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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

Sleep-deprived Memes

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Engineers And Their Questionable Approximations

Engineering Physics Math Science
1 year ago 31.3K views 0 shares
Engineers And Their Questionable Approximations
This is engineering in its purest form! First, they simplify π to exactly 3 (mathematicians are screaming right now). Then gravity becomes π² because why not? Air resistance? Pfft, who needs that complexity! And suddenly gravity jumps to 10 m/s² because round numbers are prettier than 9.8. But the real magic happens when the assumptions start reflecting real engineering life - multitasking on seventeen projects while running on two hours of sleep! The purple teletubbies at the bottom are the perfect representation of engineers huddling together, somehow making everything work despite their hilariously questionable physics assumptions. Remember, it's not wrong if it works... and you document your assumptions!

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Best Frigate NVR hardware in 2026 (post-Coral edition)

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