Useless Factoids

[pettifogger]

Did you know Peanuts are one of the ingredients of dynamite. 

Dynamite consists of three parts: nitroglycerin, one part diatomaceous earth and a small admixture of sodium carbonate. This mixture is formed into short sticks and wrapped in paper. So, how exactly are peanuts involved in dynamite?  Nitroglycerine, also known as trinitroglycerin, and glyceryl trinitrate, is an oily, explosive liquid made by nitrating glycerol.

So nitroglycerine is made from glycerol.  Glycerol or glycerine, is a viscous liquid used in soap, cream, and food.
Glycerol is made of……….Peanut oil!  Peanut oil of course being made of peanuts.  So there you have it! The principle ingredient of dynamite is peanuts.

Also....It is a common misconception that TNT and dynamite are the same thing. Though both are high explosives, there is no other similarity between them. Where dynamite is an absorbent mixture soaked in nitroglycerin, then compacted into a cylindrical shape and wrapped in paper, TNT is a specific chemical compound.

[pettifogger]

Did you know rubber bands (in some regions known as a binder, elastic or lacker band or gumband in Australia) last longer when refrigerated.

No one's sure exactly how or when rubber bands came into existence. One theory is that someone cut an old bicycle inner tube for securing a certain object. Then, others found it very useful and convenient...even though it was not as elastic as today's rubber bands.

Exposure to heat, air, and sunlight contribute to rubber bands becoming brittle, or even disintegrating therefore Rubber bands last longer stored in a cool dark place like the refrigerator.

[Kelda]

Hey Petti,

glas to see you on daily thoughts - I look forward to lots more factoids - useless or useful!!!

[pettifogger]

Hey Petti,

glas to see you on daily thoughts - I look forward to lots more factoids - useless or useful!!!

Kelda, Thank You!

[mvansand76]

Did you know Peanuts are one of the ingredients of dynamite. 

Dynamite consists of three parts: nitroglycerin, one part diatomaceous earth and a small admixture of sodium carbonate. This mixture is formed into short sticks and wrapped in paper. So, how exactly are peanuts involved in dynamite?  Nitroglycerine, also known as trinitroglycerin, and glyceryl trinitrate, is an oily, explosive liquid made by nitrating glycerol.

So nitroglycerine is made from glycerol.  Glycerol or glycerine, is a viscous liquid used in soap, cream, and food.
Glycerol is made of……….Peanut oil!  Peanut oil of course being made of peanuts.  So there you have it! The principle ingredient of dynamite is peanuts.

Also....It is a common misconception that TNT and dynamite are the same thing. Though both are high explosives, there is no other similarity between them. Where dynamite is an absorbent mixture soaked in nitroglycerin, then compacted into a cylindrical shape and wrapped in paper, TNT is a specific chemical compound.

Great idea for a thread, keep them coming!!!!

 

[David In Indy]

Oh now, I love threads like this! 

And I'll try to contribute too, because I'm full of useless info.

[Lumière]

Did you know...


That pigs have 30-minute orgasms?

I don't know why they need it, but it's true. 

[mvansand76]

Oh now, I love threads like this! 

And I'll try to contribute too, because I'm full of useless info.

 

Did you know...

That pigs have 30-minute orgasms?

I don't know why they need it, but it's true. 

Now I never thought I'd say this, but I think I'm jealous of pigs now.... 

[David In Indy]

Did you know...


That pigs have 30-minute orgasms?

I don't know why they need it, but it's true. 

I wonder how often rabbits have orgasms?

[David In Indy]

Did you know the sun is one of the smallest stars in the universe? Most stars are much larger!