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Re: General Discussion Thread
« Reply #18045 on: March 13, 2018, 11:52:40 PM »
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« Reply #18046 on: March 14, 2018, 12:09:58 AM »
He will be sorely missed.
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Re: General Discussion Thread
« Reply #18047 on: March 14, 2018, 02:00:34 AM »
I remember reading about light cones in A Brief History of Time as a kid and it blowing my mind. Such a simple idea explained so well.

Not only was Hawking born on the anniversary of Newton's death, he passed away on Einstein's birthday, which is also Pi day. I guess we should have anticipated such excellent timing from him.
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Re: General Discussion Thread
« Reply #18048 on: March 14, 2018, 09:30:49 AM »
And he was at Monty Python's last show at the O2 in London.  (I was there as well, but he was much cooler than I was)
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Re: General Discussion Thread
« Reply #18049 on: March 14, 2018, 03:30:36 PM »
Under the circumstances, 76 is a very ripe old age indeed, and a good innings.  His wit shines ever on.
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Re: General Discussion Thread
« Reply #18050 on: March 15, 2018, 11:37:07 AM »
Quote from: Purple Wyrm on March 14, 2018, 02:00:34 AM
I remember reading about light cones in A Brief History of Time as a kid and it blowing my mind. Such a simple idea explained so well.

Not only was Hawking born on the anniversary of Newton's death, he passed away on Einstein's birthday, which is also Pi day. I guess we should have anticipated such excellent timing from him.

Hawking would have called that merely coincidence. I just say time is a big donut.



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Re: General Discussion Thread
« Reply #18051 on: March 25, 2018, 02:09:57 PM »
Hi everybody! I want to know your opinion: does Lalli resemble Kullervo?


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Re: General Discussion Thread
« Reply #18052 on: March 25, 2018, 03:00:25 PM »
I could see it. The long hair helps. Also that sure is an expression.

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« Reply #18053 on: March 25, 2018, 07:14:40 PM »
Heh, yeah, somewhat. Very Finnish looking.
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Re: General Discussion Thread
« Reply #18054 on: March 25, 2018, 10:15:57 PM »
Quote from: Antillanka on March 25, 2018, 02:09:57 PM
Hi everybody! I want to know your opinion: does Lalli resemble Kullervo?



I'd say so.  "Who let that $#@&!! fylgja into my haven!"
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Re: General Discussion Thread
« Reply #18055 on: March 25, 2018, 10:52:35 PM »
As I recall, that is an illustration of him singing the curse that makes wolves and bears appear to be cows, to get them near enough to his wicked stepmother to kill her, after she has finally broken him with the cheat-cake (a loaf of bread baked with rocks in it, which when he tries to cut it, snaps the knife which is the only memento he has of his lost family).
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Re: General Discussion Thread
« Reply #18056 on: March 26, 2018, 09:41:28 AM »
Quote from: wavewright62 on March 25, 2018, 10:15:57 PM
I'd say so.  "Who let that $#@&!! fylgja into my haven!"

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Re: General Discussion Thread
« Reply #18057 on: March 26, 2018, 10:33:30 AM »
I hope Lalli decides to behave differently!

-- and also, of course, that he doesn't have to deal with as much abuse.
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Re: General Discussion Thread
« Reply #18058 on: April 06, 2018, 02:29:25 PM »
Today I found out that eucalyptus tea exists by accidentally buying some. I mean, it must be not too poisonous if it's sold as tea, but gah. Not a fan. Going to try some anyway, since I bought it, wish me luck....

Also, Isao Takahata died :< Sobered the day somewhat, I enjoyed and respected his work.
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Re: General Discussion Thread
« Reply #18059 on: April 06, 2018, 02:41:25 PM »
Lenny, Eucalyptus tea with honey is good for anything respiratory. It needs the honey. Two or three cups a day is fine, a dozen cups a day will overstrain your kidneys. Add lemon and it tastes even better.

Also, Takahata? Damn!
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