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Coffee Cup Calculations - Poet's Cut

Based on BBC news article "Maths zeroes in on perfect cup of coffee" http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-37989169 Two billion cups a day we drink To stay awake so we can think Tireless workers - every nation Need a caffeine drink equation Lattes, mochas, cappuccinos Our calculator super heroes Measured, reasoned, wrote a theorem Clockwork system - mighty fearsome Divide the beans and add hot water Multiplies the bean aroma Takes away the taste chaotic Get this right - it's sums and logic China cups the theory goes Helps the smell go up you nose Cardboard mug with plastic roof Not as good, but where's the proof? But their reason's most disjoint Like whole numbers - has no point You just need a rule of thumb QED for us dumb-dumbs (Entry for "wake up with coffee or tea" contest - shortened to meet rules)

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Date: 12/11/2016 9:58:00 PM
Hi Mark, Congratulations on your 1st place win:-) Alexis
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Date: 12/12/2016 12:54:00 AM
Thanks Alexis! :-)
Date: 12/11/2016 7:41:00 PM
LOL!! Mark!! This is fabulous!! And funny!! Congrats to you my Irish friend!! Big Hugggs. Deb
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Date: 12/12/2016 12:53:00 AM
Thanks Deb! Glad you enjoyed! Mark :-)
Date: 12/11/2016 7:39:00 PM
Great poem, Mark! Congratulations on your fine win. Sandra
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Date: 12/12/2016 12:52:00 AM
Thanks Sandra! :-)
Date: 12/11/2016 5:59:00 PM
Congrats on your win, Mark. Fun idea.
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Date: 12/12/2016 12:49:00 AM
Thanks Agnes! Had fun writing it! :-)
Date: 12/11/2016 4:38:00 PM
One of my favorites, Mark! A unique and fun write! Thank you for entering my contest and congrats!
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Date: 12/12/2016 12:47:00 AM
Thanks Kim! Interesting contest! :-)
Date: 11/30/2016 3:48:00 PM
I really enjoyed this. I don't drink coffee or like it. I want to do this contest but I do not even drink very much of anything. Hmmm, this will be quite the challenge.
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Date: 11/29/2016 1:57:00 PM
A good cup of joe goes a long way.
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Date: 11/29/2016 2:37:00 PM
Or at least until lunchtime! Thanks Tim! :-)
Date: 11/29/2016 1:55:00 PM
Informative write Mark - i am a tea addict rarely drink coffee! Good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 11/29/2016 2:36:00 PM
Thanks Jan! I read the article and thought it needed a bit of verse! :-)
Date: 11/29/2016 1:47:00 PM
Bravo, Mark! Good luck in the contest. Coffee is our friend.
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Date: 11/29/2016 2:34:00 PM
Thanks Doug! :-)

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