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Offline g00b

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« Reply #15 on: September 02, 2007, 07:15:37 PM »
I always wanted to test the relative performance of folks as they play video games under the influence of various substances. Things like lap times in Grand Tourismo for reactions or more puzzle like games like Puzzle Bobble for the mental aspect. I suppose one could make a thesis project out of it.




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As a part of my Biology I class I have to test a myth. I have absolutlely no ideas as to what to do. I was hoping you people would have some ideas for me. It can be anything but since I am but a lowly college freshman, my resources are limited so I cant do anything overly complicated.
If I see an idea I like I will use it and inform you of the results.





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Offline DiabloTX

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« Reply #16 on: September 02, 2007, 07:27:05 PM »
That one can float a keg.  

I've never seen them float.  Only left in a garbage can with water in it.
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« Reply #17 on: September 02, 2007, 07:30:04 PM »
unfortunatly I think anything involving alcohol is out of the question. The school is very strict about drinking and seeing as to how every in my Bio class is under 21 it would be difficult to do. Although the floating keg does have some potential.
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« Reply #18 on: September 02, 2007, 07:33:02 PM »
Nowhere in my post does it say, "keg of beer".  It just says "keg".  

You'll have to work on your critical thinking skills!

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« Reply #19 on: September 02, 2007, 07:40:40 PM »
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Nowhere in my post does it say, "keg of beer".  It just says "keg".  

You'll have to work on your critical thinking skills!

:)


I'll just write "Pepsi" on the side
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Offline DiabloTX

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« Reply #20 on: September 02, 2007, 07:49:25 PM »
"Now we're talkin'!"  -Jack A. Ridley
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« Reply #21 on: September 02, 2007, 08:19:51 PM »
Could always test the myth that umbrellas can be used as a parachute in an emergancy :D
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« Reply #22 on: September 02, 2007, 08:25:33 PM »
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Please duct tape some hot buttered toast to a cats back.
 toss cat out window.

1) toast always falls buttered side down

2) cats always land on their feet

project should hover/rotate indefinitely, inches above the pavement!









(I think Steven Wright may have tried this in the early 70's w/ inconsistent results ..strangely the cat survived 9 out of ten times)

It would be more reliable to duct tape 2 cats back to back.
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Offline gpwurzel

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« Reply #23 on: September 02, 2007, 11:05:40 PM »
Frozen scorpion........when it defrosts, it comes back to life.........not sure thats a myth...but I've never seen it (not many scorpions in England).....

I know its prob been done......but hey, there ya go....


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Offline Mark Luper

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« Reply #24 on: September 02, 2007, 11:10:50 PM »
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Frozen scorpion........when it defrosts, it comes back to life.........not sure thats a myth...but I've never seen it (not many scorpions in England).....

I know its prob been done......but hey, there ya go....


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Cockroaches do the same thing after you freeze them with LOX.

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« Reply #25 on: September 02, 2007, 11:27:16 PM »
I don't know whether it is a myth or not, but it's pretty cool.

Boil water in a paper cup. You can use an open flame to do it. Any "paper" cup will work.

It is impossible (under normal pressure) to heat water past it's boiling point, which of course is about 100C (depending on the ion content of the water), and the flash point of the paper is significantly higher. So the water keeps the paper cool enough it won't ignite.

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« Reply #26 on: September 02, 2007, 11:38:40 PM »
Sweet...you can freeze cockroachs and they come back to life...........guess I've just found the perfect present for my exwife.........I'd love to see her face with that one........lmao.....


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(sorry, I'm a tiny tiny bit bitter towards her, I cant help it!!)



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« Reply #27 on: September 02, 2007, 11:48:28 PM »
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I don't know whether it is a myth or not, but it's pretty cool.

Boil water in a paper cup. You can use an open flame to do it. Any "paper" cup will work.

It is impossible (under normal pressure) to heat water past it's boiling point, which of course is about 100C (depending on the ion content of the water), and the flash point of the paper is significantly higher. So the water keeps the paper cool enough it won't ignite.

Best regards,
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If I'm reading this correctly, it's true.  Water does not exceed the temperature of the boiling point (given the air pressure).  It gets to, and maintains that specific temperature as it converts to a gas.  The gas can easily exceed the boiling point, but the water does not.



As for the freezing bugs, I've seen it done.  A friend caught a whole bunch of june bugs.  These are basically beetles that have more of a knack for flying.  He then took low test fishing line, tied it to all the june bugs, and then tied it to a nail in the desk.  All the june bugs tried to get away, but couldn't.
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« Reply #28 on: September 03, 2007, 12:25:46 AM »
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If I'm reading this correctly, it's true.  Water does not exceed the temperature of the boiling point (given the air pressure).  It gets to, and maintains that specific temperature as it converts to a gas.  The gas can easily exceed the boiling point, but the water does not.



As for the freezing bugs, I've seen it done.  A friend caught a whole bunch of june bugs.  These are basically beetles that have more of a knack for flying.  He then took low test fishing line, tied it to all the June bugs, and then tied it to a nail in the desk.  All the june bugs tried to get away, but couldn't.

lol, going fishing, come back and instead of June bugs you got some hungry birds stuck in the line.
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« Reply #29 on: September 03, 2007, 10:24:48 AM »
"I can personally assist in debunking the myth that men of African decent are more "well endowed" than their white counterparts.

Let me know what you need.

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I am reasonably sure that no one here wants to hear how or why you did the above research.   There are sites I am sure where such tales would be welcome tho.

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