useless facts - Page 57

Platapus · 05-23-21, 02:01 PM

Titan, Saturn’s largest moon, is the only moon known to have a fully developed atmosphere. In fact, it is about 50% denser than Earth’s.

Jimbuna · 05-23-21, 02:31 PM

On average, Americans eat 18 acres of pizza everyday.

Von Due · 05-23-21, 03:52 PM

The former dictator of Turkemenistan forbade all cars that were not white.

Platapus · 05-23-21, 05:41 PM

Since 1945, all British tanks have come equipped with tea making facilities.

Sean C · 05-23-21, 06:40 PM

Ah, yes. The "BV" (boiling vessel). Useful for much more than just making tea and standard equipment on almost all British armored fighting vehicles. Nice.

Texas Red · 05-24-21, 06:08 AM

It is 87 degrees today where I live

Jimbuna · 05-24-21, 08:13 AM

During a severe windstorm or rainstorm the Empire State Building sways several feet to either side.

Platapus · 05-24-21, 03:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jimbuna

During a severe windstorm or rainstorm the Empire State Building sways several feet to either side.

The Willis Tower (nee Sears Tower), built in the 1970's, is designed to withstand a 3 foot sway, but rarely sways more than 6 inches

The Empire State Building was built a lot less flexible than more modern towers. The Empire State Building sways under 2 inches, even in 100+mph wind.

My useless fact

The Willis Tower is not straight. It was constructed with a 4 inch permanent lean to the west. This was not originally planned but a byproduct of the slightly asymmetrical construction of the tower.

Texas Red · 05-24-21, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Platapus

The Willis Tower (nee Sears Tower), built in the 1970's, is designed to withstand a 3 foot sway, but rarely sways more than 6 inches

The Empire State Building was built a lot less flexible than more modern towers. The Empire State Building sways under 2 inches, even in 100+mph wind.

My useless fact

The Willis Tower is not straight. It was constructed with a 4 inch permanent lean to the west. This was not originally planned but a byproduct of the slightly asymmetrical construction of the tower.

That’s interesting! That’s amazing to know since I live so close to the Willis Tower

Sean C · 05-25-21, 01:56 AM

Sea turtles can hold their breath for up to seven hours.

Texas Red · 05-25-21, 06:51 AM

Sea turtles have been around for nearly 110 million years.

Jimbuna · 05-25-21, 06:55 AM

In the last 3,500 years, there have been approximately 230 years of peace throughout the civilized world.

AVGWarhawk · 05-25-21, 08:15 AM

A pig’s orgasm lasts for 30 minutes.

Jimbuna · 05-25-21, 08:25 AM

400-quarter pounders can be made from 1 cow.

Mr Quatro · 05-25-21, 11:03 AM

The Planet Pluto has Not made One Full Orbit of the Sun- since it was Discovered 91 years ago

05-23-21, 02:01 PM	#841
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 18,951 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	Titan, Saturn’s largest moon, is the only moon known to have a fully developed atmosphere. In fact, it is about 50% denser than Earth’s. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

05-23-21, 02:31 PM	#842
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,198 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	On average, Americans eat 18 acres of pizza everyday. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!! GWX3.0 Download Page - Donation/instant access to GWX (Help SubSim)

05-23-21, 05:41 PM	#844
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 18,951 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	Since 1945, all British tanks have come equipped with tea making facilities. __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

05-23-21, 06:40 PM	#845
Sean C Grey Wolf Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 906 Downloads: 12 Uploads: 2	Ah, yes. The "BV" (boiling vessel). Useful for much more than just making tea and standard equipment on almost all British armored fighting vehicles. Nice. __________________ If you have a question about celestial navigation ... ask me! Celestial Navigation Spreadsheet

05-24-21, 06:08 AM	#846
Texas Red Fastest Gun Around Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Agua Fira, New Mexico Posts: 2,376 Downloads: 527 Uploads: 5	It is 87 degrees today where I live __________________ There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure. — Colin Powell I'm not very active on the forums anymore. If you have a question, please DM me and I'll respond ASAP!

05-23-21, 03:52 PM	#843
Von Due Sea Lord Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 1,660 Downloads: 30 Uploads: 0	The former dictator of Turkemenistan forbade all cars that were not white.

05-24-21, 08:13 AM	#847
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,198 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	During a severe windstorm or rainstorm the Empire State Building sways several feet to either side. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!! GWX3.0 Download Page - Donation/instant access to GWX (Help SubSim)

05-25-21, 01:56 AM	#850
Sean C Grey Wolf Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 906 Downloads: 12 Uploads: 2	Sea turtles can hold their breath for up to seven hours. __________________ If you have a question about celestial navigation ... ask me! Celestial Navigation Spreadsheet

05-25-21, 06:51 AM	#851
Texas Red Fastest Gun Around Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Agua Fira, New Mexico Posts: 2,376 Downloads: 527 Uploads: 5	Sea turtles have been around for nearly 110 million years. __________________ There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure. — Colin Powell I'm not very active on the forums anymore. If you have a question, please DM me and I'll respond ASAP!

05-25-21, 06:55 AM	#852
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,198 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	In the last 3,500 years, there have been approximately 230 years of peace throughout the civilized world. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!! GWX3.0 Download Page - Donation/instant access to GWX (Help SubSim)

05-25-21, 08:15 AM	#853
AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 27,343 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	A pig’s orgasm lasts for 30 minutes. __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road

05-25-21, 08:25 AM	#854
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 181,198 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	400-quarter pounders can be made from 1 cow. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!! GWX3.0 Download Page - Donation/instant access to GWX (Help SubSim)

05-25-21, 11:03 AM	#855
Mr Quatro Navy Seal Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 6,772 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	The Planet Pluto has Not made One Full Orbit of the Sun- since it was Discovered 91 years ago __________________ pla•teau noun a relatively stable level, period, or condition a level of attainment or achievement Lord help me get to the next plateau ..