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Poop deck (en.wikipedia.org)

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In naval architecture, a poop deck is a deck that forms the roof of a cabin built in the rear, or "aft", part of the superstructure of a ship

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 23 hours ago (1 children)

Physicists shaking their heads...

If you poop at the rear, the third law of motion indicates that you will help push the boat forward. If you poop at the front it is counterproductive.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 23 hours ago

Well yes, but only insomuch as it’s more efficient to push vs pull, but if they orient their asses towards the rear they’ve effectively created front poop drive