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Comment Way to complicate a simple and elegant machine (Score 1) 218

I am continually amazed at the lengths people will go to to complicate a very simple and elegant machine. The traditional motorcycle chassis is simply a lever rotating around the headstock allowing its rider to balance with just a few newtons input into either handlebar. Once in motion it is inherently stable (due to the gyro force of the wheels spinning) and must be 'knocked' off of its present course with a mild rider input. Of course at rest, there is the possibility of it falling over, but, the lever still works when stationary, albeit with slightly more force required, and the rider can always put a foot down for extra stability.

Are we a richer people for having downloaded an 'app' to do this, or would we be happier if we just used our minds and learned how to do stuff?!

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Submission + - Database of all UK children launched (bbc.co.uk)

An anonymous reader writes: "A controversial database which holds the details of every child in England has now become available for childcare professionals to access. The government says it will enable more co-ordinated services for children and ensure none slips through the net. 390,000 people will have access to the database, but will have gone through stringent security training."

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