Frisbee Inventor Dies

Old Feb 12, 2010 | 01:39 PM
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Frisbee Inventor Dies

http://www.csmonitor.com/Innovation/...rts-innovation
Old Feb 12, 2010 | 02:04 PM
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Old Feb 12, 2010 | 02:15 PM
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Old Feb 12, 2010 | 03:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Unit 91


Really...
You wouldn't believe how many physics test questions I have had involving air resistance, rotational acceleration, trajectory, etc. that start with "A frisbee is thrown..."
Old Feb 12, 2010 | 03:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Unit 91


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Sorry Ryan, it just happened to be the first article that popped up. If you prefer I could have posted the CNN article.

http://www.bing.com/search?q=frisbee...or&form=msnhpm

http://www.cnn.com/2010/US/02/12/fri...ex.html?hpt=T2
Old Feb 12, 2010 | 03:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Unit 91


Really...
You have a problem with CSM? I don't know, I find them to be one of the more reputable news media outlets left these days.

Maybe you'd prefer to get it from a "fair and balanced" source;
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,585559,00.html
Old Feb 12, 2010 | 03:08 PM
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oh no!!! i bet every college student is in mourning right now.. the man who made ultimate frisbee possible.. gone forever.
Old Feb 12, 2010 | 03:51 PM
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oh no!!! i bet every college student is in mourning right now.. the man who made ultimate frisbee possible.. gone forever.


"That weasel snagged the 'bee"

Old Feb 12, 2010 | 04:02 PM
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oh no!!! i bet every college student is in mourning right now.. the man who made ultimate frisbee possible.. gone forever.
no that was 3 years ago when the INVENTOR of DISC GOLF died.

So what happened?

They made custom disc's at the factory with the guys ASHES in them. My friends brother has one

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Jid3-XOLRo

I didnt know this until a few minutes ago.
Old Feb 12, 2010 | 04:13 PM
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Originally Posted by psoper
You have a problem with CSM? I don't know, I find them to be one of the more reputable news media outlets left these days.

Maybe you'd prefer to get it from a "fair and balanced" source;
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,585559,00.html
No problem. Just found it more random than anything.
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