Haha my good sir, I'm merely proposing that teeth don't floatSalsero wrote:PolyhymnianMuse wrote: Are you sure that it washed up on the beach, or was it uncovered by the tide?There's a difference? I wasn't there, Officer!
Nov 14th, '08, 20:21
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Actually Poly...thats not completely true. In order for something to float the only requirement is that the density of the object is less than the density of whatever it is in. So, when a wave crashes or a current moves strong enough and acutally picks up sediment, the "fluid" is actually made up of water + sediments, etc. and therefore increases the density of the fluid. As long as the shear stress of the fluid can support a given weight then it is completely possible for something to wash up that you would normally think of as sinking. It cen be proven by the Equation: T = rho (g) sin(theta), where T = shear stress, rho = the density of the fluid, g = force due to gravity, and sin theta being the angle at which the fluid is moving.
*Basically what I am saying is that is it just as possible that it washed up as that it was uncovered, and actually more probably that it was washed up...but thats another lesson...
-Nick (TaiPing)
*Basically what I am saying is that is it just as possible that it washed up as that it was uncovered, and actually more probably that it was washed up...but thats another lesson...
-Nick (TaiPing)
Nov 14th, '08, 20:24
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Cool Nick, I have a bunch of really big "Meg" teeth and some other shark teeth fossils. They really are heavy!TaiPing Hou Kui wrote:Some of you know, but Im sure many more of you do not....I am a geologist and one of my specialties/hobbies is prehistoric shark species of the Chesapeake Bay region...anway, earlier today I went to a particular geologic formation after a fresh rain to look for some new sharks teeth to add to my collection and here is what I got today:
They are both from a prehistoric Mako Shark species known as Isurus hastalis and are between 4-14 million years old. The species is extinct and it was this particular species that evolved into the present Great White Shark.
*And I am drinking some Rishi DragonWell! Anway, I figured some of you would be interested to see these
-Nick (TaiPing)
Gyokuro afternoon. Yame earlier, and now a tiny 2 ounce tasting of Fijitsubo, both from O-Cha. Both are very good.
Mugi/genmai blend coming up soon!
Nick (TaiPing), those are seriously cool shark teeth. I covet them.
Leiche, if I haven't said it before, I really like your avatar!
As for the question du jour, at work there are no facilities provided, other than a microwave and an ancient machine which produces a thickened sludge rumored to be coffee. It smells ok but looks like used motor oil. I am not inclined to experiment.
I have a small hotpot and can use the microwave. I bring my own tea, mug, spoon, and sugar.
Leiche, if I haven't said it before, I really like your avatar!
As for the question du jour, at work there are no facilities provided, other than a microwave and an ancient machine which produces a thickened sludge rumored to be coffee. It smells ok but looks like used motor oil. I am not inclined to experiment.
I have a small hotpot and can use the microwave. I bring my own tea, mug, spoon, and sugar.
That deff makes sense, but than wouldn't that just be a result of the movement of the water carrying the sunken object along (given that the object is able to be carried by the water) rather than actually floating? I suppose its a matter of definition, either way maybe Sal can talk his neighbor into getting the DNA and we can bring back hump-less camelsTaiPing Hou Kui wrote:Actually Poly...thats not completely true. In order for something to float the only requirement is that the density of the object is less than the density of whatever it is in. So, when a wave crashes or a current moves strong enough and acutally picks up sediment, the "fluid" is actually made up of water + sediments, etc. and therefore increases the density of the fluid. As long as the shear stress of the fluid can support a given weight then it is completely possible for something to wash up that you would normally think of as sinking. It cen be proven by the Equation: T = rho (g) sin(theta), where T = shear stress, rho = the density of the fluid, g = force due to gravity, and sin theta being the angle at which the fluid is moving.
*Basically what I am saying is that is it just as possible that it washed up as that it was uncovered, and actually more probably that it was washed up...but thats another lesson...
-Nick (TaiPing)
Nov 14th, '08, 23:13
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It's really a lot of fun - and a great use for teas that you personally may not care for, but which others will enjoy.gingko wrote:Wow! What a great idea! I wish we had something like this. Probably I can work on this and promote the idea in the next 5 yearschamekke wrote:Beautiful photos, Salsero!
There's also a bank of "please take" teas, where people share or donate teas to the office. My first taste of Huang Shan Mao Feng was actually from a donated container (marked "Product of France"!) at my office. Most of the shared teas are bag teas and tisanes, but all the same, I appreciate the principle - it's definitely not a coffee-only office. I've donated my share of surplus teas, too... it's kind of fun... and someone must be enjoying them, because they always disappear!
On a related note... I've been planning a Tea Day at work with one of my colleagues. What we want to do is to invite everyone at the office (well, everyone who's interested in participating) to bring one teapot and some samples of their favourite tea. Then at "coffee" break or possibly on lunch hour, we'll brew up a myriad of pots, and everyone can try tasting some new and interesting teas!
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Nov 14th, '08, 23:42
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chamekke wrote: On a related note... I've been planning a Tea Day at work with one of my colleagues. What we want to do is to invite everyone at the office (well, everyone who's interested in participating) to bring one teapot and some samples of their favourite tea. Then at "coffee" break or possibly on lunch hour, we'll brew up a myriad of pots, and everyone can try tasting some new and interesting teas!
That is a great idea!!!
Around these parts, that would mean assorted Lipton and a few Bigelow ... and C.S herbal bags. 
Mugi/genmai blended with Karigane ... perfect together
and a great finish to a great TeaDay!
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Well, I work for myself, so I guess I am very fortunate that everything is at my fingertips that I need.
However, new teaware is on my Christmas List this year.
I received sooo much information on this forum... THANK You All for your wisdom and knowledge
And I find it fun to search through the threads for the information I need, and I do use the search in the upper left hand corner, seems to work like a charm for me
thanks Adagio for a great open forum!!!!
However, new teaware is on my Christmas List this year.
I received sooo much information on this forum... THANK You All for your wisdom and knowledge
And I find it fun to search through the threads for the information I need, and I do use the search in the upper left hand corner, seems to work like a charm for me
thanks Adagio for a great open forum!!!!