08-01-2006, 11:22 AM
On the mirror experiment: when we were told the tale in math class back in 8th grade, we were told that the mirrors were used to set fire to the sails, not the ships themselves. So the Mythbusters, however entertaining, where, in my mind, wrong.
"There are some who call me... Tim..."
Sic vis pacem, para bellum
Exitus acta probat
Nemo saltat sobrius
Dulce et decorum est pro patria mori
Fortes Fortuna Aduvat
"The enemy outnumber us a paltry three to one! Good odds for any Greek!"
Sic vis pacem, para bellum
Exitus acta probat
Nemo saltat sobrius
Dulce et decorum est pro patria mori
Fortes Fortuna Aduvat
"The enemy outnumber us a paltry three to one! Good odds for any Greek!"
