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A SPACE shuttle was launched with two monkeys and a
woman on board. Once the shuttle was in orbit, the
control centre radioed instructions: "Monkey number
one! Monkey number one to the console!"
The monkey scurried over, perched itself in front
of the console and was told to release the pressure
in compartment one, increase the temperature in
engine four and release oxygen to the reactors.
The monkey adjusted the pressure and temperature and
released the oxygen.
A few moments later the control centre called again:
"Monkey number two! Monkey number two to the console!"
Monkey number two swung over and settled in front of
the control panel. He was told to add carbon dioxide
to room four, stop the fuel injection to engine three,
add nitrogen to the fuel compartment and analyse the
solar radiation.
So the monkey adjusted the carbon dioxide, fuel
injection and nitrogen and analysed the solar
radiation.
A little later, headquarters called again: "Woman,
please! Woman approach the console!"
The woman wandered over and sat down. Before she
could receive any orders she blurted out: "I know! I
know! Feed the monkeys and don't touch anything!"
