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I don't see why a large block of graphite wouldn't absorb the momentum effectively. If it's not working effectively enough, it's simply not large enough. Easy. --[[Special:Contributions/2A10:D586:3E93:0:1DF3:4522:835D:33DD|2A10:D586:3E93:0:1DF3:4522:835D:33DD]] 23:19, 14 November 2025 (UTC) | I don't see why a large block of graphite wouldn't absorb the momentum effectively. If it's not working effectively enough, it's simply not large enough. Easy. --[[Special:Contributions/2A10:D586:3E93:0:1DF3:4522:835D:33DD|2A10:D586:3E93:0:1DF3:4522:835D:33DD]] 23:19, 14 November 2025 (UTC) | ||
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| + | I feel like there might be an implied reference to the Schlitterbahn Kansas City incident with their Verrückt ride. Obviously not the main, geek-oriented point, but maybe worth calling out? Kind of dark, in any case. [[Special:Contributions/2605:A601:AC81:5C00:89A3:3829:B7F:41E6|2605:A601:AC81:5C00:89A3:3829:B7F:41E6]] 01:48, 15 November 2025 (UTC) | ||
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Started with an explanation. Wikilinks would be very useful. Get this done quickly; this will be confusing, even for xkcd readers. --DollarStoreBa'alConverse 22:16, 14 November 2025 (UTC)
I don't see why a large block of graphite wouldn't absorb the momentum effectively. If it's not working effectively enough, it's simply not large enough. Easy. --2A10:D586:3E93:0:1DF3:4522:835D:33DD 23:19, 14 November 2025 (UTC)
I feel like there might be an implied reference to the Schlitterbahn Kansas City incident with their Verrückt ride. Obviously not the main, geek-oriented point, but maybe worth calling out? Kind of dark, in any case. 2605:A601:AC81:5C00:89A3:3829:B7F:41E6 01:48, 15 November 2025 (UTC)
