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  1. Batman

    Where are you on the political spectrum?

    So there have been several threads like this in the history of the forum (I’m probably responsible for most of them), but I like to redo this every so often because political opinions are apt to change considering people and their convictions in general are apt to change with time. More...
  2. Batman

    Chili Peppers

    Inspired by the videos below, I decided to buy some peppers at the grocery store today and do my own hot pepper challenge…because why not. Unfortunately my local supermarket kind of sucks and they only had a few, and they were all mild except for the Jalapeño. GMM: Spicy Pepper Challenge...
  3. Batman

    How do you like your steak?

    Concerning degrees of doneness. Assuming you eat steak, how done do you like it? What tastes best to you? -------------------------------------- Personally I find the best tasting steaks to be anywhere between medium rare and medium.
  4. Batman

    Batman v Superman teaser trailer - Official Full Version

    Just got super excited for this movie.
  5. Batman

    What foods do most people find disgusting that you love?

    Inspired by G-King's thread, what foods do you genuinely enjoy that most people do not? For me it's chicken liver and broccoli. I loooooove chicken liver like a madman and broccoli, no matter how it's prepared, is fantastic.
  6. Batman

    The Dress: What Do You See?

    Click here to see the original image: I want to preface this thread by thanking @Repentance for suggesting I make it; his passion for this phenomenon is truly inspiring. I'm sure 99% of you are aware of this viral phenomenon that hit the internet in late February this year, as it very...
  7. Batman

    What is your favorite pizza place?

    Can be a chain or a small business. But of all the pizza places you've been to, which is your favorite?
  8. Batman

    The Official ZD Jokes Thread

    Here's a place to post jokes. Ones you've heard, ones you've created, whatever you want. Feel free to post jokes and anti-jokes, text jokes or clips of stand-up comedy, etc. Keep the jokes PG-13 I guess, or R if you think you can get away with it. If it were up to me you could post anything...
  9. Batman

    Futurism Books - Recommendations & Discussions

    Here is a place to recommend and share thoughts about books concerning futurology. Feel free to make comments, ask questions, give reviews, etc. -------------------- The following books are ones that I have read and would highly recommend for those interested in futurism. It should be easy to...
  10. Batman

    What are the douchiest songs you know?

    Let's face it, there are a lot of songs out there that really give off a douchy vibe. Here's a place to collect them. Post any videos of songs that you think have extremely douchy lyrics, videos, or whatever. I'll start us off with a huge hit from 1999, by the boy band LFO, called "Summer...
  11. Batman

    What is your favorite ice cream flavor?

    Like the title says. Of all the dozens of flavors and brands, which is your personal favorite?
  12. Batman

    How Fast Can You Type?

    Take this neat test to see how fast you can type in words per minute (wpm). Post your results here. http://www.typingtest.com/index46.html After taking the test twice, my high score is 107 wpm...
  13. Batman

    Which Fantasy World Would You Least Like To Live In?

    Like the title says, of all the fantasy worlds you're aware of, which one would you really not want to live in? Why?
  14. Batman

    Assemble Your Adventuring Party - 1

    So, you're in a fantasy world and it's your job to march across the land, navigate dungeons, manipulate political matters, form alliances, find the long lost Runes of Morning, reforge the Red Sword of the Magi, awake the Dragon Lords, destroy hordes of Orcs and Shadow-wraiths that stand in your...
  15. Batman

    The Future of Transportation

    A general purpose thread for discussing what we'd like to see happen (or otherwise think will happen) with the future of transportation. To get the conversation started, Wikipedia lists some forecasts about the self-driving car that may take hold in the near future...
  16. Batman

    Who is your favorite wizard/mage?

    Like the title says, in all of fantasy, which wizard/mage/sorcerer/magic-user is your favorite?
  17. Batman

    The Singularity: Inevitable or Science Fiction?

    The notion of a technological singularity has its origins in many people, including John von Neumann, Vernor Vinge, and most famously, Ray Kurzweil. What are your thoughts on this topic and its underlying premises?
  18. Batman

    Proving Gödel's Incompleteness Theorem to Be Incomplete

    Most of you here probably know about the Incompleteness Theorem. I've decided not to go into the basics of the two theorems when the internet can explain those basics to you much better, so if you are unsure what it is, Wikipedia it or something. Anyway, I believe I have stumbled onto...
  19. Batman

    Extraterrestrials and Life's Future in the Cosmos - Alien Talk and Sundry

    Inspired by another thread, I thought it might be convenient to have a thread in this forum devoted to all things surrounding extraterrestrial life, primitive and intelligent, and the future of human kind. Are they out there? Are we alone? How many civilizations exist? Where should we look...
  20. Batman

    ZD Dialect/Accent Challenge!

    Most of you are probably aware of the Tumblr/YouTube Regional Dialect Challenge meme thing that became viral a few years ago. The point was to create an online archive of the phonological differences between varieties of the English language – in other words, to archive the different accents of...
  21. Batman

    Tech Help Magnavox Odyssey Not Downloading Games

    So I have a bit of a console conundrum for you guys. My Magnavox Odyssey 200 doesn’t want to download games from the Internet and I’m not exactly sure why. The first thing I noticed is that it doesn’t seem to have any kind of access port that will allow me to connect a landline phone cable to...
  22. Batman

    Play the Great Language Game!

    I came upon this really neat game and I thought I'd share it here. It's called the Great Language Game and it basically tests how well you can discern the world's languages from one another using listening comprehension. It's pretty fun - especially for those of us who study language as a...
  23. Batman

    Tech Help More Tech Help Needed

    Hey guys, it's me once again. I have another tech related question (I can't catch a break these days). Any help would be appreciated. So, I just upgraded from my old Gateway laptop to an iMac (I really love the aquarium design on these things, btw). Anyway, I really love it so far, especially...
  24. Batman

    The Ultimate Martial Artist Tournament!

    Ultimate Martial Artist Tournament (UMAT) The tournament is now over. See posts below (on the fifth page). So, this is the first of several versus projects I’d like to organize here on ZD. Mods, if this is in the wrong subforum, feel free to move it to the appropriate place. The...
  25. Batman

    Tech Help I Need Some Tech Help. Trouble Running Games.

    So, I'm having a lot of trouble playing Skyrim on my PC. I don't understand what's wrong but I tried the game in my friend’s computer and it worked fine. That leads me to believe there are some issues with my setup. Any advice/suggestions would be appreciated. I'm trying to run the game on...
  26. Batman

    Gravity Waves from the Big Bang

    Gravity Waves from the Big Bang - Scientific American A New Window on the Big Bang - NPR Astronomers Discover Echoes from Expansion after Big Bang - Global Post ^ READ THESE. At least the first one. The scientific community is abuzz today with the long anticipated discovery of gravity waves...
  27. Batman

    The Magic and Abilities of Dumbledore

    The Magic and Abilities of Dumbledore In this brief article, I will catalog and describe the magical items and abilities of Professor Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore as portrayed in the various novels of J.K. Rowling as well as the eight Harry Potter movies that feature the...
  28. Batman

    The Magic and Abilities of Gandalf

    The Magic and Abilities of Gandalf In this brief article, I will catalog and describe the magical items and abilities of Gandalf the Grey and Gandalf the White as portrayed in the various books by J.R.R. Tolkien as well as the five movies currently featuring the character. This is the first...
  29. Batman

    Batman's Top 15 Fantasy Worlds

    The Top 15 Most Epic Fantasy Worlds According to Batman: Since the publication of J.R.R. Tolkien’s “The Hobbit” in the late 1930s, fantasy fiction writers focusing on the high fantasy subgenre have worked hard to create vast and detailed worlds for their creativity to explore and write about...
  30. Batman

    The Kardashev Scale

    The Kardashev Scale – The Future and Scope of Civilizations - (v.7.0) Introduction: The Kardashev Scale is a methodological tool for measuring a hypothetical civilization's level of technological advancement, based on the amount of energy a civilization is able to utilize. The scale as...
  31. Batman

    Some Questions for You Zelda Theory Savvy ZD Members

    I’m sure these questions have been exhausted in the past, but I’m relatively new here and I don’t see threads addressing these issues on the first page, so I’ll ask. 1. How does Ganondorf obtain the Triforce of Power in Twilight Princess during the execution scene? 2. When Princess Zelda...
  32. Batman

    Does Anyone Here Conlang?

    Conlanging is the art and science of constructing languages. There are several types of conlangs, but the ones I’m referring to are the artlangs, or artificial languages. Examples of artlangs are Klingon (from Star Trek), Quenya and Sindarin (Elvish languages from The Lord of the Rings), Na’vi...
  33. Batman

    Gravity

    I made this post in response to a debate I saw in the shoutbox earlier today. The debate centered on the nature of gravity and ‘how we know what gravity is’. I thought I’d share a very brief and straightforward explanation of what we currently know about gravity. To start off, I’ll give you...
  34. Batman

    I Have Never Played a Pokemon Game in My Life.

    I know that the title of this thread is heresy, but it's true. I have never played a Pokemon game, have never watched an episode of the cartoon series, and have never even touched a Pokemon card. Does my life have any meaning? Should I huddle in the corner and cry myself to sleep? But...
  35. Batman

    If You Want a Good Laugh, Follow These Directions...

    1. Skip to 00:18 of this video and press pause. 2. Then pull up this video and turn the volume up. Press pause at the beginning. 3. Mute the audio in the first video. 4. Press play on the music video and very quickly go to the other video and press play. 5. Watch it and laugh. :P
  36. Batman

    Taco Bell: The Greatest Restaurant Ever or the Greatest Restaurant of All Time?

    What do you guys think about Taco Bell? Is the the best ever or the best of all time? Vote in the poll and leave a response.
  37. Batman

    Future Spaceship Engine Designs

    So, this thread is all about future spacecraft engine technologies (sub-light) likely to emerge in both the near and far future. While there are several other engine designs in the works, I’ve picked the ones (five in total) I think are the most interesting and most practical. Most of the...
  38. Batman

    Why Do You Like Darksiders?

    So, what aspects of the game do you enjoy the most? What makes Darksiders unique and fun to play?
  39. Batman

    General Art Martial Arts Discussion Thread #2: Comparing & Contrasting Bruce Lee & Chuck Norris

    This particular thread is a look at the accomplishments, legacy, influence, and fighting proficiency of Bruce Lee and Chuck Norris. Furthermore, I detail why I believe Bruce Lee to be a superior martial artist; regarding both combat ability, and cultural influence/legacy. This article will for...
  40. Batman

    General Art Martial Arts Discussion Thread #1: What is the Best/Most Effective Martial Arts Style

    This is the first of what I hope to be a series of threads about Martial Arts and my opinions on certain MA topics. This thread doesn’t go in depth, rather is a brief overview of the topic. I hope to follow-up this particular thread with a more detailed and analytical look at the strengths and...
  41. Batman

    Who is the Greatest Boxer of All Time?

    So as the title says, who is the greatest boxer of all time? And by boxer, I mean practitioner of Western Boxing. I’ll list some of the all-time greats below and tell you who I think are contenders for the title ‘best’. Muhammad Ali Joe Louis Mike Tyson George Forman Julio Cesar Chavez Sugar...
  42. Batman

    Any Martial Artists Here at ZD?

    So, I was just wondering if any of you guys have studied or are studying a martial art. I’m a brown belt in Wing Chun; a Chinese martial art. I’ve studied it for four years and have loved every minute of it. It’s a great way to get in shape, grow self confidence, make friends, and learn to...
  43. Batman

    The Avengers Vs. The Justice League

    So, you fans of superhero comics, movies, cartoons, etc… Who do you think would win in a fight between DC’s Justice League and Marvel’s Avengers? And Why? The Avengers (core roster): Captain America Iron Man Thor The Hulk Black Widow Hawkeye S.H.I.E.L.D. Ant Man/Giant Man The Wasp Red Hulk...
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    What Are Your Favorite Martial Arts Movies?

    So guys, what are your favorite martial arts/Kung Fu movies? And who is your favorite martial arts actor? Below are my favorites: Movies: Hero Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon Fearless House of Flying Daggers Curse of the Golden Flower The Forbidden Kingdom All of Bruce Lee’s movies...
  45. Batman

    Does Anyone Here Receive/buy GameInformer?

    I was just wondering if you guys read the GameInformer video game magazine. I do, and I love it. It's the best all-purpose video game and technology magazine on the market in my opinion. It's full of video game news, previews, reviews, etc. It also has a lot of really good opinion...
  46. Batman

    All About Comic Books!

    Ok guys, so in the past year or so I’ve been really into comics. I’ve collected quite a bit of comics and graphic novels and I’ve tried to read a wide variety of publishers and comic runs. As a lot of you may know, comic books go beyond superheroes. Many comics are based on novels, movies, TV...
  47. Batman

    What is Your Favorite Video Game?

    So, what is your all-time favorite video game, and why? What about the game makes it so special to you?
  48. Batman

    Does Anyone Here Play Chess?

    I've been playing chess for about a year, and I love it. It's more than just a board game, but also an analytical puzzle, and a battle of wits. Does anyone here play? Do you just play every now and then for fun, or do you study the game and play in clubs or online?
  49. Batman

    Discrepancies in the Official Timeline

    Okay, first off, I want to say that I’m a big supporter of the official timeline presented in Hyrule Historia. I believe it makes perfect sense in all areas…….except in a few that I’ll detail below. :) After going over the timeline again (see this link for a detailed overview of the chronology...
  50. Batman

    You're Welcome...

    This is a post for any of you who haven't already discovered the link below. Below is a link to zeldawiki.org, and it takes you to the timeline page. Here you will find a very detailed and complete explaination of the official Zelda timeline presented in Hyrule Historia. It concisely...
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