A random thread of absolute randomness...

[LeolaRootStew]

21 minutes ago, dljbsp said:

@LeolaRootStew  I hope you don't find an image for this one.  🙃

The average person quietly crafts over 20,000 liters (5,283.44 gallons) of saliva in a lifetime — a rather remarkable, albeit uncelebrated, feat of human physiology. Picture that quantity for a moment: enough to fill a small swimming pool! Saliva, often overlooked, serves us in ways far beyond merely moistening our mouths. It initiates digestion, protects our teeth, and even aids in tasting the delightful array of flavors we savor each day. Such an unassuming liquid, yet it tells the story of the silent, rhythmic work our bodies perform daily to sustain and protect us.

 

[dljbsp]

@LeolaRootStew as I composed it, I thought you'd come up with a swimming pool photo. Thank you for all the photos and the great laugh. You just gave me.

[Ostria]

Not sure if this could be a thread on its own, but its been a random passing thought for a while.

 

You know how in the secular world, they preach that everyone saved is gonna go to heaven and then the tribulation/Armageddon/ mark of the beast will happen? (Though to be honest theres debate on if the mark of the beast will be before or after). I also havent fully grasped the order of everything myself so if i say something wrong feel free to correct.

 

Idk about you but it seems kinda stupid for Satan to be like "Yeah imma wait til all these people go to heaven and then i will unleash my plan, where there is actual proof that God exists!!" Like it makes more sense to trick people thats what would happen, because <144k people disappearing (we dont know how many are left) aint gonna cause mass "oh gosh its the rapture panic". The tribulation, the mark, and everything is gonna happen and secular christians are just gonna be like "🤷🏿‍♀️ well the rapture aint happen yet so this cant bw the anti christ, this cant be the mark of the beast. " etc

[dljbsp]

In a quest to uncover the world’s tallest above-ground waterfall, I initially thought Tugela Falls in South Africa might hold the title. At a remarkable 3,110 feet (948 meters), Tugela Falls, located in the breathtaking Drakensberg Mountains, is indeed one of the highest waterfall systems. It cascades down in a series of five plunges, especially active after heavy rainfall, making it a seasonal but spectacular sight.

 

However, after a closer look, I discovered that the title of the tallest uninterrupted above-ground waterfall actually belongs to Angel Falls in Venezuela. Known locally as Salto Ángel, this waterfall has an incredible free-falling drop of 3,212 feet (979 meters) off the Auyán-Tepui mountain. Angel Falls flows continuously year-round, and its astonishing height and uninterrupted drop make it a unique marvel among the world’s waterfalls.

 

While Tugela Falls holds its own impressive record in terms of total height and natural beauty, Angel Falls officially claims the title of the tallest above-ground waterfall globally. Of course, this leaves the intriguing question of underground waterfalls still open for future exploration—a reminder of nature’s hidden wonders waiting to be uncovered.

 

This opens the door to discovering the unique world of underground waterfalls next!

[LeolaRootStew]

42 minutes ago, dljbsp said:

In a quest to uncover the world’s tallest above-ground waterfall, I initially thought Tugela Falls in South Africa might hold the title. At a remarkable 3,110 feet (948 meters), Tugela Falls, located in the breathtaking Drakensberg Mountains, is indeed one of the highest waterfall systems. It cascades down in a series of five plunges, especially active after heavy rainfall, making it a seasonal but spectacular sight.

 

However, after a closer look, I discovered that the title of the tallest uninterrupted above-ground waterfall actually belongs to Angel Falls in Venezuela. Known locally as Salto Ángel, this waterfall has an incredible free-falling drop of 3,212 feet (979 meters) off the Auyán-Tepui mountain. Angel Falls flows continuously year-round, and its astonishing height and uninterrupted drop make it a unique marvel among the world’s waterfalls.

 

While Tugela Falls holds its own impressive record in terms of total height and natural beauty, Angel Falls officially claims the title of the tallest above-ground waterfall globally. Of course, this leaves the intriguing question of underground waterfalls still open for future exploration—a reminder of nature’s hidden wonders waiting to be uncovered.

 

This opens the door to discovering the unique world of underground waterfalls next!

Tugela Falls:

 

Angel Falls: 

[Sheep]

10 hours ago, LeolaRootStew said:

Tugela Falls:

 

Angel Falls: 

! I wouldn't want to take a dive off of those, even if I was younger than I am now.

[Tortuga]

8 minutes ago, Sheep said:

! I wouldn't want to take a dive off of those, even if I was younger than I am now.

Um...is that why they are called "Falls"? 

[dljbsp]

The tallest underground waterfall known is Ruby Falls, located deep within Lookout Mountain in Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA. Discovered by Leo Lambert in 1928, this impressive waterfall drops 145 feet (44 meters) inside the mountain and is part of an extensive cavern system. The journey to Ruby Falls begins with a 260-foot descent via a glass-front elevator, offering glimpses of the rock formations along the way. Visitors then proceed along a half-mile guided trail through the cave to reach the illuminated waterfall, creating a truly awe-inspiring underground experience.

[just1-4all]

1 hour ago, dljbsp said:

The tallest underground waterfall known is Ruby Falls, located deep within Lookout Mountain in Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA. Discovered by Leo Lambert in 1928, this impressive waterfall drops 145 feet (44 meters) inside the mountain and is part of an extensive cavern system. The journey to Ruby Falls begins with a 260-foot descent via a glass-front elevator, offering glimpses of the rock formations along the way. Visitors then proceed along a half-mile guided trail through the cave to reach the illuminated waterfall, creating a truly awe-inspiring underground experience.

 

[daydream]

Ruby Falls // Chattanooga TN

Spoiler

 

 

[LeolaRootStew]

1 hour ago, dljbsp said:

The tallest underground waterfall known is Ruby Falls, located deep within Lookout Mountain in Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA. Discovered by Leo Lambert in 1928, this impressive waterfall drops 145 feet (44 meters) inside the mountain and is part of an extensive cavern system. The journey to Ruby Falls begins with a 260-foot descent via a glass-front elevator, offering glimpses of the rock formations along the way. Visitors then proceed along a half-mile guided trail through the cave to reach the illuminated waterfall, creating a truly awe-inspiring underground experience.

 

[Cool.As.Ice]

Nutria are an invasive species of rodent.

Originally from South America, they have been introduced to the US Europe, and Asia by fur ranchers. They have become major pests by overpopulation of the habitat, as well as competition with native plants and animals for food.

[Tortuga]

6 minutes ago, Cool.As.Ice said:

Nutria are an invasive species of rodent.

Originally from South America, they have been introduced to the US Europe, and Asia by fur ranchers. They have become major pests by overpopulation of the habitat, as well as competition with native plants and animals for food.

Do they have any natural predators?

 

Wait, is "Natural Predator" an oxymoron? 

[Pabo]

On 10/28/2024 at 12:22 PM, Sheep said:

! I wouldn't want to take a dive off of those, even if I was younger than I am now.

 

It is not the falling that is the problem, it is the sudden stop at the bottom of the falls.

 

"The art of flying is throwing oneself to the ground but missing." 

[dljbsp]

The record for the greatest temperature change in a single 24-hour period is more than 100°F (56°C). This temperature shift occurred in Loma, Montana, on January 15, 1972. During that day, temperatures soared from a frigid -54°F (-48°C) to a relatively balmy 49°F (9°C), marking a staggering increase of 103°F (57°C).

 

This phenomenon illustrates the power of weather systems and how rapidly they can alter temperatures, especially in regions like Montana, where dramatic swings are not uncommon due to varying atmospheric conditions. Such extreme changes highlight the complexity of climate and the influence of local geographical factors.

[CHecker]

In 1977, where I was living in the Pacific Northwest. We had an extended cold snap where it was approximately zero degrees. We had lost power for quite some time and to save our food we stuck it outside in the big snow drift by the front door. When we got up the next morning, all of the snow is melted, it was shirt sleeve warm and we had groceries all over in the front on the ground 🤣🤣

Edited October 29 by CHecker

[LeolaRootStew]

5 hours ago, dljbsp said:

The record for the greatest temperature change in a single 24-hour period is more than 100°F (56°C). This temperature shift occurred in Loma, Montana, on January 15, 1972. During that day, temperatures soared from a frigid -54°F (-48°C) to a relatively balmy 49°F (9°C), marking a staggering increase of 103°F (57°C).

 

This phenomenon illustrates the power of weather systems and how rapidly they can alter temperatures, especially in regions like Montana, where dramatic swings are not uncommon due to varying atmospheric conditions. Such extreme changes highlight the complexity of climate and the influence of local geographical factors.

 

What it must have looked like:

 

[dljbsp]

The pink sea through Fantasia, or Enypniastes eximia, is a fascinating species of sea cucumber renowned for its translucent body that reveals its entire intestinal tract. This transparency not only gives it a ghostly appearance but also serves as camouflage, helping it blend into the dark ocean depths. Often referred to as the “headless chicken fish,” “headless chicken monster,” or “Spanish dancer,” this creature’s graceful, undulating swimming style and fin-like appendages resemble a dancer’s flowing skirt, enhancing its ethereal allure.

 

Feeding primarily on marine snow and organic detritus that drift down from above, the pink see through Fantasia plays a vital role in recycling nutrients along the ocean floor. It uses small, tentacle-like appendages to sift through sediment, consuming particles of decaying matter and sand, thereby supporting the ecosystem’s nutrient cycle.

 

Reproduction in this sea cucumber occurs primarily through broadcast spawning, where males and females release sperm and eggs into the water in sync, allowing fertilization to occur in the open ocean. The fertilized eggs develop into free-swimming larvae that eventually settle and mature on the ocean floor. In addition, this species can sometimes reproduce asexually through regeneration, a survival strategy that enables it to thrive in the vast, solitary expanses of the deep sea. This combination of unique feeding and reproductive adaptations allows the pink sea through Fantasia to flourish in its challenging habitat, where it continues to captivate researchers with its otherworldly presence.

Edited November 1 by Qapla

[dljbsp]

The money cowry (Monetaria moneta), with its small, smooth, white shell, has a fascinating life history and cultural legacy. Native to the warm, shallow waters of the Indo-Pacific, especially around coral reefs, this marine gastropod has played a significant ecological role and served as a form of currency and adornment across cultures for nearly 4,000 years.

 

Beginning life as microscopic larvae carried by ocean currents, money cowries settle on reefs where they grow into juveniles. Vulnerable to predators like fish and crabs, they protect themselves by developing a hard, glossy shell. The cowry’s mantle—a soft tissue extending over its shell—maintains this smooth, polished surface, giving the cowry its distinctive, desirable sheen. Feeding primarily on algae scraped from rocks and coral with a specialized tongue called a radula, money cowries help maintain balanced algae levels in reef ecosystems, which benefits coral growth.

 

As adults, money cowries reproduce through external fertilization, releasing eggs and sperm into the water. Fertilized eggs develop into planktonic larvae, continuing the life cycle as they eventually settle on the seafloor. With lifespans extending several years, these cowries were collected in vast quantities across their native regions for use as currency. Their small, durable shells were easily traded, counted, and carried, becoming symbols of wealth and social status in societies across Africa, Asia, and the Pacific.

 

In Africa, they played a crucial role in commerce, influencing trade routes and even becoming standardized units of value. Ancient China also valued cowries, and their shape even inspired the earliest metal coins. Thus, the life of the money cowry is one of resilience and adaptation, with an impact that reaches far beyond the reefs where it thrives. This unassuming sea snail continues to be a reminder of how nature’s creations can shape human history and culture.

 

[Ostria]

Since Christmas is coming I must ask you guys...........how can The Flintstones celebrate Christmas if Jesus wasn't even born yet?*

 

 

*In the secular sense of this making sense, yes i know Jesus has nothing to do with Christmas but that breaks the joke explaining that but i feel i need to for someone D:

Edited October 31 by Ostria

[just1-4all]

Glass Octopus

 

[just1-4all]

12 hours ago, Ostria said:

Since Christmas is coming I must ask you guys...........how can The Flintstones celebrate Christmas if Jesus wasn't even born yet?*

 

 

*In the secular sense of this making sense, yes i know Jesus has nothing to do with Christmas but that breaks the joke explaining that but i feel i need to for someone 😧

Like so many things in Satan's system, it just doesn't add up 😮🤓

[dljbsp]

The study on pea plants reveals the remarkable way these plants respond to their environment through what could be called “built-in programming.” In this case, researchers set up conditions to simulate different nutrient supplies. One root was exposed to a steady, reliable source, while the other had access to a variable source, sometimes rich in nutrients and other times scarce. Interestingly, the plants “responded” by directing growth based on the conditions: when the steady supply was low, they extended roots toward the variable supply, effectively increasing their chance of accessing more nutrients. But when the reliable source was abundant, the plants favored it, avoiding the variable option.

 

This responsive growth pattern suggests a sophisticated design that enables plants to optimize their nutrient uptake according to environmental cues. Instead of relying on intelligence, this process reflects the way plants are programmed to interpret and react to their surroundings. By responding in such specific ways, plants maximize their survival and growth in diverse conditions—highlighting a level of complexity and efficiency in the design itself.

 

Such programming, evident in how plants grow toward light, moisture, or nutrients, underscores the intentionality in how they were made. Each reaction benefits the plant by allowing it to adapt effectively to its situation, illustrating the wisdom of the Designer in equipping plants with these finely tuned mechanisms. Rather than independent thought, this adaptation is a testament to the purposeful engineering that allows plants to thrive in varying conditions.

[LeolaRootStew]

10 hours ago, dljbsp said:

The study on pea plants reveals the remarkable way these plants respond to their environment through what could be called “built-in programming.” In this case, researchers set up conditions to simulate different nutrient supplies. One root was exposed to a steady, reliable source, while the other had access to a variable source, sometimes rich in nutrients and other times scarce. Interestingly, the plants “responded” by directing growth based on the conditions: when the steady supply was low, they extended roots toward the variable supply, effectively increasing their chance of accessing more nutrients. But when the reliable source was abundant, the plants favored it, avoiding the variable option.

 

This responsive growth pattern suggests a sophisticated design that enables plants to optimize their nutrient uptake according to environmental cues. Instead of relying on intelligence, this process reflects the way plants are programmed to interpret and react to their surroundings. By responding in such specific ways, plants maximize their survival and growth in diverse conditions—highlighting a level of complexity and efficiency in the design itself.

 

Such programming, evident in how plants grow toward light, moisture, or nutrients, underscores the intentionality in how they were made. Each reaction benefits the plant by allowing it to adapt effectively to its situation, illustrating the wisdom of the Designer in equipping plants with these finely tuned mechanisms. Rather than independent thought, this adaptation is a testament to the purposeful engineering that allows plants to thrive in varying conditions.

 

[dljbsp]

 

The human brain, one of the body’s most energy-demanding organs, is composed of about 60% fat, making it the fattiest organ in the human body. This high fat content is essential for brain health and functionality, as fats serve as critical building blocks for brain cells and play a vital role in maintaining the structure and function of neurons and other cells.

 

The brain relies on healthy fats, especially omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, for numerous functions. These fats are crucial for forming the cell membranes of neurons, which are the cells responsible for transmitting signals throughout the nervous system. Myelin, the protective sheath that insulates nerve fibers, is also largely composed of fat. This insulation is key to enabling the rapid transmission of electrical impulses, allowing for efficient communication between different parts of the brain and nervous system.

 

Beyond structural roles, fats in the brain are involved in supporting cognitive functions like memory, learning, and mood regulation. The brain’s high fat content also plays a part in protecting it, as the lipid-rich environment helps guard against inflammation and provides resilience to wear and tear. This is why a diet rich in healthy fats, such as those found in fish, nuts, and seeds, is essential for maintaining optimal brain health throughout life.