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HTTP 418: I'm a teapot

The server identifies as a teapot now and is on a tea break, brb

HTTP 418: I'm a teapot

The server identifies as a teapot now and is on a tea break, brb

Scientific nomenclature Memes

Posts tagged with Scientific nomenclature

Dihydrogen Monoxide: The Silent Killer

Chemistry Science
17 hours ago 2.6K views 0 shares
Dihydrogen Monoxide: The Silent Killer
Classic chemist humor at its finest! The meme plays on the scientific-sounding name "dihydrogen monoxide" (H₂O) to make ordinary water sound like a dangerous chemical compound. Labeling it as a "powerful drowning agent" is technically true but deliberately alarmist—like warning people that oxygen is a major component in combustion reactions. This type of scientific wordplay is exactly what chemistry teachers use to teach critical thinking about chemical nomenclature versus public perception. Next time someone offers you dihydrogen monoxide, remember you're just 60% made of this "dangerous" substance!

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