Did you ever wonder why salmon cans are tapered and tuna cans are not? - GoFuckYourself.com

Dagwolf · 08-28-2005, 01:06 AM

I've always wondered; I just ran across this today.

13. Why are salmon cans tapered?
Salmon cans are tapered to conserve space. When empty, the tapered cans are nested like paper coffee cups. Tapered cans require much less space to store and ship than cans that cannot be nested. Space is an important issue when shipping salmon cans to the remote locations of the salmon canneries, particularly in Alaska where everything must be shipped in by barge.

AsianDivaGirlsWebDude · 08-28-2005, 01:18 AM

That is one thing I never wondered about. You sir, have too much time on your hands...

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BV · 08-28-2005, 01:21 AM

interesting, i like shit like that

Why are manhole covers round?

Dagwolf · 08-28-2005, 01:22 AM

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interesting, i like shit like that

Why are manhole covers round?

because the holes are?

BV · 08-28-2005, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Dagwolf

because the holes are?

no, if they were any other shape it would be possible for them to fit through

and they are much easier to roll around when needed

Dagwolf · 08-28-2005, 01:27 AM

The rolling makes sense; those suckers are heavy! Except I think you meant impossible to fit through? I don't see why I couldn't go through a square or hexagonal hole just as easily.

BV · 08-28-2005, 01:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Dagwolf

The rolling makes sense; those suckers are heavy! Except I think you meant impossible to fit through? I don't see why I couldn't go through a square or hexagonal hole just as easily.

No, it's a geometry type thing

if manholes and manhole covers were square and a big truck ran over it and cocked it up and turned it on its side it's possible for it to fall in, thus leaving a big dangerous hole

round ones can't do that, it's physically impossible

Dagwolf · 08-28-2005, 01:40 AM

Ah, NOW I get it.

CheeseFrog · 08-28-2005, 01:52 AM

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No, it's a geometry type thing

if manholes and manhole covers were square and a big truck ran over it and cocked it up and turned it on its side it's possible for it to fall in, thus leaving a big dangerous hole

round ones can't do that, it's physically impossible

I think that's more of an after-the-fact observation, and it's not entirely true. You can make a perfectly square manhole (or any other shape) in which the cover wouldn't be able to fall through. To make the example easy to imagin, here's an extreme:

A (insert shape here) manhole the size of Texas covering a 1-inch diameter hole. The manhole cover can be any shape you want -- it isn't gonna fall through that hole.

Pleasurepays · 08-28-2005, 01:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Dagwolf

I've always wondered; I just ran across this today.

13. Why are salmon cans tapered?
Salmon cans are tapered to conserve space. When empty, the tapered cans are nested like paper coffee cups. Tapered cans require much less space to store and ship than cans that cannot be nested. Space is an important issue when shipping salmon cans to the remote locations of the salmon canneries, particularly in Alaska where everything must be shipped in by barge.

i grew up in the fishing industry in alaska and i do not remember ever seeing a tapered can for salmon. historically they weren't. if that is the case now, it is a fairly recent thing. very few places even can salmon anymore.

StatsJunky · 08-28-2005, 02:42 AM

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Originally Posted by CheeseFrog

I think that's more of an after-the-fact observation, and it's not entirely true. You can make a perfectly square manhole (or any other shape) in which the cover wouldn't be able to fall through. To make the example easy to imagin, here's an extreme:

A (insert shape here) manhole the size of Texas covering a 1-inch diameter hole. The manhole cover can be any shape you want -- it isn't gonna fall through that hole.

I would think one reason they wouldn't use them is because they would need alot more material to do the same thing and prevent it from falling thru. Also they wouldn't be easy to roll

nexcom28 · 08-28-2005, 07:22 AM

Why does corned beef come in square tins?

fuzebox · 08-28-2005, 09:04 AM

I've never seen a tapered salmon can, and I buy a lot of it, different stores and different brands.

Furious_Male · 08-28-2005, 09:09 AM

I feel smarter for reading this thread.

BV · 08-28-2005, 11:03 AM

A Boeing 747 can flex it's wings 26 feet before they snap off.

Ninja Scripts · 08-28-2005, 11:07 AM

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A Boeing 747 can flex it's wings 26 feet before they snap off.

This thread is gay.

Dukes · 08-28-2005, 11:12 AM

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This thread is gay.

I don't know why but this made me laugh!

Knowledge isn't gay

Ninja Scripts · 08-28-2005, 11:13 AM

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I don't know why but this made me laugh!

Knowledge isn't gay

Was just adding another useless fact.

BV · 08-28-2005, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Ninja Scripts

This thread is gay.

Now it is.

Red Ezra · 08-28-2005, 12:09 PM

candyflip · 08-28-2005, 12:11 PM

I don't eat any meat from a can.

Dagwolf · 08-30-2005, 03:25 PM

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I don't eat any meat from a can.

Just rip it off the animal and eat it raw, huh?

Good for you!

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Dagwolf President of Canada Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Leaving Hell, Entering Limbo Posts: 23,141	The rolling makes sense; those suckers are heavy! Except I think you meant impossible to fit through? I don't see why I couldn't go through a square or hexagonal hole just as easily. __________________ Sleep well, and dream of large women.

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