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i like this onejcsd said:
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The discussion centers around a variety of science-related humor, showcasing anecdotes, jokes, and humorous theories. A notable story involves a NASA team during the Apollo mission who encountered a Navajo sheep herder, leading to a humorous mistranslation of a message intended for the moon. Another highlight is Chuck Yeager's playful exaggeration about a design flaw in the Bell X-1 aircraft, which he humorously attributed to complex aerodynamics rather than a simple cable routing issue. The thread also features the "Dark Sucker Theory," humorously positing that light bulbs "suck dark" instead of emitting light, and a fictitious element called "administratium," which humorously critiques bureaucracy in science. Various jokes illustrate the intersection of humor and science, such as the classic question about the nature of hell, which leads to a clever thermodynamic analysis. Overall, the content blends clever scientific concepts with humor, appealing to those with an interest in both science and comedy.
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Lol adj.
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Adj, the genius left out the horizontal division bar!
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PhysicoRaj said:
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a student says to the professor: "i am wanting to do better in your class, and i have immaculate study consistency all term, yet I'm still doing poorly."
professor responds: "studying consistently is like a proof by induction; you need the right base case."
professor responds: "studying consistently is like a proof by induction; you need the right base case."
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Q. How many Walter Rudins does it take to screw in a light bulb?
A. The punchline to this joke is so similar to other jokes that we omit the details.
A. The punchline to this joke is so similar to other jokes that we omit the details.
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dkotschessaa said:
How many mathematicians does it take to change a light bulb?
The derivation of the punchline to this joke is left as an exercise for the reader.
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H_2 O_2
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joshmccraney said:
Doesn't really strike me as a joke, but profoundly true!
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Well, it is possible...
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Borek said:
Its a 'Handwatch'. Soon the person will get fed up and it'll turn into a 'Shoulderwatch'.
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Then it will turn into a wall clock.PhysicoRaj said:
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Then into a tower clock.adjacent said:Then it will turn into a wall clock.
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'Pretty good Cyanide and Happiness today.
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metallic sodium?
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collinsmark said:
Na Na Na Na Na Na Na Na
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Got it. Thanks.
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What does it have to do with Batman?
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