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• Hacker News1Jurassic Park computers in excruciating detailA detailed analysis of computers and technology featured in the 1993 movie Jurassic Park, including Apple Powerbooks, SGI workstations, Thinking Machines supercomputers, and various peripherals used in the film's control room scenes. The production used approximately $4 million worth of real computer equipment from Apple and Silicon Graphics to create an authentic technological environment for the movie.Technology authenticity in Jurassic Park:Discussion of how the filmmakers used real computers and tech equipment rather than fake props, with detailed analysis of actual SGI workstations, Thinking Machines CM-5 supercomputer, and Apple hardware featured in the movie.Behind-the-scenes technical details:Users sharing personal anecdotes about technical aspects of the film production, including CRT-to-film synchronization, prop acquisition stories, and connections to companies like Thinking Machines and frogdesign.Source code and software shown on screen:Analysis of the actual programming code visible in Nedry's scenes, identified as Macintosh Programmer's Workshop examples, HyperCard XCMD code, and Apple's Projector source control scripts.
• Reddit science1Using scented products indoors changes the chemistry of the air, producing as much air pollution as car exhaust does outside, according to a new study. Researchers say that breathing in these nanosized particles could have serious health implications.Using scented products indoors, such as flame-free candles and wax melts, can create significant indoor air pollution comparable to car exhaust. Research by Purdue University found these products release nanosized particles that can penetrate deep into lungs and potentially enter the bloodstream, posing serious respiratory health risks.Misleading title scope:Discussion about how study only focused on wax melts but title suggests all scented products, with debate about whether findings could logically extend to other scented itemsHealth concerns from chemist:A chemist's perspective against using scented products leads to sharing of personal health impact stories, from COPD to cancer cases, and debate about necessity of artificial scentsAir purification solutions:Discussion of HEPA filters and other air purification methods as solutions, with debate about effectiveness against different types of pollutants like VOCs and nanoparticles
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