Activity for tox123
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Anatomically Correct Pikachu We all know Pikachu, fuzzy, small rodent, with the ability to discharge electrical energy as an attack. But could Pikachu ever evolve in our world, and how would it do so? What's required: Rodent-like bodyshape, and The ability to generate enough electricity that the Pikachu can discharge it t... (more) |
— | over 5 years ago |
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Meterology of double planets sharing an atmosphere If two planets were tidally locked and shared an atmosphere, as described in this question, what would the weather patterns of the planets be like? What weather patterns would form, and could these weather patterns travel from one planet to the other? For the sake of simplicity, assume both planets ... (more) |
— | almost 6 years ago |
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How to prevent rupturing internal organs while web slinging? According to the Film Theorist's video on Spider-Man Peter Parker would undergo extreme g-forces during his swinging around. This is not so much of a problem, as any g-force based loss of consciousness could be avoided with a g-suit. This question is more specifically aimed to the landing and stopp... (more) |
— | over 6 years ago |
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Astronomy in a universe with two "straight" dimensions plus a highly curved dimension So for lack of a better term (I'm sure there is a better term) imagine a universe without curvature as being like a sheet of paper. You have left, right, forwards, backwards, up, and down. Now take this sheet of paper and roll it. Specifically roll it so that it has a circumfrence of one meter. Go up... (more) |
— | over 6 years ago |
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Other than tentacles and jointed digits, what methods of holding items are there that provide similar dexterity? I'm trying to envision a creature that is highly dexterous, and adept at using tools, but every time I try to think of a possible grasping appendage, the only two I come up with are either tentacle like appendages (cephalopods) or jointed digits (humans). I want to create a sentient life form with n... (more) |
— | over 6 years ago |