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Finally, some worthwhile use of research funding in physics

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    Finally, some worthwhile use of research funding in physics

    BBC News - Physicists probe urination 'splashback' problem
    "Being nice costs nothing and sometimes gets you extra bacon" - Pondlife.

    #2
    About time too. Why-oh-why are we trying to isolate Higgs bosons when there are real issues in this world that need to be fixed.

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      #3
      I, on the other hand, appear to have invented time travel.

      http://forums.contractoruk.com/gener...l-science.html
      While you're waiting, read the free novel we sent you. It's a Spanish story about a guy named 'Manual.'

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        #4
        Distance of breakup from the nozzle is a function of liquid viscosity, pressure and the frequency and amplitude of the nozzle vibration. Shaky hands and you're well bolloxed.

        Try sitting down.

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          #5
          Originally posted by Churchill View Post
          Distance of breakup from the nozzle is a function of liquid viscosity, pressure and the frequency and amplitude of the nozzle vibration. Shaky hands and you're well bolloxed.

          Try hovering .
          FTFY
          'CUK forum personality of 2011 - Winner - Yes really!!!!

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            #6
            The Dutch have already solved it. They have a fly on the urinal to aim at the correct angle.

            "A people that elect corrupt politicians, imposters, thieves and traitors are not victims, but accomplices," George Orwell

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              #7
              Originally posted by Paddy View Post
              The Dutch have already solved it. They have a fly on the urinal to aim at the correct angle.

              How does that compensate for differing heights?

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                #8
                Originally posted by Churchill View Post
                Try sitting down.
                You sitzpinkler!

                (according to that BBC article)

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by doodab View Post
                  I, on the other hand, appear to have invented time travel.

                  http://forums.contractoruk.com/gener...l-science.html
                  It's all in the timing
                  "Being nice costs nothing and sometimes gets you extra bacon" - Pondlife.

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