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xkcd #3125: Snake-in-the-Box Problem

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Chemistry grad students have been spotted trying to lure campus squirrels into laundry hampers in the hope that it sparks inspiration.

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Source: https://xkcd.com/3125/

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[-] youCanCallMeDragon@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago

In biology it’s less of a “thought” experiment

[-] Agent641@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

More of a "This is how we weigh a critter that won't stay put for more than .3 seconds"

this post was submitted on 06 Aug 2025
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