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Title: Did You Know?
Post by: Socks on August 13, 2008, 08:10:06 PM
Do you know which government organization in our society is responsible for civil aviation, the integrated circuit, the first computer, the microprocessor, the internet, GPS navigation, the jet engine, nuclear fission, canning, modern rockets, radar, microwaves, turbine helicopters, and satellites?

[spoiler]The Military[/spoiler]
Title: Re: Did You Know?
Post by: Placebo Headwound on August 13, 2008, 08:10:45 PM
No one but you cares, Socks.
Title: Re: Did You Know?
Post by: The spy who loves you on August 13, 2008, 08:11:04 PM
AND THAT'S ANOTHER

USELESS FACT
Title: Re: Did You Know?
Post by: YPrrrr on August 13, 2008, 08:11:32 PM
Would you take Al Gore as a correct answer
Title: Re: Did You Know?
Post by: Placebo Headwound on August 13, 2008, 08:12:06 PM
Quote from: Cammykins on August 13, 2008, 08:11:04 PM
AND THAT'S ANOTHER

USELESS FACT

It wouldn't be useless if you were asked a question like that on a game show. baddood;
Title: Re: Did You Know?
Post by: Dullahan on August 13, 2008, 08:13:36 PM
Thanks for the lovely information...
Title: Re: Did You Know?
Post by: Socks on August 13, 2008, 08:16:13 PM
Quote from: Thief888 on August 13, 2008, 08:10:45 PM
No one but you cares, Socks.


It's not about caring, it's about knowing.


Title: Re: Did You Know?
Post by: Socks on August 13, 2008, 08:19:50 PM
Quote from: Purloiner of Hares on August 13, 2008, 08:17:10 PM
ARPANET was largely responsible for the internet, which was a spawn of the DARPA, which was part of the Department of Defense. So not exactly the military.


The Department of Defense is the military. D.A.R.P.A. is an organization founded and operated by the military to come up with new technology and innovations. It facilitates, funds and directs such projects.
Title: Re: Did You Know?
Post by: FAMY2 on August 13, 2008, 08:23:10 PM
 So who is the military's biggest supplier ?
Title: Re: Did You Know?
Post by: Socks on August 13, 2008, 08:24:13 PM
Quote from: Clair on August 13, 2008, 08:23:10 PM
So who is the military's biggest supplier ?


What do you mean?
Title: Re: Did You Know?
Post by: Placebo Headwound on August 13, 2008, 08:26:03 PM
Quote from: Socks on August 13, 2008, 08:24:13 PM
What do you mean?
Where does the military get most of its money? baddood;
Title: Re: Did You Know?
Post by: Socks on August 13, 2008, 08:28:00 PM
Quote from: Thief888 on August 13, 2008, 08:26:03 PM
Where does the military get most of its money?


From a Leprechaun.
Title: Re: Did You Know?
Post by: FAMY2 on August 13, 2008, 08:36:08 PM
Quote from: Socks on August 13, 2008, 08:28:00 PM
From a Leprechaun.


Ok Who gets most of that money?  What branch?
Title: Re: Did You Know?
Post by: Socks on August 13, 2008, 08:42:16 PM
Quote from: Clair on August 13, 2008, 08:36:08 PM
Ok Who gets most of that money?  What branch?


Well in 2007 for example the DoD received 20% of the Federal Budget, roughly 439 Billion. The Navy received 29%, the Air Force 28%, the Army 25% and the rest is used for other organizations.

Title: Re: Did You Know?
Post by: The spy who loves you on August 13, 2008, 08:43:02 PM
That's pretty cool Socks.