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    Can any of you tell me when I'm getting my jet pack?
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    Jinx you are absolutely smurfing insane. Never change.

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    Collectively as science nerds, we decided you don't need one. Instead were working in getting you a hoverboard.

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    The Martin Jetpack is apparently only a year or so from commercial release. Sure, it can only carry 30 minutes of fuel, but it'd make the daily commute more lively.

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    You can get one right now if you just have enough money. And courage.
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    Man, I want a hoverboard. Jetpacks would probably hurt my shoulders.

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    I'm sure you can get a harness that evenly distributes the force all across your torso.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jinx View Post
    Hoverboards would be cool, but I have troutty balance.
    along with time travel.

    Part of the technology I invented actually keeps the rider on the board, unless there is an emergency. I haven't perfected it yet, but I am also working on teleportation

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sephex View Post
    along with time travel.
    There are serious logistical issues with time travel. Like the fact that unless you're time machine can send you to any point in space, as well as time, you'll probably travel backwards or forwards and end up in space and die.

    The TARDIS is actually the only practical time machine ever conceived.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Vivi22 View Post
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    along with time travel.
    The TARDIS is actually the only practical time machine ever conceived.
    What an obscenely presumptuous statement. That's like saying "long-sleeved shirts are the only practical clothing ever conceived."

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    YOU GOT YOUR ANSWER

    THE TITLE IS "ATTENTION SCIENCE NERDS" WHAT WERE YOU EXPECTING

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    And we told you we're close. So now let's talk about other sciency things we were promised that haven't happened yet. I mean, I was promised time travel in 1985. I'm waiting for my time travel.

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    along with time travel.
    The TARDIS is actually the only practical time machine ever conceived.
    What an obscenely presumptuous statement. That's like saying "long-sleeved shirts are the only practical clothing ever conceived."
    Not really. Any time machine that isn't also a space ship or can guarantee it lands on Earth in another time period will kill its occupants. Very few time machines actually have this ability, but with the TARDIS it's built into the name. And since it predates most other space travelling time machines it gets the credit for being the first.

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    They already exist nerdlinger, just google them!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Vivi22 View Post
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    along with time travel.
    There are serious logistical issues with time travel. Like the fact that unless you're time machine can send you to any point in space, as well as time, you'll probably travel backwards or forwards and end up in space and die.

    The TARDIS is actually the only practical time machine ever conceived.

    That's why is is tied to mental functionality and brobarthian principles. As a time lawyer, this is my experience.

    It's hard to maintain 76 quaderooths a hypejump, unfortunately.

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    i actually have a tardis btw

    i just use it to warp to work though, it makes it easier to get there on time.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sephex View Post
    That's why is is tied to mental functionality and brobarthian principles. As a time lawyer, this is my experience.

    It's hard to maintain 76 quaderooths a hypejump, unfortunately.
    I am actually a time pizza delivery boy. In my experience, there is no connection to brobarthian principles unless combined with gogallimine elements... or anchovies.

    Also, it is easy to maintain up to 90 quaderooths if using a seismic quasar compactor... or spicy beef.

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