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What happens when you wring out a washcloth in space [video]

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Re: What happens when you wring out a washcloth in space [video]

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Post by cbhl »

malandrew wrote: post #69

Does anyone else here find it amazing that NASA paid to send a fullsize wireless microphone into space. Given the cost per kilogram of sending things into space, I'm surprised they didn't go with something much smaller/lighter.

I would feel wary sending anything smaller, lest it get stuck or lost in some nook somewhere and caused problems.

Besides, part of CSA's mandate is to "advance the knowledge of space through science", and sending up cameras and microphones is well within that mandate.

http://www.asc-csa.gc.ca/eng/about/mission.asp

Re: What happens when you wring out a washcloth in space [video]

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Post by eterm »

malandrew wrote: post #69

Does anyone else here find it amazing that NASA paid to send a fullsize wireless microphone into space. Given the cost per kilogram of sending things into space, I'm surprised they didn't go with something much smaller/lighter.

Can you imagine a wired mic in zero g?

Given how easily headphones etc tangle in gravity, I'd hate to see what they could do IN SPACE.

Re: What happens when you wring out a washcloth in space [video]

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Post by rquantz »

crazygringo wrote: post #47
adimitrov wrote: post #35

Earlier quoted context omitted.

It might (this is conjecture) also just be because they're not wearing any makeup. Absolutely everybody you see on TV is wearing tons of makeup, because cameras paired with artificial flourescent spotlight just seem to exaggerate this nasty shiny effect.

Interesting fact: in the recent Louis CK interview in Rolling Stone, he states that he uses absolutely zero makeup on himself on his show "Louie", which is pretty unusual.

His show also benefits when he is portrayed unflatteringly.

Re: What happens when you wring out a washcloth in space [video]

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Post by nooneelse »

sjh wrote: post #46
lifeisstillgood wrote: post #7

I did a talk yesterday with one of those headset radio mics, and all through that video I kept thinking "I want a floating microphone next time". No matter what you say, a floating microphone will hold the audience :-)

I wonder whether, after he returns to Earth, Cmdr Hadfield will expect things to hang in the air for him; looks habit-forming.

That, and I wonder if he will get bummed out looking at something on a really high shelf, or a cobweb up in an unreachable corner. The old muscle memory quickly telling him how much force to kick off from the floor with to get there. And then his higher brain realizing that he is stuck to the floor. Like a 3-d prisoner forever trapped in Flatland.

Re: What happens when you wring out a washcloth in space [video]

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Post by eridius »

dbbolton wrote: post #65

A bit off topic, but I really feel like this type of "article" adds absolutely nothing to the video. I'd prefer to be linked directly to the video rather than give away a pageview to an entity that isn't even producing its own content.

I disagree. I don't typically watch a video linked on the internet unless I know what it's going to be about. The article let me evaluate the content of the video to determine that I wanted to go ahead and hit play.

Re: What happens when you wring out a washcloth in space [video]

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Post by andrewflnr »

dbbolton wrote: post #65

A bit off topic, but I really feel like this type of "article" adds absolutely nothing to the video. I'd prefer to be linked directly to the video rather than give away a pageview to an entity that isn't even producing its own content.

I, for one, like to know a little more about what I'm getting into before I watch a video. A video seems like a bigger time commitment than reading some text. If you sent me straight to YouTube, I'm much more likely to just ignore it.

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Post by andrewflnr »

Cthulhu_ wrote: post #62
belorn wrote: post #19

Earlier quoted context omitted.

I was really suprised to see them in the original package. One would think they had applied some form of vacuum sealed pressured bag or something to minimize space, or had special designed wipes with material that’s light weight. I guess not everything up there is special space stuff. Some of it is just the same stuff as in the local Grocery store.

Reminds me of that famous anecdote where NASA invested a million in developing a pen that could write in zero G, while the Russians used a pencil.

Apparently, graphite shavings in air filters are bad news. One has to wonder if nice mechanical pencils would be too bad, though.

Re: What happens when you wring out a washcloth in space [video]

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Post by drharris »

bhaile wrote: post #66
drharris wrote: post #59

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Haha. It's recently gotten worse at nearly 3yo, because he's much stronger and thinks playing with poo is funny. I've mastered the art of several wrestling holds, could probably go pro.

Haha. I think a blog article on this would be helpful to me. :) Still learning on holds/wipes/cleaning and how to maximize my two hands.

Unfortunately I don't think this knowledge is transferable! I recently changed a friend's toddler, and nothing worked. She was a kicker, where my son tends to twist his legs around to gain leverage and flip over. I think it's all stuff you figure out by trial, error, error, and more error.
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