Nano Snowman
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The snowman is 10 µm across, 1/5th the width of a human hair.
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Re: Nano Snowman
That is so cool.
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Re: Nano Snowman
How long does he take to melt?
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Re: Nano Snowman
Hmm, tiny tin beads would probably melt quick with some heat applied...
And yes, this is so "cool"... but if I had the ability to do this, I would make an army of tiny tin snow men soldiers, arm them with tiny ion beam guns, and set them loose to reek tiny havoc... but that's just me.
And yes, this is so "cool"... but if I had the ability to do this, I would make an army of tiny tin snow men soldiers, arm them with tiny ion beam guns, and set them loose to reek tiny havoc... but that's just me.
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Re: Nano Snowman
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Alas: Urination is fatal to snowmen. Like the honeybee's sting, it is something they can only do once, suffering mortal injury in the doing. But at least our little friend can now do his final deed with dignity.
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Re: Nano Snowman
Boo! Hiss!alhilton wrote:That is so cool.
/tosses a very tiny snowball at you...
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Yes, but as far as the other primary means of elimination that all advanced lifeforms engage in, well at least we finally have solved the mystery of just how those automatic ice machines work...Mr. Tweedy wrote:Alas: Urination is fatal to snowmen. Like the honeybee's sting, it is something they can only do once, suffering mortal injury in the doing. But at least our little friend can now do his final deed with dignity.
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Frostini discovered the meaning of life by a process of elimination.
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I'd meant to compliment you on the quote who chose from "FFA" that's a good one.strawman wrote:Frostini discovered the meaning of life by a" process of elimination.
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I'd meant to thank you for suggesting it. It's a great book.ROU Killing Time wrote: I'd meant to compliment you on the quote who chose from "FFA" that's a good one.
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