> > > It occurred to me today that the size of an object is directly related to how cool it is. Mostly this applies to technological devices, but probably there are lots of other things whose design would benefit from this theory.
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> > It occurred to me today, as it has on other days, that RinkWorks isn't what it used to be. Every time I start thinking like that, somebody pops in a really funny post and then we're back to normal. It sorta restores my faith in RinkieDinkies.
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> > Anyway, I enjoyed BG's post so much I decided to test the theory. I took a five-dollar bill and, using a copying machine, I reduced it to about a centimeter in length. Then I blew it up until in was longer than my arm. I actually had to do this in two sections, because of the limitations of the machine I was using. Then I looked at them and came to the conclusion that the normal sized one was far cooler than the mini and maxi.
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> Huh? A huge banknote isn't cool? What on Earth are you on here?
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> > Well, I wandered off subject a little there, so I'll get back to theory. A few years ago, a local lumber company started giving away yard sticks in four foot lengths instead of three. That's 48 inches instead of 36, but still referred to as a "yard stick." They started a trend and now I have "yard" sticks in three, four, five, and even six foot lengths. Cool, really cool.
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> Now, this I have trouble with. How can they possibly call it a yardstick if it isn't a yard long? Can't they get sued for that, or something?
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> winter"But it doesn't make sense"mute

Now you have me worried. If little white lies can get you sued, I'm in a heap of trouble.
Howard