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« on: 22/03/2007 20:27:27 »
ok, so the fly is flying along near the ceiling and wants to land on said ceiling. How does it get upside down?
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    « Reply #1 on: 22/03/2007 22:30:03 »
    This is going to be answered in this week's naked scientists podcast and radio show!

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    « Reply #2 on: 23/03/2007 00:03:35 »
    Quote from: chris on 22/03/2007 22:30:03
    This is going to be answered in this week's naked scientists podcast and radio show!



    Cheers, Chris.

    Can someone post the answer on Sunday so i do not have to wait for the podcast?
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    « Reply #3 on: 26/03/2007 10:28:10 »
    so, did anyone listen to the radio show? or do i have to wait for the podcast?
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    « Reply #4 on: 26/03/2007 10:39:31 »
    Oh dear. Paul's going to be disappointed. In the end we never got around to discussing it. Lots of other great stuff in there though - I'll answer the question separately for you. How's that?!
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    « Reply #5 on: 26/03/2007 10:46:26 »
    Quote from: chris on 26/03/2007 10:39:31
    Oh dear. Paul's going to be disappointed. In the end we never got around to discussing it. Lots of other great stuff in there though - I'll answer the question separately for you. How's that?!


    No problem Chris. if you could give us the answer that would be great.
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    « Reply #6 on: 05/04/2007 08:31:24 »
    It does half a backward somersault
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