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==Explanation== | ==Explanation== | ||
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There is an {{w|Bumblebee#Flight|often repeated legend}} that according to the laws of aerodynamics, {{w|Bumblebee|bumblebees}} cannot fly. No theories of aerodynamics or mechanics have ever claimed such a thing, and the legend likely originates from a mathematical error that appeared in a 1934 book, written by a scientist who acknowledged that the conclusion was probably wrong. | There is an {{w|Bumblebee#Flight|often repeated legend}} that according to the laws of aerodynamics, {{w|Bumblebee|bumblebees}} cannot fly. No theories of aerodynamics or mechanics have ever claimed such a thing, and the legend likely originates from a mathematical error that appeared in a 1934 book, written by a scientist who acknowledged that the conclusion was probably wrong. | ||
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The title text mentions that {{w|Sociology|sociologists}} are also unable to explain why many people repeat this obviously wrong {{w|urban legend}}. | The title text mentions that {{w|Sociology|sociologists}} are also unable to explain why many people repeat this obviously wrong {{w|urban legend}}. | ||
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+ | The Science fact in the comic is reminiscent of the [[:Category:Fun fact|Fun fact]] category. | ||
==Transcript== | ==Transcript== | ||
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:Science fact: | :Science fact: | ||
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:Physicists still can't explain how bumblebees can fly airplanes. | :Physicists still can't explain how bumblebees can fly airplanes. | ||
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[[Category:Comics with color]] | [[Category:Comics with color]] | ||
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[[Category:Bees]] | [[Category:Bees]] | ||
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