Cannabis Compound Found

Scientists have discovered cannabidiol, a compound in cannabis known as CBD, in a common Brazilian plant, opening potential new avenues to produce the increasingly popular substance.

The team found CBD in the fruits and flowers of a plant known as Trema micrantha blume, a shrub which grows across much of the South American country and is often considered a weed, molecular biologist Rodrigo Moura Neto of the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro told AFP in June.  READ MORE...

WD - 40

>> What Is The Main Ingredient of WD-40?
>> Before you read to the end, does anybody know what the main ingredient of WD-40?
>> No Cheating.....
>> WD-40 ~ Who knew!
>> I had a neighbour who bought a new pickup.
>> I got up very early one Sunday morning and saw that someone had spray
>> painted red all around the sides of this beige truck (for some unknown
>> reason).
>> I went over, woke him up, and told him the bad news.
>> He was very upset and was trying to figure out what to do ....
>> probably nothing until Monday morning, since nothing was open.
>> Another neighbour came out and told him to get his WD-40 and clean it off.
>> It removed the unwanted paint beautifully and did not harm his paint
>> job that was on the truck. I was impressed!
>> WD-40 who knew?
>> "Water Displacement #40".
>> The product began from a search for a rust preventative solvent and
>> degreaser to protect missile parts.
>> WD-40 was created in 1953, by three technicians at the San Diego
>> Rocket Chemical Company.
>> Its name comes from the project that was to find a 'Water
>> Displacement' Compound.
>> They were finally successful for a formulation, with their fortieth
>> attempt, thus WD-40. The 'Convair Company' bought it in bulk to
>> protect their atlas missile parts.
>> Ken East (one of the original founders) says there is nothing in WD-40
>> that would hurt you.
>> When you read the 'shower door' part, try it. It's the first thing
>> that has ever cleaned that spotty shower door. If yours is plastic,
>> it works just as well as on glass. It's a miracle!
>> Then try it on your stove-top.
>> It's now shinier than it's ever been.
>> You'll be amazed.
>> WD-40 Uses:
>> 1. Protects silver from tarnishing.
>> 2. Removes road tar and grime from cars.
>> 3. Cleans and lubricates guitar strings.
>> 4. Gives floor that 'just-waxed' sheen without making them slippery.
>> 5. Keeps the flies off of Cows, Horses, and other Farm Critters.
>> 6. Restores and cleans chalkboards.
>> 7. Removes lipstick stains.
>> 8. Loosens stubborn zippers.
>> 9. Untangles jewellery chains.
>> 10. Removes stains from stainless steel sinks.
>> 11. Removes dirt and grime from the barbecue grill.
>> 12. Keeps ceramic/terracotta garden pots from oxidising.
>> 13. Removes tomato stains from clothing.
>> 14. Keeps glass shower doors free of water spots.
>> 15. Camouflages scratches in ceramic and marble floors.
>> 16. Keeps scissors working smoothly.
>> 17. Lubricates noisy door hinges on both home and vehicles doors.
>> 18. It removes that nasty tar and scuff marks from the kitchen
>> flooring. It doesn't seem to harm the finish and you won't have to
>> scrub nearly as hard to get them off. Just remember to open some
>> windows if you have a lot of marks.
>> 19. Remove those nasty bug guts that will eat away the finish
>> on your car if not removed quickly!
>> 20. Gives a children's playground gym slide a shine for a super fast slide.
>> 21. Lubricates gearshift and mower deck lever for ease of handling on
>> riding mowers.
>> 22. Rids kids rocking chair and swings of squeaky noises.
>> 23. Lubricates tracks in sticking home windows and makes them easier to open.
>> 24. Spraying an umbrella stem makes it easier to open and close.
>> 25. Restores and cleans padded leather dashboards in vehicles, as well
>> as vinyl bumpers.
>> 26. Restores and cleans roof racks on vehicles.
>> 27. Lubricates and stops squeaks in electric fans.
>> 28. Lubricates wheel sprockets on tricycles, wagons and bicycles for
>> easy handling.
>> 29. Lubricates fan belts on washers and dryers and keeps them running smoothly.
>> 30. Keeps rust from forming on saws and saw blades, and other tools.
>> 31. Removes grease splatters from stove-tops.
>> 32. Keeps bathroom mirror from fogging.
>> 33. Lubricates prosthetic limbs.
>> 34. Keeps pigeons off the balcony (they hate the smell).
>> 35. Removes all traces of duct tape.
>> 36. Folks even spray it on their arms, hands, and knees to relieve
>> arthritis pain.
>> 37. Florida 's favourite use is: 'cleans and removes love bugs from
>> grills and bumpers.'
>> 38. The favourite use in the state of New York , it protects the Statue
>> of Liberty from the elements.
>> 39. WD-40 attracts fish. Spray a little on live bait or lures and you
>> will be catching the big one in no time. Also, it's a lot cheaper than
>> the chemical attractants that are made for just that purpose. Keep
>> in mind though, using some chemical laced baits or lures for fishing
>> are not allowed in some states.
>> 40. Use it for fire ant bites. It takes the sting away immediately and
>> stops the itch.
>> 41. It is great for removing crayon from walls. Spray it on the marks
>> and wipe with a clean rag.
>> 42. Also, if you've discovered that your teenage daughter has washed
>> and dried a tube of lipstick with a load of laundry, saturate the
>> lipstick spots with WD-40 and rewash. Presto! The lipstick is gone!
>> 43. If you spray it inside a wet distributor cap, it will displace the
>> moisture, allowing the engine to start.
>> My discovery, Ants don't like it..................
>>
>> P.S.
>> As for that Basic, Main Ingredient.......
>> Well.... it's FISH OIL....
>> Now This Is Definitely Worth SHARING!!

Halloween

What is the significance of HALLOWEEN?

Halloween's origins can be traced back to the ancient Celtic festival known as Samhain, which was held on November 1 in contemporary calendars. It was believed that on that day, the souls of the dead returned to their homes, so people dressed in costumes and lit bonfires to ward off spirits.  SOURCE:  Britannica

I don't know and I don't care when TRICK OR TREAT was added but I am glad that this practice is fading away.

People are really cruel and mentally misguided when they hide things in the candy that can hurt children.  Most parents only take children to a few houses that they know the owners.

The other aspect of that, equally as negative, is all the candy that children ingest on that night.  That cannot be good for their health, especially their teeth.

Costumes are another ridiculous expense that some people have and many of those less intelligent people spend hundreds of dollars on their costumes just to wear at work for one day, not the mention the outside decorations that some people like to put up.

Many Christian families will not let their children celebrate Halloween because it is a PAGAN celebration not a Christian one.  That also seems kind of silly to me as well, because kids aren't trying to change their beliefs, they are just trying to have a little fun.

Halloween

 

Ancient Landscape Beneath Antartica

team of researchers says they have discovered a massive ancient landscape beneath Antarctic ice, where it has remained preserved for eons.

Formed close to 34 million years ago, the East Antarctic Ice Sheet (EAIS) has seen significant change over the course of the last several geological epochs, with its ancient ice retreating and advancing like the ebb and flow of ocean tides, resulting in variations in ice coverage that have altered the Antarctic landscape.  READ MORE...

They Are Not Happy

They're not happy in Gaza ..
They're not happy in Egypt ..
They're not happy in Libya ..
They're not happy in Morocco ..
They're not happy in Iran ..
They're not happy in Iraq ..
They're not happy in Yemen ...
They're not happy in Afghanistan ...
They're not happy in Pakistan ..
They're not happy in Syria ..
They're not happy in Lebanon ...

SO.. WHERE ARE THEY HAPPY?

They're happy in Australia ..
They're happy in Canada ..
They're happy in England ..
They're happy in France ..
They're happy in Italy ..
They're happy in Germany ..
They're happy in Sweden ..
They're happy in the USA ..
They're happy in Norway ..
They're happy in Holland ..
They're happy in Denmark ..

Basically, they're happy in every country that is not Muslim and unhappy in every country that is!

AND WHO DO THEY BLAME?

Not Islam ..
Not their leadership ..
Not themselves ..

THEY BLAME THE COUNTRIES THEY ARE HAPPY IN !

AND THEN- They want to change those countries to be like, THE COUNTRY THEY CAME FROM WHERE THEY WERE UNHAPPY!
Excuse me, but I can't help wondering...
How frigging dumb can you get?
Everyone seems to be wondering why Muslim Terrorists are so quick to commit suicide.

Lets have a look at the evidence:
- No Christmas
- No television
- No nude women
- No football
- No pork chops
- No hot dogs
- No burgers
- No beer
- No bacon
- Rags for clothes
- Towels for hats
- Constant wailing from some bloke in a tower
- More than one wife
- More than one mother-in-law
- You can't shave
- Your wife can't shave
- You can't wash off the smell of donkeys
- You cook over burning camel shit
- Your wife is picked by someone else for you
- and your wife smells worse than your donkey
- Then they tell them that "when they die, it all gets better"???

Well No Shit Sherlock!
It's not like it could get much worse!

Blob Outside of Space Station

Cosmonauts on board the International Space Station (ISS) conducted a spacewalk in order to fix a leaking radiator on Wednesday.


The leak, confirmed earlier this month by Russian space agency Roscosmos, came from the backup radiator mounted on the outside of the Nauka module launched in 2021. The main radiator remains operational, but Rosmocos scheduled in a spacewalk to fix the problem.

Inspecting the source of the leak, Oleg Kononenko reported seeing a number of holes on the radiator panel.

"The holes have very even edges, like they've been drilled through," Kononenko told Moscow Mission Control, Space.com reports. "There are lots of them. They are spread in a chaotic manner."

The cosmonauts were equipped with a cloth towel to soak up any escaping liquid, but Kononenko was told to leave the area immediately after encountering a blob of coolant, which had moved onto his safety tether.  READ MORE...

Not Wanting Peace

 

No More EVs

 

New Battery Breakthrough

Toyota is on the brink of revolutionizing the electric vehicle (EV) industry with its latest battery breakthrough. The company’s new solid-state battery has the potential to double the range of most EVs, boasting an impressive 745-mile range. What sets this battery apart from its competitors is its remarkable charging time—it can be fully charged in just 10 minutes. This breakthrough in battery technology could be the driving force behind the widespread adoption of EVs in the coming years.    READ MORE...

If The Sun Disappeared

Software Updates Millions of Miles Away

About 46 years after NASA's Voyager 1 and Voyager 2 launched on an epic journey to explore space, the probes’ antique hardware continues to receive tweaks from afar.

One update, a software fix, ought to tend to the corrupted data that Voyager 1 began transmitting last year, and another set aims to prevent gunk from building up in both spacecraft's thrusters. Together, these updates intend to keep the spacecraft in contact with Earth for as long as possible.

"This far into the mission, the engineering team is being faced with a lot of challenges for which we just don’t have a playbook," Linda Spilker, project scientist for the mission at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, said in a statement. "But they continue to come up with creative solutions."  READ MORE...

Just What You Need

 

Sperm Breaks Law of Motion

The laws of physics have been broken (or appear to have been broken) by all manner of things, from balancing rocks to Seinfeld’s apartment, and now, by human sperm. The latest law-breakers defy Newton's third law of motion, distorting their bodies as they swim in a way that elicits no response from their surroundings.

Newton's third law states that when one object exerts a force on a second object, the second object exerts an equal and opposite force back. In other words, “for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction”. However, for biological swimmers such as sperm, this may not be the case.  READ MORE...

Love

 

Time For Another War

The United States of America economically BENEFITS greatly whenever the USA's military is engaged in conflict.

The benefits have nothing to do with all the military personnel that are killed or severely wounded as a result of war.

Think about it...

• militaries are war need food
• they need clothing
• they need weapons
• they need bullets
• they need tanks
• they need missiles
• they need bombs
• they need airplanes
• they need trucks
• they need medical supplies
• they need camping supplies
• they need helicopters

Wages will be spent for all these items and those wages will be spend in the communities, increasing the revenues of local businesses.

Taxes will be taken out on all those wages and more taxes paid on April 15, which allows the government to give the military more money or increase the welfare programs for its citizens.

Then after the war, the destroy buildings will have to cleared away and rebuilt and MORE MONEY will be spent, again increasing wages by increasing employment as well as benefitting local businesses.

BECAUSE OF THIS...

The USA need to go to war.

While it might be a mistake to go into Ukraine, it would not be a mistake to go into Israel nor would it be a mistake to go into Taiwan should China invade while sending one of our carrier groups to the South China Sea.

Yes, it is true that many lives will be lost and many families will be destroy, but think of ALL THE MONEY that will be generated.

THE NEED OF THE MANY OUTWEIGH THE NEEDS OF THE FEW...  Spock...

Author's Note:  this article was written tongue in cheek with a lot of sarcasm and does not reflect what I truly believe.

Benefits of a Different Life

 

Missing Law of Evolution

A new “law of increasing functional information” reveals that complex natural systems, beyond just life on Earth, evolve towards higher complexity. This discovery expands traditional evolutionary theory, offering insights from cosmology to astrobiology.

Evolution of plants, animals: “A very special case within a far larger natural phenomenon.” Similar marvels occur with stars, planets, minerals, other complex systems; When a novel configuration works well and function improves, evolution occurs.

A paper in the prestigious Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences today describes “a missing law of nature,” recognizing for the first time an important norm within the natural world’s workings.

In essence, the new law states that complex natural systems evolve to states of greater patterning, diversity, and complexity. In other words, evolution is not limited to life on Earth, it also occurs in other massively complex systems, from planets and stars to atoms, minerals, and more.  READ MORE...

Somewhat Political

 

Time Jumping Multiverse

“This retroactive idea. It has to be that,” says Nobel Prize-winning mathematical physicist Sir Roger Penrose (left), reflecting on a problem about the building blocks of reality that has dogged physics for nearly a century. “Any sensible physicist wouldn't be perturbed by this,” he adds. “However, I'm not a sensible physicist.”

If Penrose isn’t a sensible physicist it’s because the laws of physics aren’t making sense, at least not on the subatomic level where the smallest things in the universe play by different rules than everything we see around us. He has reason to believe this disconnect involves a fissure that divides two different kinds of reality. He also has reason to believe that the physical process that bridges these realities will unlock answers to the physics of consciousness: the mystery of our own existence.  READ MORE...