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09-04-06, 11:56 AM | #241 | |
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09-04-06, 01:10 PM | #242 | |
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They couldnt allocate Ar for silver as that relates to Argon. Argon is itself derived from the Greek Argos meaning inert or idle. Dare someone to point that out next time theyre in a queue in Argos waiting for their goods Iron goes without saying the Fe relates to the latin name for it - Ferrum. Mercury is also called hydrargyrum hence its symbol being Hg. Potassium was also called Kalium hence the K for its symbol. Sodium was called Natrium hence the Na. Antimony has the symbol Sb from Stibium of which was the ancient name for its sulphide compound. Also, Bromine derives its name from the Greek Bromos meaning stench. |
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10-04-06, 12:28 PM | #243 |
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if you plunge a lit match into a bucket of petrol it won't ignite
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10-04-06, 07:03 PM | #244 | |
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10-04-06, 07:22 PM | #245 | ||
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I read that and wondered whos going to demonstrate this?? Not me for certain. :P |
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10-04-06, 07:29 PM | #246 | |
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In the same vein, diesel will boil before it ignites.
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10-04-06, 09:36 PM | #247 |
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already done it years ago in an 'unofficial' physics lesson
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10-04-06, 09:39 PM | #248 |
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the lowest complete clearance possible in snooker delivers only 44 points
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10-04-06, 10:02 PM | #249 |
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The word decimation derives from the Roman form of punishment carried out on mutinous troops. It would require every tenth man [hence the deci] to be clubbed to death by the other 9 in the row regardless of his innocence or guilt.
The impact of reducing troops by this method and to this extent resulted in the word decimation meaning what it does today ie to inflict major damage. |
10-04-06, 10:12 PM | #250 | |
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Then surely its 42 - 15 reds plus 27 for the colours? Damn I need to go to bed. This insomnias just turning me dumb. |
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