KLUB 106.9 The Rock » wikipedia http://1069therock.com The Best Classic Rock & The Best New Rock Tue, 21 May 2013 12:00:34 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 Engineers Finally Rule Whether Toilet Paper Rolls Should Go Over or Under http://1069therock.com/engineers-finally-rule-whether-toilet-paper-rolls-should-go-over-or-under/ http://1069therock.com/engineers-finally-rule-whether-toilet-paper-rolls-should-go-over-or-under/#comments Wed, 29 Jun 2011 13:30:42 +0000 Shauna Wright http://thefwd.com/?p=19367 It’s an age-old question (and probably the cause of more than one marital argument): Which way should toilet paper rolls be oriented? This is serious business, people. So serious that even engineers have gotten involved. The awesome folks at EngineeringDegree.net put together an infographic covering everything from the history of toilet paper to the physics involved in how it’s hung and the pros and cons of each.

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Queensland police said the man fell several stories from a Brisbane high-rise early Sunday morning while engaging in the activity, in which the planker lies flat on their stomach in various environments while onlookers capture photos. Those photos are then uploaded to various social media sites.

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