ParadiseValleyFiend t1_je2926y wrote on March 28, 2023 at 9:49 PM

Reply to TIL recent research shows the demodex mite, which lives on most humans' skin, has an anus. Contradicting earlier findings. by AudibleNod

"Hey Science! How's the whole curing cancer or solving climate change stuff going? I'm sure you have tons of new fascinating discoveries that will improve our lives!"

Science: "the tiny face bugs do indeed have buttholes."

ParadiseValleyFiend t1_j59ivl7 wrote on January 21, 2023 at 10:44 AM

Reply to TIL the Japanese United Red Army conducted an internal purge of its members in 1972, killing 12, including 1 member killed for asking for tissues. by JakeyZhang

Jesus, beatings and exposure to winter temperatures. That's not a good way to go.

ParadiseValleyFiend t1_j2zstvz wrote on January 5, 2023 at 2:00 AM

Reply to TIL that all the gold that has ever been mined in all of human history could fill about three Olympic-sized swimming pools. by westondeboer

I think someone did this measurement with platinum too. I remember hearing that it would all fit into a medium-sized room, could be wrong though.