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* Here are instructions for anyone who wishes to perform a little science experiment on the subject: |
* Here are instructions for anyone who wishes to perform a little science experiment on the subject: |
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{{quote|Get off TV Tropes for a bit and step into that weird and overly bright place called '[[Real Life|Outside]]'. |
{{quote|Get off TV Tropes for a bit and step into that weird and overly bright place called '[[Real Life|Outside]]'. |
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Proceed to the nearest bookshop. Experiment works best if you have some money with you. If not, Plan B. |
Proceed to the nearest bookshop. Experiment works best if you have some money with you. If not, Plan B. |
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Locate and buy a copy of his book, ''Surely You're Joking, Mr Feynman!''. |
Locate and buy a copy of his book, ''Surely You're Joking, Mr Feynman!''. |
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Having bought/loaned/stolen your own copy, find somewhere comfortable to read. Keep a notebook handy. |
Having bought/loaned/stolen your own copy, find somewhere comfortable to read. Keep a notebook handy. |
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[[Sesquipedalian Loquaciousness|Apply optical organs and cerebral matter to the complex patterns of melanic ink printed upon the solidified xylous pulp]]. |
[[Sesquipedalian Loquaciousness|Apply optical organs and cerebral matter to the complex patterns of melanic ink printed upon the solidified xylous pulp]]. |
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Put a tick on the notepad whenever the book [[Unusual Euphemism|doses you up on nitrous oxide]]. |
Put a tick on the notepad whenever the book [[Unusual Euphemism|doses you up on nitrous oxide]]. |
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Count the number of ticks. |
Count the number of ticks. |
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Come back and fill in this entry. That's Feynman. }} |
Come back and fill in this entry. That's Feynman. }} |
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** I've read through the book; the first part is extremely jestful and humorous, though the last five chapters seem to be more serious about Feynman's philosophy. I do find the book quirky and very enjoyable. |
** I've read through the book; the first part is extremely jestful and humorous, though the last five chapters seem to be more serious about Feynman's philosophy. I do find the book quirky and very enjoyable. |
Revision as of 19:57, 9 November 2018
- Here are instructions for anyone who wishes to perform a little science experiment on the subject:
Get off TV Tropes for a bit and step into that weird and overly bright place called 'Outside'. |
- I've read through the book; the first part is extremely jestful and humorous, though the last five chapters seem to be more serious about Feynman's philosophy. I do find the book quirky and very enjoyable.