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scotpens · Posted: Fri Jul 21, 2023 10:21 am Post subject:

I was just reading an online review of Silver Nitrate, a new paranormal thriller by Mexican author Silvia Moreno-Garcia. The title supposedly refers to the chemically unstable and highly flammable material that was used for movie film before the 1950s.

Only problem is, the stuff she was thinking of is cellulose nitrate -- which she's apparently confusing with silver halide, the chemical compound in film emulsion that turns dark when exposed to light.

At one time, silver nitrate eyedrops were put in the eyes of newborn infants to prevent neonatal conjunctivitis. Nowadays modern antibiotics are used.

For all I know, Silver Nitrate may be a great book -- but the author needs a remedial course in chemistry!

Bud Brewster · Posted: Mon Sep 11, 2023 8:37 pm Post subject:

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Here's a few humorous thoughts which came to me recently.
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Do masochists make good dental patients? After all, enduring pain is what they love! Confused

Conversely, do sadists make good dentist? After all, inflicted pain is a necessary part of their profession! Sad

And finally, here's a novel idea I came up with! Very Happy

What's the best way to find a needle in a haystack?

Simple! Just burn down the haystack! That way the silver needle will end up sitting on top of the chard black ashes, clearly visible for all to see! Cool

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Is there no man on Earth who has the wisdom and innocence of a child?
~ The Space Children (1958)

Krel · Space Ranger Joined: 19 Feb 2023 Posts: 180

scotpens · Posted: Sun Oct 08, 2023 7:50 pm Post subject:

A couple of weeks ago, I had lunch with my 94-year-old dad and his wife (his third) at a local delicatessen. I arrived a few minutes early and didn't see them there, so I asked the hostess if she had seen an elderly gentleman with a cane. That's when I realized I was describing half the customers in the place. I might as well have asked her, "Did you happen to see an old Jew come in here?"

Bud Brewster · Posted: Tue Oct 17, 2023 5:22 pm Post subject:

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Scot, please tell us how this drama played out! Shocked

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Is there no man on Earth who has the wisdom and innocence of a child?
~ The Space Children (1958)

scotpens · Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2023 10:28 pm Post subject:

No drama, really. My dad and Ingrid showed up a few minutes later and we all had a nice lunch together.

BTW, Ingrid is a very talented commercial artist. Here's a link to her website:

https://ingridhaenke.com/

Pow · Posted: Mon Oct 23, 2023 11:07 pm Post subject:

Ingrid's artwork is stunning! This is one impressive talent, Scot. Thanks for sharing.