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#31
Apple Talk / Re: On This Day in History
Last post by Abbot Mythos - November 10, 2025, 12:03:44 AMNovember 10, 1885 - Gottlieb Daimler and Wilhelm Maybach Revealed the First Internal Combustion Engine Powered Motorcycle
Now, a couple of steam engine powered motorcycles had been built prior to this. Still, this ICE powered bike is the Daddy of what we're still riding today.
This motorcycle was powered by a prototype 264-cc engine. And, while non-bikers may find this unimpressive, that volume engine was more than enough for the single cylinder two-stroke, and single cylinder four valve four-stroke enduro motorcycles of my era.
Now, a couple of steam engine powered motorcycles had been built prior to this. Still, this ICE powered bike is the Daddy of what we're still riding today.
This motorcycle was powered by a prototype 264-cc engine. And, while non-bikers may find this unimpressive, that volume engine was more than enough for the single cylinder two-stroke, and single cylinder four valve four-stroke enduro motorcycles of my era.
#32
Techmology and Scientism / Re: The Tech Forum
Last post by Abbot Mythos - November 09, 2025, 04:15:01 PMThe irony in an AI musician singing 'How Was I supposed to Know?'
As per this article:
"Billboard's announcement of an AI artist on one of its charts is even more unsettling than it first seems."
As per this article:
"Months ago, a musician named Xania Monet went viral on TikTok with a song called "How Was I supposed to Know?" In short videos, women in plaid shirts mouthed along to its mournful chorus under captions that read: "Pov: you found that one song that speaks for your soul." Three-year-olds in the back seat of cars fumbled their way through its lyrics about growing up without a dad and falling in love with the wrong men. Listeners wept, alone in bathrooms.
"How Was I supposed to Know?" made its way to radio, rose up the charts and just landed at No. 30 on the Billboard Adult R&B Airplay chart. Its success prompted Billboard to run an article marking the historic moment:
"The first known instance of an AI-based act to earn a spot on a Billboard radio chart.""
I am not a musician, so AI being used for this purpose is not potentially taking food out of my mouth. Still, I do find this tech development disturbing.
As per this article:
"Billboard's announcement of an AI artist on one of its charts is even more unsettling than it first seems."
As per this article:
"Months ago, a musician named Xania Monet went viral on TikTok with a song called "How Was I supposed to Know?" In short videos, women in plaid shirts mouthed along to its mournful chorus under captions that read: "Pov: you found that one song that speaks for your soul." Three-year-olds in the back seat of cars fumbled their way through its lyrics about growing up without a dad and falling in love with the wrong men. Listeners wept, alone in bathrooms.
"How Was I supposed to Know?" made its way to radio, rose up the charts and just landed at No. 30 on the Billboard Adult R&B Airplay chart. Its success prompted Billboard to run an article marking the historic moment:
"The first known instance of an AI-based act to earn a spot on a Billboard radio chart.""
I am not a musician, so AI being used for this purpose is not potentially taking food out of my mouth. Still, I do find this tech development disturbing.
#33
Aneristic Illusions / Re: The Republicult™ On Parade
Last post by Abbot Mythos - November 08, 2025, 09:08:06 PMI'm not sure where to file this document. I'm thinking along the lines of "Partisan MAGAt Media Suck Upage." But, while I'm struggling to classify this latest right-wing travesty, here it is in all of its dubious glory (WARNING: Readers may want to place a barf bag within easy reached before proceeding further.):
First Lady Melania Trump Named "Patriot of the Year"
As per this official www.whitehouse.gov statement:
""The First Lady was named "Patriot of the Year," an honor Fox Nation awards to "heroes and patriots who have shown unwavering dedication to the values that make our country great.""
First Lady Melania Trump Named "Patriot of the Year"
As per this official www.whitehouse.gov statement:
""The First Lady was named "Patriot of the Year," an honor Fox Nation awards to "heroes and patriots who have shown unwavering dedication to the values that make our country great.""
#34
High Weirdness / Re: The Dyatlov Pass Incident
Last post by Abbot Mythos - November 08, 2025, 06:14:48 AMThis is an old thread, but I remembered it existed after accidentally running across this short YouTube video. Now, this is not one of my favorite conspiracy theories. So, I have not studied it, I claim no expertise about it, I have not spread it, and I haven't even bothered to have some fun with it. However, it appears that some effort was put into making this video, and its conclusions seem plausible to me. So, believe it, or don't.
Scientists Believe They Finally Solved the Mystery of the Dyatlov Pass Incident
Scientists Believe They Finally Solved the Mystery of the Dyatlov Pass Incident
#35
Apple Talk / Re: On This Day in History
Last post by Doktor Howl - November 08, 2025, 06:08:47 AMQuote from: Faust on November 07, 2025, 03:24:10 PMBanned, because I cant figure out any read of that post other then supporting pedophile, anyone can see one I'll unban him
Nope. You're good.
#36
Aneristic Illusions / Re: The Big Beautiful 2025 US ...
Last post by Abbot Mythos - November 07, 2025, 09:18:05 PMWhat a difference a month makes. Back at the beginning of October, Duffy was publicly threatening to fire air traffic controllers. But, I'm unaware of any recent threats, and I didn't find a single one in this official document:
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy & FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford Outline Series of Proactive Actions to Maintain Safety in the National Air Space
The "40 affected high impact airports" are listed at the end of the document.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy & FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford Outline Series of Proactive Actions to Maintain Safety in the National Air Space
The "40 affected high impact airports" are listed at the end of the document.
#37
Apple Talk / Re: On This Day in History
Last post by Faust - November 07, 2025, 03:24:10 PMBanned, because I cant figure out any read of that post other then supporting pedophile, anyone can see one I'll unban him
#38
Apple Talk / Re: On This Day in History
Last post by Abbot Mythos - November 07, 2025, 02:56:57 PMQuote from: trekkies_who_any_some on November 07, 2025, 03:28:11 AMIf the ruling class merely plays-Fucking-Sexing with a few children... the world would be far too pleasant. Give him a thousand! Five hundred boys and five hundred girls... just like Qin Shi Huang gave to Xu Fu .As I've already written, I know little about your culture. And, it's clear from this post that you know little about our culture.
Whether or not you get banned is not up to me, as I am not a forum administrator, or a moderator. But, I will make no objection to you being banned, if that is the decision of the people who run this forum.
On the other hand, if you do survive, I advice that you do some serious thinking before you continue flooding this forum with whatever pops into your head at any given moment.
#39
Apple Talk / Re: On This Day in History
Last post by chaotic neutral observer - November 07, 2025, 01:45:51 PMQuote from: trekkies_who_any_some on November 07, 2025, 03:28:11 AMIf the ruling class merely plays-Fucking-Sexing with a few children... the world would be far too pleasant. Give him a thousand! Five hundred boys and five hundred girls... just like Qin Shi Huang gave to Xu Fu .
Since this pinealist shithead has declared itself an apologist for child abuse, I recommend it be banned immediately.
#40
Apple Talk / Re: It's the Eschaton, try to ...
Last post by navkat - November 07, 2025, 07:00:26 AMThe Russkies don't make enough Selank for this timeline.