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This thread explores a variety of random thoughts, anecdotes, and humorous observations, with no specific focus on physics or STEM topics. The contributions range from light-hearted comments to trivia and personal experiences, reflecting a casual and playful tone.

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  • Some participants share random thoughts and experiences, such as trying a Snickers Marathon bar or discussing the nature of randomness in threads.
  • There are humorous claims about Barbie's physical proportions and how they would affect her ability to stand, with some participants agreeing on the implications of her center of mass.
  • One participant mentions the historical context of the term "flashlight," linking it to early technology and its intended use.
  • Another participant discusses the legality of defenestrating cherry pits in Bavaria and other quirky cultural observations.
  • There are mentions of the first patent for spread spectrum communications and its inventor, Hedy Lamarr, highlighting her dual identity as an actress and inventor.
  • Several participants engage in playful banter, referencing pop culture and humor, such as awards and quotes from television shows.
  • One participant expresses a desire for a slide rule with a random number generator, showcasing a blend of humor and technical interest.
  • Random numerical sequences and nonsensical posts appear, contributing to the thread's whimsical nature.

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Participants generally share a light-hearted approach to randomness, but there is no consensus on the significance or accuracy of the various claims made throughout the thread. Disagreements arise in the context of humorous interpretations and personal anecdotes.

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The discussion includes a mix of factual claims, personal experiences, and humorous observations, with no clear resolution or verification of the information presented. Some statements may rely on cultural references or personal interpretations that are not universally agreed upon.

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  • #31
Sodium + Water = EXPLODING SODIUM IN THE CLASS! + BEASTY hole in hand of the kid in the front row who decided to try to catch it...well done
 
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  • #32
Schrödinger's Dog said:
Brownies do not come out and fix your shoes at night, even if you are a cobbler, they are renowned for their shoe fetishes and tend to spend most nights upside down in a nice pair of high heels.
And when they get to the stage of spending their nights upside down in high heels, fishnets, and a corset, while also clutching a riding crop, they are graduated to Girl Scouts. (And you probably only appreciated them for their cookies.:rolleyes: )
 
  • #33
Apparently John Deere Sweaters can either (a) never be washed or (b) worn once and then ruined because you were silly and assumed that you could wash it (grrr and I cannot find the receipt!). Silk screening sucks.
 
  • #34
Is anything random?
 
  • #35
Something is random to you exactly when you don't have any information about it that allows you to predict it with any accuracy. Randomness exists and depends on who is observing.
 
  • #36
Schrödinger's Dog said:
Brownies do not come out and fix your shoes at night, even if you are a cobbler, they are renowned for their shoe fetishes and tend to spend most nights upside down in a nice pair of high heels.

Originally a water sprite, the tokoloshe is nowadays often a domestic spirit in the households of witches and warlocks. Usually described as a brown, hairy dwarf, it is virtually identical, in habits and appearance, to the brownie of European folklore. The tokolosh is said to speak with a lisp. It is usually naked, but sometimes wears a cloak. In European folklore, a naked brownie often "helps" around the house until it is "paid" with clothing, after which it may disappear. The tokolosh has a single buttock. (Interestingly, in European folklore, demons are also supposed to lack human buttocks, Satan supposedly being frustrated in his attempts to replicate this uniquely human feature. When he felt oppressed by devils, Martin Luther is said to have bared his buttocks to frighten them away.)

The penis of the thokolosi is so long that it has to be slung over his shoulder.[continued]
http://www.vanhunks.com/tokoloshe1.html

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2004/10/1027_041027_homo_floresiensis.html
 
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  • #37
to take the veiw, ladies and gentlemen, that homosexuality exists, is one which is well, quite frankly, TRUE!
 

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