Re:
The only reason Pumpkins float is because they weigh less than the water
they displace.In other words the pumpkin weighs less than the volumetric
area it takes up than if that area were filled with water. It has nothing to
do with density. It has every thing to do with volume.
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>From: "Joseph Derting" <joseph@spiritone.com>
>To: pumpkins@mallorn.com
>Subject: Re:
>Date: Fri, Oct 29, 1999, 7:48 PM
>
>Depending on your personal interpretation of the Unified Field Theorem
>the reasons vary. Oh, sure there's always the simple answer so often
>given by pedantic minded physicists "pumpkins float because their
>density is less than the density of water" but what does this actually
>tell us about the pumpkin itself?
>
>My personal research is focusing on 2 far more compelling hypotheses:
>
>(1) Pumpkins float because they are witches.
> (Note the intruiging Salem Witch Trial correlative possibilities)
>
>(2) Pumpkins float because they are happy.
>
>I know that these are likely to be received with a great deal of
>skepticism and controversy. For reasons of fear, society often mocks
>that which is bold and cutting edge. Rimbaud, Picasso, Brecht and many
>others survived this; I will prevail as well.
>
>Joe Derting
>Tualatin, OR
>
>p.s. It's been a very long Friday. Can you tell?
>
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