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  Re: The Law of Falling Lego
 
(...) Very nice observation, Bill! Although I'm afraid I don't know enough about artificial intelligence or the paranormal to offer any hypotheses of any value, this is a very close relative of a theory that I've held for years: After a dropped Lego (...) (25 years ago, 1-May-00, to lugnet.off-topic.geek)
 
  Re: The Law of Falling Lego
 
(...) On what surface? Linoleum? Hardwood? Carpet? (What kind of carpet?) (25 years ago, 1-May-00, to lugnet.off-topic.geek)
 
  Re: The Law of Falling Lego
 
(...) Hehe... it doesn't matter :-) -Shiri (yes, I know that's not physics-wise possible... but we already agreed that lego bricks don't obey the physics rules! :-) (25 years ago, 1-May-00, to lugnet.off-topic.geek)
 
  Re: The Law of Falling Lego
 
Here's a more accurate calculation (deals with different surfaces): L = (H(R/50)+B)/S Set H to the height of the table, B to the number of studs of the brick, R to the radius you get with (H*6) and finally, S to the "bounciness" of the surface. A (...) (24 years ago, 10-Sep-00, to lugnet.off-topic.geek)

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