That's pretty neat. I wish I worked at their headquarters. Instead of hiring people to mow the lawns they once used hundred of live goats. I would have been playing with the goats all day. Haha


Haha that would be fun. Do you like cats?


I tolerate cats is more like it. I have a Maine Coon that is a barn cat that is a terror. She's only nice at feeding time. She's almost 15, and they say that once cats reach that age it has usually spent 10 years of it's life sleeping. I'm not so sure about her though.


That's cool. I can't have any animals with fur because my wife is allergic to them.


Bummer, maybe you could go to a cat cafe in Japan or Taiwan. You can pay hourly to play with cats and have drinks.


That would be kinda fun to do. The cat in Godfather part 1 was actually a stray.


That's cool. I wonder if it got a good home after the filming? There's a town in Alaska called Talkeetna that has had a cat named Stubbs as it's mayor since 1997.


Hi there, do you watch video on YouTube?


Occasionally. I like to play Bob Ross' Joy of Painting for my dogs while I'm at work, and YouTube has full episodes of it.


Yeah I like him too. You Tube is the second largets search engine nowadays


I'm not surprise. At one point, it consumed as much bandwidth as the entire internet in 2000.


Yeah that is crazy. Bieber's Baby song seems to be the most disliked video in there. Poor guy


I don't feel as badly for him as I do for the three guys who created YouTube. Evidently, Google bought it for only 1.65 billion dollars over a decade ago. I feel like it's probably worth way more now!


I bet it is for sure. Have you heard of Bluetube?


It is a police YouTube and you can check out law enforcement videos in it


That's pretty cool. I remember when YouTube was completely free, and was mostly cute animals.


Yeah the good times. Did you know they had to increase the video view after Gangnam Style came out?


That's crazy. I wonder how many views the very first upload has by new. That one with the guy talking about an elephant.


Yeah I wonder about that too. On another topic, do you follow politics much?


I do. I love politics. There are a lot of fun facts about the government I find fascinating. Like the congressional baseball game that has been going on for over a hundred years? They should televise that!


I would love to see that. Did you know Truman refused to be photographed on the dumbo ride?


Haha, yeah. He didn't want to be associated with the Republican party. I guess Hillary didn't, either, since she used to be the President of the Young Republicans club in school.


THat is such a huge change for her, wow. Did you know every republican president has had a beard?


Yeah, Hillary wasn't the only one to change her mind; Reagan was originally a Democrat! I don't think Donald Trump has a beard, but I think every president who has had a beard was a Republican.


Yeah I was thinking about that, maybe he decided to change that. The colors blue and red were adopted by both parties only stated in 2000 I did not know that.


That's pretty funny. I wonder if it's because that was when internet and the spread of information really took off? There needed to be more branding to differentiate.


I guess so, that is actually a really good point. Nice chatting with you.


I like it as well Juan Martin del Potro is one of my favorite players glad he too the U.S. Open home


He is from Argentina, his hometown is called Tandil


I love how he treats his friends and has their backs. I would want to live like that.


I agree thats a great trait to have, he is 29 years old and I think this is the first time winning a US Open, his had a lot of skilled oponents over the years


did you know the polo shirt was invented by a tennis player?


No didnt know that, I guess tennis players also used polo players to play


I guess it was invented by Rene "the crocodile" Lacoste. Hence the name of the brand and crocodile shirt.


Interesting, Lacoste is a brand that I like a lot, do you know how long the longest game on tennis history lasted?


it lasted over 3 days!!! thats a really long time


I bet Jon Isner was involved. That guy plays the longest matches. Do you like Federer?


Yeah Federer is another one of my favorites, the Swiss pro player


Did you see that he tore a meniscus when he stretched too far while drawing a bath for his daughter? What a freak accident!


That is a harsh way to get injured, it was one of the worse injuries in his career in fact


At least he has the honor of being the first living person in switzerland to be honored with a stamp.


Yeah, and has also won many ATPS, US Opens and about every tennis comptetition out there


He has been gifted two cows too! I mean what the heck is he going to do with 2 cows?


2 cows really? what does that have to do with Tennis lol, hopefully we will see his life in a documentary in Netflix one day


Yeah, that would be an interesting watch. It was great chatting with you!


I'm doing great! How are you doing tonight?


I am doing well, thanks! Do you like tennis?


I don't really know the sport well. I know that it can earn some people lots of money.


Well, let me inform you! They once used a helicopter to dry the grass for the 69 us open!


A helicopter? Well, I guess rich folk have all kind of resources at their disposal. Never needed to do that again, I guess.


I would have just had to tried to blow it dry with my breath. Would have taken forever!


They know how to think big in tennis, that's for sure. The longest match in tennis history went on for 11 hours and was spread over 3 days. I wonder if anyone watched the whole thing.


They would have been sleepy after! Like I am after binge watching some netflix.


Netflix has fostered so much binge watching. People spend weekends immobile because of Netflix.


I know! hey have 137 million subscribers worldwide! THat's crazy!


The cash flow must be solid. They are expanding all the time, but still pay a lot in postage. I wonder why.


I wondered that too! They do make up half of internet traffic along with youtube!


That's intense. People love video. The origins of the company are funny, though.


After racking up a $40 late fee on a vhs copy of apollo 13, reed hastings was inspired to start Netflix. Reed got angry, and started a new company that put Blockbuster out of business.


What a dumb and inefficient way to make $40! That came back to bit them in the rear!


Yes. Blockbuster underestimated the value of Netflix too.


Yeah! They were off by quite a bit. Like $2B!


I think BB imagined that they could copy Netflix easily. It's sometimes simpler just to buy a turnkey operation.


I do! did you know there are 20 quintillion animals on earth?


Wow.  I didn't know there was that many.  It's estimated that over 1.5 million living animal species have been described.


That is a lot. What is your favorite animal?


Hahah my favorite animals are frogs.  Been fascinated with them ever since I was a kid for some reason.


Interesting! Did you know under provisions of the 1912 Scottish protection of animals act the lochness monster is a protected species? hahaha


That's funny!  The Netherlands is constructing special bridges for wildlife in order to connect habitats and keep animals from being hit by cars.  That's a good idea.  In the fall where I live the roads are peppered with dead animals.  I think they try to get on the roads to get warm at night and that's when they get hit.


Intriguing! Crazy that humans have lost their body hair 240,000 years ago.


Interesting. lol  There's a lawyer in Switzerland who represents animals in court.  That's a different kind of lawyer job.


So weird. I would sue humans if I were an animal.


lol  yes.  They sure have gotten the short end of the stick that's for sure.  Do you like horses?  I had them while growing up.


I love horses. Never had one. I heard humans domesticated horses around 4000 bc.


I believe it.  95 percent of all modern thoroughbred racehorses can trace their Y chomosome to one horse named Darley Arabian.


Interesting! Did you know Clint Eastwood was allergic to horses?


lol No.  That's interesting since he starred in so many Western movies!


Seriously. Hopefully he got over that allergy by now.


Yes.  I'm not sure.  Did you know that horses, sharks, and orangutans are all ticklish?  lol


That is funny. I also did not know that germany became the first country to universally give animals constitionally legal rights.


I didn't know that either!  The length of a horse hair is strongly related to the amount of sunlight it gets. Interesting.


I didn't either.  I also just learned that once an Icelandic horse leaves Iceland, it can never come back.  I had a good time chatting with you!


Yes I like Walt Disney a lot. Did you hear about the Lion King remake that they're coming out with though? Is it live action or not?


I was a big Lion King fan, have you seen it?


No they haven't come out with the Remake yet. But I did see the stage show and I also saw a movie which are both great. Julie Taymor directed the Broadway musical by the way


They made it dubbed in zulu for african release, that was nice of them


Yes I agree. I also like how revolutionary Disney was with their use of multi-plane cameras, that really adds to an animated scene and they used it in Bambi


For sure, it is amazing what they can do. Frozen was a good song, ever seen it?


Yes I did like that movie. I think it was the first Disney movie to be directed by a woman.


For sure, that is a good stat. They need more women directing disney movies


Yes I think so. What do you think about the movie Big Hero 6? That was actually decent, it's not my favorite but it is impressive they used a 50,000 core computer to render it


Wow, I did not know. I liked that movie and it makes sense.


Did you ever see the movie Up by the way? Apparently it would take 9 million balloons to actually lift the house LOL that's insane


Lol, that would be so many balloons, and so much helium! People would be talking funny for days if they all popped.


Haha that's a good point. Do you think anyone has ever attached so many balloons to themselves that they floated away LOL


For sure! Do you have a favorite animal?


Yes my favorite animal is the dog! Dogs are so awesome and that they love humans makes me happy haha what about you


Me too. I love dogs so much! There are 20 quintillion animals on planet earth. So many!


That is a lot! What school is that you know how humans have a dominant side like you're right-handed or whatever? Apparently dogs have a dominant paw side too LOL


Just like humans, that is awesome. Good chatting with you!


Yes you as well, make sure to check your dog for a distinct dialect though, apparently depending on where animals are from they will sound different


hello, I love horses. One of my fav are the icelandic horses. They go very fast.


Hello, I love horses also. I like how the get along with the Dalmatians that are with firefighters that protect them.


There was a fire here in LA and so many horse were saved by out firefighters. Any other animals were not very lucky. It was very sad. We need to do more to protect animals


oh wow. Here in Iowa we don't really see fires like that. But I agree we do need to protect animals


There are so many different kinds of animals in the world. many are going way too. We need to be more like Germany. Have you head of what they are doing?


I have not really heard about what they are doing


they are projecting the rights of animals by giving them constitutional rights


that is a really good idea more counties should have that


yeah very cool right! We humans come from animals basically. Would you agree?


We have so much of the same DNA and how we used to have so much hair back in the day like over 200000 years ago. That's crazy!


could be. Probably is goes all the way back to Africa I've recently learned. We are basically African animals at one point lol


I can see that. We sure have come along way since then


or not lol..... I randomly learned sound can cause fear in humans. That's pretty wild


I believe that. I know there are some sounds that cause me fear


It's got to be something in the sound frequency


Yea I'm just wondering what is in that which activates a fear in our human emotion. I wonder if we get that from animals??


We could have I am sure there are certain sound that cause them to fear


hi,  do you like animals?  did you know the loch ness monster is a protected species?


I did not know that. That will come in handy once we find one. Also,Germany was the first country in the world to universally give animals legal rights that were constitutionally guaranteed. This was in 2002.


Sweet!  hmmm domesticated animals develop a white patch,  I wonder if that is only towards horses or all animals.


Yeah, I wonder if that occurs naturally or because of how they are bred.


Maybe.  I know Orcas dorsal fin tends to flop over in captivity but it the wild the dorsal fin it straight up.


Interesting. There are so many things to learn about animals, especially knowing that there are 20 quintillion individual animals on planet earth.


i wonder how many zeroes are in a quintillion lol That is a lot of animals!  i love the discovery channel I watch a lot of animal shows.   Did you know theres a breed of horse that has a fifth speed?  I guess it is called a tolt.


I heard a tolt is speedwalking for a horse. That's pretty funny!


That is cool,  horses got places to go!  speed walking is helpful.


I can't imagine being allergic to horses. I would be devastated. Apparently Clint Eastwood developed an allergy to them although he has been on horseback in many of his movies.


Yeah I know right,  hes in so many western movies,  I guess he had to take daily claritin for his allergies!


Haha. I am glad we get to use horses for leisure these days or for recording movies, haha. Historically they were used in warfare.


did you hear about the lipizzaner horses?  They are born a dark color and later turn white?  Thats amazing!


That's totally weird. I had not heard about that. Horses are great runners, but apparently we are the best distance runners.


Maybe because we train with the knowledge we have to run far.  Animals just run for fun or because they have to.


Well, that makes sense. We also cannot synthesize vitamin c like plants or animals.


Damn defective gene.  Its ok,  forces us to get out in the sun!


PETA feels strongly about animals and says their treatment is a social justice issue. We keep learning how intelligent and sensitive animals are and so it kind of is but sometimes they can go too far.


Yeah I feel very strongly about animals too.


It's good that PETA teaches people to be kind of animals.


I do like them cant believe there are 20 quintillion animals out there


I was surprised that a white patch develops when animals are domesticated. Maybe that's why married men go grey...


Thats funny, that would make sense, animals have constitutional rights in Germany


Did you know that hiccups are an early evolution from land animals.


I guess we are all animals and another fact that supports evolution,


Did you hit enter prematurely?!?!? I do that more than I would like to admit. I wonder what the loch ness monster evolved from.


I did, I hate it when that happens, and I have no idea, good thing Nessie is a protected species. Since 1912 at least.


How long do loch ness monsters live for? How many are there? I have questions! I do not need answers though. I would like to know more about a sound frequency that causes fear in humans. I have enemies I need to vanquish!


Well Nessie is a myth, hopefully one day we can find out if the myth is true or not, and thats sounds interesting didnt know there was a fear frequency for humans.


Me either. Did you know we may have lost all of our body hair as recently as 240000 years ago? As a swimmer, I still see a lot of hairy humans!


I guess many of them didnt lose it lol, there are some hairy humans out there I agree with you


Did you know ribs grew back? That's crazy! How come other bones don't grow back? I broke my arm and that didn't grow back.


I didnt know that, how long does it take for them to grow back? and that sounds painful


I wonder if they regrow in other animals like horses?


Not sure about that, but that is an intersting question do you like horses?


I do like horses but I am a little afraid of them. Do you like them?


I do, specially Icelandic horses, unique species with a fifth speed


Is that a speedwalking speed? I only have 2 speeds, slow and nothing.


Yeah thats speedwalking for a horse, Clint Eastwood is alergic to horses, I guess he doesnt like them that much


They do have big scary teeth. Nice chatting with you!


I'm good, thanks for asking.  Do you like horses?


Yes. Horses species are evolved over 40 to 55 million years ago. Human domesticated horses for many purpose like travelling and carrying goods.


I like horses too!  I hear that the only true wild horses are the Przewalski's horse.  Did you know that?


Its very interesting. Horses mainly used in riding, agriculture and competition purpose. In olden days it is used in warfare and travelling. It speedy escaped from its predators.


Yes, I agree with you about that!  On a side note, do you know that there are about 20 quintillion animals on planet Earth?


Iceland horses have fifth speed, they are basically speed walking horses it very difficult to run in ice.


That's funny, I've seen those little horses and they are too cute!


They are pony. When they are big use it for riding. Lipizzaner horses, known for their classical performances.


Speaking of the Lipizzaner horses, did you know it takes about 6 years for them to turn white?  They are either born totally brown or black.


Now days, cops are using horses it is very amazing to see it.


Yes, it is. I read that there is a sound frequency that causes fear in humans.


Germany became first country in the world to constitutionally guaranteed legal rights.


That's right.  Did you know under the 1912 Scottish protection of animals act, The Loch Ness monster is a protected species?


If destroy any species can cause the breaking in the food web. It affect the eco-system very much so only the government take steps to protect them. we should also try to protect it.


Yes, we all have a responsibility to help keep the animals safe.


We should plant trees also it provide space for birds also.


So true, my friend!  It has been estimated that there are over 7 million different animal species on Earth!


Very interesting. The study of animals is called zoology. It is used to deal with animal disease also.


You're correct.  Well, it's been nice chatting with you this morning. I hope you enjoy the rest of your day!


What do you think of remakes of movies and cartoons?


I think Disney is planning to remake the Lion King.  Disney released the first trailer for next year for the Lion King remake.


That's correct. Disney is calling the new Lion King remake a live action film but it relies almost exclusively on CGI so a lot of people consider it annimation.


I do too. A related debate arose when Avatar was released, with the Visual Effects Society honoring James Cameron's 2009 epic for, among other trophies, animated character in a live-action feature motion picture


I agree that these kinds of films are skirting the line between traditional annimation and heavily CGI assisted live action films. With the improvements in the technology I'm not sure it makes sense anymore to feel the need to classify such films in the traditional modes.


Yeah I feel the same way of course Jon Favreau, the director of the Lion King remake has naturally walked down this valley before, with his update of The Jungle Book.


Yes, the difference being that the Jungle Book still had a human character and therefore a true live action person was seen on screen. The Lion King contains no humans and so it is likely that everything is CGI.


Technology is all consuming. During the 70s, disney recycled a lot of their animation frames, resulting in identical scenes in some movies


That was a different time, generating those frames took so long that it made sense to recycle those that you could. Creation is a much quicker process now with the aid of computer programs.


Did you know that Frozen was the first animated Disney film directed by a woman.


Yes I had heard that. Disney does a good job trying to increase representation in their films and parks when possible. They also dubbed the Lion King into Zulu for its African release.


Makes sense i wasnt at all surprised when Disney acquired Marvel.


I was. Disney has made some major moves lately but acquiring the much more adult properies of Marvel Studios was a bold move to me.


Yeah Bold but incredible lucrative. They certainly have their eye on the future.


True. They will make a lot of money off the films but even more in merchandise. They are also adding a Marvel Land to Disneys California Adventure that will be a big money maker for them.


Yeah i considerate a smart but gutsy play as you said. On another note did you know that Over 1.5 million living animal species have been described—of which around 1 million are insects—but it has been estimated there are over 7 million animal species in total


That's hard to imagine so many unknown species. I wonder where the estimate comes from.


Speaking of animals In 2002, germany became the first country in the world to universally give animals constitutionally-guaranteed legal rights.


I think that is much needed. All countries should honor and respect animal rights. Scotland has declared the Loch Ness monster a protected species.


I agree i just hate it when animal lives some how trump human ones. nice talking to you


I'm not sure I've seen many situations where that occurs. It was nice talking to you as well.


Last bit of info about animals is there are about 20 Quintilian individual animals on planet earth.


Interesting. Hope you have a good rest of your day!


Did You know that humans may have lost their body hair as recently as 240,000 years ago ?


I think that fact is misleading. After all, we still have plenty of body hair today. I think it would be more accurate to say humans lost their fur (a consistent/extensive hair covering) within the last 240,000 years ago.


What do you think animal hair is? That's why I find wearing actual animal fur so disgusting. I wouldn't wear the skin and hair of another human. Why would I want to wear the skin of an animal?


no, what I meant was - did WE - humans had fur in the past ?


Well, yes. Technically we still have fur today (although it is spotty). Fur is the covering of hair used to protect an animal and help it control its temperature and reactions to the climate.


ok... I've never thought about it this way...


I think once you adjust your mindset and realize how close we are to modern-day animals, you begin to change how you think of the animals themselves.


We are modern days animals ? how so... we just sit all day and look at the monitor :)


We're not just modern-day animals. We ARE animals. Homo sapiens are part of Hominina, which is a subtribe of Animalia (how we classify animals).


Well at least from a name , ok, but we are logical, spiritual and very intelligent... I don't know if one can call us animals :)


I disagree. I think animals are also very logical and intelligent. If you think about it, they are smarter than us. Humans are responsible for destroying the planet - and not only are we aware of that, we are consciously choosing to continue!


...but the fact that we are self-aware should make us something more than animals...


Animals are very much self-aware. They can plan for the future and cater their reactions to their environments. That is why you see so much of the animal kingdom continuing to thrive in the face of human interference.


Interesting... but You can't really say they are smarter than us ;) we may be more evil, but we are still smarter :)


What do you think qualifies (or rather, quantifies) our intelligence?


what do You mean ? No other animal can understand math on level we can...


What do we use math to understand? Quantity and calculations? How do you think animals know how much food to store for winter, or which directions to migrate, or how to account for tides when navigating in the ocean?


sure they are not stupid, but they won't build a computer processor...


Why do they need a computer processor? Animals have survived and thrived without electricity or any of the modern conveniences humans consider "essential" to our survival. I think the real sign of intelligence is the ability to not only survive but thrive in the face of challenges, and animals (excluding homo sapiens) have not only succeeded but excelled in doing so - all without damaging the Earth/locations for other species.


we don't talk about what they need or not, but about a fact they won't be able to build one because they don't understand high level calculations....


Why build what you don't need? Perhaps they have their own versions of technology. I don't think you can quantify or even compare human "intelligence" to that of the rest of the animal kingdom.


Not crazy about them unless they're real good like Steven King's Misery, but I think that's more thriller.


Probably!  You see  the first horror film that stephen king saw?


Yes lol.  bambi  funny.  Far cry from what he writes today.


Yeah... bambi was pretty scary though for a cartoon... so was Dumbo too!


Maybe that's why boy from the shining didn't know he was acting in a horror firm.  Now that was down right creepy.


Holy cow!  REally?  That is creepy... but imagine how he felt once hee saw the film?


Was reading the section on animals.  There are about 20 quintillion of them.  What a number.  That's even higher then the national debt!!lol


Hahahaaaa... now that's funny!  That is a high number... but give it time... it will get there!  LOL


That's the first I've heard that number.  How about hiccups being a holdover when animals had both gills and lungs.  Weird.


That is interesting for sure!  Love that the Lochness monster is a protected species!


Gonna have to remember that one.  And maybe shave my dog's head to see if she has a white patch on her forehead!!


really?  I don't know if i buy into that!


Thats one for google.  All my dog and cat lover friends I think I'll starting calling them ailurophiles or cynophiles and see the looks they get on their faces.


Well... i would surely give you a look of what the....  Funny the first cloned animal was a cat and they named it copy cat!


That's clever actually.  Although I think cloning is weird.  I wonder why you don't "own" pets but are guardians in boulder, co.


Because they are a weird state and don't believe in owning anything that is alive


OH..makes sense I guess. I always was a aware thatTeddy Roosevelt had a bear and hyena.  Didn't know he had over 20 pets though.  Now he was a weird one too


That's true... and what the heck does one person do with that many pets?!?


Let them chase the white house aides around!!


hahaaaaaa... great chat!  have a good one!


Yes I like some of them. Do you know which movies Stephen King thinks is the scariest?


Yes he thinks it is Bambi the one with the deer cartoon


Yes I guess the scene where the mom is killed can be scary


I guess so. Did you know you burn more calories watching them?


Yes about 180 more calories than regular movies


I know. But there is good in watching horror movies too


Yes it is good to watch them before you go to an art gallery with abstract art


Yes as you enjoy it more, the brain is amazing


Yes it is. Do you know how they make the creepy noises in those movies?


Yes there is an instrument called a waterphone that they use


I love them. Do you know how many are there?


Yes about 20 quintillion but do not ask me how many zeroes are in that


Haha me too. Do you have any domesticated animals?


Yes a cat and I hear they usually develop white patches on the forehead but mine does not have one


Mine does not either, I have a small dog. I wonder how valid this is


Me too. Did you know the Loch Ness Monster is a protected species?


Yeah and no one has ever seen it, go figure. Nice chat!


I have a dog.  I used to have two dogs and two cats.


Popcorn.  She kept jumping when she saw us for the first time at the rescue center.


awww that is so cute! What kind of dog is it.


I love those dogs, my brother has one, his name is Rogue. Amazing animals. Pets are great, I used to have a rat terrier named Rocky


Apparently, hiccups are a holdover from early evolution when early land animals had both gills and lungs.


wow that is crazy to think. I wish we still had gills, it would make swimming more enjoyable lol


I agree.   Apparently, loch ness monster is a protected species in Scotland.


no way! the loch ness is one of 20 quintillion animals on earth, if it is real, are you a believer?


I'm not sure.  Apparently Ernst Haeckel divided the animal kingdom into two groups.


I wonder how he divided them, do you know?


Animalia (multicellular) and Protozoa (single cell)


wow, you think they would have more than that lol. Crazy, speaking of pets though I just remembered the boulder it is not legal to own a pet, but instead be the guardian, how do you feel a bout that


Yea, it is not like they can consent to anything or make their own decision mostly. I don't know, I think boulder is kind of strange area too lol


I have never been there.  Most of pets are used by humans as company, protection and entertainment.  Some people use pets as working animals.


Here is a crazy fact to end with. There are more tigers living as pets in the USA than living wild in asia, very interesting. It was so great chatting with you!


Wow, I did not know that.  Nice chatting with you too.


Hi and yes i love dogs!  I like how they are related to wolves.  I wonder what their original ancestor was like.  Do you like dogs?


I love dogs, they have 12 types of blood


I had no idea about that.  i guess that means it's hard for them to get blood transfers when they need one.


yeah but good things is that there are dog blood drives


Are there really?  I have never seen or heard about one before. I would definitely take my dog to give blood if I could.


Yeah not sure which countries have them though. do you know how tou can help dogs in Istanbul?


I  think I have heard about that country having vending machines for food and water for stray dogs. All that is required for payment is plastic bottles.


yeah I really like that approach, that is super nice for the dogs and the environment


I like it too.  America and actually, all other countries, should adopt that approach.  Dogs are very smart. They are the only animal other than an elephant that understands pointing.


that is true, you are right. google even prefers dogs


I am glad to hear that for some reason!  I like knowing that one of my favorite sites to use likes dogs. I am surprised though that they have taken a stand regarding it.


yeah it is in their code of conduct even


Pretty impressive!  I will tell you something equally as impressive.  I know for a fact that dogs watch television.  They are not colorblind and they understand a great many of our words.


yeah they just see less colors than we do


They have had such a long history of association with humans thought that they understand human behavior.


yeah exactly, they are known as our best friends after all


Yes they are.  It's weird to me that they can thrive on a starch rich diet.  It seems like they would prefer to have meat.


yeah, it is their diet from the wild so that makes sense


Now that you mention it, it does. I have seen stray dogs that have been dumped by people eat corn and grass in fields before.  It's sad that people dump dogs, especially when they can do so many different things.  Dogs are not only great hunters but are also great in therapy roles as well.


They sure are, we must be grateful to have them around. nice chat


Hello. Do you know the dog as the first species to be domesticated?


I did.  Had a discussion with a friend of mine about it last week.  They are all a bunch of little wolves.


Their ancestry does go back to the wolf but dogs are more suited for human companionship.


Yeah, they took a notion to getting access to food.  Cats never really changed, they are still just cats.  Mini lions and tigers, really.


My own dog is good for hunting and for protection. I have a Boston.


Then your dog would be welcome at Google.  They are apparently anti-cat there.


I heard that as well. Dogs are the perfect companion and well behaved if trained properly.


I had honestly never heard of "Dog Blood Drives" until today.  I really did not know that was a thing.


I found it surprising that dogs have 12 different blood types. My dog has never donated blood.


Here's my thing.  People say that only dogs and elephants understand pointing.  Okay, that's fine, but what about apes, monkeys and corvids?  They are all relatively smart, as animals go.  Seems to me that there would be some inherent pointing in there somewhere.


I would agree that that point is hard to believe. I know apes and monkeys are able to point as well.


The not being color blind part is interesting as well.  I had always been taught that dogs just see in shades of grey.


I need to start one of the vending businesses to provide stray animals with food and water in exchange for recyclables. Great idea!


It is a cool idea.  Too bad the animals can't pay for it though.  I know that crows understand barter, but I dunno about the rest of them.  It doesn't seem super profitable.


I would do it just to repay dogs for all the companionship they provide to the disabled. They are truly man's best friend in my book.


You do make a really good point.  I haven't seen Deadpool 2 yet. I sure do hope there are dogs in it.


Ryan Reynolds does a great job playing in Dead Pool. The movie is immensely popular


It sounds like it.  We are really looking forward to seeing it.  It sounds like a great comedy film.


It is hard to believe that it is already the 11th installment in the series by 20th Century FOx


Yeah, they have done REALLY well with the franchise.  I'm excited for what comes next.


Dog for sure all day! Even google likes dogs more


Yeah they are a dog company, and thats  a great thing, I love dogs,


I have a dog, a golden retriever, do you? interesting how they can have up to 12 different types of blood


I have a rat terrier, I love him so much. His name is rocky and he is a boss! i did not know that about the blood, I wonder if they have blood drives


There are also blood drives for dogs yes, and sounds like a cute little fellow,


What! He is awesome, getting old though but lots of good memories. Did you know dogs and elephants are the only ones that respond to pointing. My dog loves that


I didnt know that, I guess both are really smart animals, dogs can also see color so that makes them kind of unique


I did, that movie was so fun, I really liked it, did you like it?


It was actually really good. I liked lady luck! Do you like comedy films?


I do like them yea, one of my favorite actors is Bill Murray


Me too, I love me some Bill Murray movies, have you seen Kung Fu Hustle?


Was it comedy gold like Bill Murray said it was, or was he being sarcastic?


It was comedy, I liked it, but I wouldnt call it the supreme achievement, I think he was sarcastic when he said that


lol, that is so like Bill Murray. It was so nice talking with you!


He is a grea actor, I like him as well, another great actor is Ryan Stiles, so funny


For sure, that guy never graduated high school. Look how far he has come! Have a great day! Give you dog some hugs for me!


That sounds like a hard call, not going to high school to persue a carreer in comedy and I will, you do the same with yours.


I am not a fan of Mitch McConnell.  The senate majority leader has gone somewhat nuts.


Good afternoon, I try to avoid the political shenanigans.  It's just one shyster trying to get something over on the other guy, all the time.


Yes but even in 2016 the CIA was meeting with senior congressional leaders over the fact that Putin had authorized an operation to destabilize our election


That's Putin for you, he's going to do that, hard to believe it took the CIA needing to tell them he was doing it.  I'm sure all of our "frenemies"  do the same thing and we do it to them, too.


Yes but it is scary that McConnell is denying the evidence and claiming that it is just a scheme by the CIA to discredit Trump.  He does not believe all of our national security agencies.


On a different and much happier note than all that crazy political mess, do you realize the consistent use of the red and blue colors for Republicans and Democrats only started in 2000?  That's probably about the time it started to get real ugly in politics.


Yes that is crazy but it has been ugly for a while - Harry Truman visited disneyland and refused to be photographed on the dumbo ride because it might associate him with republicans!


You know the voter turnout for a US presidential election hasn't breached 62.8% in the last 100 years.  I'm going to be watching 2020, I think Trump can break that!


Certainly he has 60 percent of the country who think he is doing a horrible job so it might increase the turnout!  Too bad we can't have third parties - there has not been one elected since 1853


Actually, I think there are that many that WANT to vote for him and are going to turn out to vote against whatever candidate the Dems throw up there.  That third party thing has never seemed to work out too well, a shame.


Well if he grew a beard it might help his chances - every president with a beard ever has been a republican


Well, that's a Southern/ Texas thing, a beard and that is the base for the Republicans, so that makes perfect sense to me. But, I usually look at the taller candidate, they seem to win 75% of the time, so maybe the Dems should be looking for them a giant?


That is a good point.  Beto O'Rourke is crazy tall - maybe he will win.   I think Nevada has the right plan - they have a none of these candidates option on their ballot


Or do what the officials in Ancient Athens did and appoint by lottery.  It you get picked, you get picked, do the job, and then move on and let the next one be picked to serve.  Probably more fair of a way than all the BIG money being pumped by both sides.


I agree.  Though I might go for term limits other a true lottery - I can think of a lot of my friends who I would not want making decisions in the government!


Oh, I got a few of them kind as well, friend.  I didn't realize that in the 2012 US elections international electoral observers were blocked from the polls in nine states.  I wonder if the CIA knew about that?  Maybe they were trying to pull something to affect our elections?


Yes there has been some craziness over the years.  I mean one year the ballot counting in Florida was stopped by the brother of the guy running for President - how would that have looked if it had happened in Africa or somewhere?  Fishy?


You know I'm from Florida and I love the Bush family.  They are good people and I remember them elections well, all we heard on mainstream media was this county here is majority Democrats, but how is it that 90% voted for the Republican candidate.  We're all registered Democrats, but vote Republican.


Why register Democrat then?    By 2000, the Republican party has firmly aligned with Christian conservatism, and has its chief support from the south, the great plains and the mountain states.


Once a great while ago, the Democrats did represent us, though it no longer does now. Me for example if I want to have more" opportunities" to vote in Local elections, I have to be registered how the majority of the candidates are registered as.  So, if only Democrat candidates are running, well I better be a Democrat for awhile on paper and switch back after the election.  Designation means NOTHING.  Leftists need to learn that lesson.  Everybody knows the coast and big cities are Democrats and rural south and heartland states are Republicans.


Absolutely.  I have voted in Republican primaries in Texas for the most moderate candidate before.


Hey do you ever play video games? Have you ever played the game The Thin silence


hi how are you? i used to play video games. The Thin Silence? i havent heard of it.


Yes apparently it's being developed by Two PM Studios, it sounds really crazy it uses the look of videogames from the 80's


What? the 80s? like NES and stuff?  Why? seems odd.


Yes I think so! Do you play any video games by the way?


i used to play a long long time ago. havent played recently. the systems look cool, but i dont have the time LOL


Yeah I hear you on that haha. It's funny that initially video games were called "cathode ray tube Amusement devices"LOL that sucks all the fun out of them


That is a totally military name. too many words, too official sounding. pointless.


Have you ever visited South Korea? Apparently if you're under 16 it's illegal for you to play video games after midnight haha


I think that there is a video game craze there. plus there are games cafes that are open all night


That sounds pretty cool. Did you ever play a video game based on Toy Story? Apparently Tom Hanks his brother, Jim Hanks, does all of the voices for Woody in the video games


that's great. Tom has enough money, and his brother could use the work. how would you like to be his brother? That would be tough, overshadowed by Tom


It would be tough but you're still making a lot of money haha. Have you ever played the Harry Potter video games or even LittleBigPlanet? Apparently this guy Stephen Fry does the narration in those games, I bet he also makes a lot of money


I have not. Stephen is a tremendous screen talent as well. i dont know how old he is, but he has been around for decades. wrote a book too, i think


Oh wow that's cool. Do you like any movie soundtracks by the way? I know we were just talking about Toy Story and that has a good soundtrack


Toy Story was tremendous. great casting, great characters, great story, great tunes.


Yeah I agree with you. I also like the Jaws soundtrack, the Jaws theme is incredible! And Steven Spielberg even makes an appearance on the soundtrack because he plays the clarinet on it LOL


I did not know that spielberg played the clarinet. thats great. i wonder how many other soundtracks he played on.


That's a good question, have you ever seen the movie O Brother Where Art Thou? Apparently it's soundtrack was certified 8 times Platinum


Yeah, that was a great film. Clooney sang the song originally. then they found a real singer.


Haha you're right! I think Phil Collins is a great singer, he did the soundtrack for Tarzan, and then recorded it in like five different languages, that's impressive in my opinion!


Not bad.   Do you know anything about Mitch McConnell?


I know very little. I used to watch a ton of politics but not any more. Too depressing. What about you?


I agree.    The Brett Kavanaugh thing was quite a debacle!


Yeah. Unlike the gavel they use for 165 year. That thing was solid!


Did you know the Senate still could choose the Vice President if the vote does not results in one candidate with a majority!


I did not. I would like to use the obsure rule and arrest enators to vote. Seems like a good plan!


A prison with a candy desk cannot be too terrible!


Well, it's still a prison. Did you mean Senate? I mean they may be synanyms....


Yes.    You arrest someone, you take them to prison, whether it is a jail or the Senate!


HA! I get it now. Im an idiot. Nice joke!


Did you know ever president has been a republican or democrat since 1853.


Women were not allowed to wear pants until 1993. Sees sexist!


That is true.  Maybe they did it right in ancient athens, where leaders were appointed by lottery.


I had no idea that GOP stood for Grand Old Party. Seems like a really old white thing...


Well, every president with a beard was Republican, so who knows!


Truman refused to go on the dumbo ride for fear of being pictured on a elephant...


Truman was not a tall fellow, so might have trouble in contemporary politics.


I had no idea that red and blue for parties only started in 2000?


Yes.    If they changed the colors, do you think voter turnout might surpass 62.8%?


Hello - I do enjoy them. Not that I believe most, but they make you think. What about you?


I do not follow them but I do find humor in them so I will listen. I guess Mitch McConnell is one.


Same here. Do you know much about the US senate?


I know a little. What about you, do you know a lot?


Just a little. I know Jordan was once asked why he wouldn't endorse black democratic candidate Gantt which Jordan said republicans buy shoes too.


That's the kind of leadership I expect from Jordan! They had the same gavel until Richard "the Hulk" nixon broke it!


Me too. Haha that's hilarious he broke it!


Maybe he had some of that candy from the senate floor!


Possibly. Did you know Hillary Clinton was president of the young republicans in college?


I wonder why she switched?Roosevelt created the bull moose party after being rejected by the GOP.


Not sure on that. There is a republican vs democrat baseball game every year since 1909.


Wow, that's cool but also, shouldn't they worry about the nation? I knew bull moose wouldn't work because every president has been a republic or democrat since 1853.


I think so too. The only American president to propose a minimum income was Richard Nixon.


Wow. Good trivia. Like every bearded president has been republican.


That's interesting too. A dog beat two people in a mayoral election and server as mayor for 13 years.


I would feel bad if I were those two! Red and blue were not used until 2000. Seems like that is really recent.


That's very recent. I would have never guessed that.


I wouldn't have guessed Truman to be insecure but he didn't want to go on the dumbo ride for fear of being associated with republicans.


Hi! You play video games? I think it's funny they were intially called cathode ray tube amusement devices!


I know I am so glad we switched to just calling them video games


Yes so much easier. In South Korea it's illegal for kids 16 and under to play video games past midnight. I would have broken the law a lot if I grew up there!


Me too and I wonder how they can tell. Do you know who Stephen Fry is?


Isn't he that narrator who narrated little big planet, and some other games as well? I thought his name sounded familiar, I would probably recognize his voice.


Yes he did that and the harry potter and hitchhiker's guide to galaxy, such a talent


Very cool. Tom Hanks brother voice must sound quite similar because he voices Woody in the video games!


Cool. Do you know how many hours of video games we play as a planet in a week?


3 billion hours! That is so hard to believe but they are so much fun!


I know they are. Do you listen to soundtracks?


Yeah I loved the Bohemian Rapsody soundtrack cause Queen is awesome. The Jaws soundtrack was cool and Spielberg actually played the clarinet in the soundtrack!


THat guy is so talented. Did you know Phil Collins did the soundtrack for Tarzan in 5 languages?


No I only heard it in English! But yeah looks like it was in Italian, German, Spanish, and French! Very cool.


I know.Did you know that Duft Punk did the Tron Legacy soundtrack?


Yeah I do know that. They negotiated the soundtrack over a pancake breakfast.


Yeah pretty cool and they were wearing the robot helmets


How could they eat with those lol? Each of the track titles on the Batman begins soundtrack is the name of the genus or family of bat.


That is so creative actually. Did you know the soundtrack for Oh Brother, Where Art Thou is certified platinum?


I loved that soundtrack and movie! Certified 8 times platinum actually. Well it was great talking with you good night.


Pretty impressive. Same here, have a good one


hey my friend did you ever see the movie Jaws?


I did, I thought it was scary back in the day, what are your thoughts on the movie?


oh its scary and its a classic, and I guess the director played the clarinet in the soundtrack


Yeah I heard Spielberg played the clarinet, I must say he is pretty good, never imagined it was him


did you see the movie o brother where art thou? Directed by the coens?


No, I think I didnt watch that one, who is Coens?


theyre brothers that direct movies together, but anyway the soundtrack is good it was certified platinum 8 times


It was pretty good, scary as well, I think the soundtrack is one of the most important factors for the success of the movie


oh ya definitely, do you like Phil collins btw?


I do like him, he recorded the sountrack for Tarzan right?


ya he did, in like 5 different foreign languages too, that's impressive!


It is impressive he must be really smart, that's not an easy feat


no I agree, I would definitely have gone right for the professionals, I wouldn't have stayed in college haha


I do actually, didn't they negotiate the tron contract over pancakes? Pretty awesome!


Yeah, over a pancake breakbast, Tron Legacy was a great movie and the soundtrack was supreme


oh I agree, also crazy is the batman begins soundtrack names its tracks after different types of bats


Thats an interesting fact, I love Batman movies and havent noticed that detail, do you play video games?


I do, I played the NES up to the Nintendo Switch haha what about you?


Same bought the original system and also have a switch now, I'm a Nintendo fan.


ya I agree, its crazy though that we as a society play about 3 billion hours of videogames each week


That seems like a lot of time wasted, I wonder how Jane Mcgonigal did his calculations.


Good, thank you - yourself? do you play video games?


I am well, thanks for asking. I used to play a lot but I got married and my priorities shifted. What about you?


no not really. my kids do though. did you know the creator of atrari made chuckie chese to get kids to play games?


Really!??? That's so interesting! What a crazy idea to get people to play video games?


Video gaming wasn't as big then! I remeber my kids playing mortal kombat. Do you know that why they started rating video games?


Mortal combat is why they started rating video games? That seems like a benign game though.


It does now, but when it first came out? It seemed really violent. Australia probably banned it!


South Koreans 16 & under cannot play video games past midnight. Seems agist!


I think they want them to concentrate on getting some sleep! Video games make more money then films do!


That seems odd but I guess if you add in things like facebook games, that makes sense.


and the price doesn't seem to go down for video games like it does for movies. Is there any soundtrack from a video game you like?


Not really. I cant even think of a soundtrack for a video game. Is that a thing?


It is! My guys like Mach the knife from some game. Introduced them to 40's and 50's music. Have you heard of the bank JP MOrgan?


I have heard of that bank. Do you use them?


no, but I read a fact the other day. Did you know they bailed the US government out of debt in 1895? I wonder if they are the Federal reserve?


HA! I think they got a huge bail out in 2007 so I think we are even...


Good deal! Were you affected by the recent government shutdown?


I was not. I was saddened by it. Were you affected?


No thankfully! But I was surprised by the folks not having saved any money. The government has shut down 17 times in the last 37 years.


Hi, I am a little! but I was surprised there are none in New Zealand!


Sounds like a perfect place for me lol, Im terrified of them


Wow! I can understand , I am more terrified of crocodiles  but it seems they are closer to birds than to snakes!


Some snakes can even fly to catch their prey so thats scary


Wow, I would like to see that!  And did you know its head is designed to swallow prays larger than them


Yeah I did know that, thats actually a bit disgusting, watching them eat prey


It looks like monkeys are terrified of snakes too!


They are? monkey are smart, they should stay as far as they can of snakes, dangerous animals


Maybe you are terrified of snakes! But do you like dancing?


Thats something im not afraid off, im not a good dancer but I try, do you like to dance.


Yes, but I did not kow Bruce Lee was a great dancer!!


He was? wasnt he also famous for his martial arts skills


Yes, and he won in 1958 a cha cha championship in Hong Kong


Oh so he won a chacha championship, that must require a lot of dancing skills.


That is right!! Maybe he started since he was a baby! They love when they hear the beat and they even smile!


Thats really nice, watching a baby dance, did you like Michael Jackson as a dancer?


I think he is great!! he has great dance moves and I always remember the way he leaned in smooth criminal


I agree with you, he had great moves, do you remember the device he used to lean? he has that one patented


I do not know the name, but I would like to find out!.. Did you know Tupac danced in school in the Nutcracker? as the King Mouse?


I didnt, thats a fun fact, thanks for the chat, its been nice having a conversation about dancind, not so much about snakes  but great dance talk, thanks, have a nice day


Good morning.  So, the other day I was shopping for a shirt and then I heard that originally shirts used to be an item worn exclusively by men.  How strange.


Maybe, that would make sense.  In America we will call most anything a shirt, but in British English it is specifically what we would refer to as a dress shirt.  That could be confusing if you are visiting another country.


Oh, so that is probably what they meant-women did not used to wear dress shirts.


Maybe.  I am glad I don't work somewhere I have to wear dress shirts or button up shirts.  There are also button down shirts, which is where the collar also has buttons.


If you're in Hawaii, the official business attire is the aloha shirt. That seems fun.


Which is why I love Hawaii so much.  Aloha shirts are great.


In China gangs used to layer on as many shirts as possible. That seems, um, uncomfortable.


Yeah, and they used to pop the collars.  I remember when popping your polo shirt collar was a fashion around here.


It's interesting that polo shirts were invented for one specific tennis player.


Yeah, the ones with the crocodile on them.


It's interesting that they got named polo shirts since polo players didn't adopt them until later.


It's funny how clothing gets certain names.


Yes, it is. I like to wear polos when I go out. I think they are fancy enough for a night out. I'd like to attend a monthly music fest that occurs at Gee's club.


Oh yeah?  I have heard about that place.  What kind of music is played there?


They play oldies. Since about a year and a half ago since the death of Royal Torrence, it's been a monthly affair.


That sounds like a lot of fun.  I heard they have a lot of different musicians that play there.


Yeah, it is pretty popular. It's only a $5 donation.


Oh wow, that's neat that it is a donation and not a mandatory cover.  I am sure a lot of people go there to drink and dance and listen to all kinds of music.


Yeah, it's cool that it started to celebrate someone's life when they died. Much cooler than a funeral.


I agree.  We should celebrate life any way that we can and celebrate the people that are no longer with us.  I will have to go check out the Gee Club sometime.


Barbara Washington says she doesn't care if you're young or old, let the good times roll! It's fun for all ages.


Well, thank you for telling me about it.  I am always looking for new and exciting places to visit.


Hi there ! Looking forward to chat with You ! ;)


Big time ! Did You hear that Bruce lee was also a great dancer and he won the hong kong cha-cha championship in 1958 ?


I did hear that.  Emilia clarke did the funky chicken and robot dance at the audition for daenerys targaryen.


Did you know that there was an episode of mr. rogers where he learned to breakdance


I would love to see that. Did You see a movie about him ? I've heard it's good.


No, I haven't seen it but watched his show growing up.


I'm from Poland and I got here like 16 years ago... I've never seen it but I admire who he is and what he did...


That's cool.  I've never been to Poland.  There are ballet slippers that make drawings from the dancer's movements


Probably looks like a 2year old drawing :)


Probably, the first moonwalk ever recorded was performed by tap dancer bill bailey in 1955!


I guess not.  He must have taken it and run with it though....and screamed also


lol ;) but that walk got famous just because Michael ;)


Absolutely it did.  That dude could dance.


Yes he did ! and sing ;)  ...and I don't believe to all that nasty stuff they were saying about him...


There has been some rough stuff said about him for sure.


yes... but once he paid... everything was fine... sorry, if something happened to my child, no money in the world would make it fine... that's why I don't believe in that...


Money makes people crazy seems like. Enjoyed chat.  Can you click done?


I don't much like winter, but at least there are no snakes outside.  Carnivorous reptiles can be dangerous if they are poisonous.


Or you can go to New Zealand where there are no snakes.  I wonder how that happened and none got there accidentally like on plane rides.


Yeah, you would think over time some would have gotten there.  Even stranger are that there are actually flying snakes that can launch themselves at prey.


I wonder where those are?  I hope not to see those!  The fear of snakes certainly is hard-wired into not only monkey brains but my brain too!


I never really knew monkeys were afraid of snakes, but I guess it makes sense.  I wonder if they are also afraid of the legless lizards that aren't snakes.  Sounds similar to me.


Could be! Did you know that crocodiles are more closely related to birds than snakes and lizards?  I'm not sure how when they look so much like a lizard.


Agreed, but I remember actually reading that somewhere before.  What I didn't realize though was that their organs were lined up one in front of the other instead of side by side.


What kind of dancing do you like?  Perhaps the cha-cha like Bruce Lee?


I'm not much of a fan of dancing.  Went back in college to a nightclub adjoining a liquor store somewhere on the Baltimore-Washington Parkway.  The name escapes me though.


There are lots of dance clubs in the cities.  Babies spontaneously dance when they hear music and smile more when they hit the beat.  How cute to see a baby dance!


Yeah, lots of cute videos of babies dancing.  They usually aren't wearing pointe shoes in those videos.  Professional ballet dancers can go through 4 pairs of those in a week.


Have you seen Disney's new Nutcracker movie?  I didn't get a chance.  But Tupac danced ballet in high school and played the mouse king in a production of nutcracker in high school.


I have not.  I'm more of a fan of Michael Jackson and his style of dancing.  He actually has a patent on a device to allow him to do that extreme lean.


Did you ever have a Michael Jackson shirt or glove?  I prefer polo shirts, though. They originally were invented for tennis by Rene "crocodile" lacoste and later adopted by polo players.


No, was a fan but not that much of a fan.  And certainly wouldn't have been a fan of layering as many shirts as you could like they did in china.


If you are a fan of khakis, you could fit in at Billy May's funeral as the pallbearers wore blue shirts and khaki's.


I like Billy mays.  He always cracked me up in his infomericals.  I could see him wearing aloha shirts to work too like they typically do in hawaii instead of suit and ite.


Yes, while most in American business are wearing dress shirts like suits and ties, Hawaiians can sport the aloha shirt.  How cool that is!


Very cool!  Well, it's been nice chatting with you today.


Yes, hope to make it to Hawaii some day so I can sport the Hawaiian fashion and take in the beauty there.


Me too.  no popped collars like they used to wear in China there.


Nice talking with you.  Time to get out my polo shirt for work!


I know a little about fish I think they are interesting. I know that black swallower fish can eat prey twice its own length and ten times its weight. I am very impressed with that fact.


That is pretty amazing!  I don't think I could eat that much,  but sometimes it feels like I do!  did you know there a breed of jelly fish and lobster that is immortal.  Of course its only immortal if no one kills it lol but it literally can live forever!


I actually have heard that before and wondered why we are not studying jellyfish more to find out how and why that is possible. Could we use that to our benefit in any way I wonder?


I do not know,  I just seen it on Blue Planet on Netflix lol maybe their organs do not age after a certain poing lol


Maybe. I would really like them to find out more about that. Did you know that a seahorse is the only fish with a neck?


Yeah that is interesting!  Some fish look like they have necks though lol so they have necks and can carry a baby good for them.


Yes some do but only the seahorse truly does. Freshwater fish only "drink" water through their skin via osmosis, while saltwater fish also drink water through their mouths. I wonder how evolution made that chnage in the two?


Yeah you would think drinking salty water through your mouth would taste bad lol


For us I'm sure it would. I wonder how their sense of taste differs? The last fish fact I have is that 84 per cent of genes known to be associated with human diseases have counterparts in the zebrafish.


Oh wow,  I dont even know that fish,  I hope it looks like a Zebra!  Do you like Jazz?


I'm not a big fan but I certainly appreciate the genre and the performers.


It looks like clint eastwood is a jazz fan.  I wouldve thought country lol


That is surprising. I know he is a big fan of music because he has scored several films  including Million Dollar Baby.


That movie was so sad.  Did you know Pakistan has a jazz orchestra?


It was. No I was not aware of that. I wonder what that is like? I did know that a Harlem woman has held free jazz concerts at her apartment every sunday for 20 years. top performers occasionally stop by.


Wow that is smart,  also she keeps all the money instead of giving money to a venue lol awesome.


Very good business model. I heard that is a programming language in which the programs are written in musical composition, and functional programs have jazz-like harmonies.


I hear jazz trumpeters grow goatees for comfort!


I guess the instrument would irritate your face over a long time period. Do you enjoy fantasy by any chance?


Like fantasy football?  I have never lol Its been good chatting though!


I love fish, I like eating them and seeing them, you?


Me too. Did you know that the seahorse is the only fish to have a neck?


That is so interesting, I did not know that, but makes sense. I don't know if you like jelly fish or not but there is one that is immortal


Yeah, I've heard that. I'm not sure how that is possible.


Right, what if you blend it or do other things to it, it just won't die?


I'm not sure. It will probably die. I think it is a lie.


I think so too lol. I wouldn't mess with the black swallower fish though, it can eat prey twice its length


I doubt it lol, but I never want to find out either! It can eat 10x its weight so who knows


I love jazz music, it has been around so long, how about you


I do. Apparently so does Clint Eastwood. He is a lifelong Jazz enthusiast.


That makes sense, it seems that at the end of most of his movies has jazz playing. I wonder if his new movie will have the same


I'm not sure. Interesting because today is Fat Tuesday. I just realized that.


wow I did now that either! That gives me an excuse to pig out and listen to jazz! I wonder if pakistan will celebrate, they have some good jazz bands there also


I heard that too. Apparently the trumpeters grow goatees to provide comfort when playing.


Nice, that gives me an excuse to grow one. I will tell my wife I will be playing jazz and it is required!


Hilarious! What about fantasy spelling bees, any interest?


I heard about that lol, that would be interesting. I think people need to call 1800 BETS OFF if they are playing fantasy for that lol!


Do you like bird? maybe have birdwatching as one of your hobbies?


I like birds but I'm not an official birdwatcher.  I am a bit surprised to learn that the dodo bird is a real thing.  The are actually part of the pidgeon family.


They are? I thought dodo birds were ficticious or extinct at least, you know that some birds travel really long distances without a rest


So did I.  Did you know that hummingbirds are known to take spiderwebs to use on their nests?  Little thieves...


They do? I guess spiders must be angry at them then lol, you know that most birds have bones that are so hollow that their skeleton weights even less than their feather!!


Yeah, I bet there are a lot of bird-hating spiders.  I did know that but the wild birds of Australia have an added talent: they can mimic the sounds of stuff like car alarms and chainsaws.


That must be interesting, I would love to hear a bird that sounds like a chainsaw lol, that bird has some identity issues for sure.


Yep, some bird therapy is in order.  FYI: I grew up on a ranch.  We had many horses but I didn't know one could be allergic to them.  Clint Eastwood is.


He is? thats weird considered he has done many movies that involved horses and him riding them,


Yeah, an occupational hazard for sure... I didn't know that firefighters used dalmations to calm horses.  Most of our horses didn't really care for dogs.


Thats an interesting fact did you also hear the story about the two kids that got suspended because they showed up riding horses to school?


Yeah, my dad used to ride horses to school in west Texas.  Man, horses go way back to 4000 BCE.  I wonder how they know that...


Yeah right? it seems like a difficult string of data to know, Icelandic horses must be really fast,


Yep. We had quarter horses and they are no slouches at speed.  I can see why it took 45-55 million years for them to evolve.


I wonder whats the main difference between wild horses and caballus? I guess a wild horse can become a cabullus


A cowboy would say, "they ain't broke yet".  A cowboy would also have little use for rap.  Do you like rap?


I do, one of my favorite Rappers is Tupac, do you like rap?


I have a handful of songs on my phone.  Funny that Eminem wanted to be a comic book artist.


It is funny, good thing he didnt I love his music, do you know who Busta Rhymes is?


I remember him from the 90's. I've never heard of Korean rappers and their "compliment battle."  Hmm.  Well, if this is the last go-around, it's been nice talking with you.  Take care.


That sounds weird, a compliment war, that must be fun to watch and well Busta Rhymes voice the reptar wagon in the Rugrats Movie back in 1998


hey did you know that the dodo bird is actually closely related to the pigeon?


Hello there, no I didn't know that, very interesting.  Have you ever seen videos of the dodo bird in action?


no I haven't, have you? I didn't think they had video recording back then? I think we only have artistic renderings of the dodo


Yeah I remember seeing video when I was younger I will never forget it.  Did you know hummingbirds will actually steal spiderweb to help construct their nests?


I had heard of that, sounds like the spiders need SPIDER POLICE to make sure that no webs are stolen haha


Yeah I would like to see a fight settled between the two, that would be hilarious!


what I didn't know was that birds bones are so hollow that the bones themselves as a whole weigh less than the feathers!


Wow that is incredible!  But I guess it makes sense when you think about it, they have to be light enough to fly.


that is true, I know that there are birds that can fly from Alaska to somewhere in Mexico and they don't sleep when they do it! that's a long flight I sleep when I fly from Michigan to Florida haha


Lol, yeah I would do the same, but that is crazy, nature is awesome.  Did you know there are birds in Australia that can mimic all kinds of sounds like car alarms and chainsaws even?


haha that would be scary to be walking in the woods, hear a chainsaw coming after you, and then seeing it's only a stupid bird haha


Yeah right, that would be pretty wild.  I guess there are about 1200 species of birds that are threatened with extinction because of human activity.


wow that is too bad, hopefully they don't go the way of the dodo, animals are crazy apparently Clint Eastwood was allergic to horses but rode them for a lot of his movies


That is crazy because he was in a lot of movies with them.


ya, and I never knew that dalmations calmed and protected horses at the fire departments, and that was what their job was


Very interesting fact, never knew that before.  I think dalmations look so cool.


ya they do, apparently horses from Iceland have an extra fast speed walk they can do that no other types of horses can accomplish


Never knew that either, that's different.  I didn't know Iceland was big into horses.


ya I wish I had a horse, I guess some students took horses to their school on "no cars" at school day and got suspended anyway haha


Thats hilarious, I bet they were pretty popular when they came back to school after the suspensions.


ya that is an amazing story! I wonder how far of a ride it was; hopefully the horses weren't too tired haha


I am ok. Have you visited Aspen Colorado?


No, I have visited Denver, Colorado, but not Aspen, Colorado.


Me too! What would be the three meals you would have?


I did order a bagel, meal balls and I love cheesecake, what about you?


Probably some protein like steak and a bunch of carbs. The egg and bacon bagel sounds really good though...


I guess Aspen and Denver Colorado are a lot the same, both places have lots of mountains great for skiing.


Very little, but I fell several times before getting the hang of it, what about you?


Not since 8th grade. I had a spill and didn't see the fun in it after that. I do love winter though. Do you enjoy the winter and snow?


Yes, I love the winter and snow, that is why I will like to visit Aspen, Colorado.


Very nice. Where are you originally from? Im from chicago...


I am from Las Vegas. Do you see and like different types of birds?


I do. What about you? The famously extinct dodo bird is actually a sub-family of pigeon.


I like birds a lot. I once owned a parakeet.


Nice. Some birds fly from alaska to northern mexico without sleeping when migrating.


Wow, It's amazing how smart birds are, they are also sensitive to the weather.


Hummingbirds steal spiderwebs to construct and repair their nests. Now that's smart!


Yes it is. They also range in size from 5 cm to 2.75 m.


Good Afternoon.  I actually am.  I don't get most of the 10,000 living species of them in my yard, but do enjoy watching the ones that I do have.


Ah, yes, nothing like a feathered, toothless endothermic vertebrate to warm the cockles of ones heart... and occasionally adorn the dinner plate!


Ha, for sure!  I actually have a bird feeder and pond in my back yard that attracts them quite often.  Even get some hummingbirds during warmer weather.  It's kinda neat that they steal spiderwebs to repair their nests.


Ingenious little tweeters!  Except perhaps for the Dodo bird, a less-than-successful member of the pigeon family.


I didn't know they were from the pigeon family.  i wonder if they were trying to fly without sleeping like some birds do.when migrating and couldn't figure it out.  Sounds difficult to me.


Yeah, but birds can do a number of curiously difficult tasks, such as mimicking the sounds of cameras, car alarms, and even chainsaws! Now that is difficult!


I actually heard that.  I think some birds in Australia can pull that off.  Quite skillful if you ask me.


I'll say!  Try flying sometime!  You know, in most birds, their bones are soo lightweight, they weigh less than the feathers, which is one of the reasons they do not plumment to the ground while in flight...


Right, they are lightweight because their bones are hollow.  I wonder if that makes them more prone to breaking?


I would think so. Except perhaps the extinct elephant birds. Their name, and the fact that they were featherless, suggest that they were not petite little hummingbirds.


I wonder how big they were?  Possibly even larger than today's 9 foot tall ostrich.


Impressive!  So, if birds can learn to mimic chainsaws, I wonder if they can learn to rap?  I would love to hear a cockatiel freestyle a compliment battle with some Korean rappers!


Oh my, so would I!  If they could do that then i bet their music would make it into the Library of Congress right along with Tupac Shakur.


For certain! "Who let the birds out? Tweet, tweet, tweet, tweet, tweet!" Now that would be culturally significant!


That almost sounds like a rapping bird could be a cartoon character.  I wonder if Eminem would have drawn him considering he used to want to becaome a comic book artist.


Nice! Shall we name him "Dr Dodo"... or maybe "Fowl Ice T" ?


I like "Dr. Dodo".  He could do freestyle complimentary rapping like they do in Korea.


Then Dr Dodo could defend Emminem in court while appearing with that rapping judge in Michigan!


That would be hysterical!  Well it's been nice chatting with you.


Same here. Polly want a cracker. Word up.


I love traveling as well. The Dutch are creating a bus that can go 160 mph.


That is crazy.  I wonder if it will have a special lane?  When I heard that I thought of the Night Bus from Harry Potter.


I have no idea. All of Japan's highways are tolls so it cost roughly $300 to cross the country.


That is a lot of money.  Iceland doesnt have a public rail service, so people without cars take flights between cities.


That would stink to not have public rail service. I can't imagine having to fly everywhere.


Same here.  But I guess if we want to travel across the country we do, but not within our own states.


Yes. The first king to travel around the world was from Hawaii.


Me either lol. Do you know much about Kim Jong-Un?


Some, I was shocked to read he is my age (a few months older) even though it is also said that they are unsure of his age.


That's interesting. He's a very bad leader so hopefully Trump can talk some sense into him.


He isnt a great person, he had his own uncle executed, so I doubt that is a possibility.


I agree. He learned to drive at the age of 3.


3!  I was tripping over my own feet at three!


LOL. He was also voted the most sexiest man alive by the onion.


I have heard that as well. Pretty crazy they believe that.


Might have been as well. Well, it was good talking to you today.


hello! how are you doing? What did you think of the article?


Not exactly one I've ever thought about for sure.


I figured we could just start by looking at the first section here. I found it really interesting about using robots to prepare Mars for human arrival.


I'd feel a lot better in a way sending robots up first to test things. But, what robots do not have are human emotions that would have to deal with such a bizarre plan.


Sorry for the delay. I was reading ahead and got distracted. I totally agree with you on that. The idea that we may only be 20 to 25 years away is crazy to me.


I just really don't see the point from what I've read here. Why travel so far to go to somewhere that has nothing to offer a human? Can't you just move to a different destination right here on Earth? Seems an awful lot to go through just to get away...no?


No it totally makes sense. I think the appeal is going somwhere we have never gone before. Still, it seems easier to make the earth more inhabitable than to move to another planet entirely. There are many areas of earth that we could spread to if we invested this level of effort.


Yep.....the Sahara desert comes to mind. As far as it making sense, I suppose, to those explorers out there who'd like that sort of thing.


Yes for sure. It is just such an interesting concept. To me it is just crazy the amount of time money and planning that goes into this kind of project.


Well, being alone and 61 years old, I'm willing to give it a shot, I would just be overly concerned about boredom! What to do with all that time on a different planet?


Right exactly. I have no idea how I would occupy myself.


That is why I'm sure the scientists would have to put those willing through plenty of tests to see how they would handle such a change. Like I said before, sending robots first is an excellent idea. But, they can't measure a person's mind dealing with it with robots. Can they?


No and I think that is the biggest issue we don't know on this type of journey. The physical toll would be intense yes, but the mental toll may be unimaginable until someone is put through it.


I would think that travelling with many other people that are alike would be of some comfort. You know, many people not knowing what their future will bring will certainly give it's way to plenty of conversation topics. But, for that long?


Right exactly. I mean you may exhaust everything just on the journey itself, and likely there would be an almost non-existent shot at returning.


That is why I'm interested in why the scientists are even interested in pursuing this. I think that people would just feel better spending time on Earth than risking everything on something so ludicris?


I totally agree. As I said I think at the beginning there are just so many options on Earth that we could explore before doing anything else.


I think that perhaps the scientists should think of different ways to spend all that money! Or at least, put themselves or real astronauts through this ordeal before allowing the general public to go through it. In that way, they can make sure that a human mind can handle it. But, then again, it would be astronauts doing it, and their minds are of a different psychiatric character


Yeah I am wondering if there are ways to truly simulate this without endangering anyone in the process. Possibly doing a long desert of arctic based mission in preparation?


That's a good idea you have! You can send people to the Arctic, Antarctic, or like I said the Sahara desert which would challenge a human's mind. They are just as desolate as the planet Mars, yet cheaper to get to.


Absolutely! Thanks for chatting with me today.


Did you know that there is a planet where shards of glass precipitate sideways at 4500mph and temperatures are up to 2000 degrees F?


No, I do not know that, what is the name of the planet ?


Im not sure, it might not have a formal name like the ones in our immediate solar system.  The universe is certainly fascinating.


It is indeed, have you ever observed Mars in the sky ? NASA wants to send people there in 20-25 years.


I have a few times, but never by telescope or anything like that.  I have heard that a colonization project was planned for 2023 and was going to be funded by making some sort of reality show.  That would be a fun one to watch.


There is a few contests about the colonization of Mars, NASA has also one, you have to submit a concept for  a house on Mars.


the 3.15 million dollar prize would be a nice one to win for that.  I would love to see humans make it to mars in my life time.  I wonder if the first country there would try to claim it as their territory.


I don't think they will claim to Mars, it will be more like the Moon, even Antarctica does not belong to a country.


True.  It is also crazy that a satellite was lost on Mars because Locheed Martin used the imperial system but NASA used metric.  How could they not get that detail in order?


Locheed is a big company based in the US. The Imperial system is still used there, maybe they had an European subcontractor and units got mixed up.


Very possible. I think it is neat that the planets are named after Roman Gods and Goddesses.  With Mars being the God of War


It has a reddish tone, it is the most war-like planet. It is crazy that some of Earth's bacteria could live on Mars.


That gives promise that Mars could become sustainable for earth life.


Would you go live on Mars ? - 81 °F is too cold for me.


Id seriously have to bundle up.  I live in Florida, so it gets in the 20s here and I start to freeze.


Maybe it is something that will have all have to do, Earth has already lost 80 % of its natural forest.


It is amazing that in humans short period on earth we have done so much damage to the natural resources on the planet.  I mean if earths entire history was put in to one 24 hour period, humans have only been here less than two minutes.


But humans have a big impacts on Earth'S ressources, at this rate there won't be any Helium left at the end of the 21st century.


That's crazy, I cant believe that people aren't actively trying to stop some of this, or those that do are met with such opposition.  I mean if there is a UN ambassador to extraterrestrial life we can certainly advocate for saving this planet.


I wonder if they choose someone serious, or the most incompetent guy in the UN since he won't probably won't ever have any real responsibilities.


That's a good question, never thought about that.  How would you exactly explain your job seriously to people, yeah, I'm just here in case aliens ever contact us.


And would you consider it as a promotion ? It does not look good in a résumé, unless your are a comedian.


Very true, I could see someone trying to either explain that job or a gap in employment because they were too embarrassed to report that as a job.


Maybe, you could get promoted and be Earth's ambassador on Mars ? There will be an opening in 20-25 years.


That would be a cool job.  It has been great chatting, but I have to get going.  Have a great day.


It's crazy the way technology is taking off. I was reading that robots are being created to basically be our pets.


In fact, the word "robotics" was invented by a person named Isaac Asimov!


They apparently even have robots that can break down a chicken with surgical precision.


Wow! talk about accuracy! The curiosity robot on mars sings happy birthday to itself. It must be very lonely.


Apparently, robots can be controlled by rat brains and its personality changes depending on which rat is controlling it!


Human thoughts can also control robots. This paralyzed woman has a robotic arm that she can control with her thoughts.


Apparently, the military just uses an Xbox controller.


Artificial intelligence is similar to robots. Artificial intelligence are now able to self drive cars.


Very cool. Michael Jackson wanted to buy a giant moon walking robot to moon walk around Las Vegas.


Haha. Did you know that Amazon holds a patent on one click buying?


I'd love to be Amazon's first customer. He only spent $27.95 and got a whole building named after him.


I wish I could have an one trillion dollar company named after me too. Big retailers like Best Buy and Target will price match products on Amazon.


I can't believe Amazon warehouse employees get so much exercise! They walk between 7 and 15 miles every day!


That is probably how much I walk in a week! Amazon actually loses money whenever they sell an e reader


I bet their low-end homewares brand, AmazonBasics, helps recover a lot of that.


Agreed. Amazon had modest startings, starting as an online ebook retailer


And it's not the largest Internet retailer in the world.


However, they do sell returned and like new items with discounts


I didn't realize Jeff Bezos built a clock into a mountain that will run for 10,000 years. I doubt humans will even be around by then!


You never know, we'd probably be exploring space by then! Jeff Bezos also owns Blue Origin, a space company. It was actually founded before SpaceX was!


The plan to sell a robot assistant for only $250.


Toymaker Anki is really skilled, he has mastered the art of toy making


I agree.  He makes a lot of robotics right?


Yeah, cat, dogs robots, he launched a robotics company back in the year 2013, so exciting


That is exciting.  From what i hear Anki wants his robots to be able to hold their own with people.


I think it would be a great service for people, I heard they  are the best selling toy company on Amazon


They've got a new product called Vector.  It is like Alexa and their goal is to have one in every home.


Oh so they are working with Amazon now? Jeff Bezos is a great CEO, he would be of great contribution to the project


I'm not sure if they are working together or  competing.  They are using alexa as an example for what they want their vector to be.  They say there is one big difference between the two though. Their Vector has a personality.


Oh I see, I heard there is also a female vector voice in their plans,


Did you know that Pixar is the inspiration behind the personality they are trying to create with Vector?


I didnt know that, I hope Vector can be successful, theyve had inspiration from several compnies including Apple, Google and Microsoft


Taking from the best!  I think the only problem, or at least a major problem, that they have is price.  They are pricing it at $1000.  Seems too high considering alexa's price.


I think their goal is for Vector to cost $250 at a retail price, still seems really expensive,


Yep, your're right! I was thinking of another robot priced at 1000 dollars.


I see, its amazing how tech has taken over the world, soon we will have robots everywhere


I would love to have one.  I don't want one like michael Jackson did though. He had plans to build a 50 ft tall moon walking one.


50 foot tall wow, thats a lot, you know theres robots that can debone chickens with a surgical precision!!!


That's impressive!  I'd feel comfortable having a robot perform surgery. I mean if they can debone a chicken like that then surgery can't be far away.


I agree and theres no human error there, still I would like for a human surgeon to supervise the whole thing


Well the us military uses an xbox 360 controller to control one of their oed robots, perhaps a surgeon could do the same.


That would be interesting to watch, with other guinea pigs not me lol


No, I'd probably electrocute myself if I tried, but it would be cool to have a pet robot


The company Anki is introducing a small table top companion.  Kind of like Alexa.  The think I built was programmed in basic.  This you talk to.


Yea, ANki wants a robot in every home, hopefully there is no ulterior motives


I am sure this thing will collect data while it rolls around the table top.  Kid does not like peas.  Must inform the high command.  The fur child has thrown up again.  Scary the information it will collect.


Sounds creepy to be honest, a palm sized robot that can crack jokes


Should a robot have expressive eyes?  I do not want to think of this little thing as feeling.  Remember Rosie from the Jetsons.  Thats what I want.  Smart, dangerous, useful.


Yea, Vector sounds creepy to me, nudging people's hands for attention


Honda's Asimo was pretty strange to watch.  It must have been costly. It was pointless as far as I know.


I think it cost far more than that.  Anki has a kickstarter to raise funds.  Looks like they will make the $500,000 goal.  Soon the robots will take over the world.


Maybe that is why Michael Jackson planned to build a 50 foot robot to protect mankind from other mini robots


Vector will cost $250.  You can buy a lot of them.  Release them into the desert.  Watch the 50 ft tall ones hunt them down.  Make a reality TV show out of it.


Hopefully Vector is never created using rat brains, then that would be a serious problem


It would be a kind of arms race.  One side uses rat brains, the other side uses cat brains.  The poor chickens, standing in the middle of the road.


The chicken would be screwed since robots can debone them with surgical precision


No, those poor boneless chickens, how will they ever get across the road. They must play xbox and disarm explosives.


Grant Imahara from mythbusters is gonna have to design a new robot for the war, hopefully time travel won't be involved


It is an interesting idea, would a time traveling robot invest in google or amazon?


I think Jeff Bezos might be a robot, it would explain why he built a clock into a mountain that can run for 10,000 years


I find it alarming that google maps uses data from android devices ( your phone ) to find how fast traffic is moving.  Sky net knows you're in traffic.  It knows if you have been bad or good.


Well I got to go and make some tin foil hats now, nice chatting with you


Yes!  Earth was formed over 4.5 billion years ago!  It's been long time now.


It is the only known astronomical object to harbor life


Yes it is.  About 71% of the Earths surface is covered with water.


The remaining 29% is land consisting of continents and islands


Yes!  The majority of Earth's polar regions are covered in ice.  I think the ice packs have been shrinking in recent years.


Yes sadly. Just like the fact Earth will be helium free in the near future


Sad indeed.  Another sad fact is more than 80% of the Earth's natural forests have already been destroyed.


We have changed the earth so much in our short time. But did you know that if earths history were a 24 hour period we would only account for 1:17 mins


That makes me feel like a tiny ant. lol  When Earth was first formed a day was only 5.5 hours long.


I wish work days would go by that fast! There would be a lot more days though. I like our 365 days


Yes!  Wouldn't that be nice.  Do you know much about Mars?


It is the second smallest planet in the solar system


Interesting!  Due to differences in atmosphere, sounds on Mars have a higher pitch than they do on Earth.


Maybe that's where all our helium ends up!


lol  A Mars colonization project planned for 2023 will be funded by creating a reality tv show.


I hope its more interesting than the reality tv shows on now. Would be neat to see space stuff


It would be.  I would like to see some lichens and cyanobacteria because they would be able to thrive on Mars. lol  It was fun chatting!


Flying to mars could taking only 1-2 days with constant 1g acceleration


I would take the trip!  Have to get running.  Have a great day!


Landing on Mars seems like a difficult feat


Yeah, Sending something to Mars involve very high speed, landing on Mars imply reducing that speed to 0. It is an interesting engineering problem.


I agree it sure is, it seems like that fabric can actually help with the problem, the materail is a lot like the one available at stores


Yeah it is surprising that the thing we buy are so advanced, would you like to work for NASA?


I think I would, sounds like an interesting job, figuring out how to send a 7300 pound spaceship to space souns like quite a challege, you can learn a lot


Yeah, there is so much to figure, like how to plan a test on Earth and interpreting the results for Mars. It thought that the 2 would be a lot different form each other.


Apparently both planets have come similarities, I wonder if they will find ancient life on the planet, the 2020 mission seems like a chance to gather a lot of intel about the planet


The atmospheres have similar aerodynamic characteristics, maybe ancient Mars was a little like Earth.


Thats an interesthing theory, I think thats possibly, did you hear about the Curiosity rover?


The Curiosity rover that landed on Mars in 2012 ? What happened to it ?


Nothing, just that it weighted less than the 2020 rover although I did hear it had some troubles


I suppose that id they want to analyse more stuff, they have to bring more instruments, therefore it is heavier. The team that is planning the parachute must be under a lot of pressure.


I agree they must be under a lot of pressure indeed, they have deadlines that may seem impossible at times, producing a working parachute might sound easy but theres a lot of things to take into account the team has a hard task at hand


Yeah, one bad stitch and it could rip the parachute appart.


yeah and mission failed, millions of dollars lost, its a lot of pressure mars has deserts, velleys and also polar ice caps


But sometimes, a mission fails because of a stupid error like using the metric system and imperial system on the same project.


Metric system is important, confusing it can cause a big mistake, precision is everything, did you know there is a colonization project for 2023


I have heard on the news that the company responsible declared bankruptcy, another reality tv show that did not pass the test of reality.


Sounds like an expensive project, too bad I was really looking forward to watch the show, it would have been a success all over the world


I think they did not expect it to be so complex. I guess we will have to observe Mars form our backyard for the moment.


Too bad, someday we will colonize the planet, I hope I am alive by then.


Hello, do you know much about the planets?


Hi! I know a little bit here and there! How about you? I'm a huge fan of Jupiter. In fact, one of its moons (Ganymede) would actually be considered a planet if it orbited the sun.


That is pretty cool. And Venus does not tilt hence it only has one season


Thats kind of similar to Uranus as well. It rotates sideways and basically rolls around the sun unlike the rest of the planets that spin.


And how about that planet where it precipitates shards of glass? That sounds scary


Yikes! That is scary thankfully we don't have to worry about that here. Did you hear that astronomers detected a planetary system with building blocks of life roughly 455 lightyears away?


I am so curious about that, so intrigued. How about planet earth? Too bad we have already destroyed 80% of the forests in it


I know! That's sad, isn't it? If our entire history was seen in a 24 hour period, we as humans would only represent 1 minute and 17 seconds and in that brief time, we've already destroyed most of the natural forests. That is so upsetting.


It is very upsetting and we do not seem to be stopping at all. What a shame. When earth was formed the days were only 5.5 hours long. Can you imagine that?


Wow! I honestly couldn't. We would never have time to accomplish anything! Ha! Can you also believe earth will be basically free of helium when the 21st century ends?


Yeah that is crazy to me. What about those balloons? Do you believe in extraterrestrials?


Well, since the UN appointed an ambassador to extraterrestrials, I believe they do expect to make contact eventually. It would truly be neat to see!


I guess it is better to be prepared, just in case. Did you know sounds in Mars have a different pitch


That doesn't surprise me honestly.  Just as it would only take 2 or 3 days to get there if one traveled at constant 1G acceleration! Wonder if that's possible?


Science is moving pretty fast, you never know. And there seem to be organisms that can live in Mars like lichens and cyanobacteria


Speaking of living on Mars, there's a reality show that's funding a colonization project aimed for 2023. That's going to be interesting to see. Ha!


Wow, yeah it sounds like it. Did you heat about that confusion between the metric and the imperial system that Locheed Martin did?


I heard a bit about it. I know they sadly lost a satellite on Mars because of it. It's like that sounds like a very costly mistake.


Yup is sure seems to have been so. Do you know why Mars is referred to as the red planet?


I do and it's because of the red colored iron oxide on the surface that stands out  among the astronomical bodies to the casual eye. Did you know Mars actually has its own polar ice caps as well?


SO cool, I hope they keep exploring the planet. Nice chatting


Hi, do you want to chat about Mars? Mars is the fourth planet from the Sun and the second-smallest planet in the Solar System after Mercury. In English, Mars carries a name of the Roman God of War and is often referred to as the Red Planet.


I would say that Mars is a fierce looking neighbor, but probably the friendliest planet at least for humans. Second to earth, that is.


Yes, I agree, it's reddish iron oxide prevalent on its surface gives it a reddish appearance that is distinctive among the astronomical bodies visible to the naked eye.


I think the red is clear from a distance, but up close, it's not quite so red. Plus I bet the atmosphere changes the appearance of a lot of things. And sound, too.


Well, Mars is a terrestrial planet with a thin atmosphere having surfaces like the impact craters of the Moon and the valleys, deserts, and polar ice caps of Earth.


Mars has an atmosphere, but it makes the sunsets blue, I believe. Not really breathable.


Yes, due to the differences in atmosphere, sounds on Mars have a higher pitch than they do on Earth.


That would make us sound funny! Like helium balloons do. Still, I would rather live my life on Earth. I know that with fast travel, we could get to Mars fast. But what would you do there?


If you change your mind, a Mars colonization project is planned for 2023 and will be funded by creating a reality TV show.


I would not want to be the first there. Couldn't pay me enough.


If you would fly to Mars under constant 1g acceleration, it will only take 2 or 3 days to get there.


That is still quite a while for regular business trips. And in economy class? Forget about it.


I agree. Only the lichens and cyanobateria would be able to thrive on Mars anyway.


I guess we could put atmosphere converters there and give it a few decades to shift to oxygen. Maybe it would be habitable.


Depends on a lot of factors.  Did you know that a satellite was lost on Mars because Locheed Martin used the imperial system while NASA used the metric system.


That was a serious oversight. How can scientists and engineers ever use that outdated system? I'm surprised.


Talk about crazy, did you know that more than 80% of the earth's natural forests have already been destroyed?


We are destroying our home so fast. Can we put forests on Mars? Doubtful. We can't even do it here.


Good point, did you know also that earth will be virtually helium-free by the end of the 21st century?


Yes, we'll have to get it from fusion reactors or from the sun. Whichever is easier. Anyway, great chat!


Did you know the Justin Bieber songs? Specially his famous song baby baby song.


No I didn't know that, I did like his songs when he first started singing as he got older, I got a little less Interesting.


I am not too familiar with the letter RBMG, was that his girlfriend? What does RBMG mean?


Taj Mahal is bigger than the white house.