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The Mathematics of Futurama

Posted by michael on from the numerology dept.

mclearn writes "Did you know that the writers of Futurama have a collective set of degrees that would rival most think tanks? Here is a hilarious site on the mathematics of Futurama -- specifically this article (pdf). The same authors have also researched the mathematics of the Simpsons, mentioned on Slashdot long ago."

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  1. My favorite.. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Was an episode where they had a horse race and the announcer goes "And in a quantum finish, the winner is so-and-so!" and the Professor says "No fair, you changed the outcome by measuring it!"

    Since I was dealing with quantum physics in school, that got a chuckle out of me.

  2. Re:It was obvious to me... by ktulu1115 · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Reminds me of the episode which opens at a quantum horse racetrack where the Professor complains at his loss: "No fair, you changed the outcome by measuring it!"

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