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Pie · 11-09-2008, 11:32 AM

A math professor was explaining a particularly complicated calculus concept to his class when a frustrated pre-med student interrupts him.

"Why do we have to learn this stuff?" the pre-med blurts out.

The professor pauses, and answers matter-of-factly: "Because math saves lives."

"How?" demanded the student. "How on Earth does calculus save lives?"

"Because," replied the professor, "it keeps certain people out of medical school."

11-09-2008, 11:32 AM	#2270
Pie Gone and done Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 4,808	A math professor was explaining a particularly complicated calculus concept to his class when a frustrated pre-med student interrupts him. "Why do we have to learn this stuff?" the pre-med blurts out. The professor pauses, and answers matter-of-factly: "Because math saves lives." "How?" demanded the student. "How on Earth does calculus save lives?" "Because," replied the professor, "it keeps certain people out of medical school." __________________ per·son \ˈpər-sən\ (noun) - an ephemeral collection of small, irrational decisions The fun thing about evolution (and science in general) is that it happens whether you believe in it or not.