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by antonvs 58 days ago
> Minovsky particles

I love the way these things always have to have names that sound exotic or menacing to English speakers. Where are the Smith particles or the Jim particles?

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Well in this case it was made by and for Japanese speakers.
I guess Russians are scary for everyone. Including Russians, I assume.
All of my Russian friends briefly become terrified when they pass by a mirror, and have to regain their composure.