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mb7588a Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-15-05 04:02 PM
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MIT students study tin foil helmets - haha
Oh, college... :toast:

http://people.csail.mit.edu/rahimi/helmet/

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Abstract

Among a fringe community of paranoids, aluminum helmets serve as the protective measure of choice against invasive radio signals. We investigate the efficacy of three aluminum helmet designs on a sample group of four individuals. Using a $250,000 network analyser, we find that although on average all helmets attenuate invasive radio frequencies in either directions (either emanating from an outside source, or emanating from the cranium of the subject), certain frequencies are in fact greatly amplified. These amplified frequencies coincide with radio bands reserved for government use according to the Federal Communication Commission (FCC). Statistical evidence suggests the use of helmets may in fact enhance the government's invasive abilities. We speculate that the government may in fact have started the helmet craze for this reason.

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concord Donating Member (296 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-15-05 05:01 PM
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1. Excellent!
One of the funniest things I've read in a long time. Thank you!!

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Richard Steele Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Nov-15-05 05:06 PM
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2. I saw a similar analysis a few years ago.
No testing, just a guy (who was using his PHD to design radio antennae)
pointed out that a metal foil hat would actually be counterproductive.

Now we have proof.
But I bet it's not enough for the ID supporters!
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mb7588a Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Nov-17-05 02:54 AM
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3. God's frequency doesn't need any magnification
for those people... That's all they can hear!
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Swamp Rat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Nov-17-05 03:05 AM
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4. Their artistic talents seem limited.
Maybe they should work with some nearby Fine Arts grad students, or else just stick to yamakas. :tinfoilhat:
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