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    Neil deGrasse Tyson‏Verified account @neiltyson 1 Feb 2015

    Slightly underinflated balls are easier to grab & catch, but their aerodynamics are no different from properly inflated balls

    4:38 PM - 1 Feb 2015
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      1. Scott Manley‏ @DJSnM 1 Feb 2015
        Replying to @neiltyson

        @neiltyson if the ball was travelling as fast as those f-16s it might deform enough to matter. Good luck catching it at that speed.

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      1. Fake Charlie Whiting says ¯\_(ツ)_/¯‏ @charlie_whiting 1 Feb 2015
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        @neiltyson That’s what she said.

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      1. Jesus Barrera‏ @jmbarrera03 1 Feb 2015
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        @neiltyson ha, you said balls.. #science

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      2. Stoacatheus‏ @stoicatheist 1 Feb 2015
        Replying to @neiltyson

        @neiltyson @AWorldOutOfMind but don't anomalies at the point of origination affect the potentential destination-and- "that's what she said"

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      3. Saint Brian The Godless‏ @AWorldOutOfMind 1 Feb 2015
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        @stoicatheist @neiltyson I also think perhaps being able to better grip the ball would allow form more spin to be imparted, lengthening traj

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      2. Hispanic@theDisco‏ @AllanBodden 1 Feb 2015
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        @neiltyson @JChiu_8

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      3. Jasper Chiu‏ @JChiu_8 1 Feb 2015
        Replying to @AllanBodden

        @AllanBodden @neiltyson you heard it from the genius himself all of you self-proclaimed scientists

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      1. The Blunt Doctor‏ @Blunt_Doctor_RX 5 Feb 2015
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        @neiltyson @YaboyJiggleClay the balls weren't underinflated, so stop talking about it neil

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      1. Andy Nesbitt‏Verified account @anezbitt 1 Feb 2015
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        @neiltyson What do you know about science, tho?

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      2. Saint Brian The Godless‏ @AWorldOutOfMind 1 Feb 2015
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        @neiltyson If thrown fast enough, wouldn't increased air pressure on forward-facing surfaces cause slight concavities affecting drag?

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      4. Saint Brian The Godless‏ @AWorldOutOfMind 1 Feb 2015
        Replying to @BruceEnberg

        @BruceEnberg @neiltyson I'd say any "pro's" would outweigh the "con's" to an underinflated ball... I mean, no need for it to bounce well...

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      6. Saint Brian The Godless‏ @AWorldOutOfMind 1 Feb 2015
        Replying to @BruceEnberg

        @BruceEnberg @neiltyson So in that sense there *is* a need for them to bounce well. Thank you!

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      8. Saint Brian The Godless‏ @AWorldOutOfMind 1 Feb 2015
        Replying to @BruceEnberg

        @BruceEnberg @neiltyson Is Australian Football the same as American Handball? Just reversed for down under? Serious question.

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      2. Kimberly Sparkle‏ @kim_or_pen 1 Feb 2015
        Replying to @neiltyson

        @neiltyson the male obsession with balls delights me.

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      4. Kimberly Sparkle‏ @kim_or_pen 7 Mar 2015
        Replying to @Vosnicos

        @Mainephotograph thank you for patronizing me. That will be $2.

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      6. Kimberly Sparkle‏ @kim_or_pen 7 Mar 2015
        Replying to @Vosnicos

        @Mainephotograph I owe you nothing. You're a stranger to me. Now, troll, begone!

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      8. Kimberly Sparkle‏ @kim_or_pen 7 Mar 2015
        Replying to @Vosnicos

        @Mainephotograph I can imagine why you find women patronizing. Cunt is a word for the weak minded. I am not a cunt.

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