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Subject: Wow! I never knew that! From: Red Eye Date: 22 Feb 02 - 07:16 AM Apparently a Star Trek episode dealt with the N Ireland question in one of it's episodes when Captain Kirk revealed that Irish Reunification had been completed in 2025. The episode has never been shown in Britain. |
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Subject: RE: Wow! I never knew that! From: Murray MacLeod Date: 22 Feb 02 - 07:47 AM I smell an urban myth ...... Murray |
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Subject: RE: Wow! I never knew that! From: kendall Date: 22 Feb 02 - 08:54 AM I've seen every one of the old Star Trek shows and I dont remember any such episode. |
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Subject: RE: Wow! I never knew that! From: Teribus Date: 22 Feb 02 - 09:18 AM Something I never knew - A duck's quack doesn't echo - wonder why. |
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Subject: RE: Wow! I never knew that! From: gnu Date: 22 Feb 02 - 09:21 AM Perhaps you were in England when that episode was shown. Or, perhaps you were in a shift / rift / vortex / tear / parallel continuum / plasma / dynamic / universe. I only saw a couple of episodes of each series, so I'm not up to speed on space jargon. |
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Subject: RE: Wow! I never knew that! From: gnu Date: 22 Feb 02 - 09:23 AM Teribus... have you ever squeezed a duck in a canyon (or other echo producing spot) ? |
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Subject: RE: Wow! I never knew that! From: catspaw49 Date: 22 Feb 02 - 10:17 AM Yes, I think it's true. I think there was also an episode that predicted an American President would have his hat blown several times in the late '90's as well. The really chilling one though predicted that people in the year 2002 would actually give a shit about a badly acted 30 year old piece of tripe that was, if any, only marginally better than "My Mother, The Car." That episode really scared the bejesus out of me! Spaw |
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Subject: RE: Wow! I never knew that! From: GUEST,JJ Date: 22 Feb 02 - 10:26 AM Well, you're partially right Red Eye. The episode in question is 'The High Ground' but it comes from The Next Generation series. It wasn't shown by the BBC, but it has been shown in Britain on Sky TV. (scroll to the bottom of the above link for details) JJ |
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Subject: RE: Wow! I never knew that! From: Mrrzy Date: 22 Feb 02 - 11:26 AM yeah, I had a feeling it was New Trek rather than Old Trek. Sounded vaguely familiar. But about the phrase I never knew that ... I am always amazed when a student writes that in their little chapter reflections I require them to hand in every week. I mean, why take the class if thought you already knew everything? Why are people surprised when a teacher or professor presents information not already known???!? |
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Subject: RE: Wow! I never knew that! From: Trevor Date: 22 Feb 02 - 11:41 AM Well, I never thought of that! |
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Subject: RE: Wow! I never knew that! From: M.Ted Date: 22 Feb 02 - 01:15 PM In Mel Brooks new Broadway Musical, "The Producers" Roger De Bris (the worst director in New York) says, "I never realize that the "The Third Reich" meant Germany!" |
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Subject: RE: Wow! I never knew that! From: Jim Dixon Date: 22 Feb 02 - 01:42 PM Mrrzy: You should know by now: Students don't take courses to learn things. They take courses to accumulate credits, to get a degree, to get a high(er) paying job. If they wanted to learn things, they'd read books. You'll know it when you have a student that actually wants to learn. He'll take very few notes, but pay close attention and ask lots of questions, some of which take you off your planned topic. They will usually start with "how" or "why." He is unlikely to show any surprise. |
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Subject: RE: Wow! I never knew that! From: greg stephens Date: 22 Feb 02 - 01:53 PM saying" i never knew that" is actually quite a subtle psychological ploy. the person you're saying it to thinks they are being thanked for the information, or complimented on their superior knowledge. but what you're really saying is "it's kind of surprising i didn't know that, as I know virtually everything there is to be known, and anyway it wasn't very interesting'. |
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Subject: RE: Wow! I never knew that! From: GUEST,JJ Date: 22 Feb 02 - 02:11 PM I totally disagree, Greg. To me, saying "I never knew that" is an admission of inadequacy. I am admitting that I should have know it, that it is worth knowing, and thank you for telling me. JJ
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Subject: RE: Wow! I never knew that! From: Amergin Date: 22 Feb 02 - 04:06 PM Hey, Spaw have you ever seen the documentary "Trekkies"? I have never laughed so bloody hard.... |
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Subject: RE: Wow! I never knew that! From: GUEST Date: 23 Feb 02 - 08:45 AM Don't ya just hate it when people start threads, or ask question and then never come back? |
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Subject: RE: Wow! I never knew that! From: kendall Date: 23 Feb 02 - 04:21 PM Never could get into the Next Generation.A Klingon aboard a star ship? No way. |
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Subject: RE: Wow! I never knew that! From: khandu Date: 23 Feb 02 - 06:51 PM While we are on a Star Trek subject, let me mention something that I believe needs to be mentioned...William Shatner. A great actor, wonderful singer, a fine philantrophist, sweet humanitarian...hell, the list goes on! He also has fine horses! And, as mentioned on another thread; he and Dylan worked on an album together. Unfortunately never released, it would have shaken music to its core! This poor world needs more Shatners, but alas, there is, and there can only be, one William Shatner! khandu |
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Subject: RE: Wow! I never knew that! From: gnu Date: 23 Feb 02 - 06:57 PM PC kendall. I'm sure your for that. |
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Subject: RE: Wow! I never knew that! From: kendall Date: 23 Feb 02 - 07:31 PM I'd rather be historically accurate than Politically correct. |
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Subject: RE: Wow! I never knew that! From: Clifton53 Date: 23 Feb 02 - 10:07 PM The only Irish connection I recall from the original series was the episode in which Kirk's academy nemesis named Finnegan shows up, picking up where he left off by pummeling and harassing Kirk no end. Talk about stereotyping, Yeesh. At least Finnegan wasn't portrayed as a drunk. Clifton |
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Subject: RE: Wow! I never knew that! From: GUEST Date: 23 Feb 02 - 10:09 PM "Anybody wanna buy a duck?" wdyat24 |
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Subject: RE: Wow! I never knew that! From: Dicho (Frank Staplin) Date: 23 Feb 02 - 10:30 PM Mrzzy, you gave me a severe dose of deja vu! I taught labs and assisted in lectures in Geology when I was getting my advanced degrees. Some students questioned my ability to teach because I said that my answers to some of their questions were speculations and not the one true genuine "Truth." These are the same people who now believe their local legislative representative, etc. When I hear people say "I should have known that," my response is "Hmmm." |
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Subject: RE: Wow! I never knew that! From: Clifton53 Date: 23 Feb 02 - 11:17 PM I'd rather hear that than the ever-annoying," I know that". One guy at work says ' I know that" no matter what you tell him, drives me up the wall. |
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Subject: RE: Wow! I never knew that! From: greg stephens Date: 23 Feb 02 - 11:19 PM And your point is? |
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Subject: RE: Wow! I never knew that! From: gnu Date: 24 Feb 02 - 07:00 AM wdyat24 ! Where you been ? If she's keeping you so busy that you have no time for the 'Cat, married life can't be all bad I guess. |
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Subject: RE: Wow! I never knew that! From: McGrath of Harlow Date: 24 Feb 02 - 09:35 AM Now has anybody got the facts about why the word "gullible" is never included in any dictioaries? |
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Subject: RE: Wow! I never knew that! From: Mrs.Duck Date: 24 Feb 02 - 09:48 AM Maybe not in the 'dictioaries' but it is in the dictionary and yes I was 'gullible' enough to fall for that one!! |
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Subject: RE: Wow! I never knew that! From: Little Hawk Date: 24 Feb 02 - 12:50 PM You're right. I have 3 dictioaries here, and not one of them has the word "gullible" in it! Shocking. Quite aside from that, Finnegan actually was a drunk, but he had no drink available on that occasion, and this only further contibuted to his already totally obnoxious nature. He very nearly managed to humiliate our beloved James T, but Kirk triumphed in the end...as he always does...pummeling the pest into insensibility. Kirk's shirt was duly ripped in the process, sending legions of female fans into breathless rapture, and stirring envy in the hearts of all redblooded male humaniods. An enrollment in the WSSBA will ensure that you will soon know a whole bunch of vital information that most other people don't know or even care about! This will enable you to be "the life of the party" and impress the hell out of the poor sods who haven't memorized Klingon phrases like "P'THAK CHARGH GROPHK!"* - LH *(Up yours, loser!)
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Subject: RE: Wow! I never knew that! From: McGrath of Harlow Date: 24 Feb 02 - 06:43 PM 2024 seems a pretty plausible kind of date to me. |
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Subject: RE: Wow! I never knew that! From: Little Hawk Date: 25 Feb 02 - 12:36 PM Clifton - Have you tried telling him he's an idiot? :-) - LH |
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Subject: RE: Wow! I never knew that! From: Tig Date: 25 Feb 02 - 05:56 PM Since this thread seems to be full of useless information did you know that in the UK by law a zoo has to have an elephant - otherwise it's only an animal park, sanctuary etc? Useful only if you want an awkward quiz question or to open your own zoo!!!! |
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Subject: RE: Wow! I never knew that! From: Art Thieme Date: 25 Feb 02 - 06:11 PM To me, I never knew that means I never had sex with that. Art Thieme |
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Subject: RE: Wow! I never knew that! From: Haruo Date: 25 Feb 02 - 06:16 PM First of all, I don't think canyon produce echoes; ducks do. And secondly, I don't believe any of you when you say "gullible" isn't in the dictioary. I don't think you've read the whole thing. Just cause it's not in its alphabetical place don't mean it ain't in there. Liland |
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Subject: RE: Wow! I never knew that! From: Kenny B (inactive) Date: 25 Feb 02 - 06:17 PM Have you ever seen an elephant pee And you can't see it's belly for steam And for an unrequested encore Q "How long is piece of string?" A Approximately two times half it length, that's if the theory of relativity is all its cracked up to be. Back to sleep ;>) Kenny B |
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Subject: RE: Wow! I never knew that! From: GUEST,Jim Date: 25 Feb 02 - 06:18 PM Sorry, Tig But I'm afraid that's an 'urban myth' or complete nonsense, depending on your point of view Jim |
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Subject: RE: Wow! I never knew that! From: Lanfranc Date: 25 Feb 02 - 06:43 PM Visitors to that newly renamed London attraction, the Regents Animal Park, may well be disappointed when they look for the elephants peeing - they'll have to go to Whipsnade for that, nowadays. Piss poor show, I reckon! I await with breath unbated to hear of the Doctor Who episode that foreshadowed the demise of Enron.
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Subject: RE: Wow! I never knew that! From: Little Hawk Date: 26 Feb 02 - 04:57 PM And just what does all this have to do with William Shatner? I ask you that! - LH |
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Subject: RE: Wow! I never knew that! From: Mark Cohen Date: 26 Feb 02 - 05:28 PM LH, I guess you must have missed the episode where he was peed on by an elephant. Droll, yet strangely moving. Aloha, Mark |
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Subject: RE: Wow! I never knew that! From: Little Hawk Date: 26 Feb 02 - 08:26 PM LOL! Could have been worse, I suppose...(!!!) But how did they fit it into a 1 hour show with commercial breaks? - LH |
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Subject: RE: Wow! I never knew that! From: Nigel Parsons Date: 27 Feb 02 - 06:39 AM Yes Gullible is in the dictionary, and no, I don't think I've been 'had' in taking a minute to look it up. Unfortunately it does not usually 'head' an entry, and can be found in the entry for "Gull" meaning a dupe. Be careful passing these ducks around, if you hold them upside down they quack up!! |
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Subject: RE: Wow! I never knew that! From: McGrath of Harlow Date: 27 Feb 02 - 06:57 AM "I don't think I've been 'had' in taking a minute to look it up"
And I'm sure noone could possibly disagree with that... |
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Subject: RE: Wow! I never knew that! From: Ritchie Date: 27 Feb 02 - 08:01 AM there are 3 types of people on the mudcat ... those that can count and those that can't.
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