Re: Octupi

On Thu, 30 Dec 1999, abrigon wrote:

>If you go for something totally different, yes a race of sentient
>Octupi or like would be interesting..
>
>But would they have to have a skeleton? How about some form of
>airsacs that produce natural hydrogen? Volitle for sure.
>How do you make Helium? Could a being create it naturally?
You don't.  I'm sure there's _some_ He in sea water; but it would
probably be easier to crack water (into hydrogen and oxygen).

Also, the hydrogen isn't dangerous so long as it's kept away from
oxygen and sparks. :)

Padraic.

>After all, no fire, then they would know more about how to do
>things chemically.
>
>Example, heat via a powercell/fuel tab (add water and it heats
>up)
>
>If a race can communicated via electromagnetic means, then ...
>can they do more with it than just talk? After all, most life I
>know of, has a small electromagnetic charge, it comes from our
>blood or ...
>
>Mike
>
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