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tin whiskers grow even faster in space and no, we don’t know why
![Comic. The Three Types of Unsolved Physics Problem (First panel) Vague. PERSON [next to curved diagram] What is the nature of time in quantum gravity? Is it a background parameter, a dynamic aspect of spacetime, or an emergent phenomenon? (Second panel) Precise. PERSON 2 with short hair [device with equation below: 71Ga + νe → 71Ge + e- .] Why does the *S.A.G.E.* Gallium Neutrino Capture Experiment produce only 75% as much germanium as predicted? (Third panel) Cursed. PERSON 3 with white hat [rectangular block with hairs growing out of it labeled Zinc Whiskers] Why does some metal randomly grow hairs? It keeps causing short circuits and we have no idea what’s going on. OFF-PANEL: Is this a joke? PERSON 3: No! Please help!](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:cz73r7iyiqn26upot4jtjdhk/bafkreiguoi672ahbrlp4eewfdz6v2ynlajbtpmucqed6fl4npoeu3uypkm@jpeg)
July 16, 2025 at 1:02 PM
tin whiskers grow even faster in space and no, we don’t know why
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I was explaining to my Ukrainian colleague the phrase ‘There’s no such thing as a free lunch’. She told me the equivalent in Ukrainian is ‘The only free cheese is in the mousetrap’ - which is so much better
July 16, 2025 at 6:39 AM
I was explaining to my Ukrainian colleague the phrase ‘There’s no such thing as a free lunch’. She told me the equivalent in Ukrainian is ‘The only free cheese is in the mousetrap’ - which is so much better
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It is deeply hilarious that the Hudson's Bay Company was founded in 1670 and chugged along for three and a half centuries and Private Equity finished it off in like five years.
After 355 years, the Hudson’s Bay Company has closed its doors.
Remembering The Bay
After 355 years, the Hudson’s Bay Company has closed its doors.
www.winnipegfreepress.com
June 2, 2025 at 10:53 PM
It is deeply hilarious that the Hudson's Bay Company was founded in 1670 and chugged along for three and a half centuries and Private Equity finished it off in like five years.
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Finished the largest painting I’ve ever done.
oil on canvas
2’x4’ (60cm x 120cm)
oil on canvas
2’x4’ (60cm x 120cm)
May 20, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Finished the largest painting I’ve ever done.
oil on canvas
2’x4’ (60cm x 120cm)
oil on canvas
2’x4’ (60cm x 120cm)
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Costco will not move on two things: DEI and $1 hotdogs. These are values we can all share.
Costco defends its diversity policies as other US companies scale back on their DEI practices
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Costco defends its diversity policies as other US companies scale back on their DEI practices
Costco is pushing back on a shareholder proposal that urges the wholesale club operator to conduct an evaluation of any business risks posed by its diversity, equity and inclusion practices.
abc7news.com
January 25, 2025 at 3:33 AM
Costco will not move on two things: DEI and $1 hotdogs. These are values we can all share.