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Old 05-11-10, 01:10 PM
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Default A 100% BS Masterpiece

You guys have probably seen this before, i thought it was pretty entertaining.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SjxfAjAyp5k
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Old 05-11-10, 02:46 PM
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What it sounds like he's TRYING to describe is a hypothetical transmission which, when in operation, could generate electricity as well as transmit torque. The idea might technically have some merit, but not in the completely B.S. way he describes it.
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Old 05-11-10, 09:02 PM
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I understand completely... lol
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Old 05-11-10, 09:45 PM
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"....Lunar wane shaft....." So we have space tech in this beast of a transmission LOL. He's keeping a straight face, I give him props for that.
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Old 05-11-10, 11:23 PM
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That's what she said.
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Old 05-12-10, 07:55 AM
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No I have not.
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Old 05-12-10, 11:38 AM
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I've had discussions like that after a few bottles of fermented beverages. And it makes complete sense at those times.
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Old 05-12-10, 11:48 AM
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broke the space-time continuum while watching .
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