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Posted on: Husband (112) & Wife (17) hope for many childr...
at 11/19/2009 4:44pm

According to US laws, he is technically committing statutory rape because she's under 18... but this is a totally ... more(+)

According to US laws, he is technically committing statutory rape because she's under 18... but this is a totally different country, so who knows.

The age difference is astronomical and I personally can't relate.

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Posted on: VIKINGS
at 11/19/2009 4:28pm

These Norsemen used their famed longships to travel as far east as Constantinople and the Volga River in Russia, and as ... more(+)

Eskie wrote:Where did the vikings live? They might or might not have some descendents up in the arctic and would like to know their blood types, where can I find such information?

Quick and dirty from Wikipedia:

A Viking is one of the Norse (Scandinavian) explorers, warriors, merchants, and pirates who raided and colonized wide areas of Europe from the late eighth to the early eleventh century.[1] These Norsemen used their famed longships to travel as far east as Constantinople and the Volga River in Russia, and as far west as Iceland, Greenland, and Newfoundland. This period of Viking expansion is known as the Viking Age, and forms a major part of the medieval history of Scandinavia, Britain, Ireland and the rest of Europe in general.

1. ^ a b Roesdahl, p. 9-22. close(-)

Posted on: Skyscraper to grow bio fuel algae on its outer wal...
at 11/19/2009 3:34pm

OK, the image totally makes it look like a big green algae monster with multiple eyes. Weird!

I wonder why Boston? ... more(+)

OK, the image totally makes it look like a big green algae monster with multiple eyes. Weird!

I wonder why Boston? It gets cold there and freezes. Wouldn't the algae die in the winter?

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Posted on: Moscow Mayor Promises a Winter Without Snow (Cloud...
at 11/19/2009 3:15pm

[quote="RamblinglyVeryBored":1c9mf2u5]Pigs still can't fly, but this winter, the mayor of Moscow promises to ... more(+)

RamblinglyVeryBored wrote:Pigs still can't fly, but this winter, the mayor of Moscow promises to keep it from snowing. For just a few million dollars, the mayor's office will hire the Russian Air Force to spray a fine chemical mist over the clouds before they reach the capital, forcing them to dump their snow outside the city. Authorities say this will be a boon for Moscow, which is typically covered with a blanket of snow from November to March. Road crews won't need to constantly clear the streets, and traffic — and quality of life — will undoubtedly improve.

This is just plain creepy to me. Something about controlling the weather like this is just plain wrong.

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Posted on: EARTH
at 11/19/2009 3:10pm

I agree. Even though ranching and farming are "industries", those that don't directly participate in such ... more(+)

rueh wrote:

doublehelix wrote:Well, perhaps we can make a guess...

Our ancestors... those who lived off the land?

-dh

I think that it is only a matter of time till humanity will be forced to relearn those skills. This utopia will only last so long. Fortunatly there are still plenty of folks who still practice farming, ranching, hunting, fishing that I do not believe that those particular skill sets will ever be forgotten.

I agree. Even though ranching and farming are "industries", those that don't directly participate in such things are getting back to things like animal husbandry, and raising animals for food. Backyard city chickens come to mind right away - even those living in the city are raising (is that the right word even?) fresh eggs. Hunting and fishing is prevalent here in NY, too - especially duck hunting out on Long Island and fishing out in the Peconic.

Things like leather tanning, blacksmithing, glass blowing will no doubt grow in popularity at some point.

A number of people are also heading toward traditional diets, including raw milk, lacto-fermented foods, and growing food to eat fresh and preserve. "Urban homesteading" is one word for it.

I must admit, some of these things really appeal to me.

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Commented on: Behind the Controversy: How Evolution Works
at 2009-09-14 14:28:05

When I say "pissing match" I mean the comments reported by Jack then sec then Jack then sec. Etc.

Commented on: Behind the Controversy: How Evolution Works
at 2009-09-04 13:35:22

Hello everyone, this is the community manager here. I have received NUMEROUS abuse reports on the comments on this ... more(+)

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Commented on: Popular Giant Star Shrinks Mysteriously
at 2009-06-10 16:35:18

rreilly656, BrianBoru, and fireflyMel: you three are giving each other a hard time and at times are making personal ... more(+)

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Commented on: Boiling Mad: Crabs Feel Pain
at 2009-03-30 14:34:58

Testing this & situation. Does my text post ampersand show up?

Commented on: Digital-Age Guru Signs on as Backup Space Tourist
at 2008-10-08 11:46:09

Thanks for the heads up - we're on it!

2009-04-17 | in Health | by Charles Q. Choi">Charles Q. Choi

Women May Get Sex Pills, Too
The same little blue pills that can help men get in the mood for love could be remade into little pink pills for women.