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William Penn Statue on top of Philadelphia City Hall

--37 Feet Tall
--27 Tons
--Built 1871 to 1901
--Still holds the record as the Largest Statue in the world that sits on top of a building
--Statue made the building the tallest in the world from 1901 to 1908

[url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philadelphia_City_Hall]William Penn Statue on top of Philadelphia City Hall[/url]

--[url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philadelphia_City_Hall#/media/File:PH(1897)_p11_STATUE_OF_WILLIAM_PENN.jpg]37 Feet Tall[/url]
--27 Tons
--Built 1871 to 1901
--Still holds the record as the Largest Statue in the world that sits on top of a building
--Statue made the building the tallest in the world from 1901 to 1908
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SpaceCadetWilliam Penn Statue on top of Philadelphia City Hall

--37 Feet Tall
--27 Tons
--Built 1871 to 1901
--Still holds the record as the Largest Statue in the world that sits on top of a building
--Statue made the building the tallest habitable building in the world from 1901 to 1908

small correction
Tallest building at that time was the Eiffel Tower

[quote=SpaceCadet][url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philadelphia_City_Hall]William Penn Statue on top of Philadelphia City Hall[/url]

--[url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philadelphia_City_Hall#/media/File:PH(1897)_p11_STATUE_OF_WILLIAM_PENN.jpg]37 Feet Tall[/url]
--27 Tons
--Built 1871 to 1901
--Still holds the record as the Largest Statue in the world that sits on top of a building
--[b]Statue made the building the tallest habitable building in the world from 1901 to 1908[/b][/quote]

small correction
Tallest building at that time was the Eiffel Tower
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ComangliaSpaceCadetWilliam Penn Statue on top of Philadelphia City Hall

--37 Feet Tall
--27 Tons
--Built 1871 to 1901
--Still holds the record as the Largest Statue in the world that sits on top of a building
--Statue made the building the tallest habitable building in the world from 1901 to 1908

small correction
Tallest building at that time was the Eiffel Tower

Maybe they didn't count it, because the Eiffel Tower isn't that much of a building.

[quote=Comanglia][quote=SpaceCadet][url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philadelphia_City_Hall]William Penn Statue on top of Philadelphia City Hall[/url]

--[url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philadelphia_City_Hall#/media/File:PH(1897)_p11_STATUE_OF_WILLIAM_PENN.jpg]37 Feet Tall[/url]
--27 Tons
--Built 1871 to 1901
--Still holds the record as the Largest Statue in the world that sits on top of a building
--[b]Statue made the building the tallest habitable building in the world from 1901 to 1908[/b][/quote]

small correction
Tallest building at that time was the Eiffel Tower[/quote]
Maybe they didn't count it, because the Eiffel Tower isn't that much of a building.
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Looks like both Wiki's claim the same thing for the same time period. Not sure which is more valid.

Looks like both Wiki's claim the same thing for the same time period. Not sure which is more valid.
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Dr_HeinzComangliaSpaceCadetWilliam Penn Statue on top of Philadelphia City Hall

--37 Feet Tall
--27 Tons
--Built 1871 to 1901
--Still holds the record as the Largest Statue in the world that sits on top of a building
--Statue made the building the tallest habitable building in the world from 1901 to 1908

small correction
Tallest building at that time was the Eiffel Tower
Maybe they didn't count it, because the Eiffel Tower isn't that much of a building.

considering the wiki says "City Hall was the tallest habitable building in the world from 1894 to 1908, measuring 548 ft (167 m), (to the top of the statue of William Penn)" and for the Eiffel tower it has "Tallest in the world from 1889 to 1930"

Guy's is merely a distinction between a habitable building, i.e. ones that can have people in them around the clock and ones that can't...

[quote=Dr_Heinz][quote=Comanglia][quote=SpaceCadet][url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philadelphia_City_Hall]William Penn Statue on top of Philadelphia City Hall[/url]

--[url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philadelphia_City_Hall#/media/File:PH(1897)_p11_STATUE_OF_WILLIAM_PENN.jpg]37 Feet Tall[/url]
--27 Tons
--Built 1871 to 1901
--Still holds the record as the Largest Statue in the world that sits on top of a building
--[b]Statue made the building the tallest habitable building in the world from 1901 to 1908[/b][/quote]

small correction
Tallest building at that time was the Eiffel Tower[/quote]
Maybe they didn't count it, because the Eiffel Tower isn't that much of a building.[/quote]

considering the wiki says "City Hall was the tallest [u]habitable building[/u] in the world from 1894 to 1908, measuring 548 ft (167 m), (to the top of the statue of William Penn)" and for the Eiffel tower it has "Tallest in the world from 1889 to 1930"

Guy's is merely a distinction between a habitable building, i.e. ones that can have people in them around the clock and ones that can't...
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mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell

mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell
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There are more trees on earth than there are stars in the milky way galaxy.

There are more trees on earth than there are stars in the milky way galaxy.
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fluoride is a known chemical that restricts the pineal gland of the brain (known as the third eye), and now is added to most food products and water commercially available. inebriating the pineal gland harms production of melatonin which is important to body envelopment (puberty) as well as sleep. there are also other side affects like feminization and male infertility.

fluoride is a known chemical that restricts the pineal gland of the brain (known as the third eye), and now is added to most food products and water commercially available. inebriating the pineal gland harms production of melatonin which is important to body envelopment (puberty) as well as sleep. there are also other side affects like feminization and male infertility.
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rowpiecesviper got rick rolled in 2017

this isn't a fun fact, please stay on topic :D

[quote=rowpieces]viper got rick rolled in 2017[/quote]
this isn't a fun fact, please stay on topic :D
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fun fact: this thread had 69 posts until I ruined it.

fun fact: this thread had 69 posts until I ruined it.
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As of the end of Season 23, the TF2 Invite division has had 20 complete seasons.

419 Different individuals have played at least 1 match in the Invite Division

52 of those 419 players have won at least 1 Championship.

63 of those 419 players have finished in 2nd place.

As of the end of Season 23, the TF2 Invite division has had 20 complete seasons.

[url=http://tf2db.github.io/tf2database/playersection.html]419 Different individuals[/url] have played at least 1 match in the Invite Division

52 of those 419 players have [url=http://tf2db.github.io/tf2database/firstplace.html]won at least 1 Championship[/url].

63 of those 419 players have [url=http://tf2db.github.io/tf2database/secondplace.html]finished in 2nd place[/url].
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reason why you sleep: when you sleep, neurons shrink, causing the space between them to increase in size over 60%, then spinal fluid comes in and essentially washes this space for protein aggregates (beta amyloids being a primary target; the reason why people get Alzheimers). Essentially sleeping is to power wash your brain.

reason why you sleep: when you sleep, neurons shrink, causing the space between them to increase in size over 60%, then spinal fluid comes in and essentially washes this space for protein aggregates (beta amyloids being a primary target; the reason why people get Alzheimers). Essentially sleeping is to power wash your brain.
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Hydrofluoric Acid, HF, dissolves Gas

Fluorine is the most electronegative element.

Fluorine is the most reactive element.

Hydrofluoric Acid, HF, dissolves Gas

Fluorine is the most electronegative element.

Fluorine is the most reactive element.
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If you scratch your inner thigh your scrotum contracts. It's called the cremasteric reflex (after the cremaster muscle, the smooth muscle around your testicle which isnt under voluntary control)

If you scratch your inner thigh your scrotum contracts. It's called the cremasteric reflex (after the cremaster muscle, the smooth muscle around your testicle which isnt under voluntary control)
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SentinelIf you scratch your inner thigh your scrotum contracts. It's called the cremasteric reflex (after the cremaster muscle, the smooth muscle around your testicle which isnt under voluntary control)

I just spent the last 5 mins or so trying to see if this works. Pretty sure at least 1 person saw me and probably figured I was intensely scratching my balls under my desk (or worse). So far all I have are 2 inner thighs that are a little sore and no testicle movement at all. Further testing to commence in private.

[quote=Sentinel]If you scratch your inner thigh your scrotum contracts. It's called the cremasteric reflex (after the cremaster muscle, the smooth muscle around your testicle which isnt under voluntary control)[/quote]

I just spent the last 5 mins or so trying to see if this works. Pretty sure at least 1 person saw me and probably figured I was intensely scratching my balls under my desk (or worse). So far all I have are 2 inner thighs that are a little sore and no testicle movement at all. Further testing to commence in private.
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SpaceCadetSentinelIf you scratch your inner thigh your scrotum contracts. It's called the cremasteric reflex (after the cremaster muscle, the smooth muscle around your testicle which isnt under voluntary control)
I just spent the last 5 mins or so trying to see if this works. Pretty sure at least 1 person saw me and probably figured I was intensely scratching my balls under my desk (or worse). So far all I have are 2 inner thighs that are a little sore and no testicle movement at all. Further testing to commence in private.

I read it in my anatomy textbook a few years back and it works on me, on bare skin at least. And yes i did spend a bunch of time laying in bed, gently scratching my inner thighs and looking at my ballsack

[quote=SpaceCadet][quote=Sentinel]If you scratch your inner thigh your scrotum contracts. It's called the cremasteric reflex (after the cremaster muscle, the smooth muscle around your testicle which isnt under voluntary control)[/quote]

I just spent the last 5 mins or so trying to see if this works. Pretty sure at least 1 person saw me and probably figured I was intensely scratching my balls under my desk (or worse). So far all I have are 2 inner thighs that are a little sore and no testicle movement at all. Further testing to commence in private.[/quote]

I read it in my anatomy textbook a few years back and it works on me, on bare skin at least. And yes i did spend a bunch of time laying in bed, gently scratching my inner thighs and looking at my ballsack
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The largest thing a blue whale can swallow is about the size of a grapefruit!

The largest thing a blue whale can swallow is about the size of a grapefruit!
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the Eagles and Steelers once joined together to become one team, the Pennsylvania Steagles

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/0/0c/Steagles_photo.jpg

go steagles

the Eagles and Steelers once joined together to become one team, the Pennsylvania Steagles
[img]https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/0/0c/Steagles_photo.jpg[/img]
go steagles
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Trotz21Hydrofluoric Acid, HF, dissolves Gas

Although a very corrosive acid it is considered and called a weak acid, due to the fact it doesn't fully dissociate in solution like other strong acids (HCl)

[quote=Trotz21]Hydrofluoric Acid, HF, dissolves Gas [/quote]
Although a very corrosive acid it is considered and called a weak acid, due to the fact it doesn't fully dissociate in solution like other strong acids (HCl)
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With the talk about dangerous chemicals Chlorine Triflouride takes the fucking cake.

WikipediaClF3 is a very strong oxidizing and fluorinating agent. It is extremely reactive with most inorganic and organic materials, including glass and teflon, and will initiate the combustion of many otherwise non-flammable materials without any ignition source. These reactions are often violent, and in some cases explosive. Vessels made from steel, copper or nickel resist the attack of the material due to formation of a thin layer of insoluble metal fluoride, but molybdenum, tungsten and titanium form volatile fluorides and are consequently unsuitable. Any equipment that comes into contact with chlorine trifluoride must be scrupulously cleaned and then passivated, because any contamination left may burn through the passivation layer faster than it can re-form. Chlorine Trifluoride has also been known to corrode otherwise known non-corrosive compounds such as Iridium.

The power to surpass the oxidizing ability of oxygen leads to extreme corrosivity against oxide-containing materials often thought as incombustible. Chlorine trifluoride and gases like it have been reported to ignite sand, asbestos, and other highly fire-retardant materials. It will also ignite the ashes of materials that have already been burned in oxygen. In an industrial accident, a spill of 900 kg of chlorine trifluoride burned through 30 cm of concrete and 90 cm of gravel beneath.[17][15] Fire control/suppression is incapable of suppressing this oxidation, so the surrounding area must simply be kept cool until the reaction ceases.[18] The compound reacts violently with water-based suppressors, and oxidizes in the absence of atmospheric oxygen, rendering atmosphere-displacement suppressors such as CO2 and halon completely ineffective. It ignites glass on contact.[19]

Exposure to larger amounts of chlorine trifluoride, as a liquid or as a gas, ignites tissue. The hydrolysis reaction with water is violent and exposure results in a thermal burn. The products of hydrolysis are mainly hydrofluoric acid and hydrochloric acid, usually released as steam or vapor due to the highly exothermic nature of the reaction. Hydrofluoric acid is corrosive to human tissue, is absorbed through skin, selectively attacks bone, interferes with nerve function, and causes often-fatal fluorine poisoning. Hydrochloric acid is secondary in its danger to living organisms, but is several times more corrosive to most inorganic materials than hydrofluoric acid.

http://www.todayifoundout.com/index.php/2015/07/chlorine-trifluoride-aka-chemical-can-set-fire-glass/

"Further, there is really little one can do to put out the fires it causes directly other than to let them burn off. If you throw water on the source of the problem, it will get worse. The reaction here also doesn’t require atmospheric oxygen to burn, so trying to use that method of fire suppression won’t work either."

With the talk about dangerous chemicals Chlorine Triflouride takes the fucking cake.

[quote=Wikipedia]ClF3 is a very strong oxidizing and fluorinating agent. It is extremely reactive with most inorganic and organic materials, including glass and teflon, and will initiate the combustion of many otherwise non-flammable materials without any ignition source. These reactions are often violent, and in some cases explosive. Vessels made from steel, copper or nickel resist the attack of the material due to formation of a thin layer of insoluble metal fluoride, but molybdenum, tungsten and titanium form volatile fluorides and are consequently unsuitable. Any equipment that comes into contact with chlorine trifluoride must be scrupulously cleaned and then passivated, because any contamination left may burn through the passivation layer faster than it can re-form. Chlorine Trifluoride has also been known to corrode otherwise known non-corrosive compounds such as Iridium.

The power to surpass the oxidizing ability of oxygen leads to extreme corrosivity against oxide-containing materials often thought as incombustible. Chlorine trifluoride and gases like it have been reported to ignite sand, asbestos, and other highly fire-retardant materials. It will also ignite the ashes of materials that have already been burned in oxygen. In an industrial accident, a spill of 900 kg of chlorine trifluoride burned through 30 cm of concrete and 90 cm of gravel beneath.[17][15] Fire control/suppression is incapable of suppressing this oxidation, so the surrounding area must simply be kept cool until the reaction ceases.[18] The compound reacts violently with water-based suppressors, and oxidizes in the absence of atmospheric oxygen, rendering atmosphere-displacement suppressors such as CO2 and halon completely ineffective. It ignites glass on contact.[19]

Exposure to larger amounts of chlorine trifluoride, as a liquid or as a gas, ignites tissue. The hydrolysis reaction with water is violent and exposure results in a thermal burn. The products of hydrolysis are mainly hydrofluoric acid and hydrochloric acid, usually released as steam or vapor due to the highly exothermic nature of the reaction. Hydrofluoric acid is corrosive to human tissue, is absorbed through skin, selectively attacks bone, interferes with nerve function, and causes often-fatal fluorine poisoning. Hydrochloric acid is secondary in its danger to living organisms, but is several times more corrosive to most inorganic materials than hydrofluoric acid.[/quote]

http://www.todayifoundout.com/index.php/2015/07/chlorine-trifluoride-aka-chemical-can-set-fire-glass/

"Further, there is really little one can do to put out the fires it causes directly other than to let them burn off. If you throw water on the source of the problem, it will get worse. The reaction here also [b]doesn’t require atmospheric oxygen to burn[/b], so trying to use that method of fire suppression won’t work either."
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OHH CHEMISTRY MY FAVORITE

on the subject of fun chemicals,azidoazide azide (C2N14) is fucking scary man. It can react with literally NO external stimuli, but it is very uncommon. usually with slight vibrations or a simple neutrinos is the most effective way. The reason is that there are so many nitrogen atoms that rapidly decompose due to the lack of carbon bonds. Its very volatile and if you ever work in a lab, i would suggest standing away from it.

That or pentaerythritol tetranitrate (C5H8N4O12) Those two are probably the most explosive chemicals made in a lab, and its fucking crazy.heres a link to an article about it. Don't feel like explain its complexities, as there are a lot

If you want a classic chemical, go with sulfur trioxide (SO3). its prepared in a lab by the two-stage pyrolysis of sodium bisulfate, that of dehydration and cracking. Its not as volatile as the other two, but itll still get you some bang for your buck.

And if you want some VALUE man, just light some magnesium on fire. Simple, Easy, Illegal in most states, but if you burn enough you can fabricate a homemade flashbang. Wouldn't recommend cause you need a highly concentrated bar of magnesium... and you know, illegal in most states.

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The expression "Mind your p's and q's" is believed to be originated in England when sailors would come home and meet at the pub. All the beer was either ordered in pints or quarts, so when someone got too rowdy, the bartender would tell them to "mind your p's and q's" to stop acting like a buffoon and be normal. Not related to chem, but fun :D
OHH CHEMISTRY MY FAVORITE

on the subject of fun chemicals,azidoazide azide (C2N14) is fucking scary man. It can react with literally NO external stimuli, but it is very uncommon. usually with slight vibrations or a simple neutrinos is the most effective way. The reason is that there are so many nitrogen atoms that rapidly decompose due to the lack of carbon bonds. Its very volatile and if you ever work in a lab, i would suggest standing away from it.

That or pentaerythritol tetranitrate (C5H8N4O12) Those two are probably the most explosive chemicals made in a lab, and its fucking crazy.[url=https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/pentaerythritol_tetranitrate#section=Top]heres a link to an article about it.[/url] Don't feel like explain its complexities, as there are a lot

If you want a classic chemical, go with sulfur trioxide (SO3). its prepared in a lab by the two-stage pyrolysis of sodium bisulfate, that of dehydration and cracking. Its not as volatile as the other two, but itll still get you some bang for your buck.

And if you want some VALUE man, just light some magnesium on fire. Simple, Easy, Illegal in most states, but if you burn enough you can fabricate a homemade flashbang. Wouldn't recommend cause you need a highly concentrated bar of magnesium... and you know, illegal in most states.

[spoiler]The expression "Mind your p's and q's" is believed to be originated in England when sailors would come home and meet at the pub. All the beer was either ordered in pints or quarts, so when someone got too rowdy, the bartender would tell them to "mind your p's and q's" to stop acting like a buffoon and be normal. Not related to chem, but fun :D[/spoiler]
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t-BuLi is fun too.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9VNaUY-ri4

t-BuLi is fun too.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9VNaUY-ri4
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Max_If Wayne Gretzke never scored a goal he would still hold the record for most career points from his assists alone.

He also holds 60 records mant of which will most likely never be broken

this is probably going to be broken very soon since jaromir jagr is showing no signs of either retiring or stopping a very surprising point production even well into his 40s.

also it's gretzky...

[quote=Max_]If Wayne Gretzke never scored a goal he would still hold the record for most career points from his assists alone.

He also holds 60 records mant of which will most likely never be broken[/quote]
this is probably going to be broken very soon since jaromir jagr is showing no signs of either retiring or stopping a very surprising point production even well into his 40s.

also it's gretzky...
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yauchIn 2013, police in the Maldives arrested a coconut on suspicion of vote rigging.

I find this very unlikely because in 2013 the police in Maldives were busy rigging the election for Abdulla Yameen and against Mohammad Nasheed

[quote=yauch]
In 2013, police in the Maldives arrested a coconut on suspicion of vote rigging.[/quote]
I find this very unlikely because in 2013 the police in Maldives were busy rigging the election for Abdulla Yameen and against Mohammad Nasheed
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The function

f(x) = e^x

is the only non-zero function that is its own derivative.

The function [code]f(x) = e^x[/code] is the only non-zero function that is its own derivative.
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YipyapperMax_If Wayne Gretzke never scored a goal he would still hold the record for most career points from his assists alone.

He also holds 60 records mant of which will most likely never be broken
this is probably going to be broken very soon since jaromir jagr is showing no signs of either retiring or stopping a very surprising point production even well into his 40s.

also it's gretzky...

Jagr is awesome and hopefully has several more seasons in him but 900 more points is not happening.

Jagr could possibly catch him in goals scored, and I stress "possibly". Getting another 130 goals at Jagr's current rate might take him 5-8 seasons. I don't know if he has that long and it is getting harder and harder to score lots of goals in the NHL these days. The odds are way against him but cheering for him none the less.

Jagr and everyone else until the end of time can forget about catching The Great One in Assists

The main stat that ends all comparisons to Gretzky is "Games Played". Few analysts or anyone else talk about it very often.

1705 Games Played -- Jagr -- (He will likely have the most All-Time when he is done)
1487 Games Played -- Gretzky -- (Tied for 20th All-Time, fucking amazing to have his stats compared to other players who have played more games.)

[quote=Yipyapper][quote=Max_]If Wayne Gretzke never scored a goal he would still hold the record for most career points from his assists alone.

He also holds 60 records mant of which will most likely never be broken[/quote]
this is probably going to be broken very soon since jaromir jagr is showing no signs of either retiring or stopping a very surprising point production even well into his 40s.

also it's gretzky...[/quote]

Jagr is awesome and hopefully has several more seasons in him but [url=http://www.espn.com/nhl/history/leaders]900 more points[/url] is not happening.

Jagr could possibly [url=http://www.espn.com/nhl/history/leaders/_/stat/goals]catch him in goals scored[/url], and I stress "possibly". Getting another 130 goals at Jagr's current rate might take him 5-8 seasons. I don't know if he has that long and it is getting harder and harder to score lots of goals in the NHL these days. The odds are way against him but cheering for him none the less.

Jagr and everyone else until the end of time can forget about [url=http://www.espn.com/nhl/history/leaders/_/stat/assists]catching The Great One in Assists[/url]

The main stat that ends all comparisons to Gretzky is [url=http://www.espn.com/nhl/history/leaders/_/stat/gamesplayed]"Games Played"[/url]. Few analysts or anyone else talk about it very often.

1705 Games Played -- Jagr -- (He will likely have the most All-Time when he is done)
1487 Games Played -- Gretzky -- (Tied for 20th All-Time, fucking amazing to have his stats compared to other players who have played more games.)
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rocketslayBees are dying at an alarming rate

https://www.forbes.com/sites/henrymiller/2016/08/24/the-buzz-seven-reasons-not-to-worry-about-the-bees/#4311d969249c

[quote=rocketslay]Bees are dying at an alarming rate[/quote]


https://www.forbes.com/sites/henrymiller/2016/08/24/the-buzz-seven-reasons-not-to-worry-about-the-bees/#4311d969249c
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The shortest poem in history was written by J W Curry and it's the letter i dotted with his fingerprint.

https://eternallyinwonderland.files.wordpress.com/2014/07/d1185-curry_trans.jpg

The shortest poem in history was written by J W Curry and it's the letter i dotted with his fingerprint.
[img]https://eternallyinwonderland.files.wordpress.com/2014/07/d1185-curry_trans.jpg[/img]
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