So Glad I Asked

So Glad I Asked Dept.

BurtTC: On which side of the equator?

VIA: Laden, or unladen?

Kindltot: Transparent in which frequencies?

Pappy O'Daniel: ...infrared, or visible? Also, what's the heat conductivity of the differing materials?

Sigh! That's the problem with scientific inquiry... always end up with more questions than answers.

OTOH.. sometimes you get an outstanding theoretical:

Seamus: ...if subjected to the visual scrutiny of total strangers, by way of a transparent mug, would retreat to the safety of the innermost center of the liquid coffee, thus delaying the loss of heat and resulting in longer time to equalization with the ambient surroundings.

The science is settled!

Meanwhile...

Tim in Illinois: Short answer. No. Long Answer. Yes*
*Ask me if you don't understand the asterisk.

I think I understand the asterisk. I'm still having trouble understanding umlauts and carets, though.

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