Originally Posted by ImanCarrot  Your data are incorrect: Theoreticaly, it is possible for a coin to land on its edge 
I propose to validate this theory by flipping loads of coins. Initial risk assessment studies indicate the possibility of RSI (repetitive strain injury) (1) so I propose a CNC controlled flipper with machine vision. External influences shall be minimised by the construction of a temperature controlled concrete bunker 100m down into the southern ice cap (2)(3). Independent adjudicators shall monitor the facility on- site, whilst all with direct interest in the results (ie me) shall monitor the results from off site, in the Bahamas, via satelite link.
I need a grant for further research please.
References:
(1) Phil McCrackin: 10 times Tiddly Wink champion and author of "My wrist aches".
(2) Luscious Linda: Director of "Solo Ladies" and co- author of "The effects of vibration from a personal perspective".
(3) A Polar Bear: [translation] "It's bloody cold down here, have you seen any seals?". |
iman!
i love your idea! finally, something that can be proven!
i wasnt attacking the man. i was attacking the idea. in my oppinion wealthy tv founders should not be allowed to weigh in on scientific controversy, especially if they dont state their major investments.. people with huge abounts of money and no responsibility to the public should not be trusted, y kno? so really. i was attacking the very idea that this man's oppinion matters. i dont know the man, and i dont think i care wht he thinks of global warmings validity.. if he drives a car that gets less mpg than a model t(15pgish) then he is quite possibly lashing out over personal feelings of guilt.
personaly the idea that there are natural warming and cooling trends beyond human intervention is pretty obvious. only those who completely tuned out of high-school science are going to be incredulous enough to believe the oceans will envelope us in 20 year. that is absurd.. but still., that dosent mean that anything this man said was more than un-invited political rhetoric. i would bet all my pennies this man has political interests or economic interests that predispose him to one way of thinking.. ie 'let capitalists do what they want'
remember, just because someone takes a position, that dosent mean he has stated his real concerns. he sounds like a crank to me. who the hell does he think he is? oooooh... the founder of weather channel.. next we will care what founder of fox news personally thinks about war(s). (somehow i bet he is sort of into war and can see how soetimes war is a good thing)
that is the subtext here, isnt it?