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  1. Tholan

    Funny, Strange, Random Pics

    Random pics from my last trip in Scotland
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    Google Science Fair "Calling all young inventors and dreamers"

    13-18 ? I'm sure we're in the 31-81 age range here !
  3. Tholan

    The Astronomy Thread

    If Nasa can get rid of the whole cargo aspect of space exploration, they will. They would rather spend $$ into kick ass satellites and incredible space missions.
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    Tennis

    The coach was pretty dumb to act like that, and I can understand Serena reaction : she got a minor infraction for something she didn't do. In my opinion, if the rules state that no coaching is permitted, and got called for that, then it's fair.
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    The Paranormal, UFO's, and Mysteries of the Unknown

    The snow is also "off" on this image; if you look at the closest high res picture, it looks way more familiar that this. Even the normal snow looks like it has a mesh of straight lines with the same angle as the structure. So most likely a bad picture processing.
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    The Video Thread

    Bugatti Chiron made out of lego !
  7. Tholan

    What vehicle do you drive?

    Burren is right, and I would add that you should never exceed 3000rpm with a cold engine.
  8. Tholan

    Funny, Strange, Random Pics

    Rhone valley in Switzerland
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    Funny, Strange, Random Pics

    Forest fire in Cali, seen from a plane
  10. Tholan

    Desktop Computers

    Unfortunately, I can't play everyday (being old sucks ass), but mostly on weekend, I usually start and stop it maybe 3-4 times. Maybe if it's bad, I'll leave it on longer now. Thank for the tips. The power is quite stable in Switzerland, never had an issue here.
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    Desktop Computers

    Just build my new gaming computer, and the samsung SSD M.2 970 is a gift from the gods. The POST takes longer than loading Windows. It's the first time I don't let my computer on 24/24 just because it's very fast to boot. Also, for some reason, everything is super silent it's a real pleasure...
  12. Tholan

    Funny, Strange, Random Pics

    Their over reaction is just a way to show the referee that they got touched or they are pretending to to get a foul. It's part of the play. When I was a kid I remember they would call the italian Team the "Comedia del arte". Still 130% gay though. Except when this happens :
  13. Tholan

    History of FoH

    I remember joining Kreugen's group during LDoN. it was like 1pm UTC and you were already playing. When I left the group 6 hours later, you kept on playing. I wonder how many of you were behind the screen. I don't think you wrote more than "LFG ?" then 6 hours later "bye"
  14. Tholan

    Your Own Photography

    Fuck cancer. He had awesome emerald eyes.
  15. Tholan

    Formula 1 and MotoGP - Racing

    Ouch at that poor mechanic. I don't think a leg should bend like that.
  16. Tholan

    The Paranormal, UFO's, and Mysteries of the Unknown

    A few weeks ago, an ufo was spotted over Switzlerand - most likely a plane, but the ATC (named Skyguide here) did not outright say it was a plane. They said they had to analyze the pictures before giving an explanation. My 2cp, it was a plane. People fail to realize that at such distance, you...
  17. Tholan

    Stephen Hawking, 1942-2018.

    The question is, during Tesla and Edison times, were they really famous ? I mean, did the common people knew about them ? For us, now, we know that they were incredible, but back then, maybe outside of the university circle jerks, they were maybe pretty unknown ?
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    Thor: Ragnarok (2017)

    Just watched it, and it was more a miss than a hit for me. Hulk talked too much, the first 15 minutes were confusing, Odin dies like it's no big deals. I liked the lighter tone and the grandmaster was
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    What does your ideal modern MMO be like?

    Don't know how these ideas would be in a game, but what I'd like : 1) Dynamic World. Once you kill King Dain Coldreaver 4, he is no longer there, ever. Either your team killed the whole coldain population and they are now extinct, either a new king is put on the throne. 2) Dynmiac world implies...
  20. Tholan

    half-ass history of 3dfx

    I had the first iteration of 3dfx, then a voodoo 2. Then I had to chose between an ATI and Nvdia, took the ATI because it was supposed to have a good DVD support or some shit. My first experience with ATI, and my last - the driver was almost impossible to install on my comp, there were like a...
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    The Astronomy Thread

    I talked to a former astronaut who repaired the hubble telescope about the futur of Nasa rockets, he said that they would be very happy if they could stop building rockets. Their goal is space exploration, not putting cargo into orbit. When they can completly outsource that, I'm sure they'll...
  22. Tholan

    The Protocols of the (Learned) Elders of Zion WAS A HOAX

    If the jews aren't runing this place, who is then ?! Keep searching
  23. Tholan

    The Astronomy Thread

    I thought the car paint would blister but I guess I know nothing about space physics.
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    Science!! Fucking magnets, how do they work?

    I wonder if they could target a satellite with it.
  25. Tholan

    Porn for Votes

    Upvoted.
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    Star Wars Battlefront II

    I don't think they will change their strategy, but most likely will change the way it's implemented in game. In Start Wars, it's very complicated to add custom skin because you want to be Dark Vador, not UltraVador2000 with pink wings, a fiery crown and pink lightsaber with meow sounds instead...
  27. Tholan

    Funny, Strange, Random Pics

    Glacier Landing with my brother. Nothing say fuck ecology more than landing on a ski slope just to have an overpriced coffee at 3000m.
  28. Tholan

    Funny, Strange, Random Pics

    hey that's where I live. Yes, exactly on that rock.
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    Star Wars Battlefront II

    I'm not sure why this should fall under the gambling laws. It's like a pack of MTG cards, you buy them without knowing what's inside, yet it's not gambling. Or is it ?
  30. Tholan

    Rate Movies You've Recently Watched.

    Wonder Woman (2017) : 4/10. Would not watch again, would not recommand. Confusing, disjointed movie. I don't mind rewriting history and taking a bit a freedom in the course of events, but fuck, it looks like every scenes were written by different writers (among the wtf moment: the villager in...
  31. Tholan

    Your Own Photography

    mah kitten. Name is Goliath - a fitting name now.
  32. Tholan

    The Astronomy Thread

    What about the giant Worms that dwell in these caves ?!
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    The Astronomy Thread

    Working in tunnels, I can tell you that the amount of energy / material needed to start excavating shit is too high for an outpost. You'd need heavy machinery with strong steel to dig anything serious. So the first few settlement will most likely be made out of alu and fabric, and direct on the...
  34. Tholan

    Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition

    Probably the only game where I could look at my wall clock, and when I looked again after what felt like 2 minutes, 6 hours had passed.
  35. Tholan

    What vehicle do you drive?

    yeah and my sub is even longer lol, it's just a feeling I have when driving it.
  36. Tholan

    What vehicle do you drive?

    IMHO the CLA catters to younger people with its more aggressive loooks. The C63 is longer than the titanic and has a lot of frills for old people (the massaging seats come to mind). Also, the rear looks meh. The M4, yes, the CLA not yet. The noise did not particulary shocked me, but I was...
  37. Tholan

    What vehicle do you drive?

    Well I do have german blood in my vein ! More seriously, the first time I went on the german highway, I did not go higher than 160-180km/h. You have to feel confident and know your car to go higher. With my poor Subaru legacy 3.0 I can reach 220-230 km/h, but the noise and the vibration are...
  38. Tholan

    What vehicle do you drive?

    Money is indeed not the main issue, although it's a factor. The C63 amg is a nice car, drove it a few time on the german highways, went up to 300km/h (GPS measurement), but I think it's an old person car. The V8 sounds like a beast.
  39. Tholan

    What vehicle do you drive?

    I'm about to change my old Subaru for some german beauty, but I can't really decide which one I should get. The two contenders are the BMW M4 and the Mercedes CLA 45 Amg. The BMW has more power, a more "muscle" look and a better looking cockpit. The CLA is more confortable, has 5 doors, and...
  40. Tholan

    Your Own Photography

    Is the bright spot on the top left corner Mercury ?