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  • Another orbit around the sun

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  • Which is why I said define arbitrary earlier. I believe it had to do with accuracy of measurement equipment in the 1950's as well as the ephemeral time scale, which was based on the observed movements of astronomical entities. So you can kinda argue either way. The selection of units can be influenced by an older system like you said, but that still is a system that was based on an observable or measurable phenomenon, which doesn't fit the definition of arbitrary.

    Maybe those planets/stars in the cartoon were aware of their own non-linear travel, as well as red/blue-shift effects, and that we earthlings based our original systems of measurement on them without prior knowledge of those factors, thus making them inconsistent and arguably arbitrary haha

  • Another orbit around the sun

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  • I believe that was because at the time of its discovery, that was the most accurately we could measure it. It's still based on a stable, constant, absolutely measurable phenomenon though. You can divide it into whatever arbitrary or non-arbitrary units you want, but that system of measurement is still based on an absolute standard.

    It's like saying that we now define one year as 1.234 earth revolutions around the sun. Or 2. Or whatever. Arbitrary units perhaps, but still based on an absolute phenomenon.

    If you really want to throw a wrench into this whole concept though, mention that the earth's rotation is slowing ever so slightly over time... so we have to add time on to the atomic clock to attempt to sync it better with the earth's non-linear rotational velocity. Who's arbitrary now?! 😀

  • Another orbit around the sun

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  • If there were reasons that it was divided that way, as you said, then that would make it non-arbitrary, as it was based on a system of logic. Define arbitrary, I guess.

    Perhaps it would appear to be arbitrary though to those who aren't aware of those reasons/logic, like the astronomical objects in the cartoon 🤷‍♂️😀

  • Another orbit around the sun

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  • The measurement of earth orbiting for one revolution around the sun (a unit of time we refer to as a year) isn't arbitrary. It's clearly defined. You've either made one complete revolution or not. It's just that the original starting point for the first measurement was arbitrary because you'd have to start somewhere.

    Many forms of measurement are based on absolutes, like temperature, measured from absolute zero, or time, measured against the cesium standard (atomic clock). You'd have to break physics in order to be able to define them as arbitrary.

  • May the torque be with you

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  • Correct. The original patent makes no reference to any sort of cam out / torque limiting feature.

  • Texas Prevents People From Owning More Than 6 Dildos. Now Lawmakers Want to Ban Sex Toys at Walmart.

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  • It's to allow one for each day of the week except for Sunday, as Sunday is The Lord's Day.

  • ‘Would you survive 72 hours?’ Germany and the Nordic countries prepare citizens for possible war

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  • I'm very curious as to what your suggested course of action would be if you were to "cut the military budget to 0", and then another nation with a strong military uses their military to abuse or murder the citizens of your nation because they disagree with your nation in some way...

  • Musk, Ramaswamy tell Trump to end "the Covid-era privilege of staying home"

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  • Guy who sells cars wants people to need cars.

  • The Untold Hunt for a Sex Trafficker

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  • What a horrendous situation. Some people are just animals... and I feel like I'm insulting some animals a bit by saying that. I googled, but was unable to find any info on whether he's been to trial or sentenced yet. Hopefully soon.

  • True heroes

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  • For all those dogs know, that mayor could be doing all that they can with the resources they have. But if it's a national issue, then it's effectively like trying to extinguish a forest fire with a squirt gun. Go after the Big Dog President.

  • Dutch toilets

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  • I like to imagine the shitboat floating away in flames like an epic Viking burial.

  • Firefox CTO Responds On Collecting User Advertisement Data

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  • /s ?

  • Clarence Thomas Took Free Yacht Trip to Russia, Chopper Flight to Putin’s Hometown: Dems

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  • It's probably how they obtained kompromat with which they can control him.

  • Trump says if he is jailed that could be 'breaking point' for Americans

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  • It would very much be our problem because then we'd have a nation with fealty to Putin/Russia right on our doorstep.

  • Biden announces 100% tariff on Chinese-made electric vehicles

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  • Sure but if we fail to succeed, which is highly likely, then we get to plunge the country into fascism, y'all qaeda style sharia law, aiding and abetting Putin, etc. I'm sure you've heard it all though.

  • Biden announces 100% tariff on Chinese-made electric vehicles

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  • Ive never seen any credible evidence of an actual transfer of funds to Stein from Russia, but there is definitely evidence that they support her in order to siphon votes from the Democratic candidate. U.S. elections affect the entire world and it is no surprise that enemies of the U.S. are going to use every resource they can to alter the results in their favor.

    https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/national-security/russians-launched-pro-jill-stein-social-media-blitz-help-trump-n951166

    https://www.intelligence.senate.gov/sites/default/files/documents/Report_Volume2.pdf

  • Google might make users pay for AI features in search results

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  • Paying for the privilege of using AI to sift through the vast bleak sea of AI generated garbage. What a time to be alive!

  • acceptable screws

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  • There are low profile hex heads that exist for that same purpose though. Pretty much no need nowadays for slotted heads, except at very small scale.

  • acceptable screws

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  • Yeah, I've had hex strip before as well. It's always been on the smaller sizes for me though at least. Like sub M3 or 1/8" ish. And of course, cheap hex keys are just asking for it at those sizes. On the other hand, I've definitely never had a torx head strip out on me.