• The graduate with a Science degree asks, "Why does it work?"

• The graduate with an Engineering degree asks, "How does it work?"

• The graduate with an Accounting degree asks, "How much will it cost?"

• The graduate with a Liberal Arts degree asks, "Do you want fries with that?"

The hypothalamus is one of the most important parts of the brain, involved in many kinds of motivation, among other functions. The hypothalamus controls the "Four F's":

1. fighting; 2. fleeing; 3.feeding; and 4. mating.

-- Psychology professor in neuropsychology intro course

An airliner was having engine trouble, and the pilot instructed the cabin crew to have the passengers take their seats and get prepared for an emergency landing.

A few minutes later, the pilot asked the flight attendants if everyone was buckled in and ready.

"All set back here, Captain," came the reply, "except one lawyer who is still going around passing out business cards."