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« Reply #765 on: July 28, 2016, 09:28:59 PM » |
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Why do airlines insist you have the window blinds/shutters (what are they even called?) open for take off and landing?
So you can see where the exits are if there's an emergency and all power is lost? It's this but probably not for the reason you're thinking. It's actually so that the ambient light within the cabin is the same as the ambient light outside whether it's day or night. You'll notice at night they not only make you open the blinds but also they dim the lights. The idea is that if there's a power cut the light level doesn't suddenly go from bright light to dark. That way your eyes are already adjusted and you've got a chance of seeing where you're going instead of being totally blind for a few seconds. I was told this by a stewardess on a recent flight. No idea if it's true but it makes perfect sense so I'm sticking with it. That seems very familiar. Must have read the same somewhere before. |
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« Reply #766 on: July 28, 2016, 09:36:37 PM » |
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Why do airlines insist you have the window blinds/shutters (what are they even called?) open for take off and landing?
So you can see where the exits are if there's an emergency and all power is lost? It's this but probably not for the reason you're thinking. It's actually so that the ambient light within the cabin is the same as the ambient light outside whether it's day or night. You'll notice at night they not only make you open the blinds but also they dim the lights. The idea is that if there's a power cut the light level doesn't suddenly go from bright light to dark. That way your eyes are already adjusted and you've got a chance of seeing where you're going instead of being totally blind for a few seconds. I was told this by a stewardess on a recent flight. No idea if it's true but it makes perfect sense so I'm sticking with it. For a split second I was sure it would be a different ending to this sentence  |
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« Reply #767 on: July 28, 2016, 10:13:39 PM » |
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Why do airlines insist you have the window blinds/shutters (what are they even called?) open for take off and landing?
So you can see where the exits are if there's an emergency and all power is lost? Makes sense, just doesn't feel right  |
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Ah! The element of surprise
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« Reply #768 on: July 28, 2016, 10:15:22 PM » |
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Why do airlines insist you have the window blinds/shutters (what are they even called?) open for take off and landing?
So you can see where the exits are if there's an emergency and all power is lost? It's this but probably not for the reason you're thinking. It's actually so that the ambient light within the cabin is the same as the ambient light outside whether it's day or night. You'll notice at night they not only make you open the blinds but also they dim the lights. The idea is that if there's a power cut the light level doesn't suddenly go from bright light to dark. That way your eyes are already adjusted and you've got a chance of seeing where you're going instead of being totally blind for a few seconds. I was told this by a stewardess on a recent flight. No idea if it's true but it makes perfect sense so I'm sticking with it. Now we are cooking  |
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Ah! The element of surprise
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« Reply #769 on: July 28, 2016, 10:57:04 PM » |
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Why is it impossible to have a warm shower?
It is always either "freeze your blood" cold or "peel your skin off your back" hot.
Think you need to get a plumber in Keith  |
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It's more about the winning than the winnings
5 November 2012 - Kinboshi says "Best post ever on blonde thumbs up"
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« Reply #770 on: July 28, 2016, 11:01:55 PM » |
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Why is it impossible to have a warm shower?
It is always either "freeze your blood" cold or "peel your skin off your back" hot.
Think you need to get a plumber in Keith My home one isn't THAT bad. But every damn hotel room I've ever stayed in has a shower that requires the skills of a safecracker in order to enjoy a warm shower. |
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Congratulations to the 2012 League Champion - Stapleton Atheists
"Keith The Camel, a true champion!" - Brent Horner 30th December 2012
"I dont think you're a wanker Keith" David Nicholson 4th March 2013
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« Reply #771 on: July 29, 2016, 12:15:35 AM » |
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Why is it impossible to have a warm shower?
It is always either "freeze your blood" cold or "peel your skin off your back" hot.
Think you need to get a plumber in Keith My home one isn't THAT bad. But every damn hotel room I've ever stayed in has a shower that requires the skills of a safecracker in order to enjoy a warm shower. Ahhh, in which case I'm with you. Luckily I'm pretty good at twiddling taps. |
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It's more about the winning than the winnings
5 November 2012 - Kinboshi says "Best post ever on blonde thumbs up"
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RED-DOG
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« Reply #772 on: July 29, 2016, 09:42:19 AM » |
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Where does the next generation of seedless grapes come from?
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The older I get, the better I was.
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« Reply #773 on: July 29, 2016, 09:48:27 AM » |
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Where does the next generation of seedless grapes come from?
A bit of the vine is cut, planted and used to make a clone. It isn't a next generation as such. |
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"You must take your opponent into a deep, dark forest, where 2+2=5, and the path leading out is only wide enough for one"
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« Reply #774 on: July 29, 2016, 04:41:32 PM » |
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Where does the next generation of seedless grapes come from?
A bit of the vine is cut, planted and used to make a clone. It isn't a next generation as such. So where did the first generation come from? |
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Motivational speeches at their best:
"Because thats what living is, the 6 inches in front of your face......" - Patrick Leonard - 10th May 2015
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« Reply #775 on: July 29, 2016, 06:57:23 PM » |
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Where does the next generation of seedless grapes come from?
A bit of the vine is cut, planted and used to make a clone. It isn't a next generation as such. So where did the first generation come from? By mutation apparently. http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/questions/question/1432/ |
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Ah! The element of surprise
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RED-DOG
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« Reply #776 on: July 30, 2016, 09:13:36 PM » |
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What would life be like without hypothetical situations?
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The older I get, the better I was.
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« Reply #777 on: July 30, 2016, 09:39:47 PM » |
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What would life be like without hypothetical situations?
If you believe in the multiverse hypothesis, you could say there are no hypothetical situations: everything that can happen does happen.. |
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"You must take your opponent into a deep, dark forest, where 2+2=5, and the path leading out is only wide enough for one"
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« Reply #778 on: July 30, 2016, 10:15:44 PM » |
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What would life be like without hypothetical situations?
If you believe in the multiverse hypothesis, you could say there are no hypothetical situations: everything that can happen does happen.. Discussed this earlier today, spooky |
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« Reply #779 on: July 30, 2016, 10:42:52 PM » |
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What would life be like without hypothetical situations?
If you believe in the multiverse hypothesis, you could say there are no hypothetical situations: everything that can happen does happen.. Discussed this earlier today, spooky Of course you did. We all did.  |
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"You must take your opponent into a deep, dark forest, where 2+2=5, and the path leading out is only wide enough for one"
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