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Impressive Physics Display

Posted August 02, 2010 8:17 AM

From Geeks are Sexy Technology News:

Here's Newton's laws at work for your amusement once again.Warning: Do not, I repeat do not try this at home.For those of you who are not patient, the fun starts at 0:50.

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08/02/2010 9:12 AM

Reminds me of the great Bill Irwin doing his "The Swinger" dance.

The dance segment begins at 5:25, but it's all good:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=94r249gfA90

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08/02/2010 10:15 AM

and the misses states..............'What happened to me flower bed?'

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08/02/2010 10:32 AM

Another case of bad science reporting. There's absolutely no data given on whether or not the brick was noticiably cleaner at the conclusion of the test.
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