XKCD posted an interesting "What If" Article today

[Marlin]

So the writer of XKCD does a weekly article called "What If" where he answers ridiculous what if questions with hard science and math. This week's article is something that I think might interest all of you here.


http://what-if.xkcd.com/124/ (http://what-if.xkcd.com/124/)


The TL;DR version: A pool on the moon would be freaking awesome for merfolk :D

[Mermaid Dottie]

I want this already. Like, right now, we should all be living and swimming on the moon.

[Mermaid Jaffa]

Lol Haha! I liked the cartoons!

[SweeteSiren]

I'm sold! This would be fantastic!! Let's officially name the future lunar pool the site of Merpalooza 2050. :meditation:

[Mermaid Ciela]

I would totally go into space to swim in a pool on the moon, omg. How exciting!!


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[Marlin]

My favorite part is where he talks about how, for an experienced finswimmer wearing a monofin, it would be possible to do a reverse high-dive. Would be so cool to dolphin jump!

[Echidna]

ooh, interesting concept.

Yes, in a place with lesser gravity, one could do awesome things.
Jump like Aquamarine.
Fly with some self-made wing apparatus.

Fall down really slowly and look cool while doing so.
If you ask me, our strong gravity sucks.

[Miyu]

This is a great article! :D Thanks for the linkage!

[Kaila Mermaid]

So. Much. Yes.