Search Engine Broken: Quantum Cheshire Cat

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The discussion revolves around the disappearance of the "Quantum Cheshire Cat" thread from search results on a forum. Users found several links referencing the topic, but one resulted in a 404 error, leading to confusion about whether the thread was deleted. It was revealed that the thread is still accessible but only visible to certain users, creating a "Schrödinger-like" situation. This highlights issues with forum visibility and search functionality. The conversation underscores the complexities of navigating online discussions about advanced physics concepts.
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I've searched the forum for "Quantum Cheshire Cat" both internally, and via google. Although it appears that the key words are/were there:

Via google:

#1
Direct product of space and spin in hadrons
... inertial self-propulsion design for snowman-like nanorobot • The Quantum Cheshire Cat: Can neutrons be located at a different place than their own spin?
www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=763881

#2
Confused about wavefunctions and kets
... inertial self-propulsion design for snowman-like nanorobot • The Quantum Cheshire Cat: Can neutrons be located at a different place than their own spin?
www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=764035&goto...​

#3
Physics, math and God
... inertial self-propulsion design for snowman-like nanorobot • The Quantum Cheshire Cat: Can neutrons be located at a different place than their own spin?
www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=763933&goto...​

#4
Quantum tunneling in the Sun
The Quantum Cheshire Cat: Can neutrons be located at a different place than their own spin? • A transistor-like amplifier for single photons ...
www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?t=703818

The third match gives me a 404 error.

Was the thread deleted, or have I forgotten how to search the forum?
 
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The thread linked to in number 3 was deleted.
 
Drakkith said:
The thread linked to in number 3 was deleted.

That still doesn't explain why the "Quantum Cheshire Cat" thread disappeared.

Wait a minute...

Ah! Hahahahaha!

You guys are too funny.
 
Actually the thread is there, just visible only to some.

Kinda Schroedingery.
 
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