quote:Originally posted by Andrew of Ware, England: On a tin of peas there was a picure of some of the peas on a plate with roast chicken, potatoes and gravy. Next to the picture were the words, Serving suggestion
Actually, this appears to be law in Germany. Anything that differs from the original product, even in so little a thing as being sliced on a pic while being whole in the pack, has this little word besides it "Serviervorschlag".
Btw: you can greatly incrase the nutritional value of spinach if you, directly before serving, replace it with some nice T-Bone steak.
quote:Originally posted by Victoria J:
quote: WARNING. If broken may contain sharp edges
Pretty much anything may contain sharp edges if you are going to fundamentally alter it. If hypothetical warnings like this take hold everything we buy will have a ten page disclaimer (...).
You mean warnings like "may be hot if on fire"?
quote:Originally posted by Xia: What's so funny about peanut products labels that say "may contain nuts" If I was allergic to nuts I'd really want to know if my Reeses or whatever might contain any...
Well, those labels are sensible on products which may or may not contain nuts, say a chocolate bar. They would be even more useful on products where you would not expect them, say a post by Don Enrico. But they sometimes still don't make any sense at all, if put on products that have to contain nuts, like, say, nuts.
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quote:•Peanut Butter -- Warning: May contain nuts.
The dumb thing about this warning is the *may* part.
To be fair a packet of peanuts shouldn't contain nuts - peanuts are legumes, not nuts. I'd guess they won't ordinarily pose a problem for people with allergies, but the warning in this case is to indicate a potential contamination.
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quote:Originally posted by Shadowduck: ..This reminds me of my personal favourite, from the manual for a 1994 Honda VFR750.
quote: Do not engage the steering lock whilst the vehicle is in motion.
One time, my Dodge Colt engine died, so I had my friend tow it with a chain while I steered the car (to take it home so I could attempt to fix it). I didn't put my key into the ignition and so when we came to the first curve, I turned the wheel and "click", the steering locked . I somehow managed to get the key in and turned the cylinder before I hit anything. My friend wondered why I just kept turning and didn't follow him (even though we had a 10 ft chain tied to our two cars...).
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quote:Originally posted by OldTread: At Toys R US two years ago I saw a Lego Table. The box showed two children, 1 boy , 1 girl playing with it.
The fine print disclaimer honestly said
'Children not included".
But I wanted some kids with my Legos!
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quote:Do not attempt to drive vehicle with this in place - sunscreen for vehicle (I have one that says this on it)
Sadly, this happened to me. My mom and I were in a parking lot. We hopped in the car, and Mom started it up. She put the car in reverse, backed out of the parking space, put the car in drive... And realized that the sun screen was still up!
Being about 15, I was mortified.
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quote:Originally posted by Jack Dylan: Forgive me if this is a stupid question, but what's the difference between Mace and pepper spray?
Pepper spray:
Mace:
I'll get it.
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quote:Originally posted by Jack Dylan: Forgive me if this is a stupid question, but what's the difference between Mace and pepper spray?
Pepper spray:
Mace:
I'll get it.
I believe that is a mourning (morning?) star. A mace is a club with ridges to maximize the force of impact.
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quote:Originally posted by GenYus: I believe that is a mourning (morning?) star. A mace is a club with ridges to maximize the force of impact.
Party pooper.
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-------------------- IIRC, it wasn't the shoe bomber's loud prayers that sparked the takedown by the other passengers; it was that he was trying to light his shoe on fire. Very, very different. Canuckistan Posts: 3694 | From: Arizona | Registered: Aug 2005
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I'm not sure about those definitions. I always thought that a mace was a club with a metal head, a flanged mace was a mace with ridges, a morning star was a mace with spikes, and a flail was what is pictured above (a spiked ball on a chain).
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quote:Originally posted by Troodon: I'm not sure about those definitions. I always thought that a mace was a club with a metal head, a flanged mace was a mace with ridges, a morning star was a mace with spikes, and a flail was what is pictured above (a spiked ball on a chain).
According to the dictionary and some pictures I found, you're correct. The metal ball on a chain on is a "flail".
Also, back to the question about Mace vs. pepper spray, in the U.S. I don't think true Mace is available to the public any more (and in fact, I'm not real sure it's even available to police). Everything out there now is marketed as pepper spray.
(and I think someone already said this) but "Mace" is a chemical compound and pepper spray is (sort of) water with a high concentration of pepper in it in an aerosol spray bottle (that's the very short explanation).
To further show my ability to ramble:
Mace was generally more effective than pepper spray, but I believe it was discontinued because of too many incidents of actual physical damage. Pepper spray burns (or more correctly, causes a burning sensation), but generally doesn't cause any actual damage to a person.
And when buying pepper spray, don't look for the "percentage" of pepper in the mix. Look for the SHU (Scoville Heat Units). The higher the number of SHUs, the "hotter" the spray is, regardless of the percentage.
And, many people use the term "Mace" generically to mean pepper spray.
ETA: took out random comma
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The "mace" I carried many years ago as a police officer was actually liquified tear gas (or at least that was the explanation given at the academy). IIRC, it was taken from the market, not because of actual eye injury, but because of danger to those with various breathing problems. Additionally, "pepper spray" was found to be as effective, but without all the negative press associated with mace.
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quote:Originally posted by mindy: I agree generally, but "some" pepper spray is pretty weak. There are a couple of kinds that don't even bother me, and I'm a wuss.
and you how did you find out ?? lmao j/k [/QB][/QUOTE]
How did I find out what? That some pepper spray doesn't bother me, or that I'm a wuss?
Actually, I've been sprayed a couple of times in self defense training classes.
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quote:Originally posted by robbiev427: Also, back to the question about Mace vs. pepper spray, in the U.S. I don't think true Mace is available to the public any more (and in fact, I'm not real sure it's even available to police). Everything out there now is marketed as pepper spray.
(and I think someone already said this) but "Mace" is a chemical compound and pepper spray is (sort of) water with a high concentration of pepper in it in an aerosol spray bottle (that's the very short explanation).
I thought "Mace" was just the brand name of a tear gas/pepper spray? At any rate, I call the canister I carry 'Mace' because the brand name is Mace. The ingredients are CN tear gas, Oleoresin Capsicum pepper spray and UV dye.
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quote:Originally posted by mindy: I agree generally, but "some" pepper spray is pretty weak. There are a couple of kinds that don't even bother me, and I'm a wuss.
and you how did you find out ?? lmao j/k [/QB][/QUOTE]
All the law enforcement academies I attended required that we be subjected to the effects of the sprays we carried (police academies and correction academies in different states).
robbie is right that some of the oleoresin capsicum sprays are nearly ineffective. As mentioned earlier, check the Scoville Heat Units rating for the really powerful stuff.
Mace originally was only CN tear gas in liquid form that atomized when sprayed. Now it contains parts of oleoresin capsicum for addditional effectiveness, and dye for identification purposes.
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quote:•Peanut Butter -- Warning: May contain nuts.
The dumb thing about this warning is the *may* part.
To be fair a packet of peanuts shouldn't contain nuts - peanuts are legumes, not nuts. I'd guess they won't ordinarily pose a problem for people with allergies, but the warning in this case is to indicate a potential contamination.
Mr. 'Pedantry-nut' Savoury
But can you assume that nuts contains nuts.
As vegetarians our Christmas dinner is more or less based on nut loaf. One Christmas, about 3 years ago, she went to cook dinner and discovered she had forgotten to buy nuts (cashews) - so she made nut loaf with no nuts in it.
Even more strangely it did taste alright. (And with nuts it is absolutely delicious and I am looking forward to it already...)
And of course vegetarians have been more aware of the oddity of crisp flavours like prawn cocktail or bacon often being vegetarian while the cheese and onion wasn't.
However you would think that the nut warning would only apply where there were possible trace contents of nut, and NOT listed in the ingredients.
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quote:Originally posted by Seaboe.Muffinchucker: I can only suspect someone who was only planning to move their car a few feet decided not to fold up the screen.
I don't have one of those screens, but I am actually guilty of moving my car a few feet with the hood open. I don't recall seeing any warnings aginst it, so that must be ok.
There is a warning in the manual for my 1995 Saturn, however, that says something like "Do not set the cruise control faster than the flow of traffic."
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I recently picked up some new old stock gaskets for Dodge cars 1948-1956 with the instructions "If rusty clean with gasoline" written on the outside
quote:Originally posted by Xia: I thought "Mace" was just the brand name of a tear gas/pepper spray? At any rate, I call the canister I carry 'Mace' because the brand name is Mace. The ingredients are CN tear gas, Oleoresin Capsicum pepper spray and UV dye.
The company named "Mace" does currently sell pepper spray under the brand name Mace, but it's not the same (or it's not supposed to be the same) as the original "Mace" brand mace. The chemicals are slightly different.
ETA: spanked by followsthewolf. whoops.
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quote:Originally posted by followsthewolf: [QUOTE] robbie is right that some of the oleoresin capsicum sprays are nearly ineffective. As mentioned earlier, check the Scoville Heat Units rating for the really powerful stuff.
followsthewolf ,
Do you carry any currently? Just curious your opinion on what's the best. I think the Fox Labs has the best/one of the best ratings (5 million, I think?)
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Nope, don't carry that any more. Retired. Do have a weapon carry permit, but rarely find the need to carry that.
Can't give you any good info, but, from idle conversation with officers in nearby boroughs, I think you are probably right. Five million Scovilles is about as good as it gets right now. I believe it would be very effective in debilitating any would-be attacker. Would really give their mucous membranes a workout.
Sorry I couldn't be of any more help.
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quote:Originally posted by followsthewolf: robbie,
Nope, don't carry that any more. Retired. Do have a weapon carry permit, but rarely find the need to carry that.
Can't give you any good info, but, from idle conversation with officers in nearby boroughs, I think you are probably right. Five million Scovilles is about as good as it gets right now. I believe it would be very effective in debilitating any would-be attacker. Would really give their mucous membranes a workout.
Sorry I couldn't be of any more help.
No problem.
Yeah, I wouldn't carry any either probably, but I'm lucky enough to live in a high crime city (one of the highest, depending on which "official" report you believe).
But I tend to agree. I think 5 million Scovilles should be plenty!
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#62 Morning Sickness: For relief of symptoms of nausea and vomiting typical of early pregnancy.
WARNING: If you are pregnant or nursing a baby, seek the advice of a doctor before using.
I know they put that on everything, but jeez.
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The sad part is, I saw a post one time on a pet care board where a 14-year-old girl used baby shampoo to try to rinse out her kitten's eyes. I guess she saw the "as gentle to eyes as pure water" and took it way too literally. The vet that frequents the board seriously reamed her out, and told her to get the poor animal to a vet NOW.
One disclaimer I got a laugh out of recently was (I think) a Jeep commercial, where the kids were looking at sharks and fish through the sunroof. The disclaimer said something along the lines of: "Vehicle cannot be driven underwater."
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A list of some of those labels, and others, with my sarcasm inserted after each one:
On Tesco's Tiramisu dessert (printed on bottom of the box): DO NOT TURN UPSIDE DOWN. (I think it’s a leetle late for that.)
On a Swann frozen dinner: Serving suggestion: Defrost. (Awww! But I LIKE them when they’re frozen solid!)
On a Sears hairdryer: DO NOT USE WHILE SLEEPING. (Or while showering. Or while high.)
On packets of Sainsbury: WARNING - CONTAINS NUTS. (Can’t think of anything for this one as I have no idea what Sainsbury is.)
On packaging for a Rowenta iron: DO NOT IRON CLOTHES ON BODY. (“Oh shit! I’m running late! Well, I guess I have to iron my shirt while I’m wearing it—OH DEAR GOD IT BURNS! Aaaahhhh!!”)
On Nytol sleeping aid: WARNING MAY CAUSE DROWSINESS. (zzz ... zzz... zzz... whaaa?)
Label on a Marks & Spencer's Bread Pudding: PRODUCT WILL BE HOT AFTER HEATING. (So just staring at it and thinking “Get hot. Get hot. Get hot,” doesn’t work?)
On packets of Fritos crisps: YOU COULD BE A WINNER! NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. DETAILS INSIDE. (See, it says “no PURCHASE necessary.” It doesn’t say you can’t steal it.)
In some countries, on the bottom of Coke bottles: "OPEN OTHER END." (“Pablo, where’s the glass-breaker? Oh, what? Oh, open OTHER end. I gotcha.”)
On Boots Children's cough medicine: DO NOT DRIVE CARS. (When those five-year-olds get on the road, bedlam ensues.)
On a bar of Dial Soap: Use like regular soap. (So a bar of regular soap, you would use like Dial soap? [okay ... that one was really terrible])
On a hotel-provided shower cap: Fits one head. (Darn. My other head is going to feel left out.)
On a Korean kitchen knife: Warning: keep out of children. (“Hey, come here, Sally, I wanna test this Korean kitchen knife.”)
On a string of Chinese-made Christmas lights: For indoor or outdoor use only. (I’m assuming that they’re assuming that you have access to some sort of portal or wormhole allowing you to travel to an alternate dimension where there is something else besides “indoors” and “outdoors.”)
On a Japanese food processor: Not to be used for the other use. (Which ... would ... be....???)
On a Swedish chainsaw: Do not attempt to stop chain with your hands or genitals. (I can’t think of anything for this one as I am giggling like a little schoolgirl at the image of that.)
On a child's Superman costume: Wearing of this garment does not enable you to fly. (Just think, all those children’s dreams crushed like a bug under a heel...)
In Japanese 'Zero Wing' Video Game: All your base are belong to us. (No comment.) The last one is true!
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My kid's virtual reality game had a warning instructing the user not to walk or drive while playing the game. Good advice since the only thing you can see with the visor on is a video screen but it seems that would be rather self evident to most.
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On my dog's rawhides. "Not for human consumption." Ok. Who was the idiot who ate a raw hide to make this warning nesisary?
And on every box of pizza I buy it says pleas remove plastic wrap from pizza before bakeing. People need to be told this? My father in law barely knows how to use an oven and he even knows this.
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The warning label for the Eletric Cattle Prod makes sense to me...Out here in Kansas, every cattleman/farmer I know of has at least one(we have many). And I know of a lot of people who use them on other people, granted most of the time it is stupid teenage boys who have had a drink or two. But still, you get some guy that uses it on his best bud and Buddy gets hurt, Buddy's mommy and daddy wants to blame someone, so they blame the stupid kid, he then tries to defend himself by saying there was no label saying he couldn't do it. I also know a couple who used one on their mentally challanged daughter. They figured it was cheaper and easier to use that Electric Shock Treatment, needless to say they don't have custody of their daughter anymore. They didn't have custody of their brains either but that a different post.
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