It’s never dry in Houston. The whole area was a swamp before they drained it.

Fair enough.

I’m pretty sure we don’t say that around here.

Absolutely. I don’t think their math adds up. I’d just previously not thought about the idea that you could use this range extender technique (with whatever technology you choose) to run the given motor at its peak efficiency, thereby maximizing fuel economy.

Note up front: Nothing I’m saying below, despite any tone you might pick up, should be taken as me “defending” or “supporting” Techrules claims. I’m just asking questions.

Given what you’re saying about peak efficiency, and given what they’re saying they’re using the microturbine for... couldn’t they just be only using…

Fair question. Corollary question: Where do you STORE 800 fancy-ass hats?

(Which, I’m hoping, you keep in their fancy-ass boxes.)

Yeah, but the tragic thing is that she probably didn’t buy most of them. Once you reach a certain level of rich - and then work in fashion, people just give you that stuff.

Pretty sure he still is a child.

Wait, remote for your what now?

Wait, remote for your what now?

That’s right, Russia. Just remember that we don’t just train for desert warfare.

And we built 10,000 of these things.

(No idea how many are currently in service... anyone?)

Let’s put it this way. I just checked with my in-laws who happen to be visiting today. They live 9.5 miles from the Texas Motorplex in Ennis (I just measured it on Google Maps). When Top Fuel dragsters fire up, they can hear it out there. It’s faint, but it’s audible.

9.5 miles.

It’s the way it makes my pants vibrate...

Which sounds pervy, but that’s not what I mean.

It’s like I always tell people... The very first shot of the movie is the protagonist dying from starvation on a train platform, and then from there on out, the movie gets sad.

The movie doesn’t make me angry. It’s an incredible work of art. I just don’t have the strength to watch it a second time. I first saw it back…

My experience with rental cars (typically the most stripped-down vehicles you can find) outside of the U.S. backs this up a bit.

However, consider that driving from London to Edinburgh is 4 hours and 39 minutes according to Google. That’s the longest road trip I could think of in the UK between really big cities.

I live…

Pardon me, the following is going to be in all caps, because, yes, I’m screaming.

WHICH IS WHY THEY SHOULD BE THE ONES IN CHARGE OF THE DC CINEMATIC UNIVERSE, AND NOT THE MAN WHO BROUGHT US “SUCKER PUNCH” AND “SUPERMAN: LAST MURDERER OF KRYPTON.”

Anyone can own a gun (aside from convicted felons), but that’s true for the entire United States. You have to take classes and show (minimal) proficiency with a handgun in order to carry it.

But make no mistake, statistically speaking, almost no one actually carries a gun. Even a lot of of people with conceal carry…

Maybe someday a game will defeat City of Heroes in the dress up department, but I’m still waiting...

To be fair, shoulder belts are/can be pretty darn uncomfortable for ladies. Depending on the lady and the car/seat belt, of course.

I don’t think that justifies not wearing them, but for some folks, the discomfort is non-trivial.

They were! Like driving around on a sofa.

What the heck are those sticky-outy bits on the front, all the way at the bottom?