In one D&D session, Munroe immediately identified a logical exploit: using a magically-enchanted weapon (heavy to others, light to him) on a water wheel, so that as it rotates and the weight alternates between heavy and light, it spins faster and faster, eventually creating a weapon of tremendous kinetic energy.

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Speaker

Randall Munroe

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Is there a water wheel in this town? Can I get someone else from the party...I want to strap the ax to the water wheel

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What If? | Randall Munroe | Talks at GoogleTalks at Google
Created: 8/11/2026, 1:26:46 AM

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