Subject: Science/Weather (Page 2)

All science is either physics or stamp collecting.

(1871 – 1937) New Zealand-born British nuclear physicist

Sharks are as tough as those football fans who take their shirts off during games in Chicago in January, only more intelligent.

(1947 – ) American columnist & humorist

It was so cold… we had lunch at the "Greasy Spoon" – just for the heartburn.

Who wants to be foretold the weather? It is bad enough when it comes, without our having the misery of knowing about it beforehand.

(1859 – 1927) English writer

Once you can accept the universe as matter expanding into nothing that is something, wearing stripes with plaid comes easy.

(1879 – 1955) German-born physicist

Only two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity, and I'm not sure about the former.

(1879 – 1955) German-born physicist

I wonder how much deeper the ocean would be without sponges.

(1955 – ) comedian, actor & writer

I've been noticing gravity since I was very young.

(1972 – ) American actress & former model

Thus the metric system did not really catch on in the States, unless you count the increasing popularity of the nine-millimeter bullet.

(1947 – ) American columnist & humorist

Great moments in science: Einstein discovers that time is actually money.

(1950 – ) American cartoonist The Far Side

Always be wary of any helpful item that weighs less than its operating manual.

(1948 – ) English novelist

Remember folks, stop lights timed for 35 mph are also timed for 70 mph.

(1948 – 1990) comedian

How come when you mix water and flour together you get glue…and then you add eggs and sugar and you get cake?… where does the glue go?"

(1953 – ) comedian, dancer & writer

The National Academy of Sciences would be unable to give a unanimous decision if asked whether the sun would rise tomorrow.

(1932 – ) American biologist & educator

Zoo: An excellent place to study the habits of human beings.

(1899 – 1995) humorist

In theory, there is no difference between theory and practice… but, in practice, there is.

(1953 – 1994) Dutch computer scientist & educator

The thing with high-tech is that you always end up using scissors.

(1937 – ) English painter, printmaker, stage designer & photographer

In Alaska, we have just two seasons — this winter and next winter.

(1897 – 1991) American Air Force General

Smoking is one of leading causes of statistics.

(1911 – 1993) columnist & novelist

It was so cold… we didn't clean the house – we just defrosted it.

The remaining distance to your chosen campsite remains constant as twilight approaches.