So y'all remember Y2K, right? Man, I remember my redneck friends' parents freaking out about that. Stockpiling ammo and beer and venison... so not too different than any winter in the Midwest, really. I was never really concerned about it, even when I was a wee child.
Good news is, someone did a study on the effects of nuclear war on beer.
From the report:
Examination made immediately upon recovery showed no observable gross changes in the appearance of the beverages. Immediate taste tests indicated that the beverages, both beer and soft drinks, were still of commercial quality, although there was evidence of a slight flavor change in some of the products exposed at 1270 ft from Ground Zero. Those farther away showed no change.
Verdict: Beer that's been nuked is still ok.
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chiasaur11Never doubt a raccoon.Do you think it's trademarked?Registered Userregular
So y'all remember Y2K, right? Man, I remember my redneck friends' parents freaking out about that. Stockpiling ammo and beer and venison... so not too different than any winter in the Midwest, really. I was never really concerned about it, even when I was a wee child.
Good news is, someone did a study on the effects of nuclear war on beer.
From the report:
Examination made immediately upon recovery showed no observable gross changes in the appearance of the beverages. Immediate taste tests indicated that the beverages, both beer and soft drinks, were still of commercial quality, although there was evidence of a slight flavor change in some of the products exposed at 1270 ft from Ground Zero. Those farther away showed no change.
Verdict: Beer that's been nuked is still ok.
Another sign of Fallout's commitment to scientific accuracy.
Today, one of my co-workers asked "what do people really think is going to happen?" and this new guy (who's only a seasonal temp, thank god) said "an asteroid could hit us." We pointed out to him that we would have seen anything coming toward us by now, and his response was "not if it's behind the sun, or in front of it because it's too bright and we wouldn't be able to see it."
He's actually right. There was a near-miss recently, like a week ago. It passed inside of the moon's orbit, and we didn't detect it until the day it passed by us.
Actually, I think they did know about that one, but there were a couple earlier this year that came close that went undetected, but none of them were of a size that could do any serious damage.
I should probably clarify that when I mentioned Apophis (the asteroid that's supposed to pass by us in 2029 (27?)) during this discussion, he claimed there was another asteroid that has about a 75% chance to hit us that NASA reported on their website, but the government made them take it down so no one would know. How does he know this? The internet.
So yeah, I tend to be a little skeptical of anything this dude says.
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Binary SquidWe all make choicesRegistered Userregular
A little background on the Maya. They measured periods in units called Bak'tun, which is made up of smaller units called katun. The much talked about end of the 13th Bak'tun is simply the changing of the calendar. There's not much reason to believe that they thought this was going to be the end of anything except maybe sobriety.
Those end of the Bak'tun parties were pretty wild.
Of course, since it's big, stone and ancient, it must be full of super Maya secrets. Ah, if only they could have seen the Spanish coming.
Here's a Bak'tun for reference. It seems to be an unhappy pictograph.
Your father and I are very disappointed in you. Why can't you be more like your sister? She's got her own era already.
I was waxing philosophic at work today and had a though, which I've posted to Facebook but will repost here:
So we all might die sometime in the next 48 hours? Ok, then I have something I need to say before that. It's all been amazing. I know theres been some tragic stuff in the world lately, and I can't speak to that. I mean my life. Its been amazing, and its because of all of you. Each and every one of you has had an effect on me in one way or another. Maybe were not actually friends, or we haven't spoken in years. Thats ok. Really it is. I look at life, all its ups and downs, and honestly, its beautiful. I invite all of you to do the same. Look at life, all of it. Every high, and every low. The happy and the sad, and just realize how magical and beautiful it is. And maybe you don't like the person you see there, thats ok too. Because honestly? I don't think we'll all die tomorrow, and the day after that we can start trying to be the people we would like to see.
Umm pretty sure Australia is already an apocalyptic wasteland we got this under control
I dunno. If an apocalypse happened, having it turn out like Australia would be one of the best things. Like, you'd have people queing up for the apocalypse just to get in it.
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I am so friggin emotional this morning. Cold and wet? there's no such thing as good weather any more. Sandwich didn't taste good? I'm a filthy street urchin picking through dung pies for any sign of nutrition. Get a grip Tracy.
I am so friggin emotional this morning. Cold and wet? there's no such thing as good weather any more. Sandwich didn't taste good? I'm a filthy street urchin picking through dung pies for any sign of nutrition. Get a grip Tracy.
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I think something happened to one of my downstairs neighbors
Good news is, someone did a study on the effects of nuclear war on beer.
Verdict: Beer that's been nuked is still ok.
Another sign of Fallout's commitment to scientific accuracy.
Why I fear the ocean.
sweet dusters for everybody
Actually, I think they did know about that one, but there were a couple earlier this year that came close that went undetected, but none of them were of a size that could do any serious damage.
I should probably clarify that when I mentioned Apophis (the asteroid that's supposed to pass by us in 2029 (27?)) during this discussion, he claimed there was another asteroid that has about a 75% chance to hit us that NASA reported on their website, but the government made them take it down so no one would know. How does he know this? The internet.
So yeah, I tend to be a little skeptical of anything this dude says.
Those end of the Bak'tun parties were pretty wild.
Of course, since it's big, stone and ancient, it must be full of super Maya secrets. Ah, if only they could have seen the Spanish coming.
Here's a Bak'tun for reference. It seems to be an unhappy pictograph.
Your father and I are very disappointed in you. Why can't you be more like your sister? She's got her own era already.
So we all might die sometime in the next 48 hours? Ok, then I have something I need to say before that. It's all been amazing. I know theres been some tragic stuff in the world lately, and I can't speak to that. I mean my life. Its been amazing, and its because of all of you. Each and every one of you has had an effect on me in one way or another. Maybe were not actually friends, or we haven't spoken in years. Thats ok. Really it is. I look at life, all its ups and downs, and honestly, its beautiful. I invite all of you to do the same. Look at life, all of it. Every high, and every low. The happy and the sad, and just realize how magical and beautiful it is. And maybe you don't like the person you see there, thats ok too. Because honestly? I don't think we'll all die tomorrow, and the day after that we can start trying to be the people we would like to see.
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I dunno. If an apocalypse happened, having it turn out like Australia would be one of the best things. Like, you'd have people queing up for the apocalypse just to get in it.
My god it's hell on earth.
Yes, truly...
...a hell on earth.
Where the strong would devour the weak.
No loving god would allow such a thing.
Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better
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At the very least I am certain we are hurtling towards the sun considering this recent heatwave.
We are always hurtling toward and narrowly missing the sun. Who's piloting this boat?
Captain Space and Ensign Time.
I guess we have to wait till something lines up with a pyramid in southern Mexico or not before we know we're in the clear
Pfft, yeah right
The Mayans run on EST, the only time zone that matters, obviously
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The "best of the year" as it were.
And if it could involve something awesome happening, that'd be cool to.
My prediction is dragon swarms. If it's dragon swarms i am read. god a sword or three, and a shield.
Let's do this.
For all those needing their dose of crazy for today.
I wish this was made into a Cathy comic.
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