The permanent thread could use a little amusement, and this video offers it. Ask a scientist whether they believe in god, and what you get is an I-can't-believe-you-asked-me-that look; ask them about their work, and they get all enthusiastic and passionate. That's fairly universal among any group of scientists.
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There's all kinds of depressing economics talk on the thread without an end, so let's cheer everyone up. Just remember, when a ship sinks, one end can rise up into the air, first.
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If there are any grad students reading the procrastinative thread…GET BACK TO WORK. Don't watch this video.
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Look up, all you denizens of the twisty little thread, and think about…astrobiology!
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For this instance of the thread prolonged, I include a video that uses a few naughty words. It's Sunday, though, so you probably won't play it at work. Play it in church instead.
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