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Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Quote of the Day

Diet Pepsi has introduced a new beverage can. Same volume, but taller than the industry average; the rules of geometry being what they are, it’s also narrower than average, and you can predict what happens next:
The National Eating Disorders Association said it takes offense to the can.
Stolen outright from Dustbury.
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2 comments:

  1. LloydFebruary 16, 2011 at 4:07:00 PM PST

    Just looks easier to tip over and spill to me

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  2. Ole Phat StuFebruary 17, 2011 at 1:53:00 AM PST

    The minimum surface area (cost of metal for the can) is when the height is the same as the diameter of the cylinder.
    R=(V/2*PI)^1/3. First calculus course.

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