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Sunday, May 22, 2011

And on the Topic of Quantum Mechanics...Let's Not Forget...

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      • Yes, We All Like to Follow the Flock
      • Ring Around the Earth, Plus Some
      • The Braess Paradox: When Faster becomes Slower
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