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average physics student vs POTUS 47 (mander.xyz)
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[–] 10 points 4 months ago (8 children)

Those are stir bars.

That they're magnetic is propaganda to push magnetic field bunk to sell more so-called "magnets". Stir bars are moved by phlogiston, which is why the liquid medium is often heated in tandem.

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  • [–] 4 points 4 months ago (7 children)

    Please tell me you forgot the /s ....

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  • [–] 2 points 4 months ago (5 children)

    Haha, 100%. I'm a scientist, I haven't believed in phlogiston in years!

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  • [–] 2 points 4 months ago (4 children)

    Another phlogiston denier in an ivory tower. Tell me then, how does fire work?

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  • [–] 1 point 4 months ago (3 children)

    JFC, how many times do I need to explain the workings of luminiferous aether?

    /s

    Serious time: we actually did briefly learn about all types of debunked theories in university, but as a component of the historical progression of contemporary theories.

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  • [–] 1 point 4 months ago (2 children)

    Oh my god a real luminiferous aether believer. Basically christian theology. How fucking convenient for you, father.

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  • [–] 1 point 4 months ago (1 child)

    Hey now, if you can tell me how light travels between two points without being facilitated by an entirely undetectable medium, I'm ALL ears.

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