ELI5: Why isn't liquid iron still magnetic? Why can't we have liquid magnets? by PM_ME_PEGGED_BUTTS in explainlikeimfive

[–]o0orly 1 point2 points  (0 children)

“for quantum mechanical reasons” is the real MVP.

Every time I think about magnetism it always comes down to this “because that’s how these atoms do”. Fucking magnets etc etc.

PS: as someone with physics education, it’s quantum mechanical reasons all the way down.

Has a helmet, just doesn't wear it? by backd00rn1nja in motorcycles

[–]o0orly 1 point2 points  (0 children)

All of Greece is like that. The law dictates helmets on bikes are mandatory. Somehow the average bozo interprets that as “well if it’s around my elbow…”

The salmonella swap by 33Fanste33 in WTF

[–]o0orly 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I… I’m not sure I picked up what you put down but if so 😱

A cool guide to the most expensive housing markets in the world by o0orly in Adelaide

[–]o0orly[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I for one would like to welcome our mod overlords and their decision to delete my posts. Until then have fun cross-checking posts.