the "ask crazychemgirl a question" thread

[zukethecuke]

secondary school, yes.

All the more reason to keep your secret identity secret.

 

[crazychemgirl]

All the more reason to keep your secret identity secret.

exactly.

 

[zukethecuke]

exactly.

When I have some spare time I'll try stalking you and let you know if you need to tighten up on your security. In cognito sum.

 

[crazychemgirl]

When I have some spare time I'll try stalking you and let you know if you need to tighten up on your security. In cognito sum.

thanks..

I do it to myself on a regular basis as well.. just to be sure.

 

[MagicFingers]

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Why isn't "Phonetic" spelled "Fonetic?
Why is the Thames river pronounced "Tim's"?

 

[crazychemgirl]

Why isn't "Phonetic" spelled "Fonetic?
Why isn't the Thames river pronounced "Tim's"?

cuz the English language is an asshole.

 

[PleasePeesMe]

Why do Americans

say ass, which is a donkey?

 

[beachbaby179]

what's special about the noodles in canned soup? how do they stay firm while sitting in liquid?

you should know I've been curious about this for some time and once even drunkenly emailed Progresso to ask. Must be a trade secret because they declined to answer the question...

 

[zukethecuke]

Why isn't "Phonetic" spelled "Fonetic?
Why is the Thames river pronounced "Tim's"?

Because "phonetic" is spelled phonetically -- but the root of the word is Greek, and the only way to make that sound in Greek is with the letter "phi" which isn't in the Roman alphabet so the Romans used a "PH" in place of the "phi".

I don't know about the Thames, but some uses of "th" (as in Thomas, meaning 'twin') are representations of the Greek letter "theta" which was pronounced like a Roman/English "T" but with an aspiration (breath) following the "T" sound. If there wasn't an aspiration it would have been spelled with a "tau" which would have been a simple "T" in the Roman alphabet.

K?

 

[crazychemgirl]

say ass, which is a donkey?

yeah.

what's special about the noodles in canned soup? how do they stay firm while sitting in liquid?

you should know I've been curious about this for some time and once even drunkenly emailed Progresso to ask. Must be a trade secret because they declined to answer the question...

if they won't answer, I have a feeling I won't be able to... but it probably has to do with the chemical ingredients in the noodles.

Because "phonetic" is spelled phonetically -- but the root of the word is Greek, and the only way to make that sound in Greek is with the letter "phi" which isn't in the Roman alphabet so the Romans used a "PH" in place of the "phi".

I don't know about the Thames, but some uses of "th" (as in Thomas, meaning 'twin') are representations of the Greek letter "theta" which was pronounced like a Roman/English "T" but with an aspiration (breath) following the "T" sound. If there wasn't an aspiration it would have been spelled with a "tau" which would have been a simple "T" in the Roman alphabet.

K?

aren't you helpful.. I still liked my answer better.

 

[zukethecuke]

yeah.



if they won't answer, I have a feeling I won't be able to... but it probably has to do with the chemical ingredients in the noodles.



aren't you helpful.. I still liked my answer better.

Well, it was shorter.

 

[crazychemgirl]

Well, it was shorter.

shorter isn't normally better... but in this case, I'd say it is.

 

[zukethecuke]

shorter isn't normally better... but in this case, I'd say it is.

Nobody ever complained to me about excess length before.

 

[ridercdc]

Had to ask since you had mentioned we vibe.. Got a vibrator for my gf but don't think she's used it! Shes never been into the masturbatory or things like Lit/this forum though.. Was considering getting a wevibe as an intercourse toy but seeing her lack of use of the other one..should I bother until she does?!

 

[crazychemgirl]

Nobody ever complained to me about excess length before.

unless it's like abnormal long... lol

Had to ask since you had mentioned we vibe.. Got a vibrator for my gf but don't think she's used it! Shes never been into the masturbatory or things like Lit/this forum though.. Was considering getting a wevibe as an intercourse toy but seeing her lack of use of the other one..should I bother until she does?!

I think a we vibe might help ... cuz you get use it together which will get her used to the idea of how it feels and whatnot.

Maybe she IS using it, but not sharing it with you.. and she's shy.

 

[MagicFingers]

Thanks, good answer

Because "phonetic" is spelled phonetically -- but the root of the word is Greek, and the only way to make that sound in Greek is with the letter "phi" which isn't in the Roman alphabet so the Romans used a "PH" in place of the "phi".

I don't know about the Thames, but some uses of "th" (as in Thomas, meaning 'twin') are representations of the Greek letter "theta" which was pronounced like a Roman/English "T" but with an aspiration (breath) following the "T" sound. If there wasn't an aspiration it would have been spelled with a "tau" which would have been a simple "T" in the Roman alphabet.

K?

I knew there is always some history to everything in our language and that was good to learn.

But I'm not Greek or Roman.

 

[thefishfryer]

So chemistry is about money?

Then make methamphetamine.

Or work for the Department of Defense so they can devise new and more incredible ways to kill people.

I'm not sure where that came from. I can't imagine many people study science as a means to make money, there are easier more effective avenues to follow if that is one's aim. Very few scientists make more than an average professionals salary. I would guess that most research scientists are underpaid in terms of the study and expertise they bring to their job.

Even those that do make a few bob on the side from, say, TV presentation would probably argue that they do the work in a desire to inform the general public in scientific matters.

For Merkans and British folk under the age of forty "bob" was the name given to the old British shilling, worth 5 pence after decimalisation of our currency in 1972. Together with the Brits penchant for understatement this gave rise to statements such as "He's worth a few bob" when referring to a wealthy person.

 

[crazychemgirl]

I'm not sure where that came from. I can't imagine many people study science as a means to make money, there are easier more effective avenues to follow if that is one's aim. Very few scientists make more than an average professionals salary. I would guess that most research scientists are underpaid in terms of the study and expertise they bring to their job.

Even those that do make a few bob on the side from, say, TV presentation would probably argue that they do the work in a desire to inform the general public in scientific matters.

For Merkans and British folk under the age of forty "bob" was the name given to the old British shilling, worth 5 pence after decimalisation of our currency in 1972. Together with the Brits penchant for understatement this gave rise to statements such as "He's worth a few bob" when referring to a wealthy person.

it's a shame, really

 

[walkingeagle]

How much bait do I need?

 

[crazychemgirl]

How much bait do I need?

depends on how many fish you want to catch.

 

[crazychemgirl]

Not a lot of questions lately.

 

[vibes]

how much glue on the tip of your nose?

 

[crazychemgirl]

how much glue on the tip of your nose?

NONE!

 

[Spins]

Should I keep a closer or a catcher?

 

[crazychemgirl]

Should I keep a closer or a catcher?

uhm... catcher!