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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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fresh_42 said:
[...] pole dance? Residue [...]
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Brought to you by Leon County, Florida:

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phinds said:
Illustration of why questions need to be well formulated:
The River Avon near Bristol is a variant on Afon, the Welsh for "river". My geography teacher claimed this is probably due to a similar conversation between a Roman military map maker and some unimpressed local...
 
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Ibix said:
The River Avon near Bristol is a variant on Afon, the Welsh for "river". My geography teacher claimed this is probably due to a similar conversation between a Roman military map maker and some unimpressed local...
Not as bad as an entire country named "the village" :smile:
Wikipedia said:
The name of Canada has been in use since the founding of the French colony of Canada in the 16th century. The name originates from a Saint-Lawrence Iroquoian word kanata (or canada) for "settlement", "village", or "land".
 
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If you replace 123456789 with 123456790 it's exact.
 
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Vanadium 50 said:
If you replace 123456789 with 123456790 it's exact.
My calculator says 8.000000008. And 8 X 123456790 = 987654320. (So, actually 8.000000008100000008)

And it's so much harder to memorize. :biggrin:
 
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Vanadium 50 said:
If you replace 123456789 with 123456790 it's exact.
However, that removes the mathematical beauty of the formula.
Can't be right!:eek:
 
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Did you know that Meatloaf's girlfriend refused to do his taxes for him? Apparently she would do anything for love, but she won't do VAT.

Edit: meant to post that in Lame Jokes...
 
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BillTre said:
Can't be right!

That's the point. <sigh>
 
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Vanadium 50 said:
That's the point. <sigh>
Yeah, where you have to explain a joke ... <sigh>
 
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Vanadium 50 said:
If you replace 123456789 with 123456790 it's exact.
8*123456790 = 987654321 :bugeye:
 
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The world of aquaculture has its own rules:

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If we send astronauts to the sun they will burn!

Don't worry, we will send them at night.
(These were speech bubbles on a photo of two prominent people.)
 
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It seems the ODE to joy only has local solutions. How unpleasant.
 
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M.A.S.H. does the Coronavirus:

 
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Homework question:
Expand ##(a+b)^n##
( a +
...b)^n
( a +

b)^n

...
( a +

b)^n

I tried to Tex the joke but it shrinks the spaces. Supposedly the parenthesis just gets wider and a, b get farther appart.
 
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WWGD said:
Homework question:
Expand ##(a+b)^n##
( a +
...b)^n
( a +

b)^n

...
( a +

b)^n

I tried to Tex the joke but it shrinks the spaces. Supposedly the parenthesis just gets wider and a, b get farther appart.
$$(a+b)^n$$
$$(a \quad + \quad b)^n$$
$$(a \quad \quad + \quad \quad b)^n$$

You can use "\," "\;" "\quad" to get spaces of different sizes.
 
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Honey, I Shrunk the Kids:
Homework question:Expand (a+b)^n a+b)^na+b)^n...(a+b)^nI tried to Tex the joke but it shrinks the spaces. Supposedly the parenthesis just gets wider and a, b get farther appart(a+b)^n(a \quad + \quad b)^n(a \quad \quad + \quad \quad b)^n You can use "\," "\;" "\quad" to get spaces of different sizes
 
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DrGreg said:
$$(a+b)^n$$
$$(a \quad + \quad b)^n$$
$$(a \quad \quad + \quad \quad b)^n$$

You can use "\," "\;" "\quad" to get spaces of different sizes.
Thank $$"\quad"$$ you. I guess the joke is ruined.
 
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WWGD said:
Expand (a+b)n

I'll see your expand and raise:

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Q: How do you get a solution of a quadratic equation?

A: Pour acid over it.
 
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DrGreg said:
Q: How do you get a solution of a quadratic equation?

A: Pour acid over it.
... and they said quintics weren't solvable ...
 
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If the problem looks unsolvable then your base is not strong enough.
 
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DrGreg said:
Q: How do you get a solution of a quadratic equation?

A: Pour acid over it.

Are quadratrics basic enough for that?
 
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WWGD said:
And my 1st world gripe: ATM, not ATM machine.

And never give anyone the PIN number for your ATM machine card.
 
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George Jones said:
And never give anyone the PIN number for your ATM machine card.
Yes, I remember feeling attracted to this woman working in a bank when she made reference in our conversation to the PIN -- not PIN number.
 
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What's the name of Max Planck's son?
 
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George Jones said:
And never give anyone the PIN number for your ATM machine card.

Does the ATM machine use an LCD display? Or does it use LED diodes? Are the instructions available in PDF format? If you have to buy one, does it have a UPC code? Or just an ISBN number?

Oh, and please RSVP.
 
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GiriBang said:
What's the name of Max Planck's son?
Karl and Erwin.
 
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Vanadium 50 said:
Oh, and please RSVP.
P stands for plaisir, not please.
 
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