Is there such a thing as a Quark Bomb?

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The discussion revolves around the concept of a "Quark Bomb," exploring whether such a device could exist, its principles of operation, and the implications of the term. The conversation includes humorous and speculative remarks, as well as challenges to the validity of the concept.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express interest in the idea of a Quark Bomb, suggesting it could be an intriguing concept to explore.
  • Others question the validity of the term, asking for a clear principle of operation and criticizing the notion of simply combining words to create a concept.
  • A participant humorously suggests that all bombs could be considered "quark bombs" since they are made of atoms, drawing an analogy with other types of bombs.
  • There are playful exchanges about various types of "bombs," including chocolate and ice-cream bombs, which seem to divert from the original topic.
  • One participant asserts that a Quark Bomb exists but requires a significant amount of electrons to function, though this claim lacks elaboration.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the existence or definition of a Quark Bomb. Multiple competing views and humorous remarks coexist without resolution.

Contextual Notes

The discussion includes speculative and humorous contributions that may not adhere to scientific rigor. The lack of a clear definition or operational principle for a Quark Bomb remains unaddressed.

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It would be interesting to build such a Bomb.
"What kind of a Bomb? the Exploding kind!"
Peter Sellers.
 
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What makes you think such a thing even exists? What is its principle of operation? You can't just stick words together and then it's a "thing". (Electron bombs! Cabbage bombs! Helium bombs! Whipped-cream bombs!)
 
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I much prefer cold Ice-cream Bomb to tell you the truth. :oldbiggrin:
 
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It exists, but it needs an ample amount of electrons to function.
 
All bombs are quark bombs. In the same way a chocolate bomb is an atom bomb because it's made of atoms.
 
Bandersnatch said:
All bombs are quark bombs. In the same way a chocolate bomb is an atom bomb because it's made of atoms.
I posit to you, sir, that chocolate is an aethereal substance of its own divine nature!

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My mum used to say that if an alcoholic is addicted to alcohol, then someone addicted to chocolate should be a chocolatic or chockic; and that the word chocoholic was absurd.
 
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PeroK said:
My mum used to say that if an alcoholic is addicted to alcohol, then someone addicted to chocolate should be a chocolatic or chockic; and that the word chocoholic was absurd.
I can stop whenever I want to!
 
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I prefer Vanilla ice baby come on, Ninja Turtles!


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I think that's it for this thread.
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