I am using a computer that cannot upload photos, so it will be a couple of days before I can post them.
Also, I am worried that the toilet does not actually flush in the opposite direction. Could someone please perform the scientific experiment of flushing a toilet (I know this is asking a lot) and please let me know whether the water spins clockwise or counter-clockwise? Thank you. Obviously this is quite important for me.
I have nice prospects on appartments. Also, in a week I have 2 weeks of vacation (haha) and I am off from 20 décembre until 30 janvier. Seriously 5 WEEKS OF VACATION in a row!!!
Please do not hate me.
OK so here the water spins clockwise. I must say it's quite important for me too. A great mystery of the universe.
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-monica
Katie- you little scientist you! The water here spins counter- clockise. But alas- it makes no difference. What you are thinking about is a misconception regarding the Coreolis effect. Here's a blurb from Wikipediea that desribes it.
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God- am I just a science teacher- I don't hate you but I would give a small digit for 2 full days off!!
Cheers and doodle hugs-
Dot
Ok so Science sucks. For once, there was something fun about it and now it's just a big fat lie
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