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Jaer
You know... after he flubbed the Mjolnir weight I have had a hard time believing him.
Disasstah
I'm breathing Hitler air!
hareofwar
You know how when all of your friends tell you to watch a show cause they love it, and you do and hate it? That's how I feel about this guy.
ladyofmisrule
+1 for the dance at the end.
badmojoe
I'm in the same boat with wanting Kia Soul drivers to be giant hamsters.
LizBrown5488
NO HE CANT. HE MADE PLUTO NOT A PLANET
CoyoteSabre
As a scientist, this is pretty lame stuff.
Awhaleandabowlofpetunias
It's a good thing eye-witness accounts are not inadmissible in court.
actuallyafool
He's forgetting one important thing in the 45 degree baseball pitch one, drag. Unless you're playing baseball in a vacuum.
PurpleShirtedEyeStabber
This also neglects spin. Leave the air but put lots of backspin on the ball (more than a human can) and the lift will let it sail in slower.
NotWhatYouPlanted
He's speaking at my old undergraduate university this upcoming school year. So proud.
karissuhhuhuh
Which means some of the air I inhale was exhaled from Hitler...
Blackmind1992
Some of the air you inhale was FARTED by Hitler!
renakunisaki
For the lazy: https://twitter.com/neiltyson
jayswanson
Thanks! I was hoping someone would provide for my needs ;)
ProphetTenebrae
Ah but lowering body temperature also slows the metabolism.
lostangle
but a slower metabolism would mean you wouldn't have to eat as much
Drboylove
were not cold blooded animals....
NevermindIguess
Thanks. I don't know what they're talking about here, your metabolism would ramp up.
AssistantToTheAssistantToTheRegionalManager
Am I the only one calculating how many square inches in the pizza I ate last night?
joinha
No, you are not. Am I the only one trying to convert this s*** into an usable measurement?
RedStarBeograd
Yes.
weirdcalculator
Regarding pizza, I've got your back guys. http://weirdcalculator.com/calc/pizza/
PurpleShirtedEyeStabber
Simple rule -- the area of a circle is proportional to the SQUARE of its radius, so if you increase the radius by ~1.4, you double the area.
PurpleShirtedEyeStabber
If you know the classic f/stops, that might help: 1, 1.4, 2, 2.8, 4, 5.6, 8, 11, 13, 16, 22, 32 -- each represents a doubling in area.
EvenBetterCool
Our lack of doing awesome things in space saddens me, too.
Blergbot
Neil is kind of a buzz kill.
PurpleShirtedEyeStabber
Not if you heed his advice and share one 10" pizza instead of getting two 7" "personal pizzas" that cost more :)
justjamez
He seems really cool for the most part. But there are occasions when he edges toward "pedantic dick."
justjamez
In other news, a historically inaccurate night sky isn't really a valid basis for film criticism. It's just nitpicking.
HeyOP
I'm not a big fan of Neil, but Neil used it as a way to increase interest in an interesting field, & Cameron was big on historical accuracy.
Kompi
I thought about the Chicken and the egg thing in third grade, lol.
peachykehn
I think the trailer for "Gone in Sixty Seconds" is the only one with a female narrator...and it worked well!
mynameisfez
Also the Twilight movies (don't kill me)
AngryCabbage
Unless we're excluding the actual characters as narrators, Kill Bill and Aeon Flux come to mind for me.
TwoUsernamesInATrenchcoat
The Lovely Bones... I Know Who Killed Me... I'm mildly embarrassed for thinking of both of these immediately
Amped5
You are correct! She only had like 4 lines... I looked it up the other day cause there's a new movie coming out about a female narrator.
AbsolutionJailor
Original Underworld (2003), I know for sure. I think the rest of them do too, and I'm pretty sure Resident Evil does too.
squiggy07
if you've never heard a female narrator, go watch the lord of the rings
PurpleShirtedEyeStabber
Movie trailer, not the movie itself. The promos always seem to be done by a generic "movie voice guy".
nimetu
Or Terminator.
squiggy07
I forgot about that! I should watch that movie again
justjamez
"...for none now live, who remember it." Except Elrond, and Gandalf and Saruman and Celeborn and Galadriel and...
ngthagg
I hate the way people idolize this man. He has some good points, but he's wrong or ignorant on others.
justjamez
Wow! Almost like he's a human being or something...
ngthagg
Calories: 1200 calories per month is about 1/3 of a pound, essentially unmeasurable. And you don't lose calories, you lose weight.
ngthagg
Space travel: we don't send people to the moon anymore because we've already done that. But space research continues: ISS, Curiosity, etc.
ngthagg
Incidentally: Gone in 60 Seconds (the Nic Cage one) has a female voice narrating the trailer. And he's right about the chicken and the egg.
ngthagg
Fossil fuels: Nuclear fission isn't portable, and dangerous to distribute widely. Nothing else matches fossil fuels for energy density.
Uberpastamancer
Chicken vs egg depends wholly on whether you define an egg by what's in it or what laid it.
IdealTrajectory
Exactly. If a chicken came out of an Ostrich egg, you wouldn't call that egg a chicken egg.
corneliusgansevoort
An egg is an egg.
ProphetTenebrae
The pizza thing is a good point - people don't factor in that each inch adds more area than than the last.
TheChinamanIsNotTheIssue
Pizza.
MrFunkenstuff
That's what she said.
HiMyNameIsSimonAndItsBeen0DaysSinceILastImgured
I actually did a rough calculation of this not so long ago, I think you get about 10% more for your money by buying family size here.
saxshoe
It squares each extra inch. The ratio is 5:3.5 and 25:12.25, Which is less than half, but just barely.
escapegoat
That's the difference between addition and multiplication.
GHDUDE17
Or the difference between multiplication and exponen....tation... IT'S A WORD.
escapegoat
Technically, yes.
GHDUDE17
The best kind of yes!
azazyel
His podcast is great http://www.startalkradio.net/
HermioneGrangerAndARocketShip
If you are not listening to this podcast, you are doing something wrong!
somtin
Read this really fast and thought it said Stark Radio. Then I imagined Neil and Tony dooking it out over the existence of the Higgs Boson.
peacockfuta
i'll have to listen to them
notjjsboat
"tttttthhhhIS PODCAST IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE TIMES"
HermioneGrangerAndARocketShip
If you are not listening to this podcast, you are doing something wrong!
azazyel
The interview with Nichelle Nichols really choked me up.
HermioneGrangerAndARocketShip
Me too. My favorite ones are always the ones in front of an audience, though.
IAmLookingForSomeoneToShareInAnAdventure
Light bulbs are shiny, they still emit light...
icantgotoprisonroytheyllrapetheflipoutofme
Not forgetting the line AFTER 'shiny nose', 'and if you ever saw it / you would even say it glows'.
MrBananaBeak
shiny means it has a reflective surface. a mirror is shiny. a lightbulb is not.
IAmLookingForSomeoneToShareInAnAdventure
A light bulb is shiny, because it contains lustrous metals and reflecting glass. Being shiny and emitting light are not mutually exclusive.
HeyOP
And if Neil had ever _seen_ Rudolph's nose, he would even say it glows (like a lightbulb!)
eronth
Yeah ok, so, is he trying to get the world to moon the moon?
shumka
I know it's not true but I'm still going to try it.
stardy
i think its possible its actually true just silly... (idk actually but...) perception has great effects
escapegoat
I have to think he snickered at the visual of millions of people doing just that upon his recommendation. Now that's power!
sevenofninetertiaryadjunctofunimatrixzeroone
Sometimes I think Neil might be smoking deGrasse.
GirlNamedDan
I wish I could favor comments. Your's deserves a thousand upvotes!
daveisthepagemaster
This is a solid comment friend, bad timing is all +1.
IAmLookingForSomeoneToShareInAnAdventure
If a bullet proof vest protected head, neck and groin it wouldnt be a "vest" anymore, it would just be body armour.
stallion
A half-length kevlar green-man unitard, with bullet proof jean cut-offs.
fallingoutofplanesandfreeingtheshitoutofpeople
bulletproof is a misnomer in and of itself soooo yea, not really sure where he was going with that...
obsoleteattribute
I think they are mostly designed to protect the heart.
FuzzyNuggets
wouldn't it be hoodie armour?
selulance
Indeed. All comes down to flexibility vs protection.
Bobothetalkingclown
YOUR MOVE ATHEISTS
DomoriGato
I believe the Athiest(s) have already made their move.
PwnageHobo
Neil DeGrasse Tyson is agnostic, he just gets roped in by atheists.
yeahbutnobutyeahbutno
He's describing a tactical vest like SWAT wear. That covers neckline and groin; http://www.magnaera.com/BULLET-PROOF-TACTICAL-VEST.jpg
LordXeras
bulletproof vest is sort of a colloquial term for body armor. It's not just a vest and it isn't totally bulletproof
IAmLookingForSomeoneToShareInAnAdventure
Well in that case plenty of types exist that do protect those areas, and are bullet proof.
PurpleShirtedEyeStabber
Also, it's a lot easier to hit the torso than the head or neck, so (1) an experienced shooter aims there, (2) an inexperienced shooter (1/2)
PurpleShirtedEyeStabber
is probably going to hit the larger target more of the time by sheer luck. (Does not necessarily apply if they SEE your body armor.) (2/2)
TheCoolSideOfThePillow
Well we do have vests that protect and the groin and neck and usually use helmets to protect the head so I don't now what he's talking about
HKurban
And sometimes high collars as well
idislikecomingupwithuniqueusernames
I suspect he's making a joke ;)
malkovichmalkovich1
how dare you question his "authoratawn"
iKnowMostlyRandomFacts
It's purpose is also to protect the largest area which could be used as a target.
BunburyBunburist
*its
Pyrollamasteak
Thank you, that was really bugging me =)
schrau
Besides, it's far more likely that a person will be shot centre of mass rather than in the head; especially by untrained gunmen.
IAmLookingForSomeoneToShareInAnAdventure
Even most trained gunmen aim for the chest. Unless you're a police sniper its almost always what you aim for.
owlest
why is that?
Asator
Look up "Hammer Pairs" and "Failure to Stop Drills". Two rapid shots to the chest shut down the Central Nervous System.
IAmLookingForSomeoneToShareInAnAdventure
Head shots are very difficult, and take more time to aim, making it dangerous, you're better off just aiming for the centre of mass.
rjmash
The spot you want to his is inside an imaginary triangle between the mouth and nipples. Anything in there will disable/kill almost always.
rjmash
*hit, not his.
clawthewolf
Aaaand headshots a quite lot less lethal than usually portrayed as in media. The torso contains a whole lot of vital organs
danvolodar
A lot of vests protect groin and neck, actually. Russian vest "VV": http://www.weaponplace.ru/images/bronekomplekt_vv_nii_stali.jpg
IAmLookingForSomeoneToShareInAnAdventure
Yeah i know, but its not really a "vest" anymore is it? Its full body armour.
danvolodar
There's no distinction in Russian, the armour sets based on a vest-shaped center piece are all just called armour vests.
danvolodar
As opposed to armoured clothing, armour suits (coverall-shaped) or armour sets (the ones bomb teams wear, with bulky separate pieces).
Brickfromanchorman
You burn 1200 calories a day to keep your body temperature stable.
Mosskyn
my BMR is about 1400, which is a pretty neat thing
MarshallEriksen
Mines like 2500 right now. I eat a shit ton these days
blah4765
This is why I was taught not to eat snow if I am in a survival situation, and rather to drill for water or melt it
monkeyonastring
Depends on your body size, activity level, and ambient temperature.
ImVeronicaCorningstone
I always knew about body size and activity level but what is ambient temperature (in laymens terms please)?
RandomKnowledgeNugget
The temperature of your environment, more specifically the temp of the air that surrounds you.
kieble
Ambient temp is the surrounding temperature.
kieble
If you're in 100 degree temp, your body will warm the water much faster as it actually uses that water to cool the rest of your body.
Sauzels
The temperature around you.
monkeyonastring
I read once air conditioning contributes to obesity bc you don't spend energy regulating your temperature
ImVeronicaCorningstone
ugh but if you live in Florida in the summer time without AC you don't have to worry about obesity because you'd just be dead
monkeyonastring
I lived in Sydney, Australia, for 4.5 yrs, and almost no homes had AC. Floridians are pussies.
IAmLookingForSomeoneToShareInAnAdventure
1200 calories a month is basically a frozen pizza. Hardly worth it to have to chug down a litre of ice cold water.
CrabWallet
What if chugging the liter of ice water gives me a big rubbery one?
soob
per day. 30 of them.
ImmortalLoveRodd
I live in Pheonix. The doctors recommend AT LEAST a Liter a day just to avoid dehydration sickness.
IAmLookingForSomeoneToShareInAnAdventure
Yes but he is talking about burning an extra 1200 cals a month, which means drinking an EXTRA litre of ice water every day.
spareseatonmyface
No, just having the first litre ice cold will suffice.
IAmLookingForSomeoneToShareInAnAdventure
To burn the calories, yes, but thats calories you're already burning every day when you drink water.
sakkehattu
But I like chugging ice cold water :<
PleaseDoNotThrowHandsAtMe
I drink way more water than that a day. Each to their own I suppose.
IAmLookingForSomeoneToShareInAnAdventure
He means on top of the regular amount The energy required to warm your usual liquid intake is taken into account in your daily cal allowance
Lepiment
NOPE : It is Calories not calories, therefore that is 1200 kilogram calories a month and one thousand frozen pizza.
Smittons
I'm glad you recognised the difference, but I thought it was the other way around. Drinking cold water will cost you almost no energy at all
DonaldTrumpsPubicCombover
You should be drinking at least that much water a day anyway... it's just healthy to do so.
IAmLookingForSomeoneToShareInAnAdventure
Yes but if you're wanting to burn extra calories, then the water intake is on top of your regular intake.
crumbhustler
Yea screw staying hydrated.
IAmLookingForSomeoneToShareInAnAdventure
Yes, thats exactly what he said, way to get the point Tydell. *high five*
crumbhustler
More like stoned five amirite?!
illusionsss
A litre of ice water isn't difficult to down daily. I have done it for years. Making it a part of your diet makes it second nature.
IAmLookingForSomeoneToShareInAnAdventure
Not difficult, just uncomfortable, especially if you have to do it 30 times to burn off the equivalent of a small pizza.
Shoura
You do drink more than 4 glasses a day. Just make them cold, problem solved. Also, pretty many like their water cold.
IAmLookingForSomeoneToShareInAnAdventure
Yes, but this needs to be ice water, as in hovering just above freezing.
Shoura
Well, it doesn't really need to be quite that cold. Basic fridge water gives close results. And what if it was? It's nice.
SherMattLockSmith
2 glasses of ice water a day is hardly uncomfortable. You would be surprised how much very small changes in diet over long term work.
IAmLookingForSomeoneToShareInAnAdventure
1200 calories a month different is nothing, if you want to lose weight this is not the way to go.
DanceComander
He said burn calories, not lose weight.
shartfearer
yeah drinking cold water is so so horrible...
IAmLookingForSomeoneToShareInAnAdventure
Im not saying its horrible, im saying its not worth drinking a litre of ice water every day for month to burn off one small pizza.
valjean
What determines whether or not it's worthwhile? Exercise burns relatively few calories per session, but it still helps in the long-run.
IAmLookingForSomeoneToShareInAnAdventure
Alright then, if we're being pedantic about it: In my opinion its not worth it.
TheBrizendine
That opinion is shallow and pedantic Lois.
valjean
I'm not trying to be pedantic. I am curious why you don't think it's worth it, especially if you think that exercise is worthwhile.
tinycrocodile
its about a third of a pound
IAmLookingForSomeoneToShareInAnAdventure
Whats about a third of a pound of what?
tinycrocodile
in a pound of fat http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20070714171314AAntgfq (apologies for quality of sauce but this is well known)
focalmatter
It takes 3500 excess/deficit calories to gain/lose a pound. Shaving off 1200 calories in a month will lose you roughly 5oz of weight.
GaarDNous
1200 calories is about 1/3 lbs of fat. If you're maintaining a steady weight, adding a litre of ice water (1/2)
GaarDNous
a day will make you loose 1/3 lbs per month. Approximately. (2/2)
focalmatter
He just said to drink a liter (about 4 glasses) of it a day. He didn't say HOW you had to drink it.
IAmLookingForSomeoneToShareInAnAdventure
Thats still 30 litres of ice water just to burn off a small pizza or a burger and chips.
killerkadoogan
And it would be as effective as it would be for Jabba the Hutt. Good day.
killerkadoogan
If you're Jabba the Hutt...
IAmLookingForSomeoneToShareInAnAdventure
What?
killerkadoogan
You read what I said.
killerkadoogan
You're focusing on the wrong part of the increment. If you're trying to use water as your only source to counteract that food..you're dumb.
IAmLookingForSomeoneToShareInAnAdventure
Thats exactly my point, you'd have to do it every day for a month just to burn off a pizza
idislikecomingupwithuniqueusernames
It all adds up.
Jamblesquack
I'LL DRINK IT THROUGH MY ASS.
TheBrizendine
To the top with you. Or would you prefer the bottom?
Jamblesquack
Ps. you made me laugh!
Jamblesquack
BOTTOM, PLEASE!