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Benedict Arnold

Will you blow my mind with a simple factoid?

Posted - July 27, 2019
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  • Contrary to popular belief gold actually can  react with other elements and form compounds .
      July 27, 2019 5:16 PM MDT
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  • 44659
    Of course. I thought everyone knew that.
      July 27, 2019 5:17 PM MDT
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  • Not common knowledge.  Most people are under the impression gold is 100% noble element.

    I've had this argument with many.
      July 27, 2019 5:18 PM MDT
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  • 44659
    I was being facetious. But only folks like us would care.
      July 27, 2019 5:23 PM MDT
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  • 16841
    Noble gases can be made to react under certain conditions - even helium. Extreme pressure and temperature close to absolute zero is required for He to form clathrates.
      July 28, 2019 2:42 AM MDT
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  • I know.
      July 28, 2019 7:25 AM MDT
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  • 10026
    That's too bad.  I like most things that are noble.
     Still.... I really, really, like gold.... noble or not! :) :)
      July 29, 2019 12:16 AM MDT
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  •   July 27, 2019 6:48 PM MDT
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  • Fire doesn't actually need oxygen to burn.  Chlorine and fluorine can can replace oxygen in creating a  flame.
      July 27, 2019 5:17 PM MDT
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  • 44659
    Magnesium will burn in carbon dioxide. I used to do this demo.

      July 27, 2019 5:22 PM MDT
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  • yes, but oxygen is present in that reaction.  The CO2 is giving up its oxygen and acting as an oxidizer.  You know this man.
      July 27, 2019 5:25 PM MDT
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  • 44659
    I know I know that. I can't figure out why I wrote it. Here is another one. I never did this one.

      July 27, 2019 5:30 PM MDT
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  • 10026
    I wish I would have had you as a science teacher.  You must have been really good and made science fun. 
    I wonder if you inspired any of your kids enough to continue a career in science?  You'd be surprised as to what a difference you make on an individual without even knowing it.  I mean this in the truest and good sense. ;) ;)
      July 29, 2019 12:21 AM MDT
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  • 10026
    WOW!!  
    I didn't know that!!
    Thanks Gris-gris McMuffin :) :)

      July 29, 2019 12:18 AM MDT
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  • 53531

      The first quasi "recruiting station" for the US Marine Corps was a bar, specifically, Tun Tavern in Philadelphia, 10November1775.

    ~
      July 27, 2019 6:37 PM MDT
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  •   July 27, 2019 6:50 PM MDT
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  • 5391
    Including the phonograph, the movie projector and the incandescent light, Thomas Edison amassed nearly 1,100 patents 
      July 27, 2019 7:10 PM MDT
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  •   July 27, 2019 7:13 PM MDT
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  • 16841
    When a male octopus finds a mate, he rips his junk off and throws it at her - then regenerates a new one, while she can literally go f*** herself.
      July 28, 2019 2:44 AM MDT
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  • 10026
    Really?  ...  I read this two times to make sure I read it correctly the first time.
    I have always had a curious intrigue  for these peculiar creatures.  I was under the impression they were "smart."
    Actually, now that I think about it, he is. 
    She wouldn't be able to spread any rumors.  If she wasn't satisified, it wasn't his fault.
    Smart! Smart Indeed. 
      July 29, 2019 12:37 AM MDT
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  • 6988
    Every human being has 'eye mites'. Zillions of tiny spidery looking things that give off a yellow waste product in your eyes every morning. Creepy crawlers crapping in your eyes. They drink your tears but also help to move dust particles out. Hey! Thanx eye mites!
      July 28, 2019 8:30 AM MDT
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  • 44659
      July 28, 2019 7:13 PM MDT
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  • 4624
    Wow - that's really interesting, revolting but quite useful to know. Thank you! :)
      July 28, 2019 7:30 PM MDT
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  • 44659
    Just Mother Nature doing her job.
      July 29, 2019 8:53 AM MDT
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  • 4624
    Yep,
    but I never cease to be amazed and delighted when I hear new details. :)
      July 29, 2019 12:51 PM MDT
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