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Klepton
07-21-2005, 01:50 AM
the most confusing fuc[/i]king statement in the history of the world.

discuss.
jason_t
07-21-2005, 01:51 AM
You're high aren't you? Why wasn't I invited over?
jakethebake
07-21-2005, 08:49 AM
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the most confusing fuc[/i]king statement in the history of the world.

discuss.

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I'm hoping you chose below average for driving on dtbog's poll.
MelchyBeau
07-21-2005, 10:10 AM
actually its not. Study physics and you'll realize why.

Melch
Hamish McBagpipe
07-21-2005, 10:15 AM
http://www.rense.com/1.imagesC/objectsinmirror.jpg

For a real explanation go here (http://www.learner.org/channel/workshops/sheddinglight/highlights/highlights2.html)
Nathan183
07-21-2005, 10:25 AM
I don't understand how this is confusing at all. The objects in the mirror are in fact closer than they appear to be. Basically, it's because the mirror is curved to give you a better view.
TylerD
07-21-2005, 10:27 AM
I was hoping this would be a thread discussing the merits of the Meatloaf song...
ThisHo
07-21-2005, 10:31 AM
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I was hoping this would be a thread discussing the merits of the Meatloaf song...

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The words "merits" and "meatloaf song" should NEVER be used in the same sentence.
jakethebake
07-21-2005, 10:31 AM
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I was hoping this would be a thread discussing the merits of the Meatloaf song...

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The words "merits" and "meatloaf song" should NEVER be used in the same sentence.

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so wrong.
PokerBob
07-21-2005, 10:33 AM
The mirrors are slighly convex which produce a smaller image but your eye can't really tell how convex the mirror is so it just asumes that if the image is small it must be far away
eastbay
07-21-2005, 10:52 AM
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the most confusing fuc[/i]king statement in the history of the world.

discuss.

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I don't understand what's confusing about it. Objects are closer than they appear. What's confusing about that?

eastbay
MrTrik
07-21-2005, 01:18 PM
I never had a problem with this one. Maybe you should get your vision checked.
gorie
07-21-2005, 01:21 PM
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the most confusing fuc[/i]king statement in the history of the world.

discuss.

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look in the mirror. turn around. then look in the mirror again. good luck!