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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.

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[–] mightyfoolish@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years 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

[–] Wild_Mastic@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years 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

[–] grrgyle@slrpnk.net 0 points 2 years ago (2 children)

I want transitions lenses so bad, but the women in my life won't let me 😔

[–] Guest_User@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Why not? I thought they were pretty popular.

[–] grrgyle@slrpnk.net 0 points 2 years ago (1 children)

I don't know. I think it's because they're practical?

[–] Spur4383@lemmy.world -1 points 2 years 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.

[–] witty_username@feddit.nl 0 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

I don't get the diverging diamond interchanges one

[–] Lux@lemmy.blahaj.zone 0 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Diverging diamond interchanges are a type of road intersection that appears very chaotic from the outside, but are actually pretty simple and safe to navigate

[–] Silentiea@lemmy.blahaj.zone 0 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

Significantly safer to navigate in practice than traditional intersections, and very straightforward to navigate, if not quite as easy as a normal intersection you've seen all your life.

[–] waz@feddit.uk 3 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Never heard of or seen that, but it makes me think of the ‘magic roundabout’ concept