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    I've a 51g tube of toothpaste that is about 2/3 full.

    How many mL is this?
    "The issue is there are still many people out there that use religion as a crutch for bigotry and hate. Like Ben."
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  • #2
    Toothpaste is slightly less dense than water, as it floats (say 0.7 specific gravity)

    Therefore, ~50 ml
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    • #3
      what is the density of toothpaste? If you can measure out 1 mL and weigh it, you can figure this out.

      Edit: damnit, KH.
      "Flutie was better than Kelly, Elway, Esiason and Cunningham." - Ben Kenobi
      "I have nothing against Wilson, but he's nowhere near the same calibre of QB as Flutie. Flutie threw for 5k+ yards in the CFL." -Ben Kenobi

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      • #4
        Most excellent.
        "The issue is there are still many people out there that use religion as a crutch for bigotry and hate. Like Ben."
        Ben Kenobi: "That means I'm doing something right. "

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        • #5
          Well, here is a cutie :

          A man has two children - one of them is a boy born on a tuesday. What is the probability that he has two boys ?
          With or without religion, you would have good people doing good things and evil people doing evil things. But for good people to do evil things, that takes religion.

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          • #6
            Do you think it's fine to bring an electric shaver as carry-on?

            It's less dangerous than disposable razors which are apparently allowed. But for these things, sanity need not apply?
            "The issue is there are still many people out there that use religion as a crutch for bigotry and hate. Like Ben."
            Ben Kenobi: "That means I'm doing something right. "

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            • #7
              That is an extremely simple conditional probability question.
              12-17-10 Mohamed Bouazizi NEVER FORGET
              Stadtluft Macht Frei
              Killing it is the new killing it
              Ultima Ratio Regum

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              • #8
                Asher:

                Toothpaste... razors... you're going to a French-speaking area! Hygiene doesn't matter!
                "Flutie was better than Kelly, Elway, Esiason and Cunningham." - Ben Kenobi
                "I have nothing against Wilson, but he's nowhere near the same calibre of QB as Flutie. Flutie threw for 5k+ yards in the CFL." -Ben Kenobi

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                • #9
                  Quebec is not a country.
                  12-17-10 Mohamed Bouazizi NEVER FORGET
                  Stadtluft Macht Frei
                  Killing it is the new killing it
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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by KrazyHorse View Post
                    That is an extremely simple conditional probability question.
                    Sure, but what is the answer ?
                    With or without religion, you would have good people doing good things and evil people doing evil things. But for good people to do evil things, that takes religion.

                    Steven Weinberg

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                    • #11
                      It's a nation.

                      xpost
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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by KrazyHorse View Post
                        Quebec is not a country.
                        Don't let them hear you say that.
                        "The issue is there are still many people out there that use religion as a crutch for bigotry and hate. Like Ben."
                        Ben Kenobi: "That means I'm doing something right. "

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                        • #13
                          Ce qui? J'ai dit 'area'

                          "Flutie was better than Kelly, Elway, Esiason and Cunningham." - Ben Kenobi
                          "I have nothing against Wilson, but he's nowhere near the same calibre of QB as Flutie. Flutie threw for 5k+ yards in the CFL." -Ben Kenobi

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by Prince Asher View Post
                            Don't let them hear you say that.

                            If they don't like it they should GTFO.
                            Libraries are state sanctioned, so they're technically engaged in privateering. - Felch
                            I thought we're trying to have a serious discussion? It says serious in the thread title!- Al. B. Sure

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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by BlackCat View Post
                              Sure, but what is the answer ?


                              Not only is it extremely simple, it is also very well-known...
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