Oh God, that is not the only special property water has that makes it so special!

First of all, its abundance on Earth.

Then, its ability to catalyse chemical reactions in physiological conditions. Its ability to H-bond.

etc etc Oh God, this is turning into a horrible newbie Science forum.

Let's keep this a philosophy forum guys. We are turning stupid in this thread.



Oh yeah. Lentils are very very good for you, and its major export is Canada! Yay! And uh, if you eat it with rice, you get ALL the essential amino acids in a good ratio!


LENTILS + RICE = very very good diet


Of course supplement it with other foods, but the above is a killer combo already.

Oh man, Platorepublic, you are harsh considering this is a general discussion thread.

As to water and abundance, I don't think it would be water so much as the oxygen as an "abundance" factor since it is oxygen that is the most abundant element. Maybe you were thinking of abundant human resources. Also, water is not a catalyst. Water does not function as an accelerant in reactions nor does it return to its initial state after a given reaction. If anything, it would be a Sulfuric Acid (H2SO4). Also, a water molecule's ability to "h-bond" is a factor of waters electromagnetic properties. In an interesting factoid, it is because of this that water has cohesive qualities and aides in vertical feed for plants, etc. Yay for highschool chemistry!

But honestly, it's not so much a newbie science forum as much as a bunch of people that are interested (and indeed proficient) in a number of things coming together to abstractly talk about their interests. I see nothing stupid about this.

Also, lentils are awesome. Although I would mention that lentils do not contain all 20 essential amino acids, since they lack methionine and cystine (sulfuric subcats).

it happened during a particular time when Winston Churchill was speaking in Parliament.

Ok, I wasn't saying catalyst in the chemical sense! Get with the programme already!



And uh, that is exactly why I said you have to eat lentils with RICE! Did you read me properly?

Oh God, that is not the only special property water has that makes it so special!

First of all, its abundance on Earth.

Then, its ability to catalyse chemical reactions in physiological conditions. Its ability to H-bond.

etc etc Oh God, this is turning into a horrible newbie Science forum.

Let's keep this a philosophy forum guys. We are turning stupid in this thread.



Oh yeah. Lentils are very very good for you, and its major export is Canada! Yay! And uh, if you eat it with rice, you get ALL the essential amino acids in a good ratio!


LENTILS + RICE = very very good diet


Of course supplement it with other foods, but the above is a killer combo already.

Thinking about the amazing properties of H20 is not at all stupid and doesn't makes this a newbie science forum.

But you are somewhat redeemed for mentioning lentils. I bought me some lentils today so thanks for that. Already had the rice.

So don't state something stupid like "water is life water". It probably isn't as special as you think it is. It just so happens at Earth's pressure and temperature etc, water assumes these properties!!! Why do people overlook this fact!

Probably because they don't know that fact. It is hardly obvious. Can you explain further? You kind of have to now after being so condescending. If you don't we might all think you don't really know what you are talking about.

For example, on the Moon would ice still float? If an astronaut brought a huge bucket of water to the moon would the ice still float? It would probably freeze all the way through very quickly but would the ice rise to the surface during the brief time before it did?

I refuse to explain as I believe the audience would be without the knowledge university level thermodynamics/quantum mechanics, so it would be meaningless. And if you have studied it, it's so obvious that I don't need to explain either.

I can understand why Alaska, but what's so special about Maine....?

Sigh well, you know that I think everyone on this planet came from a select few. So the Chinese factoid was yawn-worthy.

LOL! I completely agree with you. I much prefer your rather insightful fact on lentils and rice and the new ways to use the word "catalyst." No lie, it really changed my perspective on stuff. Seriously, it was very interesting.

I guess I can be generous sometimes.

I refuse to explain as I believe the audience would be without the knowledge university level thermodynamics/quantum mechanics, so it would be meaningless. And if you have studied it, it's so obvious that I don't need to explain either.

Sometimes? Platorepublic, I have yet to read a single post of yours that was nothing but the highest quality here on philosophy forum. You must be as generous as possible so that we can share in your very keen insight. That's why the forum is here, so that we can learn from others and enrich ourselves in the process. You posts are very much appreciated.