Cubes Quote by Lily Tomlin
“The formula for water is H2O. Is the formula for an ice cube H2O squared?”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Tonight Show, 1975
The joke highlights that chemical composition stays the same despite physical state changes.
In simple terms: Ice is still H2O, just solid.
Remember facts don’t change with form.
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When to use this quote
- school teaching
- science communication
- everyday conversation
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does physical form affect perception of substances?
- Why do we find scientific jokes funny?
The humor may oversimplify complex scientific concepts.