Subject: Physics: it saves lives
Date: Sat, Jan 13 2001 00:00:03 EST

Bob Brunner recounts this story from his days as an Engineering undergrad...

One day our physics professor was discussing a particularly complicated concept. A pre-med student rudely interrupted, and asked, "Why do we have to learn this stuff?"

"To save lives," the professor responded quickly and continued the lecture.

A few minutes later, the same student spoke up again. "So, how does physics save lives?" he persisted.

"It keeps the ignoramuses out of medical school," replied the professor.