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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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Whenever I see something like this I have to wonder if the actor (Sean Bean in this case) has seen it and what they think about it. I like to think they find it as funny as we do.DennisN said:one does not simply...
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I can safely say no.fresh_42 said:Btw., do young people still know what a jumper is?
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That Chuck Norris is an extremely paradoxical fellow, isn't he?Demystifier said:Chuck Norris can count real numbers.
Chuck Norris can shave all those and only those who don't shave themselves.
Chuck Norris can prove the Banach-Tarski theorem - by explicit construction.
Chuck Norris can prove his own consistency without being inconsistent.
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Chuck Norris always lies, and can tell you so.nuuskur said:That Chuck Norris is an extremely paradoxical fellow, isn't he?
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Lol... clever!nuuskur said:That Chuck Norris is an extremely paradoxical fellow, isn't he?
Ibix said:Chuck Norris always lies, and can tell you so.
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Can be compensated by the knowledge where the quote line is taken fromdavenn said:is it bad that I only recognise Feynman out of that group ??![]()
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fresh_42 said:Can be compensated by the knowledge where the quote line is taken from![]()
I recognise the line ... can't remember where from ... let me google it
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fresh_42 said:Can be compensated by the knowledge where the quote line is taken from![]()
ohhh ... Casablanca, that's right, a movie full of one-liners hahadavenn said:I recognise the line ... can't remember where from ... let me google it
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Lol, I got it... left to right...
I'll wait, though... .
Well, first letter of first name only... so you believe me... .
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Well, first letter of first name only... so you believe me... .
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Wire, you messing with me?
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Preamble: "borniert" is German for narrow-minded.
There have been three physical institutes around 1930 in Göttingen. Their directors were Robert Pohl, James Franck and Max Born. In order to distinguish the students, someone suggested to call them polished, franked and "borniert". It's reported that Born found it funny, although he got the worst group.
There have been three physical institutes around 1930 in Göttingen. Their directors were Robert Pohl, James Franck and Max Born. In order to distinguish the students, someone suggested to call them polished, franked and "borniert". It's reported that Born found it funny, although he got the worst group.
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A surgeon, very busy with himself and his specialist literature, one day read in a newspaper at breakfast the headline "Einstein abolishes the ether!" Shaking his head, he put down the paper and mumbled: "A small appendicitis would be enough to convince this gentleman of the necessity and usefulness of the ether."
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Picture b) explains the Oreo-geny of mountain building.davenn said:

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He should have gotten full credit. The picture starts off withPsinter said:
##\text{If } \lim_{x \to 8} \frac 1 {x - 8} = \infty \dots##
Since this is false, any statement you have in the conclusion (the part after "then") results in an implication that is true.
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Fixed: $$\text{If } \lim_{x \to 8} \frac 1 {(x - 8)(x - 8)} = \infty \dots$$
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True. Two sided limit does not exist there. I knew before posting, but then I was like: "Meh. It's just a meme."Mark44 said:He should have gotten full credit. The picture starts off with
##\text{If } \lim_{x \to 8} \frac 1 {x - 8} = \infty \dots##
Since this is false, any statement you have in the conclusion (the part after "then") results in an implication that is true.
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