Interesting (and very tricky) example of brand names used generically.
In the UK, most people say Sellotape for any sticky tape.
In Australia, (maybe not so much nowadays) they called it Durex ( which was the best selling brand).
Trouble is, in the UK, Durex is a generic reference to condoms.
I remember a young UK teacher assistant, working in Australia, being very embarrassed and confused when her supervisor (innocently) asked her to go to the supply office because he "needed some Durex".
I could probably have added "scotch tape" for this part of the world. Not sure about Durex brand here. Seems that the Durex commercials could write themselves:)
Call 911 in an emergency? Yep! Even if you’re in Australia, apparently. Clearly it doesn’t work, but an unbelievable number (I haven’t looked it up) do just that. Too much US TV, obviously.
Wow that’s a good blue angels story. When I first read it I thought they crashed but then how could the guy write an explanation of he was dead? They fly over SF every year for Fleet Week and it’s a good time. I think it was just a few weeks ago because I saw this awesome snap of one of the planes crossing the Golden Gate
Interesting (and very tricky) example of brand names used generically.
In the UK, most people say Sellotape for any sticky tape.
In Australia, (maybe not so much nowadays) they called it Durex ( which was the best selling brand).
Trouble is, in the UK, Durex is a generic reference to condoms.
I remember a young UK teacher assistant, working in Australia, being very embarrassed and confused when her supervisor (innocently) asked her to go to the supply office because he "needed some Durex".
I could probably have added "scotch tape" for this part of the world. Not sure about Durex brand here. Seems that the Durex commercials could write themselves:)
I understand that the Big Bang took less than a zeptosecond.
...some little bangs too
Open AI company has to spend $2.35 to make one dollar.
Can we spell S-T-U-P-I-D ???
That's just for a few more years...
IF it lasts that long! 2.35 to 1 isn't sustainable. Or . . . in whose finances is that workable???
I know, it seems ridiculous. But they try and justify it. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
"They." I become less and less impressed with "them" with every day.
Here's an article about this if you like: https://www.bigtechnology.com/p/four-truths-about-openais-wild-financial
If that was any other company they'd be in the bin by now.
Call 911 in an emergency? Yep! Even if you’re in Australia, apparently. Clearly it doesn’t work, but an unbelievable number (I haven’t looked it up) do just that. Too much US TV, obviously.
Thanks for pointing out that it doesn't work in Australia.
Wow that’s a good blue angels story. When I first read it I thought they crashed but then how could the guy write an explanation of he was dead? They fly over SF every year for Fleet Week and it’s a good time. I think it was just a few weeks ago because I saw this awesome snap of one of the planes crossing the Golden Gate
Yea, amazing shows. We have the Canadian version come by every year, called the SnowBirds.
Here are the pics from last weeks show. Looks like Kelowna’s got some water too. https://www.sfgate.com/local/article/fleet-week-over-event-best-blue-angel-photos-19829312.php
such a blast!
Kelowna surrounds a nice lake. Some pics of the SnowBirds around the lake: https://www.castanet.net/news/Kelowna/375077/Your-photos-The-Canadian-Forces-Snowbirds-flying-over-the-Okanagan
Ooh those are super cool; I like the markings on the bottom
I didn't know Vatican City was considered a country.
😃
So funny that you talked about Vatican City today...I'm currently in Andorra, #16 on the list. :) Always love your Mind Blowing Facts!
Thank you, Samaara! Andorra looks fantastic!
…miss hearing Drew dj on XM…how did they measure the zeptosecond?…
I don't think I've heard Drew? One Zetosecond is the amount of time it takes my dog to shake his tail when I ask him if he wants to "go.... "
Drew Carey -- great rock and roll DJ
Nice. thanks for clarifying!
Really, really quickly, I’d say 😊.