The potato paradox is a mathematical calculation that has a counter-intuitive result.
"You have 100kg of potatoes, which are 99% water by weight. You let them dehydrate until they're 98% water. How much do they weigh now?"
The surprising answer is 50kg
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Dozens of well-wishers made the pilgrimage to The Carter Center in Atlanta, as prayers and memories of former President Jimmy Carterโs legacy were offered up at his small Baptist church in Plains, Georgia, a day after he entered hospice care.
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@gjaldon@FEhrsam Flipside of the coin: social progress often only happens as young generations rebel and old ones die off. Not the only way, but would be interesting to see how immortal people change opinions over time, especially with a recorded public timeline of past opinions on social media
Starting off January with a longer piece on reframing just how lucky we are and the responsibility that comes with that opportunity.
Letโs do something cool this year, shall we?
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@Jack_Raines I love how this post got replies from people on both sides of the issue who don't get the joke. Like saying defund the police so there's more money to repair Confederate statues