Math and urine 16 Sep 2009 I just had to bring this blag post by Randall Munroe on the mathematics of the right choice of urinal to use in mens rooms to your attention. How can one not like a post that describes the ICUP (International Choice of Urinal Protocol) thus: Humor Social evolution
Politics Caste in India 2 Mar 2010 3 Quarks Daily has an excellent essay on the evolution (cultural, of course) of the Varna and Jati system in India. This is often referred to by westerners as “the” caste system. Read More
Administrative PZombies in Brisbane! 30 May 200818 Sep 2017 So we managed to attract 5 local PZombies (Craig, you are in trouble for not turning up!) on a wet Brisbane night. We had some interesting discussions (which I fear means that others listened to me nonstop) over beer. It’s nice to know that those of us who are in… Read More
History In defence of Keanu, and the 5th best scientist 28 Aug 2007 So they’re remaking The Day the Earth Stood Still? So what? I have more respect for Keanu Reeves after seeing the recent film A Scanner Darkly, and anyway he’s much better an actor than Will Ferrell, who did such a good job in Stranger than Fiction to my surprise. But… Read More
If n = 1, you simply stipulate that it occupies one stall at random. On second thoughts, there are separate rules for the choice of stall that have to do with the location of the door. One should choose the nearest end stall for ease of getting out and of access to the handwashing facilities. It also lessens your chance of being crowded on one side. For sitting, one should choose the middle stall, as it will tend to be less used and therefore less unpleasant. Otherwise, the same rule applies as the ICUP (where the “P” now stands for something else). Maybe I’ve overthought this…
I’ve read that the first one is the least used. Maybe that’s only in facilities for women, although I don’t why that would be so. Possibly I did not read that and it is a false memory.
There is a much simpler solution that requires no maths; don’t use urinals! Piss on a tree like nature intended!