https://xkcd.com/2929

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While it seemed like a fun prank at the time, I realize my prank fire extinguishers full of leaded gasoline were a mistake.

  • FMT99@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    I was under the impression that bloodletting could in some cases actually be beneficial.

    • Mostly_Gristle@lemmy.world
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      1 year ago

      Yeah, for people with hemochromatosis (too much iron in the blood) the main treatment is still bloodletting.

  • Wild_Mastic@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    So, about Project Orion from Wikipedia

    In August 1955, Ulam co-authored a classified paper proposing the use of nuclear fission bombs, “ejected and detonated at a considerable distance,” for propelling a vehicle in outer space.

    Excuse me what the fuck

    • Wizzard@lemm.ee
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      1 year ago

      Yeah, if you want to electrocute some poor linesman outside. If you have considered purchasing a generator for emergencies, get the transfer switch installed and be prepared so when you do it, you do it safely.

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    1 year ago

    If anyone else is also curious on why “putting mold on infections” is more good than crumple zones:

    They [molds] also play important roles in biotechnology and food science in the production of various pigments, foods, beverages, antibiotics, pharmaceuticals and enzymes. - Wikipedia

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        1 year ago

        They work based on UV light. So they will not transition inside cars. They also will not transition in cold weather, so you’ll walk in snow with clear glasses and have dark ones for 5 minutes once you go inside.

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          1 year ago

          It’s because they are not practical. They do not work inside cars, they transition super slow in winter, they are clear when you need sun glasses and dark when you need to see.