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Successfully combining principles of science and mathematics—as well as creativity, among other things—to solve certain problems is not something every one of us can do. But engineers have pushed their limits of greatness time and again by completing even the most complex of tasks.

Not only are these great minds capable of doing wonderful things at work, they use brain power elsewhere as well; coming up with science-based jokes, for instance, which, thanks to the internet, we all get to enjoy. Today we’ve listed some great examples of that, shared by the ‘Wonderful Engineering’ Facebook page, so scroll down to find them and enjoy the hearty giggle.

In order to better understand what determines people’s inclination towards a certain type of humor, Bored Panda has reached out to psychologist and former lecturer at the University of New South Wales, Bruce Wilson, Ph.D., who was kind enough to answer a few of our questions. Scroll down to find his thoughts in the text below.

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With over 4.2 million likes and even more followers, the ‘Wonderful Engineering’ Facebook page was started back in 2012. Since then—for over a decade now—it has been presenting its fans with everything from the latest news in the realm of engineering to sources of inspiration. 

In their own words, “‘Wonderful Engineering’ is a platform for engineers where they learn about innovative design and smart engineering happening around the world.” However, there’s plenty of entertaining (yet often educational nevertheless) material as well; and this list is excellent proof of that. 

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

Health insurance called ME yesterday & transferred me to a waiting queue to speak to a rep who was experiencing high volume calls - seriously? Gonna call me to put me in queue, so I hung up. If they want me.so bad to call, don't put me in a high volume queue

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Even though you don’t necessarily have to be an engineer to get a kick out of engineering-based memes, one of the reasons they might find them particularly amusing is because they can relate to the situations such memes depict. 

When discussing what affects our preference for a certain type of humor, psychologist and former lecturer at the University of New South Wales, Bruce Wilson, Ph.D., suggested that such inclination is usually determined by identification.

“When we can identify with a particular type of humor it becomes personalized and makes perfect sense to us. This is why most comedians self-deprecate during their stand-up routines; they realize the value of identifying with the humor of the moment.”

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“Humor also demonstrates awareness,” Wilson added. “When we understand the hidden message we demonstrate our intelligence and our emotional diversity.”

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He suggested that jokes make us more psychodiverse, which is healthier than being stuck in a constant state of seriousness. “Life has become very serious and we need the release of humor to balance our lives.”

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

When I took some training classes many years ago, the youngest students were puzzled by the “Honda icon.”

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But it’s not only complex, multilayered humor that can help ease the state of seriousness we live in; some straightforward jokes can be equally—if not more—amusing as well (including all sorts of engineering-based puns).

“The fusion of opposites attracts people to the funny side of anything. We seem as a species to enjoy the idea that nonsense is funny. Even slapstick humor of the last century is a form of the same idea, a fusion of opposites,” the psychologist explained.

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

...and back to square one. I think the big 5 remaining in vanle6have to merge before that tho

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In a piece for Psychology Today, Bruce Wilson pointed out that, “the human brain is believed to have intrinsic constraints as part of a general intelligence of context. This allows the brain to filter through all the possibilities and make connections through a synthesis of analyses, a cognitive synergy.”

He added that human cognitive synergy stands alone when it comes to creating humor out of nonsense, and suggested that a sense of humor is based on perception of what people find funny, which differs with each individual. 

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Despite humor perception differing from person to person, it is arguably safe to assume that people who have a lot in common—who work in the same field, for instance, or receive similar education—might enjoy similar jokes as well. That could explain why quite a few engineers often appreciate humor of the same kind.

Zippia revealed that there are nearly 230 thousand engineers employed in the US alone. In the meantime, the ‘Wonderful Engineering’ Facebook group has amassed over 4.3 million followers globally, from experts in the field to non-professionals interested in all-things-engineering.

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

Oh I am so HAPPY now.. I learned something that is new, old , and geeky all at once.

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

Just wait untill your odometer hits.... 8675309.... Stop... roll down the window and yell.. JENNY

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If you need more proof that engineers and humor can go hand-in-hand or if you simply want to have a hearty laugh, make sure to browse Bored Panda’s list of the best engineer jokes next. And if you feel like delving deeper into what exactly it is that they work on, marvel at some pretty impressive wonders of engineering here.

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

I propose that the official term for that hidden end of a roll of tape be "Waldo"!

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

I've labored over trying to override Ms word tendency to decide whats best for your formatting so this happens!

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

Hes not wrong. Ice is not a cube once frozen into anything other than x^3

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

I used 98% one month and stretched 1% for three days after they alerted me. I was bombarded with ads from them afterwards to sign up for double data. I guess marketers calling it kind of unlimited wouldn't sell

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

My favourite that after talking with my boyfriend he gets tampon adverts 😂 during those days for him earplugs would be more appropriate 😉

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

K = C + 273.15 if I remember correctly... i don't think anyone has an IQ this high? Am I missing something here?

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

Hm this doesn't help cheat if this isn't clarified as tan & not cotan

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

Does a single click of it turn off system or do you need to hold it as well? Bc if it's the 1st I'd be downright angry all the time

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

Many years ago I was stopping with a family and had a summer job in a hotel. One morning, the mother woke me up with a cup of tea, then told me she had heard on the radio that a nuclear weapon was about to be fired at us (it was a test, she had misheard). We looked at each other trying to work out what to do. I decided I had better go to work as everyone was going to need a cup of tea today. Looking back, I'm a bit miffed with my mind that when I thought it was the last day on earth this was where my brain went.

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

If it worked how is it w stupid solution. There was thought put into this on where failure was occurring & then what can be.done to fix it

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

When customers are inputting their PIN. Never know who's gonna get all twitchy about you glancing in their general direction.

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

This meme is beautiful. I have no funny comment. I'm just a happy lil nerd now.

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

If you had the please of playing wolfenstein or doom, this is way better than those!

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

The hunchback of Notre Dame needed a place to stay while they fix the fire at his old place and they built him a tower to stay in. Who do you think rings that little bell each time someone joins a zoom call?

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

I worked in a laboratory once, and you would not believe how much time is spent just washing the test tubes and such (I know because I was the one who had to clean 'em).

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

"Affect" is commonly used as a verb, meaning to influence or produce a change. "Effect" is primarily used as a noun, representing the result or consequence of an action.

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

It retrieves the information about where the nearest one is from a subsystem it was given access to it doesn't have access to your location (this was originally about Snapchat)

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

There is no "cloud". It's just Someone Else's Computer (tm). Also, you left out Magnetic Drum and Magnetic Tape.

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

You remember those commercials from taco bell in the 90s? Ya I was a critical team member in ensuring their successful campaign...btw u got any tacos? I'm starving

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

Still this is much cheaper than a plane... I feel.for this person. It's an obvious lifelony dream to fly but likely cannot due to failing physical exam or misbehaving. You can tell this is his/her dream but somehow can't get there but can't give it up either

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