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Is it possible to create a copyright basilisk?
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Dammit
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Is it possible to create a copyright basilisk?
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Dammit
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What is it that makes a grand piano sound better than an upright piano?
Something else I haven't seen mentioned yet: many upright pianos do not have a proper 'una corda' pedal.
Typical pianos have between 2 and 3 strings for each note, all tuned to the same pitch, so the sound is full and more easily heard. The hammer typically hits all these strings with each key press.
On a grand piano, the leftmost foot pedal moves the actual keyboard and hammer assembly slightly to one side so that only a single string for each note is struck (una corda = single string). This results in a sound more like that of a pianoforte which is almost harp-like in sound.
On many upright pianos I have seen, the left pedal simply lowers a felt strip in between the hammers and strings making the sound quieter. While this is similar, it may not be what the composer had in mind for the particular piece.
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Warren "all you can eat" Buffet
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Thank you Catherine
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Google Play keeps banning the same web browser due to vague DMCA notices
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Wait, all I see is hunter2
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It's never been a better time to switch to Firefox
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I like Firefox on Android, but my chief complaint is strange scrolling behavior and refresh rate issues.
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What's your favorite Big Lebowski quote or phrase?
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"Johnson?"
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Tumor-destroying sound waves receive FDA approval for liver treatment in humans
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I'm no expert, but I am familiar with the concept of "tuning" the immune system to recognize cancerous cells via pharmaceuticals. Some of these treatments may cause the immune system to attack healthy tissue. I don't know if this is still the case.
I think the difference here is that the sound treatment causes the initial disruption to the cells, and then the immune system realizes (on its own) that the cells are a threat. Then, the immune system can start attacking the bad cells.
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Classic grilled cheese with mayo
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I'm assuming that they meant Mayo was used in place of butter on the outsides of the sandwich before cooking. Not sure though.
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A mistake plus Klevin gets you home by 7
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No drink post but ladies and gentlemen.
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Nice!!
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No drink post but ladies and gentlemen.
Green or yellow?
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"Why im here" rule
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Same!
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What's the best ice breaker exercise for the class that a professor used on your first day of class?
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Right, moving on...
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I must be one of the few who just didn't care for Alien. I still don't understand what makes this movie so well-received.