Dr. Diesel has checked in

DieselFan · Post by **DieselFan** » Tue Nov 16, 2004 11:47 am

Inspired by another post...Dr. Diesel has checked in. Taking your questions on love, life and all things in between. Ask me the questions you long to have answered. I'm here....and I'm your friend. Fire away.

NC43Hog · Post by **NC43Hog** » Tue Nov 16, 2004 11:50 am

"Who invented liquid soap and why!"

Place this quote and win! (nothing but a pat on the back)

DieselFan · Post by **DieselFan** » Tue Nov 16, 2004 11:52 am

Hello. As far as I can tell, Liquid Soap was invented by Hendrik Willem Brouwer of Holland, working for Lever Brothers. He received patent number US4065398: Liquid soap
composition.

As for why - I can only guess that Lever Brothers saw the potential to increase sales and profits due to the convenience of a soap that could easily be dispensed in public places like public restrooms, as a better alternative than providing a community bar of soap (do you really want to wash your hands with a bar of soap covered with some stranger's dirt and germs?), and as
a more comfortable alternative to providing powdered soap (I have used it in public restrooms in the past...feels like you are washing your hands with Ajax or Comet. Uncomfortable).

In fact, since the invention of liquid soap, there have been a whole lot of patents for equipment that dispenses liquid soap, so the market is obviously there!

SkinsBigtime · Post by **SkinsBigtime** » Tue Nov 16, 2004 11:54 am

NC43Hog wrote:"Who invented liquid soap and why!"

Place this quote and win! (nothing but a pat on the back)

I know Space Ghost mentioned this quote in his show. Is that the quote you were looking for?

DieselFan · Post by **DieselFan** » Tue Nov 16, 2004 11:55 am

Movie: The Sure Thing (guessing)

NC43Hog · Post by **NC43Hog** » Tue Nov 16, 2004 11:58 am

DieselFan wrote:Movie: The Sure Thing (guessing)

Give that man a cigar -

DieselFan · Post by **DieselFan** » Tue Nov 16, 2004 11:59 am

NC43Hog wrote:
DieselFan wrote:Movie: The Sure Thing (guessing)

Give that man a cigar -

Well...perhaps I should change my name to Dr. Google ;-)

SkinsBigtime · Post by **SkinsBigtime** » Tue Nov 16, 2004 12:00 pm

DieselFan wrote:
NC43Hog wrote:
DieselFan wrote:Movie: The Sure Thing (guessing)

Give that man a cigar -

Well...perhaps I should change my name to Dr. Google

Hahahaha!!! You blasted cheater! :wink:

DieselFan · Post by **DieselFan** » Tue Nov 16, 2004 12:06 pm

Dr. Diesel's seemingly endless fount of knowledge does have some limits. In those rare cases...he is forced to consult his A.I. (in this case, Google).

REDEEMEDSKIN · Post by **REDEEMEDSKIN** » Tue Nov 16, 2004 1:25 pm

Dr. Diesel: which requires more faith... belief in God or being an atheist? Why? Okay, I'll hang up now.

DieselFan · Post by **DieselFan** » Tue Nov 16, 2004 1:59 pm

Thanks for asking RedeemedSkin. The answer is faith in atheism. I would refer you to Pascal's writing entitled "The Wager"...essentially, the argument is made that, If one believes in the bible and takes it at it's word...that faith in Christ alone is what saves...and comes to that saving faith...then they have nothing to lose....because, if the Bible is indeed true, and they believed...than they have the promise of eternal life as assured in the scriptures. Now, if the Bible turns out to be false...well, then no harm done right??? You lived a good and fruitful life in accordance with the Good Book.

The atheist on the other hand, assuming the scriptures are indeed true, is screwed either way.

Therefore, I must come to the conclusion that atheism is a greater leap of faith.

Now....Dr. Diesel is back and ready for more questions (note...this is Dr. Diesel's rules: no asking follow up questions or commenting on my answers). As Dr. Diesel is all-wise and all-knowing...his answers cannot be questioned. Just accept them.

General Failure · Post by **General Failure** » Tue Nov 16, 2004 2:19 pm

What's a henway?

DieselFan · Post by **DieselFan** » Tue Nov 16, 2004 2:21 pm

General Failure wrote:What's a henway?

About 2 to 3 pounds...depending on the region you live.

Texas Hog · Post by **Texas Hog** » Tue Nov 16, 2004 7:00 pm

why is communication between a man and a women so damn difficult?

tazlah · Post by **tazlah** » Wed Nov 17, 2004 9:30 am

Why are clowns evil? :twisted:

DieselFan · Post by **DieselFan** » Wed Nov 17, 2004 11:47 am

Texas Hog wrote:why is communication between a man and a women so damn difficult?

Men are hunters...women are gatherers..'nuff said.

Secondly, I saw a study once that women speak twice as many words in their lifetime as men. My wife tells me that's because she has to tell me everything twice. Makes sense. So, for true communication to occur...men need to listen more, women need to talk less. Next question.

NikiH · Post by **NikiH** » Wed Nov 17, 2004 11:54 am

At first I thought this was a magic 8 ball type of thing. LOL Now I get it.

So here's my question. How can anyone like the taste of beer? I have tried it. I even went to OafusP's spot a couple of weeks back and tried a nice flavored type beer. It said it tasted like cherrys. NOT It taste like cherries soaked in acid perhaps. LOL

DieselFan · Post by **DieselFan** » Wed Nov 17, 2004 11:54 am

tazlah wrote:Why are clowns evil?

Clowns are evil...aren't they? I think it boils down to the man or woman behind the makeup, goofy hair and big shoes. What kind of freak: (1) thinks clowns are funny and (2) thinks they are so funny, that they want to become one??? Certainly not anyone I know. If someone were to tell me that they were a clown, I would just assume that they might as well wear a t-shirt that says "I HAVE ISSUES"

Having said that...STEVE-O of Jackass fame was a clown first...and I think he's funny. But, still, he's more of a "recovering" clown than a practicing one. Having said that, he does "have issues" as well. So that backs up my point.

General Failure · Post by **General Failure** » Wed Nov 17, 2004 11:57 am

Why can't I find Amanda Huggenkis?

DieselFan · Post by **DieselFan** » Wed Nov 17, 2004 12:04 pm

NikiH wrote:At first I thought this was a magic 8 ball type of thing. LOL Now I get it.

So here's my question. How can anyone like the taste of beer? I have tried it. I even went to OafusP's spot a couple of weeks back and tried a nice flavored type beer. It said it tasted like cherrys. NOT It taste like cherries soaked in acid perhaps. LOL

First off...never, ever drink a beer that "tastes like cherries"...Beer is not meant to taste like cherries. It's supposed to taste like Beer. I would refer you a favorite site of mine, www.beeradvocate.com. Perhaps it will assist you in getting a better appreciation for fine brews.

Secondly, I once wondered how anyone could like the taste of beer myself. I had trouble drinking it without making the "gas face"...However...that was in college and I was drinking crappy beer (Natty Lite or Milwaukee's Worst..you get the idea). Get a good beer...I recommend any Samuel Adams beer if you're just starting out. Drink it...enjoy it. Try a few different varieties...notice the differences. Most importantly....keep drinking it....in moderation, of course. And never, ever drink the cheap stuff...that will just leave a bad taste in your mouth (literally). Eventually, the Beer Gods will bestow upon you the acquired taste for beer.

Soon after, you will feel empowered ordering a stout brew at your favorite pub or restaurant. Your husband will be proud to take you to the sports bar and see his wife order a beer instead of some sissy margarita...and his friends will be impressed. (after 7 years of marriage, I'm still trying to get my wife to order her first beer...I still have hope).

DieselFan · Post by **DieselFan** » Wed Nov 17, 2004 12:05 pm

General Failure wrote:Why can't I find Amanda Huggenkis?

Go to the Blue Oyster...you will find plenty.

REDEEMEDSKIN · Post by **REDEEMEDSKIN** » Wed Nov 17, 2004 12:13 pm

Dr. Diesel wrote:I saw a study once that women speak twice as many words in their lifetime as men.

Sorry to interrupt Dr. Diesel, but it has been found that women on average "need" to speak 20,000 words a day, whereas guys only need to speak somewhere along the lines of 5,000. There's a big difference there.

Factor in the fact that men are more goal/task-oriented (by nature) and women more "relational", and you can see the fundamental difference between men and women. We always look for a solution to our women's problems, whereas they are looking for us to walk with them from word #15,000 to the end.

I hope this helps. Again, sorry to interrupt.

tazlah · Post by **tazlah** » Wed Nov 17, 2004 1:35 pm

Thanks for the evil clown answer! :hail:

Next: Why do we park on a driveway and drive on a parkway? :hmm:

JansenFan · Post by **JansenFan** » Wed Nov 17, 2004 2:07 pm

DieselFan wrote:
tazlah wrote:Why are clowns evil?

Clowns are evil...aren't they? I think it boils down to the man or woman behind the makeup, goofy hair and big shoes. What kind of freak: (1) thinks clowns are funny and (2) thinks they are so funny, that they want to become one??? Certainly not anyone I know. If someone were to tell me that they were a clown, I would just assume that they might as well wear a t-shirt that says "I HAVE ISSUES"

Having said that...STEVE-O of Jackass fame was a clown first...and I think he's funny. But, still, he's more of a "recovering" clown than a practicing one. Having said that, he does "have issues" as well. So that backs up my point.

If you want a glimpse into the life of a clown, check out Shakes the Clown with Bobcat Goldthwait )probably spelled wrong, but who cares) and Adam Sandler. This is one of the worst movies I have ever seen. The only reason I have it is to keep my Adam Sandler collection complete....btw, Going Overboard, Sandler's first movie is by far the worst movie I have ever seen.

Oh yeah, need a question.., :hmm:

ok, I got one.

For 100 dollars Dr. Deisel, what is your name?

uhhh

10 seconds Dr Deisel

DieselFan · Post by **DieselFan** » Wed Nov 17, 2004 4:35 pm

tazlah wrote:Thanks for the evil clown answer!

Next: Why do we park on a driveway and drive on a parkway?

Because if we were to do it any other way....the terrorists would win.