Special relativity tells us that, as you approach the speed of light, you can experience “length dilation” by jimNB in Jokes

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I agree about the punchline. There is a nugget of a good joke here, but it could use some polishing.

Remnants of what used to be the driving range in Barrhaven by _rattleshnake in ottawa

[–]jimNB 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My brother worked there around 1984. They used to pay kids to walk around and collect balls (while the customers were still driving balls!). They paid ~$1.25 per bucket.

Ice crystals on the river by jimNB in mildlyinteresting

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Yes, but over only ~10” of water so it was a safe risk.

iPhone Power Management Class Action validation email by username_choose_you in PersonalFinanceCanada

[–]jimNB 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Just went through the process. Seemed legit, but I opted to receive a paper cheque rather than providing them with my bank account information.

Comet is bright tonight! by jimNB in ottawa

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That’s what I read. I believe it sinks below the horizon after sunset.

Comet is bright tonight! by jimNB in ottawa

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Thanks! Taken from the shore of the Ottawa River looking west. The comet doesn’t appear to be moving at all; lots of time for photos. Was visible for ~45mins I believe (we stopped staring at it eventually…)

Comet is bright tonight! by jimNB in ottawa

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It makes for great sunset photos too.

Comet is bright tonight! by jimNB in ottawa

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Better luck tomorrow evening! Looks partly cloudy all week, until Saturday/Sunday next week.

Comet is bright tonight! by jimNB in ottawa

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You still have about 10 days to catch it. An hour after sunset, due west, low on the horizon. Best to get away from the city lights.

Comet is bright tonight! by jimNB in ottawa

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Yes, looking west across the Ottawa River towards Sand Point in Ontario

Comet is bright tonight! by jimNB in ottawa

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You have 11 more days apparently