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1 posted on 11/21/2013 2:43:37 AM PST by Berlin_Freeper
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good for rain harvesting!


2 posted on 11/21/2013 2:46:30 AM PST by BCW (Salva reipublicae)
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Very cool story. Thanks for posting. Goes to show that careful observational science can still make big contributions.


3 posted on 11/21/2013 3:00:50 AM PST by pieceofthepuzzle
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Need this for my jacket. Does it come in a spray? Camp Dry only lasts until the first wash, and you can't buy Quarpel anywhere at any price.

;-)

4 posted on 11/21/2013 4:01:46 AM PST by jboot (Ask me again after the revolution.)
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To: Berlin_Freeper

IIRC they’ve found that an ordered textured surface has less friction to water than a smooth slick surface and racing sailboats have that type of coating.
I think the 12 meter America had the coating.


5 posted on 11/21/2013 5:05:43 AM PST by Vinnie
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To: Berlin_Freeper

Oh no, butterfly wings...here we go!


6 posted on 11/21/2013 7:37:13 AM PST by SgtHooper (If at first you don't succeed, skydiving is not for you.)
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