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post #721 of 770
8/2/08 at 8:31am

Re: What do those little silica packets do?

I wonder if I should get silica to line my new canoe. The darned paddle keeps dripping into the hold.
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post #722 of 770
8/9/08 at 11:21pm

Re: What do those little silica packets do?

I can't believe this thread is still alive!


That explains why I've been having such a craving for salsa of late though...
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post #723 of 770
8/10/08 at 6:58am

Re: What do those little silica packets do?

This thread is alive because silica doesn't absorb threads.
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post #724 of 770
8/10/08 at 7:08am

Re: What do those little silica packets do?

Lara's with high silica content are more tasty AND nasty!
(I don't know about viscous and vicious.)



(click on me!)


Cees
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post #725 of 770
8/10/08 at 2:30pm

Re: What do those little silica packets do?

I think you could post that in the "Tribute to Brunettes" thread.
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post #726 of 770
8/11/08 at 8:30am

Re: What do those little silica packets do?

Quote:
Originally Posted by Bryan X
I think you could post that in the "Tribute to Brunettes" thread.

So you're saying you think the "Tribute to Brunettes" thread should absorb more silica?
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post #727 of 770
8/11/08 at 1:52pm

Re: What do those little silica packets do?

Exactly!
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post #728 of 770
3/10/09 at 11:45am

Re: What do those little silica packets do?

Pffft....I just read this article:

How to Clean Red Salsa Out of Your Carpet Carpet Cleaning Weblog

What a joke. Does not even mention the use of silica packets to clean it up!
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post #729 of 770
3/10/09 at 2:03pm

Re: What do those little silica packets do?

Amateurs!
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post #730 of 770
3/10/09 at 2:40pm

Re: What do those little silica packets do?

Hey, Mr. Silica, silly me banana!
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post #731 of 770
3/10/09 at 2:48pm

Re: What do those little silica packets do?

Shipping silica packets across the ocean was a difficult task since they would absorb water in transit. This problem was solved with the invention of the packet schooner , whose speed would deliver dry silica packets wherever they were needed.

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post #732 of 770
3/10/09 at 3:50pm

Re: What do those little silica packets do?

Not too long ago, my wife and I took our boat out on the lake not realizing that I had a small silica packet with me. The people that lived along the lake were pissed.

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post #733 of 770
3/10/09 at 4:09pm

Re: What do those little silica packets do?

Quote:
Originally Posted by Bryan X
Not too long ago, my wife and I took our boat out on the lake not realizing that I had a small silica packet with me. The people that lived along the lake were pissed.

Don't put it in your microwave or you'll flood the neighborhood!
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post #734 of 770
3/10/09 at 5:58pm

Re: What do those little silica packets do?



What do those large silica packets do?
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post #735 of 770
3/11/09 at 8:23am

Re: What do those little silica packets do?

Quote:
Originally Posted by Jimi C


What do those large silica packets do?

I dunno, have the ability to shrink US Dimes to the size of a pinhead?

Jay
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post #736 of 770
3/11/09 at 10:02am

Re: What do those little silica packets do?

Quote:
Originally Posted by Jimi C


What do those large silica packets do?
Anything they damn well please!

I opened a packet of bacon bits recently and there were two silica packets inside instead of just one. Makes me wonder if silica reproduces via asexual mitosis?

But, whatever...bonus silica!
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post #737 of 770
4/26/10 at 4:10pm
They absorb moisture.
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post #738 of 770
4/26/10 at 5:43pm
Da-amn, Nick.  Been a LONG time.  And you return to finally solve this mystery for us. 
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post #739 of 770
4/26/10 at 5:44pm
For those who missed it in the Avatar contest thread, there is information about a plant on Pandora that thrives on Silica:
Tibineus azureus
The geode was named for the geological formations of the same name, which are crystal-filled rock cavities prized by collectors. This small, cone-shaped plant has a brilliant shine that varies from bright blue to green along the exterior to pale lavender along the inside of the cone. The hard, abrasive texture of the plant is due to the presence of silicates throughout its tissues. The geode has an affinity for silica, which is absorbed from weathered rock and incorporated into the plant body. The crystalline structure of these minerals causes the brilliant multicolored shine of the geode when it bioluminesces.
Young geode plants are abrasive in texture but still fairly flexible. They are collected and used as scouring implements for cleaning duties and as abrasive sandpaper for various kinds of construction. Older plants are quite rigid and hold water after a rain. They are collected for use as jars and cups for carrying, holding, and drinking liquids.

Silica uses on other planets.. makes the mind wander...
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post #740 of 770
4/26/10 at 5:45pm
Oh.
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post #741 of 770
4/27/10 at 10:15am

Agreed.

You've been on this forum a while if you joined prior to Silica.

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post #742 of 770
4/27/10 at 12:01pm
Quote:
Originally Posted by Greg_S_H View Post

Da-amn, Nick.  Been a LONG time.  And you return to finally solve this mystery for us. 

Quote:
Originally Posted by Steve_Tk View Post

Agreed.

You've been on this forum a while if you joined prior to Silica.


I just checked the OP (5-27-03, BTW) and then realized that the answer was given in the next few posts (repeatedly). 

Then...by Post #6...we were off and running! 
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post #743 of 770
4/27/10 at 1:40pm
I was just trying to give a nice welcome home to a prodigal son.  I figure we all know the true purpose of silica*. 






* to keep the zombies at bay
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post #744 of 770
4/27/10 at 1:49pm
What surprised me is how long this thread sat idle. Over a year passed between post 736 & 737. Can silica absorb time also?
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post #745 of 770
4/27/10 at 2:32pm
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Originally Posted by Mike Frezon View Post

Then...by Post #6...we were off and running! 
 

And we marvel at what those first 17 minutes have spawned...
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post #746 of 770
4/28/10 at 9:01am
The Guinness Book of World Records shows that the person who has the largest collection of silica packets lives in Greece.
Coincidence? I think not!
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post #747 of 770
4/28/10 at 10:04am
Coming soon to QVC!

silicawow.jpg

For all your moisture absorption needs!
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post #748 of 770
4/28/10 at 10:41am
Now we know what really happened to Billy Mays!
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post #749 of 770
7/11/11 at 8:37pm
At last! A real answer to the question what do those little silica packets do... if you eat them!

http://www.slate.com/id/2298798/?GT1=38001

According to the article the answer is: nothing. Well, that was anitclimactic.
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post #750 of 770
7/12/11 at 8:14pm
That article is so full of $hit. They didn't even mention salsa. rolleyes.gif
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