Murphy's Law

Source status: Attributed to P. R. Suhr

Comment: Karl Imhoff was a German engineer who developed sewage treatment systems in the early 1900s. His biggest contribution was the Imhoff Tank, which allows sewage to settle. Sent by P. R. Suhr.

- P. R. Suhr

Category: Murphy's Technology Laws

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This law belongs with Murphy's Technology Laws, where small assumptions, timing, and system complexity tend to turn into memorable failures.

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