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[–] qyron@sopuli.xyz 1 points 2 days ago (1 children)

I agree no research is useless but some just goes straight into the bonkers folder.

[–] cows_are_underrated@feddit.org 2 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Yeah, but just because a scientist calculated what would happen if we replaced the earth with blueberrys doesn't mean we should defund him.

[–] qyron@sopuli.xyz 2 points 2 days ago

If a scientist came to me asking for funding to research on bodily odor (which has happened, if memory serves me well) I would be baffled by the request but I wouldn't outright deny it.

Sweaty arm pits. Stinky feet. Bad breath. Farts.

The lab would have to be declared a bio hazard area by itself. Too good to miss out. Just the chance to see someone trying to keep a straight face while taking in some of these fine bouquet of rancid would be too good to miss.

Imagine watching the footage of a day of work.