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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

Takeoff Memes

Posts tagged with Takeoff

The Two Types Of Airplane Passengers

Engineering Physics Science
4 months ago 30.3K views 0 shares
The Two Types Of Airplane Passengers
That moment when the wing flaps deploy during takeoff and your soul leaves your body! 😱 While regular folks are gripping their armrests in terror, engineering nerds are having the time of their lives watching Bernoulli's principle in action. Those wing flaps are literally redirecting airflow to create more lift—pure physics poetry in motion! Next time you fly, remember: that "terrifying" mechanical noise is just the sound of science keeping you from becoming a very expensive lawn dart. ✈️

The Two Types Of Airplane Passengers

Physics Engineering Science
4 months ago 29.3K views 0 shares
The Two Types Of Airplane Passengers
Those wing flaps extending during takeoff aren't malfunctions—they're high-lift devices called slats and flaps that increase wing surface area and curvature. Regular passengers panic while aviation nerds get excited watching Bernoulli's principle in action. Nothing says "I'm cultured" like getting thrilled about temporary airfoil modification instead of fearing imminent death. The duality of plane passengers perfectly captured!

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