Tuesday, September 30, 2025

Will Asteroid Apophis Hit Earth?





AI Overview
If Asteroid Apophis were to strike Earth, it would release an immense amount of energy, equivalent to over 1,000 megatons of TNT, or hundreds of nuclear weapons, causing widespread destruction across a radius of hundreds of kilometers. 
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Important Note: While a hypothetical strike by Apophis would be catastrophic on a regional and potentially global scale, the scientific community has determined that it is no longer on a collision course with Earth for the foreseeable future. 



Saturday, September 13, 2025

Are Raw Milk, Seed Oils, and Uncured Deli Meat Good for You? - Consumer Reports

Seed Oils
These oils—which include canola, grapeseed, sunflower, and soy—are extracted from the seeds of plants. Critics say that their high levels of omega-6 fats raise inflammation in the body and that consuming them can lead to cancer, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and other illnesses.

But the scientific evidence doesn't support that. "In dozens of studies looking at omega-6s and inflammation, I haven't seen one that shows an inflammatory effect, and roughly half of studies are showing anti-inflammatory effects," Willett says. For example, a 2019 review of 30 studies, published in the journal Circulation, found that people with the highest blood levels of a type of omega-6 fat called linoleic acid had a 7 percent lower risk of cardiovascular disease, possibly because linoleic acid reduces inflammation. Plus, Willett says, we've known for decades that these oils also cut LDL ("bad") cholesterol levels, and a higher intake of them has contributed significantly to the large decline in deaths from heart disease in the U.S."

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Why AA Batteries Still Suck


@john2001plus
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The problem is that many devices, like remote controls, use AAA batteries that have a third of the power and cost as much.  Some of these devices could have easily used the more powerful AA batteries.

The Moment Hitler Finally Realized It Was Over

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EvhtnYyNwOY&t=149s This scene is portrayed accurately in the movie "Downfall".