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No, no, no, you've got it all wrong. Manc33 told us that the laws of physics are different in outer space.rjsterry said:
It's no different from what Newton did: make a series of observations and then try to work out what is happening.pinno said:I see your point. I also see nitpicking.
...though I do agree about Newton's flawed theory of Gravity. But again, my point was that I was countering the claim that I was dismissive of science or the pursuit of knowledge.
Only silly all encompassing theories about the universe.
An example. One of the results of proposed by Einstein's Theory of Relativity was that the universe was either expanding or contracting. At the time it was thought that the universe was a fixed size, and indeed Einstein himself initially rejected the idea of an expanding universe. Later, Hubble and separately Lemaître observed that galaxies were actually moving apart from one another and moving away faster the further away from us they were. In other words not only are objects moving through space, but space itself is expanding. This confirmed the conclusion that Einstein had previously rejected, showing his calculations to be correct. Run that expansion backwards to T=0 and you get the Big Bang.
The other point is that fundamental physical laws apply to all situations across the entire universe (otherwise they are just a special case). So our understanding of gravity or thermodynamics is as much a (silly) all encompassing theory about the universe as the idea of the Big Bang.0 -
Look up a few of the Skimmity Hitchers songs. Like a sort of modern and funnier version of the Wurzels.forehead said:
Go with it, it'll change your life.kingstongraham said:
Spotify recommended The Wurzels to me this week.monkimark said:Waterman has invaded my Spotify playlist too!
Is he trying to start a comeback?
kingstongraham said:Spotify's algorithm. I mean what can possibly cause this?
"I spent most of my money on birds, booze and fast cars: the rest of it I just squandered." [George Best]0 -
As a cider drinker I'd have thought that the Wurzels would be perfect for you.Stevo_666 said:
Look up a few of the Skimmity Hitchers songs. Like a sort of modern and funnier version of the Wurzels.forehead said:
Go with it, it'll change your life.kingstongraham said:
Spotify recommended The Wurzels to me this week.monkimark said:Waterman has invaded my Spotify playlist too!
Is he trying to start a comeback?kingstongraham said:Spotify's algorithm. I mean what can possibly cause this?
1985 Mercian King of Mercia - work in progress (Hah! Who am I kidding?)
Pinnacle Monzonite
Part of the anti-growth coalition0 -
It took me some time t get out of that continuum.bompington said:I'm slightly concerned that @pinno has fallen through a hole in the space/time/gravity continuum and is stuck in an infinite time travel loop
seanoconn - gruagach craic!0 -
The Wurzels aren't funny, they're a very accomplished and serious band, I'll have thee know! :-)Stevo_666 said:
Look up a few of the Skimmity Hitchers songs. Like a sort of modern and funnier version of the Wurzels.forehead said:
Go with it, it'll change your life.kingstongraham said:
Spotify recommended The Wurzels to me this week.monkimark said:Waterman has invaded my Spotify playlist too!
Is he trying to start a comeback?kingstongraham said:Spotify's algorithm. I mean what can possibly cause this?
Cube - Peloton
Cannondale - CAAD100 -
Well, it is, because my first thought when I think of Isaac Newton is Newton's Laws.rjsterry said:
It's no different from what Newton did: make a series of observations and then try to work out what is happening.pinno said:I see your point. I also see nitpicking.
...though I do agree about Newton's flawed theory of Gravity. But again, my point was that I was countering the claim that I was dismissive of science or the pursuit of knowledge.
Only silly all encompassing theories about the universe.
For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. etc
Which was introduced to me when I did Engineering and his larger, Universal theories, aren't at the forefront.
As for the rest of your post, i'll dig out some stuff I have on this apparent, expanding universe and the flaws in that supposition.
seanoconn - gruagach craic!0 -
Big Bang origin theory. What went bang?
More importantly, where did it come from? 🤔The above may be fact, or fiction, I may be serious, I may be jesting.
I am not sure. You have no chance.Veronese68 wrote:PB is the most sensible person on here.0 -
pblakeney said:
Big Bang origin theory. What went bang?
More importantly, where did it come from? 🤔
Never mind that, why does my post count keep oscillating?
I hit 37k a week ago. This morning it was 36,500 odd and now it's back up to just a smidge over 37k again.
Maybe my roaming post count is a metaphor for the Universe; an ebb and flow.seanoconn - gruagach craic!0 -
I think I get these recommendations (Benny hill the other weekly) because I listen to more Lonely Island than is reasonable. Anything else humourous I generally find pretty much unlistenable more than once though.Stevo_666 said:
Look up a few of the Skimmity Hitchers songs. Like a sort of modern and funnier version of the Wurzels.forehead said:
Go with it, it'll change your life.kingstongraham said:
Spotify recommended The Wurzels to me this week.monkimark said:Waterman has invaded my Spotify playlist too!
Is he trying to start a comeback?kingstongraham said:Spotify's algorithm. I mean what can possibly cause this?
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Network Marketing Legends ...
Well - I hadn't heard of him - until one person I'm friends with on FB commented on his post ...
Just looking at his posts gives me the creeps ...
This guy has (in 5 years) built a business of over 300k customers using social media .. apparently ... not that it specifies what makes a customer, what they're buying or if they're repeat customers ... but hey - 300 thousand people - can't be wrong?
Clicked on a link to book his next stage show - £150+vat for a ticket (40% off! - wow!)
Here's what to expect
load of guff
"free stuff"
"Special Announcement at the Event"
"Much more"
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Get rich quick scammers. "Send me $100 and I'll explain how to get rich."
How can people not see right through this?The above may be fact, or fiction, I may be serious, I may be jesting.
I am not sure. You have no chance.Veronese68 wrote:PB is the most sensible person on here.0 -
Confession time: I did go see The Wurzels live a couple of years back (a mate suggested a left field excuse to drink lots of cider, honestrjsterry said:
As a cider drinker I'd have thought that the Wurzels would be perfect for you.Stevo_666 said:
Look up a few of the Skimmity Hitchers songs. Like a sort of modern and funnier version of the Wurzels.forehead said:
Go with it, it'll change your life.kingstongraham said:
Spotify recommended The Wurzels to me this week.monkimark said:Waterman has invaded my Spotify playlist too!
Is he trying to start a comeback?kingstongraham said:Spotify's algorithm. I mean what can possibly cause this?
). The Skimmity Hitchers were the support act and were way better. "I spent most of my money on birds, booze and fast cars: the rest of it I just squandered." [George Best]0 -
You're not too far wrong thereforehead said:
The Wurzels aren't funny, they're a very accomplished and serious band, I'll have thee know! :-)Stevo_666 said:
Look up a few of the Skimmity Hitchers songs. Like a sort of modern and funnier version of the Wurzels.forehead said:
Go with it, it'll change your life.kingstongraham said:
Spotify recommended The Wurzels to me this week.monkimark said:Waterman has invaded my Spotify playlist too!
Is he trying to start a comeback?kingstongraham said:Spotify's algorithm. I mean what can possibly cause this?
"I spent most of my money on birds, booze and fast cars: the rest of it I just squandered." [George Best]0 -
They were a great laugh live. Have a search for these covers:kingstongraham said:
I think I get these recommendations (Benny hill the other weekly) because I listen to more Lonely Island than is reasonable. Anything else humourous I generally find pretty much unlistenable more than once though.Stevo_666 said:
Look up a few of the Skimmity Hitchers songs. Like a sort of modern and funnier version of the Wurzels.forehead said:
Go with it, it'll change your life.kingstongraham said:
Spotify recommended The Wurzels to me this week.monkimark said:Waterman has invaded my Spotify playlist too!
Is he trying to start a comeback?kingstongraham said:Spotify's algorithm. I mean what can possibly cause this?
- Bad Town on the Coast (Bad Moon on the Rise - Credence Clearwater Revival)
- Viva Lyme Regis ((Viva Las Vagas - Elvis)
- Trippin' on Moonshine (Walking on Sunshine - Katrina and the Waves)."I spent most of my money on birds, booze and fast cars: the rest of it I just squandered." [George Best]0 -
I've Got a Brand New Combine Harvester and I am a Cider Drinker were two of the first records I ever owned as a kid.Stevo_666 said:
Confession time: I did go see The Wurzels live a couple of years back (a mate suggested a left field excuse to drink lots of cider, honestrjsterry said:
As a cider drinker I'd have thought that the Wurzels would be perfect for you.Stevo_666 said:
Look up a few of the Skimmity Hitchers songs. Like a sort of modern and funnier version of the Wurzels.forehead said:
Go with it, it'll change your life.kingstongraham said:
Spotify recommended The Wurzels to me this week.monkimark said:Waterman has invaded my Spotify playlist too!
Is he trying to start a comeback?kingstongraham said:Spotify's algorithm. I mean what can possibly cause this?
). The Skimmity Hitchers were the support act and were way better.
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That’s the sort of secret that you should never share.Pross said:
I've Got a Brand New Combine Harvester and I am a Cider Drinker were two of the first records I ever owned as a kid.Stevo_666 said:
Confession time: I did go see The Wurzels live a couple of years back (a mate suggested a left field excuse to drink lots of cider, honestrjsterry said:
As a cider drinker I'd have thought that the Wurzels would be perfect for you.Stevo_666 said:
Look up a few of the Skimmity Hitchers songs. Like a sort of modern and funnier version of the Wurzels.forehead said:
Go with it, it'll change your life.kingstongraham said:
Spotify recommended The Wurzels to me this week.monkimark said:Waterman has invaded my Spotify playlist too!
Is he trying to start a comeback?kingstongraham said:Spotify's algorithm. I mean what can possibly cause this?
). The Skimmity Hitchers were the support act and were way better.
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Nah, you've got to love your childhood stuff.webboo said:
That’s the sort of secret that you should never share.Pross said:
I've Got a Brand New Combine Harvester and I am a Cider Drinker were two of the first records I ever owned as a kid.Stevo_666 said:
Confession time: I did go see The Wurzels live a couple of years back (a mate suggested a left field excuse to drink lots of cider, honestrjsterry said:
As a cider drinker I'd have thought that the Wurzels would be perfect for you.Stevo_666 said:
Look up a few of the Skimmity Hitchers songs. Like a sort of modern and funnier version of the Wurzels.forehead said:
Go with it, it'll change your life.kingstongraham said:
Spotify recommended The Wurzels to me this week.monkimark said:Waterman has invaded my Spotify playlist too!
Is he trying to start a comeback?kingstongraham said:Spotify's algorithm. I mean what can possibly cause this?
). The Skimmity Hitchers were the support act and were way better.
Wombles was my first record. Either wombling free or remember you're a womble. Can't remember which.0 -
Why is the standard of driving vastly improved on toll roads? I go on the M6 toll 4 times a week and there are indicators and lane discipline all over the shop.0
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I'd have expected it to be worse as it encourages business users who can reclaim the expense.pinno said:
The tolls keep the chav's off?david7m said:Why is the standard of driving vastly improved on toll roads? I go on the M6 toll 4 times a week and there are indicators and lane discipline all over the shop.
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Trying to work out who's who with the name changes since the forum reboot.0
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Damn, I hate that. I've never got my head round that one.forehead said:You can fool some of the people all of the time. Concentrate on those people.0 -
Fewer is distinct, less is continuous. You wouldn't say 'fewer water' but you might say 'fewer particles of water'longshot said:0 -
Damn, I hate that, I've never got my head around that one.Wheelspinner said:
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Probably fewer young 'uns as well.longshot said:
Less old people.david7m said:Why is the standard of driving vastly improved on toll roads? I go on the M6 toll 4 times a week and there are indicators and lane discipline all over the shop.
"I spent most of my money on birds, booze and fast cars: the rest of it I just squandered." [George Best]0
