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Vampires, ghosts aren't real, says physicist
Associated Press ^ | 10/30/06 | SETH BORENSTEIN

Posted on 10/30/2006 6:16:04 AM PST by presidio9

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1 posted on 10/30/2006 6:16:05 AM PST by presidio9
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Using science and math, Efthimiou explains why it is that ghosts cannot walk among us while also gliding through walls,...

That may be true on Halloween, and may even be true generally, BUT au contrare on November 7, from 7 AM thru at least 8 PM (and often a few hours after that, in places like Chicago).

2 posted on 10/30/2006 6:19:27 AM PST by C210N (Bush SPIED, Terrorists DIED!)
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Seems kinda silly to use Newton's 2nd law to argue against ghosts.

After all, reportedly, ghosts are from a different plane of the universe than the physical world.


3 posted on 10/30/2006 6:21:22 AM PST by Paloma_55 (I may be a hateful bigot, but I still love you)
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Anyone who has watched Scooby Doo knows that ghosts and monsters aren't real. Sheesh.
4 posted on 10/30/2006 6:22:09 AM PST by WV Mountain Mama (I fear no root beer.)
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If there are no Zombies and Vampires, explain dem0rats!


5 posted on 10/30/2006 6:23:22 AM PST by razorback-bert (I met Bill Clinton once but he didn’t really talk — he was hitting on my wife)
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Horror stories may be the place for vampires, ghosts and zombies. Just remember, they are not real, warns physicist Costas Efthimiou

Then explain this, professor:


6 posted on 10/30/2006 6:23:44 AM PST by meandog (While Bush will never fill them, Clinton isn't fit to even lick the soles of Reagan's shoes!)
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Horror stories may be the place for vampires, ghosts and zombies. Just remember, they are not real, warns physicist Costas Efthimiou.

Doc, I've seen college faculty members. Are you absolutely sure about that?

7 posted on 10/30/2006 6:24:42 AM PST by RichInOC (No! BAD Rich!)
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Using science and math, Efthimiou explains why it is that ghosts cannot walk among us while also gliding through walls, like Patrick Swayze in the movie "Ghost."

I used to annoy my Wife (that was her favorite movie) by pointing out that, if Swayze the ghost can walk through walls and stick his head through the sides of trains, then he should fall right through the floor instead of walking on top if it.

Gotta love Hollywood and its inconsistencies.
8 posted on 10/30/2006 6:24:54 AM PST by reagan_fanatic (The fool hath said in his heart, there is no God." (Psalm 53:1))
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I would have gotten away with it, too, if it hadn't been for those darn kids...


9 posted on 10/30/2006 6:25:25 AM PST by Hegemony Cricket (Expect a lot of democrat poll-smoking between now and 11/7)
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But Scooby Doo is real....I saw him at a theme park once....


10 posted on 10/30/2006 6:25:26 AM PST by nevergore (“It could be that the purpose of my life is simply to serve as a warning to others.”)
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Not real? I guess he's never been to a Democrat Convention.


11 posted on 10/30/2006 6:26:38 AM PST by stbdside
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"Anyone who has watched Scooby Doo knows that ghosts and monsters aren't real. Sheesh."

Ruh-roh... Yeah, it's always a greedy land developer behind that mask. Happens every episode...

12 posted on 10/30/2006 6:26:41 AM PST by Hatteras
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... he should fall right through the floor instead of walking on top if it.

Only if he is subject to gravity ...

13 posted on 10/30/2006 6:27:48 AM PST by TexGuy
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then he should fall right through the floor instead of walking on top if it.

Why would he fall? Does gravity apply to ghosts? :)
14 posted on 10/30/2006 6:29:31 AM PST by beezdotcom
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Oh, there are scary blood-sucking evil monsters around all right.


15 posted on 10/30/2006 6:29:58 AM PST by FormerACLUmember
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argghh....GMTA....


16 posted on 10/30/2006 6:30:01 AM PST by beezdotcom
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To: Paloma_55

The reason the vampires don't destroy all humanity is that the Edward van Sloans are busy driving stakes through their hearts. Even Dwight Frye knows that.


17 posted on 10/30/2006 6:30:32 AM PST by Monterrosa-24 (...even more American than a Russian AK-47 and a French bikini.)
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That violates Newton's law of action and reaction. If ghosts walk, their feet apply force to the floor, but if they go through walls they are without substance, the professor says. "So which is it? Are ghosts material or material-less?" he asks.

This from the franchise that told us that interstellar elephants can, in fact, be in two places at the same time? :)

Besides, everyone knows that ghosts don't walk around.
18 posted on 10/30/2006 6:30:32 AM PST by Old_Mil (http://www.constitutionparty.com/)
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For a scientist, he kinda missed that they were ghosts and could float.

I sure hope we spent tax dollars on this guy!
19 posted on 10/30/2006 6:30:57 AM PST by jrestrepo
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Next thing, this doubting Thomas will be trying to tell us there is no Santa, Easter rabbit or tooth fairy.


20 posted on 10/30/2006 6:31:11 AM PST by F.J. Mitchell (Look for a Elephantastic party win ,so painful the dims charge us with abusing jackasses.)
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