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I know where the lost pens go (well... some of them...)
Xen Started conversation Apr 3, 2003
I have a theory on the loss of items that seem to be sucked into black holes...
In fact, it's not just a theory, but a phenomenon that I have actually observed first hand.
Some people are natural recepticals for small items of frequently lost items (biros, disposable lighters, odd socks etc...) They pick these items up, inadvertantly, whenever faced with an example. These 'random object magnets (ROMs)' usually specialise in one type of item. For example, one friend of mine - J, has a remarkable collection of disposable lighters, although she has never, to her memory, purchased one in her life. Another person of my aquaintance, A, had a drawer full of Bic biros, even though she only ever purchased Pilot pens...
As of yet, I have not met the inevitable ROM of odd socks - so if you have, or especially if you are one - please let me know!
I know where the lost pens go (well... some of them...)
Post Team Posted Apr 3, 2003
What an intersting theory... hmmm... maybe if me could explain this to Shazz.. then she would stop... stopping my doughnut ration... ~hopeful grin~
Greebs..xx
I know where the lost pens go (well... some of them...)
Post Team Posted Apr 4, 2003
I think I must be a ROM for all those lost socks 
There's a great entry about socks somewhere, I'll see if I can find it. 
Greebo - you are most definitely a ROM for doughnuts - nary a one gets passed you intact! 
shazz 
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Xen Posted Apr 4, 2003
Finally I find ROM of lost socks!
My life is now complete
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