dieseltaylor Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 Reading a fun book called: "100 essential things you didn't know you didn't know" One of the interesting things is the doubling of a sheet of A4 and how once you fold it seven times it is impossible to tear. That is straightforward. More interesting is that if you took a sheet of A4 and doubled its height each time as if folding it again and again after 204 iterations you would have passed out of the universe. Halving each time takes you to the lowest size. It also suggests the character that Moriaty was based on. Covers the match between Barbados And Grenada in 1994 were both teams were defending their opponents goal!!!!!? Its on Youtube for those who find it surprising. And stacks of other fascinating anecdotes on maths and the world. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergei Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 I don't understand why the thread was taken from CMAK forum to general forum, as this is CMAK-relevant: One of the interesting things is the doubling of a sheet of A4 and how once you fold it seven times it is impossible to tear. Italians knew this before WW2 and also that the result would be impenetrable for any armour-piercing shells, so they implemented it to their tank designs. Unfortunately due to manufacturing problems they couldn't fold the paper, and thus M13 tank was born. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackhorse Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 Reading a fun book called: It also suggests the character that Moriaty (sic) was based on. Not sure who here may even know what character you're talking about...is the spelling correct? No idea..anyway.. Who is that? And who is the character supposedly based upon? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dieseltaylor Posted January 11, 2009 Author Share Posted January 11, 2009 : ) Italian Tanks My bad spelling Moriarty - Sherlock's enemy. Based probably on Adam Worth, german born American who fled to Europe when it got too hot. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adam_Worth PS rather bizarrely after I had done the original post I went downstairs for lunch and we watched QI a very good interesting funny programme chaired by Stephen Fry. As part of the questions to the panellists it asked how many times could you fold a sheet of paper : ) Apparently using really thin toilet paper an Americam girl managed 12 folds. She also produced a formula for the folds maxima. You will be pleased to know that I got the answer 6 correct. : ) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Other Means Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 : ) Italian Tanks My bad spelling Moriarty - Sherlock's enemy. Based probably on Adam Worth, german born American who fled to Europe when it got too hot. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adam_Worth Fascinating - I'd buy a book about him. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergei Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 Then buy The Napoleon of Crime. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Other Means Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 Nah sounds crap. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flamingknives Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 Isn't that McCavity? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Emrys Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 I thought they made biscuits. Michael 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stalins Organ Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 Reading a fun book called: Covers the match between Barbados And Grenada in 1994 were both teams were defending their opponents goal!!!!!? Its on Youtube for those who find it surprising. Or if you are youtube-disabled you can read a short summary of the carryings-on here 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Affentitten Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 Interesting example of what seemed like a good idea in the committee room hitting the realities of play-off permutations. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergei Posted January 12, 2009 Share Posted January 12, 2009 They really should make Calvinball a big international tv sport. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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