Report, edit, etc...Posted by JaFF on 2006-05-07 at 04:49:56
discribe an invention/discovery that you think is interesting/amazing & share your opinion.
thank's to beer_keg for this one. i know that to sort water out perfectly they used a tiny net that only the small water moleculas can pass. but this was very slow.
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This morning, I've been watching the Science Channel and found out that this man invented a filtration system that could filter 15L of water per minute, which costs about $6,500. This system filters 100% of everything in any source of water, be it urine, water mixed with toothpaste, water which was used to cook, muddy water, you name it.
The system is a set of 7 very fine filters. The first one removes any particles up to a micron thick and the second one removes any carbon base molecules. Then in a third filter, Iodine capsules are added to kill any viruses and bacteria that may be present. The next 2 filters remove the Iodine and the last two filters remove any small bugs that might've gotten through.
The entire system is about 4~5 feet tall and about 2~3 feet long and wide.
The system is a set of 7 very fine filters. The first one removes any particles up to a micron thick and the second one removes any carbon base molecules. Then in a third filter, Iodine capsules are added to kill any viruses and bacteria that may be present. The next 2 filters remove the Iodine and the last two filters remove any small bugs that might've gotten through.
The entire system is about 4~5 feet tall and about 2~3 feet long and wide.
thank's to beer_keg for this one. i know that to sort water out perfectly they used a tiny net that only the small water moleculas can pass. but this was very slow.
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an inventor created a substance that helps fight oil spills in the sea. when this substance comes into contact with oil, the oil gets allmost solid. and after that, you just collect the oil pieces. after the demonstration, this inventor was drinking the water where the oil was, to show how "clean" his method is.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by BeeR_KeG on 2006-05-07 at 11:28:17
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The system is a set of 7 very fine filters. The first one removes any particles up to a micron thick and the second one removes any carbon base molecules. Then in a third filter, Iodine capsules are added to kill any viruses and bacteria that may be present. The next 2 filters remove the Iodine and the last two filters remove any small bugs that might've gotten through.
The entire system is about 4~5 feet tall and about 2~3 feet long and wide.
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Report, edit, etc...Posted by JaFF on 2006-05-07 at 11:32:27
i edited the first post to make it pefectly clear.
any others that you could tell us about ?
any others that you could tell us about ?
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Syphon on 2006-05-07 at 13:02:50
I was watching the discovery channel for a few days now, and let me say. The flying saucer effect rocks. I had general ideas about an effect like that, but never tested them, but this proves that my idea for a personal hover device could work. Also, we all know that the greatest invention of modern man is the sandwich.
The Z machine.
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/t...px-Zmachine.jpg]
It looks cool. It makes x-ray shockwaves. It works with magnetic fields and a20-million-ampere electrical discharge. It can generate 3.6 billion degrees F.
Everything aobut it is wicked-awesome.
Zorbing.
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/comm...0px-Zorbing.jpg]
People rolling down hills in plastic balls. Cool.
People rolling down hills in inflated plastic ball in New Zealand. Cooler.
Face it, everything involving New Zealand is cool. Lord of the Rings, cool. Kiwis, both people, bird, and fruit. Cool. But zorbing takes the cake.
Buzkashi.
'Nuff said.
Innuendo.
More specifically, sexual innuendo. What man doesn't love eneding all their friend's sentences with "That's what she said." or an obvert refererance to his gerkin.
The Z machine.
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/t...px-Zmachine.jpg]It looks cool. It makes x-ray shockwaves. It works with magnetic fields and a20-million-ampere electrical discharge. It can generate 3.6 billion degrees F.
Everything aobut it is wicked-awesome.
Zorbing.
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/comm...0px-Zorbing.jpg]People rolling down hills in plastic balls. Cool.
People rolling down hills in inflated plastic ball in New Zealand. Cooler.
Face it, everything involving New Zealand is cool. Lord of the Rings, cool. Kiwis, both people, bird, and fruit. Cool. But zorbing takes the cake.
Buzkashi.
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Buzkashi involves two teams of horsemen, a dead goat and few rules. The national game of Afghanistan and a likely precursor of polo.
'Nuff said.
Innuendo.
More specifically, sexual innuendo. What man doesn't love eneding all their friend's sentences with "That's what she said." or an obvert refererance to his gerkin.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Deathawk on 2006-05-07 at 17:40:16
Magnets, most definatly. I got this off the history channel, but I'm pretty sure that without the magnet there would be no phone, no computer, and a bunch of other stuff.
And radios are pretty cool, too
And radios are pretty cool, too
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Shadow on 2006-05-07 at 23:14:17
The illusive, Peanutbutter and Jelly Sandwhich.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Falcon_A on 2006-05-07 at 23:33:58
the guitar. ; )
Report, edit, etc...Posted by l)ark_13 on 2006-05-08 at 19:27:06
NO WAY
this glue that is 7 times more strong than super glue was discovered
and its made by bacteria
but they cant mass produce it yet cause theres no technology available to be able to contain the glue without the glue sticking to the container
this glue that is 7 times more strong than super glue was discovered
and its made by bacteria
but they cant mass produce it yet cause theres no technology available to be able to contain the glue without the glue sticking to the container
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Rantent on 2006-05-08 at 19:48:33
Yeah man, 68 newtons per square millimeter.
A 10 cm^2 surface could hold about 70 tons.
A 10 cm^2 surface could hold about 70 tons.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Merrell on 2006-05-08 at 20:24:24
Interesting Invention by man? I'd say.. God.
Wow Syphon, that's neat. 3.6 billion degrees? I'd hate to be the one who repairs it
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Wow Syphon, that's neat. 3.6 billion degrees? I'd hate to be the one who repairs it
.Report, edit, etc...Posted by Demaris on 2006-05-08 at 20:40:02
Butane, and other lighter fluids, for their endless fun applications.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Equality on 2006-05-13 at 22:12:28
I heard that theres this weird straw that disposes bad things in water when you suck it in . I think its being used in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Mune'R0x on 2006-05-14 at 03:09:21
Syntetic drugs. 'Nuff said.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Zeratul_101 on 2006-05-17 at 02:41:25
i can't believe no one has said this yet, its obviously one of the most important inventions in human history.
the toilet.
just imagine life without a toilet, outhouses would be absolutely necessary and lead to trillions of pounds of human wastes polluting our backyards. everywhere would just absolutely reek. and you think public toilets are bad now... i'll stop now.
have any of you guys seen the japanese toilets. they have armrests with controls on them. their toilets have music, heated seats , water sprays instead of toilet paper etc. Some of them even have a sink on top of the bowl. the hand-washing water gets recycled for flushing the toilet(better than the other way around:p).
now, that is truly an interesting invention
the toilet.
just imagine life without a toilet, outhouses would be absolutely necessary and lead to trillions of pounds of human wastes polluting our backyards. everywhere would just absolutely reek. and you think public toilets are bad now... i'll stop now.
have any of you guys seen the japanese toilets. they have armrests with controls on them. their toilets have music, heated seats , water sprays instead of toilet paper etc. Some of them even have a sink on top of the bowl. the hand-washing water gets recycled for flushing the toilet(better than the other way around:p).
now, that is truly an interesting invention
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Lithium on 2006-05-21 at 06:49:18
dude. zeratul. are you somekind of a hick boy? those toilets were around since 1998... its just that americans like bigger toilets with toilet papers. i think toilet papers are better just cause i like to keep my mean person dry.
truly an interesting invention is the Internet. the internet gives easy access to informations, and gives easy communications through out the world.
well, the current most interesting invention is the tokamak
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tokamak
tokamak is an doughnut shaped prototype fusion device.
they are not used commercially yet. experimental. but truly an interesting invention.
truly an interesting invention is the Internet. the internet gives easy access to informations, and gives easy communications through out the world.
well, the current most interesting invention is the tokamak
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tokamak
tokamak is an doughnut shaped prototype fusion device.
they are not used commercially yet. experimental. but truly an interesting invention.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by Choerdius on 2006-06-06 at 07:28:48
TV Remote Control- Remote control technology has been around since the early 1900s (The Germans used remote control boats during WWI), but the TV remote control did not make its first appearance until 1950. Zenith Radio Corporation created the first TV remote control called "Lazy Bone" that could turn the TV on and off and could change channels (this remote was not wireless-it was attached to the TV by a cable). Many advancements have been made to this invention during the last 50 years.
The Sandwich- The sandwich was invented by John Montagu, the 4th Earl of Sandwich. Around 1762, John Montagu reportedly was too busy to sit down and eat a full meal, so he asked his cook to just place some meat between two slices of bread--the rest is history!
Microwave- As is the case with many inventions, the microwave was invented by accident. In 1946, Dr. Percy LeBaron Spencer was touring one of his laboratories when he stopped in front of a magnetron (vacuum tubes that produce microwave radiation). While standing in front of this machine, he noticed that a candy bar in his pocket had melted. Next he tested popcorn kernels which to his amazement popped if placed next to the machine. He soon discovered that these microwaves could cook and heat food much quicker than ovens and stoves that use heat.
Crayons- Crayons were invented by Edwin Binney and Harold Smith who owned a paint company in New York City. These new "crayons" were made by combining wax with different pigments (chemicals that make colors). In 1903, Binney and Smith released the first box of eight "Crayola Crayons". These new crayons were an overnight success.
Bicycle- An early version of the bicycle called the Celerifere, was built in 1791 by a French man named Comte Mede de Sivrac. It was basically a scooter with a high seat attached to the top. But the Celerifere did not have any pedals. In 1816, Baron Karl von Drais de Sauerbrun of Germany, invented a model with a steering bar attached to the front wheel-but still no pedals. This new machine became known as the Draisienne or hobby horse. It was popular, but only as a fad since it was not very practical on grounds other than a park or garden. In 1839, Kirkpatrick Macmillan added pedals to enable him to get up hills. His peers thought he was crazy, but it was this innovation that made the bicycle popular and a serious form of transportation.
The Sandwich- The sandwich was invented by John Montagu, the 4th Earl of Sandwich. Around 1762, John Montagu reportedly was too busy to sit down and eat a full meal, so he asked his cook to just place some meat between two slices of bread--the rest is history!
Microwave- As is the case with many inventions, the microwave was invented by accident. In 1946, Dr. Percy LeBaron Spencer was touring one of his laboratories when he stopped in front of a magnetron (vacuum tubes that produce microwave radiation). While standing in front of this machine, he noticed that a candy bar in his pocket had melted. Next he tested popcorn kernels which to his amazement popped if placed next to the machine. He soon discovered that these microwaves could cook and heat food much quicker than ovens and stoves that use heat.
Crayons- Crayons were invented by Edwin Binney and Harold Smith who owned a paint company in New York City. These new "crayons" were made by combining wax with different pigments (chemicals that make colors). In 1903, Binney and Smith released the first box of eight "Crayola Crayons". These new crayons were an overnight success.
Bicycle- An early version of the bicycle called the Celerifere, was built in 1791 by a French man named Comte Mede de Sivrac. It was basically a scooter with a high seat attached to the top. But the Celerifere did not have any pedals. In 1816, Baron Karl von Drais de Sauerbrun of Germany, invented a model with a steering bar attached to the front wheel-but still no pedals. This new machine became known as the Draisienne or hobby horse. It was popular, but only as a fad since it was not very practical on grounds other than a park or garden. In 1839, Kirkpatrick Macmillan added pedals to enable him to get up hills. His peers thought he was crazy, but it was this innovation that made the bicycle popular and a serious form of transportation.
Report, edit, etc...Posted by JaFF on 2006-06-07 at 13:35:17
This is useless... people post things like "The toilet paper" instead of posting something new.
Closed.
Closed.