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@HumanEarth That's how an engineer at the plastics injection molding factory I started working at explained it to me back in 1992.
HumanEarth · F
Shhhhhhh..... Don't tell the class
@HumanEarth Thank You so very much foe best comment :)
one, its like hollow so its the same hole
Sevendays · M
@HumanEarth I just saw that Native Portlander had it first. So I guess he should get it.
helenS · 36-40, F
That's one of those questions which can be answered using the concept of limits.
If we reduce the length of the straw, the limit will be a circle of infinitesimal length, featuring exactly one hole. The shortening of the straw is a continuous process, and no hole disappears during the process.
==> a straw has one hole.
If you cut the straw in two halves, both moieties will feature one hole, so you will have two holes in this case.
The same is true for a hose. 😑
If we reduce the length of the straw, the limit will be a circle of infinitesimal length, featuring exactly one hole. The shortening of the straw is a continuous process, and no hole disappears during the process.
==> a straw has one hole.
If you cut the straw in two halves, both moieties will feature one hole, so you will have two holes in this case.
The same is true for a hose. 😑
DeWayfarer · 61-69, M
@helenS now try that with hay straw.
helenS · 36-40, F
@DeWayfarer It was a thought experiment – leave me alone with your real-world examples 🤭
Sevendays · M
Supposed to be two but trying to drink a Burger King milkshake through one makes me question that.
Reject · 26-30, M
That depends. Bendy straws have one hole. Normal straight straws have two.
Sylphrena · 31-35
One.
DeWayfarer · 61-69, M
Two. Ever tied a straw in a knot from the middle? 🙃
It's still a straw, even if you can't drink from it.
It's still a straw, even if you can't drink from it.
DeWayfarer · 61-69, M
@HumanEarth I sure hope you mean a drinking straw.
Your question is ambiguous, if not misleading, otherwise. Because a piece of hay straw has no holes.
Your question is ambiguous, if not misleading, otherwise. Because a piece of hay straw has no holes.
HumanEarth · F
Lets straw a line in sand and see
DeWayfarer · 61-69, M
@HumanEarth I'll strahl that! 🤤
Guardian ·
Do you live in 2D or 3D?😂
HumanEarth · F
Depends on how much money he makes, Can they afford One hoe or two hoes
DeWayfarer · 61-69, M
@HumanEarth do garden hoes count? 🙃
HumanEarth · F
NerdyPotato · M
None, it's a solid surface.
Harmonium1923 · 51-55, M
@NerdyPotato Disagree. Topologically it would be a torus, with one hole.
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NerdyPotato · M
@Harmonium1923 that depends on your definition of a hole. It's not enclosed from all sides and the inside and outside of the straw are connected.
Gumbodidlo · 56-60, C
If it's a McDonald's straw; after 2 seconds of use it has loads of holes 🧐
exexec · 61-69, C
I hope there is just one. Otherwise they need to label them "in" and "out."
zonavar68 · 56-60, M
Depends on how you define the structure of the straw
Mmiker · 46-50, M
I hope one.
HumanEarth · F
Are you 100% sure? I will post the correct answer tomorrow
ChipmunkErnie · 70-79, M
One hole with two ends.
greensnacks · 31-35, F
It has two entrances
WolfGirlwh0r3 · 36-40, T
2, like a donut
novaguy2u · 70-79, M
Has to be one.
DownTheStreet · 56-60, M
None.
Quimliqer · 70-79, M
2
jackson55 · M
How many grooves does a vinyl record have ?
NerdyPotato · M
@jackson55 really? I thought the A and B side were separate 🤔
jackson55 · M
@NerdyPotato Good point.
HumanEarth · F
One long grove
Convivial · 26-30, F
Depends on if it leaks or not🤔
Bang5luts · M
Just give it to me
DDonde · 31-35, M
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swirlie · 31-35, F
Please tell NativePortlander that @swirlie said that the plastic straw was invented by a Chinese-American woman many years ago, who worked in a jelly donut factory in Oregon.
swirlie · 31-35, F
A straw doesn't have any holes.
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