CRAN'S WACKY WORLD

Top 10 Translations of Scientific Euphemisms

10. It is well known:
" A few others share my wild idea."
9. As you well know:
"No one knows."
8. As you remember:
"No one remembers."
7. As you can see:
"This slide is so confused I can't explain it myself."
6. The average value:
" A composite of the experiments that worked."
5. A typical example:
"The best I could find."
4. It is obvious:
"I can't see it and neither can you."
3. Early experiments were inconclusive:
"I completely goofed up for six months."
2. The material is slightly toxic:
"All the injected animals died."
1. Additional study is needed:
"I need all the grant money I can get."