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Why is lb the symbol for pound? By Anne Marie Helmenstine Ph.D. ThoughtCo Have you ever wondered why we use the symbol “lb” for the “pounds” unit? The word “pound” is short for “pound weight,” which was libra pondo in Latin. The librapart of the phrase meant both weight or balance scales. The Latin usage was shortened to libra, which naturally was […]
Health Editor’s Note: Good and accurate studies can disprove much of what we have come to believe is good for us. Be sure to do your own research when you read or hear about something that is supposed to be good for you. No need to waste your hard earned dollars on practices that will […]
By Gordon Duff, Senior Editor In 2015, the Department of Homeland Security seized VT files and emails as part of a fake investigation into a wild and insane allegation that Veterans Today was actually part of ISIS. They claimed Mike Chester and I were training ISIS members, perhaps because of our imaginary extreme right wing […]
In trials, the algorithm successfully pinpointed speakers’ gender, race and age
The historical timeline you keep in your head is all messed up
By Firas Samuri for Veterans Today Recently the U.S. President Donald Trump formally launched his 2020 re-election campaign in front of a large crowd in Orlando, Florida. The campaign is gaining momentum. We have already seen the celebrities and politicians speeches, preliminary ratings and even the economic models of the New York Times predicting […]
The mangroves are a nursery for lemon sharks, but when the tides rise, it becomes a hunting ground. ➡ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/NatGeoSubscribe About National Geographic: National Geographic is the world's premium destination for science, exploration, and adventure. Through their world-class scientists, photographers, journalists, and filmmakers, Nat Geo gets you closer to the stories that matter
PARALLEL featuring Brandon Semenuk and Ryan Howard Directed by Brandon Semenuk and Rupert Walker (Revel Co.) Produced by Brandon Semenuk Sound Design: Keith White Audio Additional Footage: Anthony Vitale Drone Footage: Airblstr/Jonny Durst and Rupert Walker Moto Cine Footage: Brian Wulf, Stephan Sherba, Steven Haugelstine Build Crew: Dan Fleury, Evan Intern, Justin Wyper, Jacob Hyde, Simon Silver
Sony's Xperia 1 Android phone is unique: it has a 21:9 aspect ratio on a 6.5-inch screen. It's tall, basically. But can Sony finally get over the problems it has historically had with cameras and software? And most importantly: can it really justify a $950 price? Learn more: http://bit.ly/30gEoTq Subscribe: http://goo.gl/G5RXGs Like The Verge on Facebook: https://goo.gl/2P1aGc Follow on Twitter:
Joe is a fan. Joe is 36. Joe is getting a restraining order. A short film by Kristoffer Borgli. Starring Joe Hartzler. Writer and director: Kristoffer Borgli Cinematography: Ben Mullen Editor: Kristoffer Borgli 1st AC: Elliot Barnes 2nd AC: Sarah Takizawa-MacLean, Jenny Roh Production Deign: Philip Steiger, Kyle Vannoy Stylist: Kaysie Lee With: Jordan Raf Colorist: Daniel de Vue Sound Mixer: Akas
The EGOT winner plays “Finish the Tweet,” and reveals intimate details about the night he first met his wife. We also learn that he hums 50 Cent when he’s drunk, and that Chrissy thinks every Olympic sport looks easy. #JohnLegend #ChrissyTeigen #TheEllenShow From: TheEllenShow
Only 1.9 million US homes are powered by their own solar panels. That’s because they're expensive, right? A huge federal tax credit and lower material costs may finally make solar the right choice in 2019. Verge editor Sean Hollister explains why he took the plunge. Learn more: http://bit.ly/2XqGC5P Subscribe: http://goo.gl/G5RXGs Like The Verge on Facebook: https://goo.gl/2P1aGc Follow on Twitte
Tehran begins enriching uranium beyond deal limit as Beijing denounces US's 'unilateral bullying'.
Far-right party fails to pass three percent threshold in national election following years in legislature.
Guest essay by Eric Worrall An Aussie climate activist group is worried that their supporters can’t read the instructions on tubes of superglue, so they are holding training sessions to ensure activists know how to glue themselves to pavements and miscellaneous landmarks. While I don’t support people glueing themselves to landmarks, well its a start.…
The ESA is helping a group of students from Zurich test and develop their hopping exploration robot. Called SpaceBok, the robot is designed to operate on low-gravity bodies like the Moon or asteroids. It’s based on the concept of ‘dynamic walking’, something that animals on Earth use. Rovers like Spirit, Opportunity, and Curiosity have done … Continue reading "The ESA’s SpaceBok Robot Will Hop It
I have been tracking this industry for a decade in search of the magic of profits. Here we see that the gas industry now has massive over capacity that will take years to absorb. The same must also hold true for the oil drillers as well. The big problem is that the industry has had unlimited access to capital and this has helped drive prices down. Yet this is continuing simply because investors k
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