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Planet Definitions

2025-03-14 06:00:00

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Planet Definitions

Under the 'has cleared its orbital neighborhood' and 'fuses hydrogen into helium' definitions, thanks to human activities Earth technically no longer qualifies as a planet but DOES count as a star.

Under the 'has cleared its orbital neighborhood' and 'fuses hydrogen into helium' definitions, thanks to human activities Earth technically no longer qualifies as a planet but DOES count as a star.

Off By One

2025-03-12 06:00:00

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Off By One

It does come at the small cost of a LOT more off-by-40-or-50 errors.

Water Balloons

2025-03-10 06:00:00

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Water Balloons

Update: The physics department has recruited an astronomer who studies meteor fireballs.

Omniroll

2025-03-07 07:00:00

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Omniroll

It seems wrong that Fruit by the Foot is only sold by weight or by number of rolls.

Water Damage

2025-03-05 07:00:00

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Water Damage

Your homeowner's insurance might cover it, but be sure to check the subductible.

Tall Structures

2025-03-03 07:00:00

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Tall Structures

Briefly set a new record for tallest human-made structure by getting my knit sweater snagged on the skydiving plane door as I jumped and not noticing until I'd landed.

Briefly set a new record for tallest human-made structure by getting my knit sweater snagged on the skydiving plane door as I jumped and not noticing until I'd landed.

Excusing Yourself

2025-02-28 07:00:00

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Excusing Yourself

The most awkward part is when you have to pause to put on your shoes before you continue rolling out the door.

RNA

2025-02-26 07:00:00

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RNA

2040s: RNA formed the basis for life each of the five known times it arose on the early Earth.

Giants

2025-02-24 07:00:00

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Giants

I can't get over the suspicion that all those viral pictures are photoshopped and 'Flemish' belongs in the lower right circle.

Scream Cipher

2025-02-21 07:00:00

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Scream Cipher

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