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timberlea
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You'd be amazed how many overseas flight fly via the north pole and south pole.
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True Tim, Until you actually look at the path on a somewhat accurate globe, or consider the jet-stream, etc...
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karyoker
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We made a brief touchdown on a military transport in Iceland I remember looking out at the frozen tundra. Hello Brrrrrr Cya........
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We landed in Shannon airport in 1972 during the bombing. We weren't able to take advantage of the tax-free airport and buy liquor, we couldn't leave the building.. You could hear and feel the ground shaking as the bombs were exchanged... That was a nasty time to land in Ireland...
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Jian
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timberlea @ 31st July 2006, 3:56 am wrote: You'd be amazed how many overseas flight fly via the north pole and south pole.
Where will the compass point when you fly over the north pole?
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Chuck2
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Jian @ Sun Jul 30, 2006 7:08 pm wrote: timberlea @ 31st July 2006, 3:56 am wrote: You'd be amazed how many overseas flight fly via the north pole and south pole. Where will the compass point when you fly over the north pole? It gets confused and takes a nap. 
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karyoker
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Actually magnetic north isnt right at the pole but offset. Did you know jian when water in a sink drains north of the equator it is clockwise. South of the equator it drains counter clockwise.
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Chuck2
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karyoker @ Sun Jul 30, 2006 7:21 pm wrote: Actually magnetic north isnt right at the pole but offset. Did you know jian when water in a sink drains north of the equator it is clockwise. South of the equator it drains counter clockwise. I have heard this as well. My dad tried to explain it to me once, actually I think he did. I like the way he said it for me because I was too young to know anything about the physics involved.
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Jian
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karyoker @ 31st July 2006, 8:21 am wrote: Actually magnetic north isnt right at the pole but offset. Did you know jian when water in a sink drains north of the equator it is clockwise. South of the equator it drains counter clockwise.
And in Australia they walk on their head 
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Jian
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karyoker @ 31st July 2006, 8:21 am wrote: Actually magnetic north isnt right at the pole but offset. Did you know jian when water in a sink drains north of the equator it is clockwise. South of the equator it drains counter clockwise.
At the equator the water goes straight down.
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karyoker
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Quote: And in Australia they walk on their head  LMAO LOL LOL
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Jian @ Sun Jul 30, 2006 7:31 pm wrote:
At the equator the water goes straight down.
Don't stop posting now Jian. You're on a roll.
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Steven Kaplan
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Quote: Did you know jian when water in a sink drains north of the equator it is clockwise. South of the equator it drains counter clockwise.
Problem is when you try to flush a toilet east or west of the equator, it rushes straight up.... Jump's out've the toilet, slams you against the bathroom ceiling, and can give you a concussion. Very very dangerous !!! That's why it's tough to get home owners insurance is some of the amazon rain forests..
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Steven Kaplan @ Sun Jul 30, 2006 8:46 pm wrote: Quote: Did you know jian when water in a sink drains north of the equator it is clockwise. South of the equator it drains counter clockwise. Problem is when you try to flush a toilet east or west of the equator, it rushes straight up.... Jump's out've the toilet, slams you against the bathroom ceiling, and can give you a concussion. Very very dangerous !!! That's why it's tough to get home owners insurance is some of the amazon rain forests.. I want a bumper sticker that says "my copilot is Steven Kaplan".
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Steven Kaplan
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Can I interest you in purchasing a bidet ?
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Steven Kaplan
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EastWest Equatorial butt rinse Inc.
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One of these days, I'll explain to you the strange Bermuda Triangle disappearances, and what actually causes the airplanes to get flushed out've the sky...But right now, I'm sort've pressed for time.
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Steven Kaplan @ Sun Jul 30, 2006 8:00 pm wrote: One of these days, I'll explain to you the strange Bermuda Triangle disappearances, and what actually causes the airplanes to get flushed out've the sky...But right now, I'm sort've pressed for time. Methane Gas. 
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AtM @ Wed Aug 02, 2006 12:48 pm wrote: Steven Kaplan @ Sun Jul 30, 2006 8:00 pm wrote: One of these days, I'll explain to you the strange Bermuda Triangle disappearances, and what actually causes the airplanes to get flushed out've the sky...But right now, I'm sort've pressed for time. Methane Gas. SOMEBODY watches Discovery Channel!!
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Singing Squid @ Wed Aug 02, 2006 12:51 pm wrote: AtM @ Wed Aug 02, 2006 12:48 pm wrote: Steven Kaplan @ Sun Jul 30, 2006 8:00 pm wrote: One of these days, I'll explain to you the strange Bermuda Triangle disappearances, and what actually causes the airplanes to get flushed out've the sky...But right now, I'm sort've pressed for time. Methane Gas. SOMEBODY watches Discovery Channel!! Yep.
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