Murphy's Law

Source status: Attributed to Darrell A. Pierce

It is mathematically impossible for hummingbirds or helicopters to fly. Fortunately, neither is aware of this.

- Darrell A. Pierce

Category: Murphy's Helicopters Warfare Laws

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

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