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berkeman reacted to fresh_42's post in the thread Did they discover another descendant of homo erectus? with
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The study provides critical new insights into the African Humid Period, a time between 14,500 and 5,000 years ago when the Sahara desert... -
berkeman reacted to Baluncore's post in the thread I need a concave mirror with a focal length of 150 feet with
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You were lucky that time. You must always expect it to fall sideways, because maybe next time it will. I am sorry, but I have this... -
berkeman reacted to DaveE's post in the thread I need a concave mirror with a focal length of 150 feet with
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Just hire a tree guy, dude. Your concave mirror isn't an antigravity device, pieces will still fall, but in a much less controlled... -
berkeman replied to the thread I need a concave mirror with a focal length of 150 feet.I'm definitely not an experienced tree feller, and for larger trees I would never attempt what I suggested. But for skinny little... -
berkeman reacted to Baluncore's post in the thread I need a concave mirror with a focal length of 150 feet with
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When you attach a single rope to a tree, in an attempt to pull it down in a preferred direction, it will usually fall left or right, at... -
berkeman replied to the thread I need a concave mirror with a focal length of 150 feet.Sorry, but I guess I'm a little dense today. You want to cut down a tree piece by piece with a mirror/lens from 150' away? That does... -
berkeman reacted to sbrothy's post in the thread How would you describe briefly your own mental modeling of chemistry? with
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Although I'm pretty sure any link to viXra will get you a virtual beating. :woot: EDIT: Possibly with the lead pipe without soft pellets. -
berkeman reacted to DeBangis21's post in the thread Announcement Please welcome berkeman as PF Admin with
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berkeman replied to the thread Making a compressor from a steam engine or Tesla Turbine.What are your thoughts on those two questions? -
berkeman reacted to jedishrfu's post in the thread Physics, needing help with a discovery from a friend who died. with
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Dear Marc, We are deeply sorry to hear about the passing of your friend. Please accept our heartfelt condolences during this difficult... -
berkeman replied to the thread How would you describe briefly your own mental modeling of chemistry?.Not really, depending on the situation. For non-controversial subjects, Wikipedia is often a good initial reference (and most of the... -
berkeman reacted to renormalize's post in the thread How would you describe briefly your own mental modeling of chemistry? with
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Actually, I routinely post links to Wikipedia without issue. Have I just been lucky? -
berkeman reacted to JimWhoKnew's post in the thread Announcement Please welcome berkeman as PF Admin with
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When I posted my first question on PF, slightly over a year ago, I needed help with it. My instincts lead me to ask @berkeman, and it...
