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Path Minimization

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27 August 2023 at 19:00

Of course you get an ice cream cone for the swimmer too! You're not a monster.

Inspiration

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24 August 2023 at 19:00

An apple fell on Isaac Newton's head and gave him the idea that the moon might be a tasty apple, though this turned out not to be true--the Apollo program eventually determined that it was just a desolate and bland Red Delicious.

Pronunciation

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22 August 2023 at 19:00

I pronounce the 'u' in 'pronunciation' like in 'putting' but the 'ou' in 'pronounce' like in 'wound'.

Circuit Symbols

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20 August 2023 at 19:00

A circle with an A in it means that the circuit has committed a sin and has been marked as punishment.

Electron Holes

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17 August 2023 at 19:00

They tried to report me to the authorities, but because I had the device they couldn't charge me.

Types of Solar Eclipse

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15 August 2023 at 19:00

The best place to be for a hug eclipse is a scenic natural area with good views and few clouds. The worst place to be is the lunar surface.

Car Wash

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13 August 2023 at 19:00

I'm glad modern car washes use synthetic baleen, instead of harvesting it from whales like 1800s car washes did.

Perseids Pronunciation

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10 August 2023 at 19:00

When speaking out loud, you can can call it the 'Perseids meatier shower' and no one will ever know. (If you do get caught somehow, just tell them to Google the 'Kentucky meat shower' and that will distract them while you escape.)

What to Do

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8 August 2023 at 19:00

FYI: The 'drop, cover, and hold on' advice only applies to earthquakes. If you encounter a mountain lion, you should absolutely not drop to the ground, crawl under it, and hold on to one of its legs.

Solar Panel Placement

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6 August 2023 at 19:00

Getting the utility people to run transmission lines to Earth is expensive, but it will pay for itself in no time.

Free Fallin'

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3 August 2023 at 19:00

Their crash investigation team had some particularly harsh words for Dave Matthews.

How to Coil a Cable

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1 August 2023 at 19:00

The ideal mix for maximum competitive cable-coiling energy is one A/V tech, one rock climber, one sailor, and one topologist.

Moon

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30 July 2023 at 19:00

I mean, it's pretty, but it doesn't really affect us beyond that. Except that half the nights aren't really dark, and once or twice a day it makes the oceans flood the coasts.

Daytime Firefly

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27 July 2023 at 19:00

Mr. Jones, watch out for Ms. Lenhart! She's from genus Photuris!

Bad Map Projection: ABS(Longitude)

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25 July 2023 at 19:00

Positive vibes/longitudes only

Anti-Vaxxers

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23 July 2023 at 19:00

The vaccine stuff seems pretty simple. But if you take a closer look at the data, it's still simple, but bigger. And slightly blurry. Might need reading glasses.

Global Atmospheric Circulation

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20 July 2023 at 19:00

Refs generally say that you can exercise enough altitude control to avoid the ground, but if you start strategically choosing air layers to steer yourself, that's traveling.

Marshmallow

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18 July 2023 at 19:00

The increasing number of graham crackers and chocolate bars in orbit has created a growing risk of Kessler s'mores.

Geohydrotypography

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16 July 2023 at 19:00

The Atlantic is expanding at about 10 ppm (points per month).

Fireflies

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13 July 2023 at 19:00

I feel bad for Earth 2 and their shadowflies.