Interesting Facts thread

[Tingalz]

Thermal radiation is energy emitted by matter as electromagnetic waves due to the pool of thermal energy that all matter possesses that has a temperature above absolute zero. Thermal radiation propagates without the presence of matter through the vacuum of space.

Thermal radiation is a direct result of the random movements of atoms and molecules in matter. Since these atoms and molecules are composed of charged particles (protons and electrons), their movement results in the emission of electromagnetic radiation, which carries energy away from the surface.

Unlike conductive and convective forms of heat transfer, thermal radiation can be concentrated in a small spot by using reflecting mirrors, which is exploited in concentrating solar power generation. For example, the sunlight reflected from mirrors heats the PS10 solar power tower and during the day it can heat water to 285 °C (545 °F).

From http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heat_transfer#Radiation

Forgot to mention that. Even though, you would not radiate all of your heat instantly. It would be gradual. You would probably suffocate before you freeze to death in a vaccum.

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[Stocking]

Forgot to mention that. Even though, you would not radiate all of your heat instantly. It would be gradual.

In less than 3 seconds you'd be frozen solid. I'd call that instant.

[Counter98]

It would be gradual.

Everything is gradual. Hey, that's a fact!

[Tingalz]

In less than 3 seconds you'd be frozen solid. I'd call that instant.

I have no idea where you pulled that information from.

[Counter98]

Did you know...
...that there are trillions of micrometeorites in space, which act almost like cosmic bullets which pierce many, many things?
...that a study showed most people do not play video games for violence, but rather thrills and a sense of accomplishment?

[Counter98]

Did you know that advertisers keep an online profile of you, including personal information pulled from various websites you visit, to give you advertisements suited for you?

[Stocking]

I have no idea where you pulled that information from.

haha gyazo fale

[Mysteroo]

Did you know a cell is more complicated then a space shuttle?
And scientists say that they popped outta soup :P

Also- every person in the world would fit into Jacksonville Florida, twice

[Tingalz]

you win arguenment tigalz

thank you for admitting that stocking :)

[Messes]

interesting fact i found out yesterday at McDonalds...

[Mysteroo]

[Counter98]

In India, McDonald's serves lamb instead of beef?

[Trogtor]

Ummmmm.......

WHALE snake DOT DAN

[Clone v.117]

I interject blood.

(comparing our sun to our largest known star "VY Canis Majoris")
The sun can fit into Canis Majoris so many times that if the sun was a golf ball it would be able to cover the entirety of Texas seven foot deep in golf balls, that's how many suns can fit into Canis Majoris.

[Otis Da HousKat]

160 cars can drive side by side on the Monumental Axis in Brazil, the world's widest road.

A common urban legend persists that the Monumental Axis is the widest road in the world, where "[100 to 160] cars can drive side by side". This is untrue, as the road consists of two avenues with six lanes on either side; a total of twelve lanes. However, it was in the Guinness Book of Records as having the widest median (central reservation) of a divided highway (dual carriageway) in the world.