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I do not know where to post this, exactly. Photos are interesting...
I do not know where to post this, exactly. Photos are interesting...
Hair Freezing Contest: Chilling Photos From A Unique Event
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The discussion centers around hair freezing contests, which are unique events where participants create intricate ice formations in their hair by exposing it to extreme cold. These contests highlight the fascinating interplay between temperature and human creativity, showcasing how individuals can transform a simple act into an artistic expression. The experience is likened to the sensation of brain freeze from eating ice cream too quickly, emphasizing the physical and emotional reactions involved. The overall sentiment is one of admiration for the participants and the joyful, vibrant atmosphere these contests generate.
Similar to the 2024 thread, here I start the 2025 thread. As always it is getting increasingly difficult to predict, so I will make a list based on other article predictions. You can also leave your prediction here.
Here are the predictions of 2024 that did not make it:
Peter Shor, David Deutsch and all the rest of the quantum computing community (various sources)
Pablo Jarrillo Herrero, Allan McDonald and Rafi Bistritzer for magic angle in twisted graphene (various sources)
Christoph...
I believe it was the summer of 2001 that I made a trip to Peru for my work. I was a private contractor doing automation engineering and programming for various companies, including Frito Lay. Frito had purchased a snack food plant near Lima, Peru, and sent me down to oversee the upgrades to the systems and the startup. Peru was still suffering the ills of a recent civil war and I knew it was dicey, but the money was too good to pass up.
It was a long trip to Lima; about 14 hours of airtime...
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