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ThoughtCriminal

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2. I avoid discussing thermodynamics with my family

Reply to NNadir (Original post)

Sun Nov 24, 2024, 07:24 PM

Nov 24

It always ended badly when one of my great aunts would start citing research that had not been published or even peer reviewed.

So we will stick to football this holiday season.

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On Being Old and Naive: Studying Concepts for Discussions with My Son at Thanksgiving, Intermetallic Solubility. [View all] NNadir Nov 24 OP

Enjoy your posts and can only marvel at the knowledge presented - and your efforts at trying to educate us! erronis Nov 24 #1

I avoid discussing thermodynamics with my family ThoughtCriminal Nov 24 #2

Good idea. The AAAS used to send members tee shirts as a gift when they paid their dues. NNadir Nov 24 #3

Thanks for sharing this, NNadir and ... littlemissmartypants Nov 25 #4