Pressure Memes

The holy grail of materials science strikes again! This meme perfectly captures the crushing disappointment when "room temperature superconductivity" headlines appear, only for scientists to discover the fine print: "at 1000 gigapascals of pressure." That's like saying you've invented waterproof paper... that only works in a desert. The pressure required is roughly 10 million atmospheres—basically the core of the Earth. Your "room temperature" superconductor would need equipment that would crush your lab, your building, and possibly your entire career expectations. Back to the drawing board, folks!

Physics nerds will feel this one in their knees ! The formula P = F/A is pressure equals force divided by area. When you concentrate all your body weight (force) on the tiny cross-sectional area of your knees, you're basically turning yourself into a human hydraulic press. That's why kneeling on LEGO bricks feels like medieval torture—the smaller the area, the more intense the pressure! Next time someone asks why you're in pain after praying at the altar of physics, just tell them you've become intimately familiar with Pascal's principle.