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Old 08-18-2015, 02:13 PM   #1170
IamNotKenKing
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Originally Posted by BoomBoom View Post
I was at the STH event and King made reference to the transparent membrane used for the new Vikings stadium. His initial concern was about how it would handle our winters. But he said since Minnesota has a similar winter he would keep the option on the table.
Translucent*, and it will be about a foot thick, based upon his description.

* I don't know the difference, if there is one, and am too lazy to look it up...

Edit: Apparently my thirst for knowledge exceeded my laziness:
Things that are transparent are so clear you can see through them as if there’s nothing there.
Things that are translucent allow light through but with significant diffusion or distortion.
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