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[–] Paradachshund 3 points 1 month ago (1 children)

That's really interesting. I didn't realize the burning in slow motion thing was so literal. Thanks for the comment!

[–] chatokun@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

It's so ingrained in our life processes. You know Calories? The capital C version(or Kcal in some countries) is 1000 calories. What do they measure? The potential heat whatever is being measured can generate. Our fuel intake is measured by how well it burns.

[–] Paradachshund 1 points 1 month ago

Hell yeah brother cranks motorcycle