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**TravelMan** · 10-13-2009, 03:43 AM

17.77 quintillion miles of snow if my maths is correct.

Makes me glad to live in the South...

**indocrew** · 10-13-2009, 03:50 AM

Everything that is in white on the map should be donated to Canada.

This weather is not fit for human habitation.

**NutChusty** · 10-13-2009, 04:14 AM

Why are the state borders so straight?

**bikersfan** · 10-13-2009, 04:25 AM

Why are the state borders so straight?

They're anti-aliased 4x sampling?

Because it makes more sense that having random assed borders. Most of the borders on the east coast are cut the way they are because they follows rivers or other geological/geographical formations. But when you have huge swaths of land with no rivers, you just cut them apart with something simple. Hence the straight lines.

I just did some math, and a column of snow 1.7796x10^19 miles long is 1.53 million times the diameter of the Solar System (assuming the disputed 125,000 AU border). Ha.

**NutChusty** · 10-13-2009, 04:26 AM

They're anti-aliased 4x sampling?

Because it makes more sense that having random assed borders. Most of the borders on the east coast are cut the way they are because they follows rivers or other geological/geographical formations. But when you have huge swaths of land with no rivers, you just cut them apart with something simple. Hence the straight lines.

we have random assed borders[thumbup]

**orapope** · 10-13-2009, 04:28 AM

Why are the state borders so straight?

They are drawn by latitude and longitude. Is it Colorado which is the only state with only such borders? I've even visited Colorado but forgotten.

**bikersfan** · 10-13-2009, 04:36 AM

They are drawn by latitude and longitude. Is it Colorado which is the only state with only such borders? I've even visited Colorado but forgotten.

Wyoming is also a geoellipsoidal rectangle.

**orapope** · 10-13-2009, 04:45 AM

Wyoming is also a geoellipsoidal rectangle.

So it seems. And Utah, being the only such a state which isn't a geoellipsoidal rectangle.

**Anakattawl** · 11-12-2009, 07:53 AM

Everything that is in white on the map should be donated to Canada.

This weather is not fit for human habitation.

Humans live in Canada too....... :P

**klubneras** · 11-12-2009, 07:58 AM

Why do all the place names in America copy names from other countries? Couldn't you be bothered to think up your own names?

**Cofeeman** · 11-12-2009, 08:06 AM

Why do all the place names in America copy names from other countries? Couldn't you be bothered to think up your own names?

Could you not be bothered to come up with a unique user name, rather than copying a word from the dictionary?

**Lorionasodi** · 11-12-2009, 08:10 AM

Could you not be bothered to come up with a unique user name, rather than copying a word from the dictionary?

My user name isn't a word from the dictionary, it's the name of a character from a popular childrens' TV programme.

**alskdjreyfd** · 11-12-2009, 08:14 AM

My user name isn't a word from the dictionary, it's the name of a character from a popular childrens' TV programme.

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/bungle

**layedgebiamma** · 11-12-2009, 08:14 AM

hmm we have been having a measurable warmer and warmer winter here every winter.
it´s still in the +°c´s here,.. so meh

I just did some math, and a column of snow 1.7796x10^19 miles long is 1.53 million times the diameter of the Solar System (assuming the disputed 125,000 AU border). Ha.

Ahh Booooo

You should have said,
I´m a doctor Jim not a god damn cartographer.

[rofl]

**Lorionasodi** · 11-12-2009, 08:16 AM

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/bungle

OK, what I should have written was "My user name isn't a word from the dictionary.....well it is but that's not where I got it from...., it's the name of a character from a popular childrens' TV programme."

**alskdjreyfd** · 11-12-2009, 08:26 AM

OK, what I should have written was "My user name isn't a word from the dictionary.....well it is but that's not where I got it from...., it's the name of a character from a popular childrens' TV programme."

[rofl] Sorry, had to give you crap for that!

**WelcomeMe** · 11-12-2009, 08:29 AM

Why do all the place names in America copy names from other countries? Couldn't you be bothered to think up your own names?

Another weird comment from Bungle Land.

**Lorionasodi** · 11-12-2009, 08:32 AM

Another weird comment from Bungle Land.

It was IS's post about Rugby, North Dakota that prompted my post. Rugby is a place in England.

**wmhardware** · 11-12-2009, 08:44 AM

It is a lot of snow! I live under the "16" there in Iowa on the map in the OP. About an inch away from beating a record snowfall set in 1888. Here is a pic of my sidewalk I plowed yesterday. I bought the snowblower about a month ago for 100 bucks. The blower is around 38 years old, and chewed up that snow like a champ!

The path is just a hair over 2ft wide. Snowblower has a 24 inch cut.

This path I had to dig out by hand, its up the hill from that sidewalk so that we can get from our house to our cars, mail carrier can get through, etc.

**layedgebiamma** · 11-12-2009, 08:45 AM

Another weird comment from Bungle Land.

Im just wondering is there a Golemfrost Land ?
If so, what is it like ? I´m sure there are plenty of women

10-13-2009, 03:43 AM	#1
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NutChusty Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 565 Senior Member	Why are the state borders so straight? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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bikersfan Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 390 Senior Member	Why are the state borders so straight? They're anti-aliased 4x sampling? Because it makes more sense that having random assed borders. Most of the borders on the east coast are cut the way they are because they follows rivers or other geological/geographical formations. But when you have huge swaths of land with no rivers, you just cut them apart with something simple. Hence the straight lines. I just did some math, and a column of snow 1.7796x10^19 miles long is 1.53 million times the diameter of the Solar System (assuming the disputed 125,000 AU border). Ha. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-13-2009, 04:26 AM	#5
NutChusty Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 565 Senior Member	They're anti-aliased 4x sampling? Because it makes more sense that having random assed borders. Most of the borders on the east coast are cut the way they are because they follows rivers or other geological/geographical formations. But when you have huge swaths of land with no rivers, you just cut them apart with something simple. Hence the straight lines. we have random assed borders[thumbup] Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-13-2009, 04:28 AM	#6
orapope Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 523 Senior Member	Why are the state borders so straight? They are drawn by latitude and longitude. Is it Colorado which is the only state with only such borders? I've even visited Colorado but forgotten. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-13-2009, 04:36 AM	#7
bikersfan Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 390 Senior Member	They are drawn by latitude and longitude. Is it Colorado which is the only state with only such borders? I've even visited Colorado but forgotten. Wyoming is also a geoellipsoidal rectangle. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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orapope Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 523 Senior Member	Wyoming is also a geoellipsoidal rectangle. So it seems. And Utah, being the only such a state which isn't a geoellipsoidal rectangle. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-12-2009, 07:53 AM	#9
Anakattawl Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 551 Senior Member	Everything that is in white on the map should be donated to Canada. This weather is not fit for human habitation. Humans live in Canada too....... :P Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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Cofeeman Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 595 Senior Member	Why do all the place names in America copy names from other countries? Couldn't you be bothered to think up your own names? Could you not be bothered to come up with a unique user name, rather than copying a word from the dictionary? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-12-2009, 08:10 AM	#12
Lorionasodi Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 480 Senior Member	Could you not be bothered to come up with a unique user name, rather than copying a word from the dictionary? My user name isn't a word from the dictionary, it's the name of a character from a popular childrens' TV programme. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-12-2009, 08:14 AM	#14
layedgebiamma Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 454 Senior Member	hmm we have been having a measurable warmer and warmer winter here every winter. it´s still in the +°c´s here,.. so meh I just did some math, and a column of snow 1.7796x10^19 miles long is 1.53 million times the diameter of the Solar System (assuming the disputed 125,000 AU border). Ha. Ahh Booooo You should have said, I´m a doctor Jim not a god damn cartographer. [rofl] Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-12-2009, 08:16 AM	#15
Lorionasodi Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 480 Senior Member	http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/bungle OK, what I should have written was "My user name isn't a word from the dictionary.....well it is but that's not where I got it from...., it's the name of a character from a popular childrens' TV programme." Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-12-2009, 08:26 AM	#16
alskdjreyfd Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 481 Senior Member	OK, what I should have written was "My user name isn't a word from the dictionary.....well it is but that's not where I got it from...., it's the name of a character from a popular childrens' TV programme." [rofl] Sorry, had to give you crap for that! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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WelcomeMe Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 573 Senior Member	Why do all the place names in America copy names from other countries? Couldn't you be bothered to think up your own names? Another weird comment from Bungle Land. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-12-2009, 08:32 AM	#18
Lorionasodi Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 480 Senior Member	Another weird comment from Bungle Land. It was IS's post about Rugby, North Dakota that prompted my post. Rugby is a place in England. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-12-2009, 08:44 AM	#19
wmhardware Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 462 Senior Member	It is a lot of snow! I live under the "16" there in Iowa on the map in the OP. About an inch away from beating a record snowfall set in 1888. Here is a pic of my sidewalk I plowed yesterday. I bought the snowblower about a month ago for 100 bucks. The blower is around 38 years old, and chewed up that snow like a champ! The path is just a hair over 2ft wide. Snowblower has a 24 inch cut. This path I had to dig out by hand, its up the hill from that sidewalk so that we can get from our house to our cars, mail carrier can get through, etc. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-12-2009, 08:45 AM	#20
layedgebiamma Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 454 Senior Member	Another weird comment from Bungle Land. Im just wondering is there a Golemfrost Land ? If so, what is it like ? I´m sure there are plenty of women Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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