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  1. 2013-Jul-09, 06:59 PM #1
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    xkcd

    We almost need a dedicated thread for xkcd.

    Maybe this explains why CT has gotten so quiet...
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  2. 2013-Jul-09, 09:01 PM #2
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    It's as good a hypothesis as any I've heard.
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  3. 2013-Aug-09, 03:32 PM #3
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    I think they must be taking an astronomy class. First there was this and now

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    I better lock my door! Can you please include a link to the xkcd page of the cartoon? Now we miss the usually hilarious mouse-over text. And I'm too lazy to search.
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  5. 2013-Aug-16, 10:01 PM #5
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    http://www.xkcd.com/1249/
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    Thanks Moose. I'll stop wearing stiletto's immediately!
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  7. 2013-Aug-28, 01:05 PM #7
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    The dreaded comparison monster
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    Billions and billions (not quite)...
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    Maybe we need to rethink our wish list

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    Lol!! Those are good. I've been missing this thread somehow, apparently.
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    The latest features a rocket TO Krypton. http://www.xkcd.com/1384/

    "Their Sun and gravity will... well, best case scenario, the gravity will make you heavy and unable to move, while the dim red star will let you freeze and probably make it hard to see. Except riiiiiiight at the end when it will get very, very hot and bright."
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    I like this one for some reason.

    And I seem to have missed this one when I was in the hospital. Glad I found it!
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    ROFL


    Hopefully the ATMers don't get any ideas.
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    Link to image
    LINK for those who want the mouse-over text

    If we can't discuss the "dwarf moon" question politely, you will not discuss it on CQ.

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    http://xkcd.com/1473/

    Thus proving that the Uncertainty Principle limits how small we can make smartphones.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Swift View Post
    If we can't discuss the "dwarf moon" question politely, you will not discuss it on CQ.
    How come Randall gets to swear and we don't?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Noclevername View Post
    How come Randall gets to swear and we don't?
    Image changed to a link. I hope everyone is happy.
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    I really get a kick from the mouse-over of this one.
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    http://www.xkcd.com/1489/

    This pretty much sums up my knowledge of the Four Fundamental Forces.
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    http://xkcd.com/1504/
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    Once again great mouse-over script.
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    not being much of a sportser, I found this amusing:
    http://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/play_by_play.png
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    Quote Originally Posted by LookingSkyward View Post
    not being much of a sportser, I found this amusing:
    http://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/play_by_play.png
    I liked that one too
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    Quote Originally Posted by LookingSkyward View Post
    not being much of a sportser, I found this amusing:
    http://imgs.xkcd.com/comics/play_by_play.png
    Basketball.

    "And the ball goes down and the ball goes up!"
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