For you scientists...

[Cali Coug]

When you burn wood, where does the weight go? The ashes are almost weightless in comparison to the wood.

Is the heat/energy released from the burn the cause for the weight reduction? You wouldn't think it could account for such a dramatic loss in the weight.

Yes, I realize I am an idiot.

[ute4ever]

You are not an idiot. You are an infamous amigo.

[Cali Coug]

Originally Posted by ute4ever

You are not an idiot. You are an infamous amigo.

In-famous. That means more than famous.

[woot]

The water escaping is a good point, and it seems likely that much of the carbon in the cellulose goes up in the smoke, since wood can burn in the absence of CO, but not in the absence of O2.

I'm sure I could find a nice summary of this on the 'tubes in less time than it takes for all this speculation. Maybe I'll get around to it eventually.

[MikeWaters]

Woot, I think he asked that scientists answer the question. That's a hint he doesn't want to hear from you.

[woot]

Originally Posted by MikeWaters

Woot, I think he asked that scientists answer the question. That's a hint he doesn't want to hear from you.

Do you have a crush on me? 'Cause I'm not available. It's funny how anxious you are to turn so many threads on your own board into childish pissing.

[MikeWaters]

Originally Posted by woot

Do you have a crush on me? 'Cause I'm not available. It's funny how anxious you are to turn so many threads on your own board into childish pissing.

LOL. Have you confirmed yet that carbon monoxide is not a required ingredient for combustion?

Yikes.

[woot]

Originally Posted by MikeWaters

LOL. Have you confirmed yet that carbon monoxide is not a required ingredient for combustion?

Yikes.

You're a dick. Grow up.

[MikeWaters]

Originally Posted by woot

You're a dick. Grow up.

When Archaea asks for advice on some Greek language issue or philosophy, I don't pipe in with the first thing I think of.

I go through the following thought process: "I don't know much about Greek language and philosophy. If I said something, it would probably be madeup nonsense, or so basic that he already knows it. I think I'll let experts handle it."

This is sort of like finding out that someone who has constantly raved about French food has actually never eaten any.

[woot]

Originally Posted by MikeWaters

When Archaea asks for advice on some Greek language issue or philosophy, I don't pipe in with the first thing I think of.

I go through the following thought process: "I don't know much about Greek language and philosophy. If I said something, it would probably be madeup nonsense, or so basic that he already knows it. I think I'll let experts handle it."

This is sort of like finding out that someone who has constantly raved about French food has actually never eaten any.

I'm not aware of any chemists on the board. If there is one, then your point is valid. Weak, immature, and unnecessary, but valid. As it is, you're just hijacking yet another otherwise pleasant thread with your incessant trolling.

That I don't mind others knowing my weaknesses isn't a weakness in itself. Your insistence that you know everything is.