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The Elemental Answer To Survival

Chemistry Science Biology

1 year ago 36.7K views 0 shares

The Elemental Answer To Survival

The 7th and 8th elements on the periodic table are nitrogen (N) and oxygen (O), which together spell "NO" - precisely the answer you'd get from any chemist when asking if humans can survive without breathing air. Turns out our cellular respiration isn't just a suggestion. I once tried to explain this to a student who thought breathing was optional. Had to resuscitate them shortly after their "experiment." Tenure committee wasn't impressed.

Jellyfish Don't Need Scuba Lessons

Biology Oceanography Science

1 year ago 29.3K views 0 shares

Jellyfish Don't Need Scuba Lessons

The person who made this meme is experiencing a classic marine biology confusion moment! Jellyfish don't have lungs or gills - they absorb oxygen directly through their thin outer membrane via diffusion. They don't "breathe" like we do at all! It's like wondering how trees survive without eating lunch. Different biological systems, different rules! The creator's progressive confusion across the panels perfectly captures that moment when your brain refuses to let go of a fundamentally flawed premise. Next up: "How do bacteria reproduce without dating apps?" 😂