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Which culture used no personal names?
Dunno, ask the brother.
In the twin paradox does the returning twin also come back permanently length contracted flatter than the twin on Earth?
No, but his grammar does get scrambled by his exposure to cosmic radiation.
Is it unusual that English uses possessive for past tense?
No, but it is usual for people who ask such specific questions about a language to be able to speak the language in question.
Are dead worlds a good galactic barrier?
Against what? What have you tried? Show us your code! We are not here to do your homework!
How does Data know about his off switch?
Someone told him and he retained the information.
Does code obfuscation give any measurable security benefit?
It might provide job security for the charlatan that wrote it.
Is the tap water in France safe to drink?
It rather depends on the quantities involved and what you mix with it.
Is it really better for the environment if I take the stairs as opposed to a lift?
Well, it's certainly better for you, you lazy so-and-so, stop looking for excuses!
Should I avoid "big words" when writing to a younger audience?
Only if you wish to patronise the subannuated little elephanters.
How are Aircraft Noses Designed?
In a similar way to the rest of the aircraft.
Can we not simply connect a battery to a RAM to prevent data loss during power cuts?
You sure know how to upset a sheep!
What happens when the Immolation spell is cast on a creature immune to fire damage?
It burns but it doesn't get hurt, I'd have thought. But what would I know from my boring life on Planet Earth?
How many wires can safely be secured in a Marrette 33 wire nut?
If you don't know that, you shouldn't be allowed anywhere near a Marrette 33 wire nut!
Could an American state survive nuclear war?
Alaska, maybe. Rhode Island, probably not. But it really does rather depend on the number and power of the nukes involved, where they're targeted and prevailing weather conditions amongst other things. Do try to be more specific with your hypothetical clap-trap!
Why is technology bad for children?
Because it exposes them to questions like these!
Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect. - Mark Twain
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Quote: How does Data know about his off switch?
Someone told him and he retained the information.
RTFM
I have lived with several Zen masters - all of them were cats.
His last invention was an evil Lasagna. It didn't kill anyone, and it actually tasted pretty good.
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umm, if you TAKE the stairs how are people supposed to escape when fire breaks out?
BTW: so yes, taking the stairs better for the environment - less people doing damage to it.
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On that note, imagine people taking the motorways and bridges. That would have a larger impact, methinks.
Dude: I'm taking the M1 and may be the anzac bridge on the way to the CBD.
Me: Noooooo.
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lopatir wrote: mm, if you TAKE the stairs how are people supposed to escape when fire breaks out?
gravity
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The guy who invented throat lozenges died last week. There was no coffin at the funeral.
Sent from my Amstrad PC 1640
Never throw anything away, Griff
Bad command or file name. Bad, bad command! Sit! Stay! Staaaay...
AntiTwitter: @DalekDave is now a follower!
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I was there. I could feel a lump in my throat.
"It is easy to decipher extraterrestrial signals after deciphering Javascript and VB6 themselves.", ISanti[ ^]
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Maybe you were a little hoarse?[^]
Anything that is unrelated to elephants is irrelephant
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Neigh, I wasn't.
"It is easy to decipher extraterrestrial signals after deciphering Javascript and VB6 themselves.", ISanti[ ^]
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At least with there being no coffin, they didn't have to Locket!
Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect. - Mark Twain
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I wonder if he was phlegmish.
"the debugger doesn't tell me anything because this code compiles just fine" - random QA comment
"Facebook is where you tell lies to your friends. Twitter is where you tell the truth to strangers." - chriselst
"I don't drink any more... then again, I don't drink any less." - Mike Mullikins uncle
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It's a well-kept Sucret that one can easily Vics such problems.
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I heard he was a real tough boss, couldn't abide any hacking at all
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Oh yeah. That guy! I don't ricola his name, though.
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So I ordered The Avengers: Infinity War, among with some other products.
I got everything except The Avengers.
So I start a chat with the helpdesk.
I first have to confirm the item I have a question about only for them to ask me again what order and item I have a question about 
Anyway, the description says it's Avengers: Infinity Way 3D, the price is that of the DVD, but I'm pretty sure I ordered the regular blu-ray (which is €1 more expensive than the DVD and about €20 less expensive than the 3D).
Tell that to the helpdesk guy, who promptly asks me what product I'm talking about.
Oh, I don't know, maybe the one that says it's Avengers: Infinity War 3D
So he asks me if I want my money back or if he should send it again.
So I ask him what he's going to send.
And he says the item I ordered.
Bitch what the hell did I order!?
The (regular?) blu-ray, apparently 
I guess I should be happy that I got any help from a helpdesk at all, but I really wonder what I'll get 
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What the heck is that?
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A TV programme (on CBeebies channel) that my 2-year old grandson likes to watch. You can probably receive it over there.
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Maybe, but I usually don't watch TV shows for 2-year olds
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It's better than a number of shows I could name that are aimed at adults.
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I can actually really enjoy kid shows.
Recently watched Steven Universe season 1 on Netflix and I really enjoyed it.
Adventure Time was really fun as well.
It's just 10-20 minutes of nonsense that leave you thinking "haha, you guys!" 
Not to mention a lot of Disney and Ghibli movies!
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As long as you don't take that as a rule.
Remember Teletubbies?
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Fortunately not. My kids were grown up by then so I never saw it.
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Yes, we have BBC2 on the cable over here, but I must admit that I seldom find any programme of interest there nowadays. Years ago (when I was young, the tast of life ... oops should not do that anymore) I really liked watching the BBC, but now I feel the bitter taste of tears upon my tongue 
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Well hopefully it will be the 3D version... because I am not sure what use a photo of the DVD would be 
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