Adam Wuerl

Seattle, WA

http://veridical.net

aerospace engineer, Star Wars nerd, PowerPoint hater, and family barista, @wuerl

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Which is correct: "rack my brain" or "wrack my brain"?

meaning idioms asked Aug 20, 2011 at 2:58

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44 votes

Has anyone ever heard of a crazy interpretation of the original trilogy where Obi-Wan is really OB1 and a clone?

story-identification star-wars obi-wan-kenobi asked Sep 24, 2011 at 15:32

scifi.stackexchange.com

43 votes

Is there faster-than-light communication in the Star Wars universe (other than hyperdrive)?

star-wars communication asked Oct 25, 2011 at 2:31

scifi.stackexchange.com

30 votes

Is there any Original Trilogy canon that says Anakin has to come from Tatooine?

star-wars canon asked Sep 27, 2011 at 11:41

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30 votes

What are effective strategies for passing cards in Hearts?

hearts asked Feb 18, 2011 at 2:30

boardgames.stackexchange.com

29 votes

How do I hyphenate an open-form compound word with another that should be hyphenated?

hyphenation open-vs-closed-vs-hyhenated asked Dec 14, 2011 at 17:51

english.stackexchange.com

27 votes

Are McDonald's fries coated in sugar before cooking?

nutrition cooking sugar mcdonalds asked Jul 19, 2011 at 1:23

skeptics.stackexchange.com

20 votes

What is the expected value of the number of die rolls necessary to get a specific number?

probability sequences-and-series asked Jun 3, 2011 at 3:38

math.stackexchange.com

18 votes

Is sleepiness after a goods night's sleep a sign of dehydration?

sleep asked Apr 27, 2013 at 1:10

skeptics.stackexchange.com

16 votes

Is chlorine in water absorbed quickly through the skin?

chemistry water chlorine asked Oct 11, 2011 at 13:39

skeptics.stackexchange.com

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Why are spacecraft computers obsolete at launch?

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In "The Matrix Revolutions" How Does Neo Stop the Machine Weapons in the Real World?

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Chances to win battles in Risk

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Has anyone ever heard of a crazy interpretation of the original trilogy where Obi-Wan is really OB1 and a clone?

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Why does a run of 4 in Cribbage score only 4?

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Markdown Live Preview Editor?

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What is the difference between requirements and specifications?

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What is a safe and accurate technique for shuffling cards?

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Clarifying house rules for Monopoly

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Starting a liquid fuel engine in zero gravity

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General advice for maximizing fun playing multiple games of Dominion

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Are there any specific strategies in Jenga?

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Correct/Recommended use of Masquerade in Dominion: Intrigue

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Axis and Allies - Is there a best country?

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What would the Δv cost of bringing the space shuttle external tank to orbit be?

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What is the math behind Magnetorquers?

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Why are rocket launches so sensitive to weather?

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Is there a limit on how good you can get at Hearts?

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What data compression algorithms have been successfully used in spacecraft?

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Why do pressure-fed systems have to be pressurized with helium or nitrogen?

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Are "East trading post" and "West trading post" considered identical structures?

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Do all rockets get fueled during the countdown?

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Where to get general info on Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)?

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Are there statistic/probabilty applications specifically made for card game designers?

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When should Curses be used?

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Is C-3PO a cyborg?

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What tools can help me estimate a project length?

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Can the reaction wheels also be used to store energy?

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How is space assigned for satellites that follow intersecting orbits?

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Why do malfunctioning satellites come back to Earth?

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