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What do we want? TIME MACHINES!
When do we want them? DOESN'T MATTER!
When do we want them? DOESN'T MATTER!
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The discussion revolves around a collection of science-related jokes and humorous anecdotes shared among forum members. A notable joke features a mathematician with a dog and a cow who are claimed to be knot theorists, leading to a playful exchange with a bartender. Other jokes include puns related to physics, such as Heisenberg's uncertainty principle and light-hearted takes on mathematical concepts. The conversation also touches on the nature of humor in science, with members explaining the nuances of certain jokes, particularly those involving mathematical notation. Additionally, there are references to classic jokes that have circulated over the years, illustrating how humor can bridge complex scientific ideas with everyday life. Overall, the thread highlights the community's appreciation for clever wordplay and the joy of sharing science humor.
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Basic Science.
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I can get the bit about rap and tors, but meh, I'll just have to work on the rest of it.davenn said:
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rootone said:
velociraptor = a species of dinosaur
playing with a couple of fictitious dinosaur names distaraptor and timeraptor
one can have fun with the sci formula of velocity = distance / time
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I did get it really
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I guess the name is not a coincidence.
A distaraptor would walk a lot, and a timeraptor (tempusraptor?) would have a long life?
A distaraptor would walk a lot, and a timeraptor (tempusraptor?) would have a long life?
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hahaha nice responsemfb said:
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There has been Triassic mathematics, too:
Theorem of Pyroraptor for right Triceratops:
Hypselosaurus squared is the sum of the two Lepidus squared.
Theorem of Pyroraptor for right Triceratops:
Hypselosaurus squared is the sum of the two Lepidus squared.
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Today's xkcd:
Color Pattern
(With mouseover: "When the spacing is tight / And the difference is slight / That's a moiré")
[Source: https://www.xkcd.com/1814/]
Color Pattern
(With mouseover: "When the spacing is tight / And the difference is slight / That's a moiré")
[Source: https://www.xkcd.com/1814/]
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I think a more fitting name would be a tempasaurus, which totally ruins the joke but sounds like a thing. Tempasaurus can also be a nickname for a very agitated tempmfb said:
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collinsmark said:Today's xkcd:
Color Pattern
(With mouseover: "When the spacing is tight / And the difference is slight / That's a moiré")
[Source: https://www.xkcd.com/1814/]
Love it!
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Come on, it's not brain surgery.
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mfb said:
No sound
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I have sound in that video.
You can search for "Brain Surgeon - That Mitchell & Webb Look" to find more videos, maybe some other video works.
You can search for "Brain Surgeon - That Mitchell & Webb Look" to find more videos, maybe some other video works.
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brilliant !BillTre said:
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What can be seen in this animation?
The periodic table
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mfb said:What can be seen in this animation?
The periodic table
This is a Schrödinger post!
I both like and can't like it, due to some glitch in the website that gives me an error message when I try to like it.
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I can like it now.
I guess its probability state has collapsed or been resolved or whatever.
I guess its probability state has collapsed or been resolved or whatever.
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<whisper> Shhh. A hidden variable came into effect ... <\whisper>BillTre said:
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From the Culture series. "Of Course I Still Love You" is the east coast ship, handling most of the landings.gleem said:
The other one (at the west coast) is called "Just read the instructions".
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There are rumors that there is one human mentor left in this forum, but we couldn't find them so far.