Odd day. - The Firearms Forum

mrkirker · 05-07-2009, 11:41 AM

Just learned that today is an 'odd' day.

That explains a lot!

pawn · 05-07-2009, 11:58 AM

As in May 7th, an odd numbered calendar date? Or something more sinister?

Pistolenschutze · 05-07-2009, 12:01 PM

Well, let's see . . . it's the 7th, and 7 is the fourth prime number. It is not only a Mersenne prime (since 23 − 1 = 7) but also a double Mersenne prime since it is itself the exponent for another Mersenne prime (127). Seven is also the only number less than 15 which cannot be represented as the sum of the squares of three integers. When rolling two standard six-sided dice, it is the sum of any two opposite sides on a standard six-sided die. It has a 6 in 36 (or 1/6th) probability of being rolled (1–6, 6–1, 2–5, 5–2, 3–4, or 4–3), the greatest of any number.

Marlin T · 05-07-2009, 12:03 PM

Wow

Or maybe because in 1840, the Great Natchez Tornado strikes Natchez, Mississippi killing 317 people. It is the second deadliest tornado in United States history

pinecone70 · 05-07-2009, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Pistolenschutze

Well, let's see . . . it's the 7th, and 7 is the fourth prime number. It is not only a Mersenne prime (since 23 − 1 = 7) but also a double Mersenne prime since it is itself the exponent for another Mersenne prime (127). Seven is also the only number less than 15 which cannot be represented as the sum of the squares of three integers. When rolling two standard six-sided dice, it is the sum of any two opposite sides on a standard six-sided die. It has a 6 in 36 (or 1/6th) probability of being rolled (1–6, 6–1, 2–5, 5–2, 3–4, or 4–3), the greatest of any number.

Zzzzzzzz.......

LOL!!

Tom Militano · 05-07-2009, 12:09 PM

The only thing odd about the 7th of May is one of my useless brothers in law was born on this day.

mrkirker · 05-07-2009, 12:10 PM

05 07 09

Marlin T · 05-07-2009, 12:12 PM

This is kind of odd, because May 07 1998, Mercedes-Benz buys Chrysler for $40 billion and forms DaimlerChrysler in the largest industrial merger in history.

That worked well for everybody huh?

4EvrLearning · 05-07-2009, 12:16 PM

Pistol....must you always state the obvious??

(and rofl @ pinecone!!)

pinecone70 · 05-07-2009, 12:42 PM

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TranterUK · 05-07-2009, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by mrkirker

05 07 09

07 05 09 I think you will find.

jacksonco · 05-07-2009, 12:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pistolenschutze

Well, let's see . . . it's the 7th, and 7 is the fourth prime number. It is not only a Mersenne prime (since 23 − 1 = 7) but also a double Mersenne prime since it is itself the exponent for another Mersenne prime (127). Seven is also the only number less than 15 which cannot be represented as the sum of the squares of three integers. When rolling two standard six-sided dice, it is the sum of any two opposite sides on a standard six-sided die. It has a 6 in 36 (or 1/6th) probability of being rolled (1–6, 6–1, 2–5, 5–2, 3–4, or 4–3), the greatest of any number.

WHAT?

jacksonco · 05-07-2009, 12:53 PM

May 7, 1915 – World War I: The German submarine Unterseeboot 20 torpedoed and sank the ocean liner RMS Lusitania killing 1,198 on board.

glocknut · 05-07-2009, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by jacksonco

WHAT?

He is dazzeling us with BS....

mike
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mrkirker · 05-07-2009, 01:00 PM

Originally Posted by Pistolenschutze
Well, let's see . . . it's the 7th, and 7 is the fourth prime number. It is not only a Mersenne prime (since 23 − 1 = 7) but also a double Mersenne prime since it is itself the exponent for another Mersenne prime (127). Seven is also the only number less than 15 which cannot be represented as the sum of the squares of three integers. When rolling two standard six-sided dice, it is the sum of any two opposite sides on a standard six-sided die. It has a 6 in 36 (or 1/6th) probability of being rolled (1–6, 6–1, 2–5, 5–2, 3–4, or 4–3), the greatest of any number.

So, one doesn't shoot dice in a thunderstorm, right?

Marlin · 05-07-2009, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by TranterUK

07 05 09 I think you will find.

I'll buy that !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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pawn Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Crossville, TN Posts: 1,469	Re: Odd day. As in May 7th, an odd numbered calendar date? Or something more sinister? __________________ Take care when you get information. The truth is generally seen, rarely heard. -Balthasar Gracian

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Pistolenschutze Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 13,094	Re: Odd day. Well, let's see . . . it's the 7th, and 7 is the fourth prime number. It is not only a Mersenne prime (since 23 − 1 = 7) but also a double Mersenne prime since it is itself the exponent for another Mersenne prime (127). Seven is also the only number less than 15 which cannot be represented as the sum of the squares of three integers. When rolling two standard six-sided dice, it is the sum of any two opposite sides on a standard six-sided die. It has a 6 in 36 (or 1/6th) probability of being rolled (1–6, 6–1, 2–5, 5–2, 3–4, or 4–3), the greatest of any number. __________________ --Pistolenschutze (Pistol Shooter)

05-07-2009, 12:03 PM	#4
Marlin T Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: New Mexico Posts: 7,857	Re: Odd day. Wow Or maybe because in 1840, the Great Natchez Tornado strikes Natchez, Mississippi killing 317 people. It is the second deadliest tornado in United States history __________________ "But the simple truth--born of experience--is that tyranny thrives best where government need not fear the wrath of an armed people." Judge Alex Kozinski - United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit It is the duty of the patriot to protect his country from its government. - Thomas Paine Did you read todays GOOD shooting? >>>KEEPANDBEARARMS.COM <<< Last edited by Marlin T; 05-07-2009 at 12:05 PM..

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Marlin T Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: New Mexico Posts: 7,857	Re: Odd day. This is kind of odd, because May 07 1998, Mercedes-Benz buys Chrysler for $40 billion and forms DaimlerChrysler in the largest industrial merger in history. That worked well for everybody huh? __________________ "But the simple truth--born of experience--is that tyranny thrives best where government need not fear the wrath of an armed people." Judge Alex Kozinski - United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit It is the duty of the patriot to protect his country from its government. - Thomas Paine Did you read todays GOOD shooting? >>>KEEPANDBEARARMS.COM <<<

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05-07-2009, 12:53 PM	#13
jacksonco Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Jackson County West Virginia Posts: 2,237	Re: Odd day. May 7, 1915 – World War I: The German submarine Unterseeboot 20 torpedoed and sank the ocean liner RMS Lusitania killing 1,198 on board.

05-07-2009, 01:00 PM	#15
mrkirker Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 3,067	Re: Odd day. Originally Posted by Pistolenschutze Well, let's see . . . it's the 7th, and 7 is the fourth prime number. It is not only a Mersenne prime (since 23 − 1 = 7) but also a double Mersenne prime since it is itself the exponent for another Mersenne prime (127). Seven is also the only number less than 15 which cannot be represented as the sum of the squares of three integers. When rolling two standard six-sided dice, it is the sum of any two opposite sides on a standard six-sided die. It has a 6 in 36 (or 1/6th) probability of being rolled (1–6, 6–1, 2–5, 5–2, 3–4, or 4–3), the greatest of any number. So, one doesn't shoot dice in a thunderstorm, right? __________________ *I don't know if dogs have a heaven, but there will be dogs in mine.*