On 21/03/2015 08:10, Thomas de Groot wrote:
> On 20-3-2015 19:03, Orchid Win7 v1 wrote:
>> On 20/03/2015 09:41 AM, scott wrote:
>>> 100% eclipsed by cloud here! typical.
>>
>> The Sun was Obscured by Clouds </PinkFloyd>.
>>
>> However, my colleges and I were able to observe the event anyhow, since
>> the cloud cover was not complete. I tried using a pinhole camera. My
>> boss discovered that DVDs are actually very slightly transparent. But my
>> suggestion was apparently the best: wrap the entrails out of a floppy
>> disk and use that. Works better doubled over. Makes the Sun look like
>> cola...
>
> DVD, floppies Warning: Bad for your eyes!! (no kidding)
>

Yes, too stupid even for a Darwin Award.

http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2015/03/20/solar-eclipse-2015-pictures-reveal-welding-masks-cardboard-boxes-popular-headwear_n_6908258.html?

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Regards
     Stephen

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