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xkcd #3047: Rotary Tool (xkcd.com)
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It was great until my thumb slipped and I accidentally launched my telescope into the air at Mach 8.

https://explainxkcd.com/3047/

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[–] moistclump@lemmy.world 7 points 4 months ago (10 children)

Stupid question… are these RPMs true??

[–] felbane@lemmy.world 2 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (2 children)

Maybe I'm dense but shouldn't the clock be:

  • H: 0.01667
  • M: 1
  • S: 60

Yep, I'm a dumb, realized after a cup of coffee. Confirmed by the reply below.

I think I'm just going to go back to bed and skip today

[–] Rev3rze 3 points 4 months ago

Oh my god I'm full of caffeine and still wondered this same thing. In my defense it's Friday afternoon and I'm tired.

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