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bestwheelbase · 03-12-2013, 12:51 PM

...is the point in the orbit of a planet, asteroid or comet where it is nearest to the sun. On Earth this happens around January 3rd each year.

Conversely, aphelion is the point furthest from the sun. This happens around July 4th.

@Perihelion - your username reminded us of this terrific piece of trivia! Who else has fun knowledge to share?

Perihelion · 03-12-2013, 01:30 PM

My birthday is January 3, 1986. My car is a '13 Toyota GT 86. See the pattern?

bestwheelbase · 03-12-2013, 01:36 PM

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My birthday is January 3, 1986. My car is a '13 Toyota GT 86. See the pattern?

We noticed the birthday, but that's really cool with the car. Well done!

rice_classic · 03-12-2013, 03:26 PM

The effects of the solstice, just as the effects of the moon's gravity on the tides is delayed.

If you look at how the moon pulls the swell of the ocean it's a bit "behind" the direct line of sight/pull of the moon. The same type of delay happens in regards to the solstice. The coldest day/week of the year doesn't typically happen on the shortest day of the year (dec 21st) it happens in January (typically) just as the hottest time of the year is the month following the summer solstice (typically).

Neil Degrasse Tyson rocks, even though I probably spelled his name wrong.

bestwheelbase · 03-14-2013, 11:28 PM

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Neil Degrasse Tyson rocks, even though I probably spelled his name wrong.

NDT taught me "That our bodies atoms are traceable to supernova stars that scattered their chemical enrichment across the cosmos, spawning the birth of star systems that contain planets, at least one of them containing life."

Yup.

leon78 · 03-14-2013, 11:45 PM

My name is leon and I like to party....

But really...the sky is blue b/c of the curvature of the earth and the way the suns light reflects off the molecules in the atmosphere...think Pink Floyd, garden hoses and rainbows…. just the right angle to make blue. : )

rice_classic · 03-15-2013, 12:16 AM

Maybe this should become the NDT thread?

dem00n · 03-15-2013, 12:47 AM

Carroll Shelby owned an automatic AC Cobra.

dem00n · 03-15-2013, 12:49 AM

You are less likely to cut your self using a safety razor or straight razor then using a modern multi-blade, even though a safety/straight razor is considered more dangerous.

dem00n · 03-15-2013, 12:50 AM

Hitler was a painter, not bad too. Only nice thing i could say about him besides the awesome stash he ruined.

dem00n · 03-15-2013, 12:51 AM

Strings on musical instruments use to be made out of sheep guts or other animal organ parts, many many years ago.

I could do this all day.

bestwheelbase · 03-15-2013, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by rice_classic

Maybe this should become the NDT thread?

I think it just did.

"Science is like an inoculation against charlatans who would have you believe whatever it is they tell you."

OrbitalEllipses · 03-15-2013, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by dem00n

You are less likely to cut your self using a safety razor or straight razor then using a modern multi-blade, even though a safety/straight razor is considered more dangerous.

Love my safety razor.

bestwheelbase · 03-19-2013, 07:32 PM

Another great quote from NDT:

"In 5-billion yrs the Sun will expand & engulf our orbit as the charred ember that was once Earth vaporizes. Have a nice day."

03-12-2013, 12:51 PM	#1
bestwheelbase Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: 1985 P-Type Location: Nashville, TN, USA Posts: 3,710 Thanks: 3,273 Thanked 2,058 Times in 1,098 Posts Mentioned: 50 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Perihelion ...is the point in the orbit of a planet, asteroid or comet where it is nearest to the sun. On Earth this happens around January 3rd each year. Conversely, aphelion is the point furthest from the sun. This happens around July 4th. @Perihelion - your username reminded us of this terrific piece of trivia! Who else has fun knowledge to share?

03-12-2013, 03:26 PM	#4
rice_classic Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Nevermorange FRS Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 4,159 Thanks: 755 Thanked 4,200 Times in 1,803 Posts Mentioned: 77 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	The effects of the solstice, just as the effects of the moon's gravity on the tides is delayed. If you look at how the moon pulls the swell of the ocean it's a bit "behind" the direct line of sight/pull of the moon. The same type of delay happens in regards to the solstice. The coldest day/week of the year doesn't typically happen on the shortest day of the year (dec 21st) it happens in January (typically) just as the hottest time of the year is the month following the summer solstice (typically). Neil Degrasse Tyson rocks, even though I probably spelled his name wrong. __________________ SCCA T4 - FRS

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leon78 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Drives: 13 Whiteout Location: Niceville FL Posts: 666 Thanks: 307 Thanked 241 Times in 142 Posts Mentioned: 23 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	My name is leon and I like to party.... But really...the sky is blue b/c of the curvature of the earth and the way the suns light reflects off the molecules in the atmosphere...think Pink Floyd, garden hoses and rainbows…. just the right angle to make blue. : ) __________________ 2013 Scion FR-S (Whiteout) GunMetal 16x8+25 Enkei CompE_Cusco OCC_ Kartboy Crank Pulley_Kartboy TMM insert_Koni Yellows_RCE Springs_K&N Drop-In_Eibach FSB_J2 Catless FP_WhiteLine Camber Bolts_NameLess Track Pipe_RBF600_Ferodo DS2500_PTUNING Tuned. Less parking more racing

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rice_classic Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Nevermorange FRS Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 4,159 Thanks: 755 Thanked 4,200 Times in 1,803 Posts Mentioned: 77 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Maybe this should become the NDT thread? __________________ SCCA T4 - FRS

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Perihelion Unemployed DIY Ninja Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: 2013 SWP BRZ, 1983 MB SD300 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 672 Thanks: 200 Thanked 178 Times in 132 Posts Mentioned: 13 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	My birthday is January 3, 1986. My car is a '13 Toyota GT 86. See the pattern?

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dem00n Member of the year - 2016 Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Scion FRS Location: New York Posts: 3,575 Thanks: 788 Thanked 2,427 Times in 1,111 Posts Mentioned: 23 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Carroll Shelby owned an automatic AC Cobra.

03-15-2013, 12:49 AM	#9
dem00n Member of the year - 2016 Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Scion FRS Location: New York Posts: 3,575 Thanks: 788 Thanked 2,427 Times in 1,111 Posts Mentioned: 23 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	You are less likely to cut your self using a safety razor or straight razor then using a modern multi-blade, even though a safety/straight razor is considered more dangerous.

03-15-2013, 12:50 AM	#10
dem00n Member of the year - 2016 Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Scion FRS Location: New York Posts: 3,575 Thanks: 788 Thanked 2,427 Times in 1,111 Posts Mentioned: 23 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Hitler was a painter, not bad too. Only nice thing i could say about him besides the awesome stash he ruined.

03-15-2013, 12:51 AM	#11
dem00n Member of the year - 2016 Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Scion FRS Location: New York Posts: 3,575 Thanks: 788 Thanked 2,427 Times in 1,111 Posts Mentioned: 23 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Strings on musical instruments use to be made out of sheep guts or other animal organ parts, many many years ago. I could do this all day.

03-19-2013, 07:32 PM	#14
bestwheelbase Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: 1985 P-Type Location: Nashville, TN, USA Posts: 3,710 Thanks: 3,273 Thanked 2,058 Times in 1,098 Posts Mentioned: 50 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Another great quote from NDT: "In 5-billion yrs the Sun will expand & engulf our orbit as the charred ember that was once Earth vaporizes. Have a nice day."

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