Time for a little bit of reading!

[lsemmens]

An interesting topic posted, originally on StackExchange, posits: "Supposing that the entire Earth was instantaneously replaced with an equal volume of closely packed, but uncompressed blueberries, what would happen from the perspective of a person on the surface?"

This discussion paper addresses such a question. It's an interesting exploration into the mathematics and physics of such a phenomenon. Enjoy!

[catweazel]

An interesting topic posted, originally on StackExchange, posits: "Supposing that the entire Earth was instantaneously replaced with an equal volume of closely packed, but uncompressed blueberries, what would happen from the perspective of a person on the surface?"

This discussion paper addresses such a question. It's an interesting exploration into the mathematics and physics of such a phenomenon. Enjoy!

The paper lacks forethought. Yes, I read it. The author neglects basic chemistry.

The state described would only last a few days before the planet turned to producing humongous amounts of ethylene. The planet would become squishy and collapse. Any of the population that survived drowning in fermenting blueberry juice would die of cancer as the ethylene is metabolised into toxic ethylene oxide.

[HaveaMint]

An interesting topic posted, originally on StackExchange, posits: "Supposing that the entire Earth was instantaneously replaced with an equal volume of closely packed, but uncompressed blueberries, what would happen from the perspective of a person on the surface?"

This discussion paper addresses such a question. It's an interesting exploration into the mathematics and physics of such a phenomenon. Enjoy!

The paper lacks forethought. Yes, I read it. The author neglects basic chemistry.

The state described would only last a few days before the planet turned to producing humongous amounts of ethylene. The planet would become squishy and collapse. Any of the population that survived drowning in fermenting blueberry juice would die of cancer as the ethylene is metabolised into toxic ethylene oxide.

Or there would be a lot of blueberry wine.

[catweazel]

An interesting topic posted, originally on StackExchange, posits: "Supposing that the entire Earth was instantaneously replaced with an equal volume of closely packed, but uncompressed blueberries, what would happen from the perspective of a person on the surface?"

This discussion paper addresses such a question. It's an interesting exploration into the mathematics and physics of such a phenomenon. Enjoy!

The paper lacks forethought. Yes, I read it. The author neglects basic chemistry.

The state described would only last a few days before the planet turned to producing humongous amounts of ethylene. The planet would become squishy and collapse. Any of the population that survived drowning in fermenting blueberry juice would die of cancer as the ethylene is metabolised into toxic ethylene oxide.

Or there would be a lot of blueberry wine.

"fermenting blueberry juice" by another name

[BenTrabetere]

Interesting paper. If the author might get it published in The Journal of Irreproducible Results, although he might have to make it a little less sciencey.

The state described would only last a few days before the planet turned to producing humongous amounts of ethylene ... planet would become squishy and collapse.

And then the fruit flies would appear - either by spontaneous generation or by migrating from another fruiteous planet. The atmosphere of the planet would become thick with fruit flies and soon the surface would acquire a crust of fruit fly carcasses.

[mwbworld]

And given the state of steaming media I expect the bidding war between Amazon and Netflix to start for making a series based upon the premise.

When the world goes blue - how will you survive! Blueberry World - The Series starting his fall!

[lsemmens]

I'm glad you all enjoyed it, now, can someone our me another glass of blueberry "juice". hic.

[Portreve]

Not specifically on this subject, but related in the "extreme planet phenomenon" sense, Jupiter has no clear delineation between gaseous atmosphere and solid surface. In fact, there is enough gravity that there exists metallic hydrogen. That is, a solid metal state of hydrogen.

[catweazel]

Not specifically on this subject, but related in the "extreme planet phenomenon" sense, Jupiter has no clear delineation between gaseous atmosphere and solid surface. In fact, there is enough gravity that there exists metallic hydrogen. That is, a solid metal state of hydrogen.

And diamonds the size of a motor car, apparently.

[Faust]

Ethylene is produced naturally by fruits , in relatively small amounts , as a natural part of the ripening process .
Cherries and blueberries produce very little , compared to apples and pears .

Ethanol ( ethyl alcohol ) , by comparison , is produced in large amounts as fruits decompose and ferment .
[Elephants have been known to actively seek out decomposing fruit .... the pachyderm equivalent of binge drinking ! ]

Bananas intended for overseas shipping are deliberately picked under-ripe then artificially ripened on arrival using .... ?
.... yes ... ethylene .

One reason why bananas from supermarkets taste rubbish compared to eating one in the Caribbean ( for example ).