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Car Seat Physics

The science of limbs tripling in size at buckle time.

Full Definition:

A branch of quantum mechanics studying how children's bodies expand to 4x their normal volume when approaching a car seat. Related phenomena include: spontaneous bonelessness, sudden deadweight syndrome, and the mysterious appearance of 47 extra arms. Einstein originally called this 'spooky action at a distance' but later changed it to 'Tuesday.'

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"Car seat physics dictates I'll be 20 minutes late and covered in sweat."

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