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Many of you sitting behind your screens have long forgotten what it's like to fall asleep in a science class only to be awakened by a teacher asking you to explain a principle of Newtonian mechanics in front of the whole class.

The truth is, not many of us have given physics, chemistry, or cosmology a chance to actually learn to like them. Equally few have the brain, willpower, or patience to have done so. Luckily, there are no science tests anymore and we can finally sit back, relax and enjoy the most entertaining part of it.

The Facebook group titled “The Lighter Side Of Science” is a perfect source of it, sharing anything “from bizarre science discoveries and experiments to weird and unusual creatures, scientific studies, theories and much more.”

Boasting 691.3K members, the community is growing strong as it joins people who share the fascination with science into one bunch of a family. Scroll down for the most interesting posts shared on the group!

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Nicholas Kairu Report

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The lioness lies in wait. watching, contemplating - and then all of a sudden she goes for the kill

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Rachael Coleman-Dean
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As someone who works at a safety inspection, I talk to the driver/owner of the car UNLESS: Driver has a passenger. I switch eye contact back and forth. Wife/spouse partner seems jealous of uneasy of me (I'm female) I then speak directly to her. I'm not about to cause a hour long fight after they leave. Driver tells me they want me to speak to their mechanic who is present, I then STILL alternate eye contact, use different lingo, to the mechanic they will get the tech talk, to the driver they will get the basic English version because they need to know what I've explained to the mechanic so they can hold them accountable if I can tell said mechanic isn't kosher. Driver cannot hear me, I will then explain to their more audible passenger and continue to alternate eye contact. I'm genuinely kind when people are rude, because it says a lot more about me than it does them, and my reputation and name are something I worked hard for. Never assume, always listen to your gut and be kind.

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Hazel Wasil
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

At a dealership garage, a technician pointed up to my car on the lift and referred to the part as a “pumpkin”. I replied, “You mean the differential?”

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Elizabeth Krigsvold
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Grew up in my dad's heavy farm equipment repair shop. BEST way to grow up a girl, with grease under my nails

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Laurie Livingston
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I used to work at a lighting, fans, lamp and shade shop where we also did repairs. My boss, a beautiful, young woman was approached by a male customer with a broken fan motor. It was a simple fix and she proceeded to work on it. The man squirmed around for a minute, then asked if there wasn't a man around who could fix it. She stopped and told the customer he could certainly have a man fix it-- but it wouldn't be ready for 2 weeks. She had it fixed in 10 min.😂😂😂

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Shawn NowayJose
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

yeah I got into computers but since I'm a dude ppl expect me to know cars. It's stupid. These are things anybody of any gender can be passionate about and learn. But electronics is more my jam.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's how you roll. (car joke. sorry, not sorry). I hope she shows them who knows whats goin' on under the hood. This from a former Assistant to a VP of NASCAR.

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Chris Wood
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Our ancestors, survived the ice age, having look and cook their own food, they walked in the rain, snow, sleet and did it with out wearing 500 dollar shoes. I went out side to entertain myself, with bikes, running and had a roter phone and no social media, yet I shuffled through life without some entitled attidude. School didn't close down because of snow, rain or no air conditioner.

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5 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ok so time to write a sentence so my mom thinks i'm working WOOHOO I am studying a science technically ig lol

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D. Pitbull
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

OOh. Oooh... I wish (and I know this can't happen because you know.. privacy and ... it's nosy etc.) but... dang I wish that 'sweet moment' could be recorded...and posted...

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Celtic Pirate Queen
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Right? If I'M asking the question, you respond to ME. Misogynistic f*cking pr*ck.

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Hadeel Elghouass
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Happens all the time. I'm just so glad there are guys out there that care and don't deny it (:

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Scott McNamara
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

MOT? Ah, for the days of speaking and writing in complete, grammatically sentences. Well, it seemed like a lot of work..

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Paul Orozco
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Honestly, I wish I could see the face on one of those idiots when they press her to come out with her incredible knowledge set.

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Helen Taylor
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Love this! ❤️❤️❤️I am not that kind of mechanic, but I used to love working on cars with my husband. Repair places to have to learn not to talk down to me. Glad she picks her moment.

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Jordi Sharpe
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Then she will shine with all the furious intensity of a star, majestic and terrible, and righteous with wisdom.

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Giobemo
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I feel like I've read and heard this anecdote too many times to believe it at face value anymore...

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Rita Lynn Lyman
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Then you just not be a woman because it happens all the time. Almost every time I take my car in..I Don't "bring a man" with me though, I do my research and call them out by asking questions they are surprised I know to ask. It gets very annoying

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Go get'em girlfriend! Make them sorry for this. Rip them a new one!

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I will call b******t on this one only because there has been never been a female chief mechanic in the F1, this is just nonsense.

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Diane Holl you POS!!! Btw you came from a woman so watch yourself!!! Oh also Ruth Buscombe is a big name too. What are you doing with your life...those women are doing more than your a*s is. You can sit on your couch drink your beer and make some s**t comments but you got nothing.

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Della
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh yes...not the chief mechanic of anything, but know enough to be dangerous. When it comes to car salesmen, or repair shops, it is so fun to chew them up and spit them out. Have fun!

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is me and my mom. They absolutely assume the big ol bubba MUST know all about cars (same happens with hunting and sports) while I BARELY know where to put windshield fluid (same happens with hunting and sports. I'm taking the high road and assuming American football players take their windshield fluid rectally). Always get a kick out of it when she jumps in, seizes the conversation (usually once I've wandered away and they assume the weak one of the pack has been separated from the herd) and blows them out of the water.

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Terri Martin
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I know very little about cars other than basic maintenance but I know a lot more than my first or current husband 😜

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Diane Holl was an assistant engineer for a Formula team for a while and while she had a varied career, she was not the Chief Mechanic. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diane_Holl#:~:text=Diane%20Holl%20(born%206%20May,as%20director%20of%20vehicle%20engineering.

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Whoopee frickin' do. So she wasn't the Chief Mechanic. 1) The guy admitted he knew nothing about card so probably just got the title wrong. 2) She was STILL in s pretty danged important position and obviously knows her s**t about cars. 3) Wikipedia notes that she is the Director of Vehicle engineering for the Hendrick Motorsports NASCAR team - DIRECTOR, mind you. Don't minimize/malign the accomplishments of women -- EVER!

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Not trying to knock the message here, but if Im not mistaken there has never been a female formula one chief mechanic. There have definitely been major female players (team principal, mechanics etc) as part of formula one, but not a chief mechanic. So while I love the story here, Im calling bs

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh, honey, try google Diane Holl. Then, sit on the corner while contemplating your mysoginistic a**hole.

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What separates a prejudice or an assumption from a scientific fact is the hard evidence. Scientific evidence is evidence that serves to either support or counter a scientific theory or hypothesis, although scientists also use evidence in other ways, such as when applying theories to practical problems.

Scientific evidence is information gathered from scientific research, which takes a lot of time (and patience!) to conduct. But there are a few things that all this research needs to have in common to make it possible for decision-makers, and ultimately all of us, to accept it as “evidence”.There are some criteria we want scientific evidence to fit into. First, it has to be objective and unbiased, which may be a hard thing to do keeping in mind that the majority of researchers constantly apply for funds.

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According to Manu Saunders, a researcher and PhD candidate from Charles Sturt University, mostly, funds are distributed fairly. “But if an organization funds a research project that will benefit them financially, then we cannot accept the findings as 'evidence' unless different researchers (from unrelated organizations) come to the same conclusions through their own independent research.”

Moreover, since scientific evidence relies on data, it’s vital for researchers to ensure that the data they collect is representative of the “true” situation. Saunders argues that it means researchers have to use proven or appropriate ways of collecting and analyzing the data and ensuring the research is conducted ethically and safely.

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Mary Grace G. Moser Report

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow someone has actually done this. Are we sure they aren’t super villains?

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Peer review and professional consensus is the most crucial step since it turns research into the “evidence” that we all talk about and rely on. “The researcher has to present their data, results and conclusions in the form of a scientific report or paper. This must be reviewed by their scientific peers – only they are qualified to assess the validity of the methods and the accuracy of the conclusions the researcher has drawn from the results,” Saunders explains.

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It’s also very important to note that most scientific facts reach us though media and press, politics and opinion makers. Oftentimes, we don’t have the opportunity, time nor want to spend effort checking facts for ourselves.

Saunders argues that it’s a good idea to check if “scientific evidence” backs up its case by asking a couple of questions: “Who funded the research and why? How much evidence is there and how was it gathered? Was the sample size or location representative of the 'real' situation?”

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Sophie Hart Report

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes in the dark recesses of her mind she’ll always remember that grown man who was sobbing on the floor in a dinosaur costume

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German engagement ring from the 16th century; It was designed to turn into small astronomical map with a sentence: "The whole universe is in your hands."

Aleksandra Bilewicz Report

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It’s not an engagement ring, though. It’s an astronomy tool. It’s an armillary sphere. And it’s a replica that is quite widely available for sale. There are some in museums, from as far back as the 16th century, but most have biblical Latin phrases written on them. They were a status symbol, worn by men to indicate how knowledgeable they were. But you CAN buy one. Either a less expensive sterling silver model or an expensive solid gold model. Just search for “armillary sphere rings.”

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Richard Jordan Report

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes, Curiosity and Perseverance really do matter since they are on Mars! 😂

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DeDe Kosky Coleman Report

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And then there's Bonnie Tyler 🙂 .. quick edit to say how proud I am of you all for the comments, you made my day :D

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Douglas Macaulay Report

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just found out I am going to be a first time grandma next April I must have this for the baby hehehe.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The tail is the cord on wired mice so I'll just be over here right clicking the buttcheek

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PulpKetchup Report

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An amazing photo of a swamp turtle meeting a dragonfly

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Reece Fernandes Report

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It doesn't need physical contact to influence and preys on ones desires. Sam's desires were enirely wholesome. He wanted to help Frodo to get rid of the thing. He didn't want to do the deed himself, he wanted to help, so he could give up the ring voluntarily after carrying it. (Simplyfied explanation!)

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Neil Anderson Report

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I've always know that and I not a chemist just a lover of a nice cold beer.

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William Cheney Report

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

People laugh.. but this is one reason I'm glad that our dr's now place their own orders at my hospital. Trying to read those orders used to give us fits. It's like was this written by a chicken having a seizure?

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Also From The Cleveland Museum Of Natural History. There Are Several Cheeseburgers Scattered Throughout The Exhibits

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Also from the Cleveland Museum of Natural History. There are several of these cheeseburgers hidden among the exhibits.

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Religion Is Heavy Stuff

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I seem to have lost the caption, but instead of revealing what it was I’ll make it a fun competition: bring it on, pandas!

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wrong article buddy - I don't even know what it article it would go on either-

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