knowledge. Then again, it might all go south and you'll end up like Jackal.

Wow, didn't thing I'd make a post this long for something that trivial

No sweat friend, just messing with ya.



Now, on to the topic at hand:


Random Knowledge #7

Frankie Sinatra: Quite possibly the best male voice of the century.

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

[H Rock]

Wow, I never knew that Sinatra was a gangster.

[J@3]

Frankie Sinatra: Quite possibly the best male voice of the century.

Overrated. Pretty much just talked in tune.

[H Rock]

I never liked his voice. It was too hard, not soft enough.

[AlwaysWhat,NeverWhy]

Overrated. Pretty much just talked in tune.

No, that's what rappers do. And they talk out of the tune. Vocalists say that he and Tom Jones were almost never off in their tone.

Now, about the 'color' of the voice, that's mainly subjective, so you'll have no arguments from me, this time.

[Big-D]

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.

Since when are you the spokesman for our country. You prance around this forum like captin america. I try to be patriotic but you just cross the line.

This was to be said sooner or later.

[Jackal]

I don't think he was serious, people should stop taking what Riot says so seriously.

[Jona]

This is a great idea I think, DW.
About the Nicola Tesla article, I just finished watching Coffee and Cigarettes, it was a funny coincidence.

[AlwaysWhat,NeverWhy]

Okay, back on track with this thread simce I'm back and all...

Random Knowledge #8

It's conspiracy theory time... Use the links for more info.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_World_ ... spiracy%29

[cyanide]

I just finished watching Coffee and Cigarettes

I had my hopes up for that movie, but that movie just plain sucked Even with the subtleties, it didn't have an impact on me.

[AlwaysWhat,NeverWhy]

I didn't catch the movie. How is it related to Tesla?

[AlwaysWhat,NeverWhy]

Random Knowledge #9

The Manhattan Project. Or how the greatest assembly of minds from around the world worked together and created something that would take decades to finish if not for the pressures of war.


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

[Jona]

I just finished watching Coffee and Cigarettes

I had my hopes up for that movie, but that movie just plain sucked Even with the subtleties, it didn't have an impact on me.

The only scene I liked is the one with Alfred Molina. The rest, as you say, sucked.

I didn't catch the movie. How is it related to Tesla?

Don't catch it. The thing is, in one scene, the duo from The White Stripes have a conversation regarding Tesla. The dude brings a Tesla coil to a restaurant.

[AlwaysWhat,NeverWhy]

Random Knowledge #10

The race for the manufacturing of the first atomic bomb had two frontrunners:

Werner Heisenberg:

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


and Robert Openheimer:


http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J._Robert_Oppenheimer

[AlwaysWhat,NeverWhy]

Random Knowledge #11

Roger Maris ( Who? ) . The Yankees' right fielder who broke the Bambino's 60 homer record and was facing the whole damn country as an enemy in the process. Yankee fans booed him in home games, favoring Mickey Mantle, and the comissioner tried to take away from gis record as well...


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

[AlwaysWhat,NeverWhy]

Random Knowledge #12

Dire Straits. One of the most influential British bands of all time, and my personal favorites along with Pink Floyd.

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

[Jona]

Random Knowledge #13

Geddy Lee. The singer, bassist and keyboardist for the Canadian progressive rock band Rush. One of the most influential musicians of the century along with drummer and lyricist Neil Peart and guitarist Alex Lifeson.

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

[AlwaysWhat,NeverWhy]

Pffft... BIASED. j/k

[Cable]

Dire Straits

Rush

[AlwaysWhat,NeverWhy]

Random Knowledge #14

Self-serving, but still an informational read:

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

[Jugs]

Random Knowledge #14.5

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

[AlwaysWhat,NeverWhy]

Make it #15. Everyone can post their 'random knowledge' here.

[Nick]

Random knowledge #16.

Those little plastic things at the end of your shoelaces are called 'Aglets'

In times past, aglets were usually made of metal though some were glass or stone. Many were highly ornamental, and made of precious metals such as silver. Before the invention of buttons, they were used on the ends of ribbons to fasten clothing together.

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