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Built Different. Literally.
Materials Physics Engineering Earth-science
15 hours ago 2.7K views 0 shares
Built Different. Literally.
Nuclear bombs and tsunamis are no match for Japanese torii gates. While buildings crumble and cities turn to rubble, these absolute units just stand there like "Is that all you got?" Talk about material science flexing on natural disasters! Scientists should stop wasting time on reinforced concrete and just build everything out of whatever these gates are made of. Forget adamantium or vibranium—we've discovered the real indestructible material and it's been hiding in plain sight at Shinto shrines. Next time someone asks me about disaster-proof engineering, I'm just showing them this picture and walking away.

Shocking Developments In Mushroom Science
Biology Science Engineering Research
12 days ago 5.0K views 0 shares
Shocking Developments In Mushroom Science
Japanese scientists: "Let's shock the ground to grow more mushrooms." Nature: "Wait, that's illegal." Scientists: *does it anyway* Mushrooms: *double in quantity* When folk wisdom meets electrical engineering, you get scientists dragging lightning machines through forests. It's not magic—it's just science with a dramatic flair. Next up: rain dances replaced by irrigation robots.

Japanese People Have Low Entropy
Physics Math Science
1 month ago 7.9K views 0 shares
Japanese People Have Low Entropy
The statistical perfection here is simply *chef's kiss*! Notice how every country's survey dots are randomly scattered—except Japan's, where they're arranged in a precise grid. In thermodynamics, entropy measures disorder in a system. Low entropy = high order. Japanese culture's famous for precision and organization, and this survey board accidentally became the perfect scientific demonstration! Even their survey participation follows the laws of thermodynamics. The universe tends toward chaos, but apparently Japanese survey participants didn't get the memo.

When Math Goes On Vacation
Math
1 month ago 14.6K views 0 shares
When Math Goes On Vacation
Behold, the mathematical miracle of Japanese travel! Apparently, their passport grants access to "190 out of 105 countries." Either Japan has discovered interdimensional travel, or someone failed spectacularly at basic arithmetic. Perhaps they're counting those extra 85 countries from parallel universes? Next up: Japanese astronauts exploring the 8th planet in our 5-planet solar system. The space-time continuum clearly bends for Japanese passport holders - no wonder they call it "the world's most powerful passport." It's not just powerful; it's breaking the laws of mathematics!

National Pride On The Periodic Table
Chemistry Science Research
1 month ago 48.8K views 0 shares
National Pride On The Periodic Table
Chemistry nerds get extra excited about element 113, Nihonium (Nh) - the first element discovered in Japan and officially named after the country (Nihon = Japan). The meme brilliantly contrasts the calm reaction to Europium (Eu) with the absolutely unhinged excitement for Nihonium. It's like the difference between politely appreciating someone else's discovery versus screaming "IT'S OURS!!!" at the periodic table. Japanese scientists waited decades for their spot on the table, finally getting recognition in 2016 - no wonder they're losing their minds!

Radioactive Refrigerator Decor
Chemistry Physics Science
1 month ago 14.7K views 0 shares
Radioactive Refrigerator Decor
The most radioactive kitchen decor award goes to... these "totally harmless" periodic table magnets! Two real elements (Uranium and Plutonium) plus the fictional "Nihonium" with Japan's flag. Notice how they all have radiation symbols? That's because nothing says "I store leftovers here" like decorating with elements that could theoretically give your milk a half-life. The creator clearly missed the memo that Nihonium (element 113) is actually real now—named after Japan in 2016—but isn't the Japanese flag. Chemistry nerds will appreciate this blend of actual science and "wait, that's not right" in one decorative package. Perfect for the scientist who wants guests to think twice before opening your fridge!