Please Note: This is an email forward, so if there are any inaccuracies, it’s not my fault. The following is an actual question given on a University of Washington chemistry mid term. The answer by one student was so ‘profound’ that the professor shared it with colleagues, via the Internet, which is, of course, why we now have the pleasure of enjoying it as well. Bonus Question: Is Hell exothermic (gives off heat) or endothermic... 

I got an email the other day which has been circulating since the end of 2007. I’m sure you’ve gotten it at some point – it’s about a seagull that likes to steal chips. I’m sharing it with you tonight because it’s a great example of how stories can change as they are circulated around the internet. I assure you that the video is real but the story behind it has gotten a bit tweaked. Here’s the email I got….. A seagull in...