Make sure you’ve got a voltage tester handy—you know, one of those probe pens or testers they sell at Home Depot. If you touch the probe to a live connection, you should feel a discharge—it won't be a massive shock, just a quick little pop, maybe even seeing a tiny spark on the indicator light. Now, if you actually feel a physical electric shock through the device during that discharge, let me know immediately... we’ll need to talk about upping the resistor value inside the tester itself. Hope that clears things up for you.
Look, they operate strictly by the Hippocratic Oath—they don't have the same selfish interests as the rest of us. They view themselves as being above the fray, essentially an elite class without the common weaknesses you see in the average American... they act like they're all high-society types, or at least they pretend to be. Listen, girl, (nimbleangler34) we're talking about lobbies here—it's the same story in every single profession.
Asbestosis Jamie Clark74, thanks for the answers. You really dug deep into this topic—thoroughly, I might add—but I must have missed the specific percentage of those affected compared to the total number of people exposed to asbestos... or maybe I just didn't see it. I'm wishing you nothing but good health, and hopefully, as few struggles in life as possible—and plenty of happiness and better moments instead.
Asbestosis First off, I want to thank Jamie Clark74 for putting together this excellent thread. I’ve read through everything—partly because I’ve personally had contact with, or spent time in, spaces containing asbestos myself. It was always common knowledge that prolonged exposure leads to asbestosis, but it’s becoming increasingly clear that even minor exposure to asbestos dust can trigger illness in some people. Some of you might remember how back in the day, all those industrial plants and shipyards used to line everything with asbestos sheeting. What I'm really wondering about is the actual level of risk for workers versus people who just had occasional contact with that dust. Does anyone know if there are specific statistics out there? For example, does spending just one day a year in a dusty environment increase your disease risk by a certain percentage? I’ve tried digging for those kinds of numbers, but so far... nothing. Does anyone have any recent findings or updates? Even today, asbestos is still used in corrugated roofing, though it's bound with cement—is that still dangerous, and if so, to what extent? Same question applies to asbestos water pipes, which are still being used in parts of the US today.
The Gum Addiction Every time I stumble upon an article claiming that gum—and let’s not forget stuff like Coke—is packed with substances designed to trigger cravings or straight-up addiction... Take those "diet" or sugar-free drinks, for instance. They swap out the sugar for artificial sweeteners, but all they really do is spike your cravings, leaving you trapped in this endless cycle of drinking more and more just to feel satisfied...
Water Good grief, how many people live entirely in the present moment without having any grasp of history? Based on some of the theories floating around these forums, the entire population of the island should be dead by now. But, shockingly, they aren't. Distilled water is essentially just rainwater—only it’s been distilled naturally. Look at the old sailors. Back in the days of sailing ships, they’d collect water by connecting tanks to the catchment systems on the sails; whenever it rained, they filled up on distilled water. Now, look at the flip side: Drink 15 liters of water and you're a dead man. Eat 10 kg of bacon and you’ll end up in the same spot. In my view, any kind of extreme excess leads to total imbalance. I just caught Jamie Clark74's post. Jamie Clark74, you're the only one here who actually thinks like I do—bravo.
I’m looking for old-school soap Traditional soaps are still being made in a few spots across Europe—places like Italy and France—and even parts of Southeast Asia—but honestly, they’re becoming such a pain to track down these days. There's one famous factory over in Marseille that makes an olive oil soap—it's supposedly the most expensive and prestigious stuff on the planet. I can't recall the exact name right now—I think I saw a segment about it on some TV channel, though I can't remember if it was local news or something on satellite... maybe someone who knows their way around France could do a quick search? All I know is the factory is located right in the heart of the old port district in Marseille. That specific soap works for your body, but you can also use it on laundry. Over in Italy, they have this specialized laundry soap that comes in flakes—I think the concept is pretty self-explanatory.
Beyond just those standard dedicated thermometers, you also have industrial or technical-grade models available. You can find both contact and non-contact versions with all sorts of different specs—honestly, I’d suggest looking into this category too, since it might actually be a better, more budget-friendly option for what you're trying to do...
Steelsailor17! It’s possible this is nothing at all—really—but something about this whole situation keeps nagging at me... I can't shake the feeling that there might be other factors at play here. I don't want to alarm you, but honestly, it seems unlikely that these things are entirely unrelated. If you don't mind, you should probably head straight to the doctor and get some blood work and a urinalysis done immediately. Better to be proactive than to sit around wondering...
Based on my own experience: 1. Having a high IQ in an environment that doesn't match your capabilities just leads to more frustration than anyone else deals with. 2. People with higher intelligence tend to read situations—and their conversational partners—far too accurately... which makes living in those environments feel like a total grind. 3. Whether it's pure envy or just a general lack of understanding from those around them, people with high IQs often end up isolated. 4. A higher IQ acts as a gateway into an endless universe of unsolved scientific questions and various other "whys"—which, for someone with a high IQ, creates even deeper internal restlessness and dissatisfaction. 5. Highly intelligent individuals often feel this compulsion to change the world—or at least the masses—which, let's face it, is impossible. 6. In terms of practical day-to-day survival, IQ isn't actually the deciding factor for how well someone navigates life. 7. In many cases, people with lower IQs end up more successful than those with higher ones—mostly because they can't see all the potential pitfalls in a new venture, so they dive into bold moves that actually pay off (granted, the system is a bit of a blind chicken, but still...). 8. High-IQ individuals aren't typically risk-takers in business, and that hesitation is often a major factor in why they don't succeed. 9. Trying to communicate with "average" people loses all its charm. 10. Highly intelligent people can be a bit eccentric—they constantly have all sorts of random ideas popping into their heads. 11. People with lower IQs are generally happier. 12. Personally, my IQ has brought me nothing but dissatisfaction and friction with the world around me. I'm curious, how familiar are you all with IQ scales, and which ones are actually current? According to one chart, Einstein had a 167, while some prostitute in England supposedly had a 169. ??? !!! Which scale is considered valid these days? The one I remember goes something like this: 0 -70 low 70 -90 below average 90- 120 average 120- 140 high intelligence 140 -160 superior 160- geniuses I took a test back when I was a student, but we used methods that were completely different from the stuff you find online nowadays... back in 1967. Does IQ diminish with age? Or if you don't actively train it?
Don't bother trying to play the hero—it looks like he’s either vanished into thin air or just couldn't care less anymore. What really gets under my skin is when someone can't even manage a simple "thank you."
It seems to me that one of the core issues here is how we actually define "warm" water. I’ll throw my two cents into the ring... The whole thing really comes down to how we perceive "warm" versus "cold" in relation to the human body. Below zero? That's just ice. - Minus 10 degrees—now you're entering dangerous territory for the body. - From 10 down to 0—fine for very brief exposure, maybe. 0 to 10—freezing water. 10 to 20—cold water. 20 to 30—lukewarm. 30 to 40—warm water. 40 to 50—hot water. 50 to 60—scalding hot. Any other temperatures aren't even worth considering—they're simply unsuitable for any contact with the human body, even briefly.
The easiest way to deal with snoring? Just change rooms or find a new roommate. If you aren't in a position to just head to another room at home, though...
I’m not sure if we’re even talking about the same thing here, but Aspirin—you know, the stuff based on acetylsalicylic acid— isn't actually harmful unless you happen to have a sensitive stomach. In fact, some doctors even suggest taking one a day as a preventative measure against certain conditions. Now, don't just take my word for it—this is just what stuck in my head from something I read once... Someone please feel free to correct me or back me up here. As for the whole addiction issue, you can mitigate that simply by lowering the dosage or by swapping it out for other "addictions," like tea, coffee, or whatever else. But alright, here's the grand finale... Some people will probably say I'm just messing with you, but honestly, the best remedy for a ton of ailments is a massive dose of Vitamin C, followed by some quality time in the bedroom. If you've got a boyfriend, just give him a heads-up about thirty minutes before you start feeling under the weather... have him give you a proper massage, take your Vitamin C, and you'll see—suddenly, all those aches and pains just vanish. Go ahead, throw stones at me... I don't care.
I can't tell if this thread about static electricity has completely gone off the rails or if I just wandered into the wrong room Here’s my take on the matter: Just grab a standard lighter, or maybe a screwdriver, or a testing probe—whatever you want to call it—and once you charge it up, it discharges. If you actually need an explanation of the mechanics behind that, come find me somewhere on the forum...