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Jan 21, 2010: DIY X-Rays
What? Yeah, do-it-yourself x-rays, that's the right wing's answer to saving money on health care.
Just kidding, even they wouldn't go that far... would they?
Anyway, all you need is x-ray film and Scotch tape.
| If you have ever (for whatever reason – that’s none of our business) locked yourself in a dark closet and peeled Scotch tape from its holder, you may have noticed a tiny bit of light. The tape actually emits a faint luminescence when it’s being separated. It’s due to a phenomenon known as triboluminescence, which has been documented as far back as the 17th century. In the 1950s, Soviet researchers claimed that unrolling sticky tape resulted also in the release of X-rays, but no one really bothered to follow up on that study until now. A group of researchers at UCLA decided to test the X-ray claims recently. Using a machine to unroll the tape at 3 centimeters/second in a vacuum, they measured the electromagnetic output. The short bursts of X-rays lasted for about a billionth of a second each and output 300,000 X-ray photons. The researchers were even able to prove the presence of the X-rays by producing pictures of their finger bones. |
Oh damn, you need a vacuum too.
Speaking of vacuums.... if the sucking stops, get rid of the old bag.
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SPUCK Thursday Jan 21 05:38 AM
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Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce
if the sucking stops, get rid of the old bag.
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Pete Zicato Thursday Jan 21 10:08 AM
If Microsoft ever made vacuum cleaners, it would be the only thing they make that doesn't suck.
glatt Thursday Jan 21 10:42 AM
Scotch tape produces X-rays? So if I'm holding the tape dispenser in my lap as I use it, am I mutating my genetic code for my offspring? Do I have to worry about cancer now when I wrap presents? Is 300,000 x-ray photons per billionth of a second a lot? WTF? I need some perspective here. Thanks.
glatt Thursday Jan 21 10:44 AM
Oh, wait. Never mind. I just saw the bit about the vacuum.
SteveDallas Thursday Jan 21 10:46 AM
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Originally Posted by glatt
Scotch tape produces X-rays? So if I'm holding the tape dispenser in my lap as I use it, am I mutating my genetic code for my offspring? Do I have to worry about cancer now when I wrap presents? Is 300,000 x-ray photons per billionth of a second a lot? WTF? I need some perspective here. Thanks.
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(Sorry.)
glatt Thursday Jan 21 11:03 AM
It's enough to make you want to end it all and pour yourself a glass of dihydrogen oxide.
Diaphone Jim Thursday Jan 21 12:41 PM
Ah. It is nice to see the old bag back. Haven't seen her since IOTD 18760 in 2008.
Sheldonrs Thursday Jan 21 05:28 PM
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Originally Posted by glatt
It's enough to make you want to end it all and pour yourself a glass of dihydrogen oxide.
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Now he is no more
For what he thought was H2O
Was H2SO4
glatt Thursday Jan 21 08:49 PM
A little while ago, I turned out all the lights upstairs and went into my closet with my son and a roll of scotch tape. We sang the ABC song twice to give our eyes time to adjust and then I started yanking tape off the roll. I'll be damned if it didn't start glowing! Amazing. My boy was impressed. Thanks, Cellar.
xoxoxoBruce Thursday Jan 21 11:24 PM
You have no remorse for subjecting your son to those x-rays?
Oh wait, no vacuum... nevermind. 
SPUCK Saturday Jan 23 06:01 AM
But wait! Was the vacuum stored in there?
Sheldonrs Tuesday Jan 26 05:34 PM
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Originally Posted by glatt
A little while ago, I turned out all the lights upstairs and went into my closet with my son and a roll of scotch tape. ....
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glatt Tuesday Jan 26 08:47 PM
I knew I could count on you. I was surprised everyone else left it alone. :p
Gravdigr Wednesday Jan 27 02:44 PM
I'm slipping.
Sheldonrs Wednesday Jan 27 04:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Gravdigr
I'm slipping.
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squirell nutkin Wednesday Jan 27 06:59 PM
Yabbut yaw dawg whuddabout
Wintergreen lifesavers in da closet?
yew know what I'm talkinabowt.
glatt Wednesday Jan 27 07:27 PM
crunch, crunch.
Say no more. Say no more.
xoxoxoBruce Thursday Jan 28 12:39 AM
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Originally Posted by squirell nutkin
Yabbut yaw dawg whuddabout
Wintergreen lifesavers in da closet? yew know what I'm talkinabowt. |
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