10 general misconceptions

SteamWake · 11-09-09, 12:59 PM

A short list of common misconceptions.

While some are obviously 'arguable' many are more than likely to be contrary to what you have been taught.

For instance Napolian was 5'-7"

so much for all those short jokes.

http://www.paulspond.com/index.php?entry=212

Letum · 11-09-09, 01:23 PM

"Einstein got bad grades in school"

This has some truth to it.
Whilst he did fine in school, he failed the entrance exam for university.
However, he was young and he didn't fail on his specialist subjects.

"Lemmings Throw Themselves Over Cliffs"

Again, there is a little truth. Lemmings will attempt to go down, or get
pushed down cliffs and lakes they can't pass. It isn't suicide, but it does
kill some.
It isn't unique to lemmings at all tho.

Reaves · 11-12-09, 12:21 AM

Awesome link!

Onkel Neal · 11-12-09, 12:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteamWake

A short list of common misconceptions.

While some are obviously 'arguable' many are more than likely to be contrary to what you have been taught.

For instance Napolian was 5'-7"

so much for all those short jokes.

http://www.paulspond.com/index.php?entry=212

What? 5'7" isn't short?

Letum · 11-12-09, 04:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neal Stevens

What? 5'7" isn't short?

Not back then.
Human height appears to fluctuate in long historical cycles and the
standard of food available also has a big effect.
For the last few thousand years people have been getting slowly taller.
Since Napoleon, food imports have accelerated the trend temporally.

antikristuseke · 11-12-09, 05:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neal Stevens

What? 5'7" isn't short?

Nope, 5'7 was not short back then and right now it is a little bellow average.

ajrimmer42 · 11-12-09, 12:07 PM

Great link, I love stuff like that

FIREWALL · 11-12-09, 12:25 PM

If you want to get Tall. Eat a steady diet of, Foot long hotdogs and, Submarine sandwiches.

antikristuseke · 11-12-09, 01:17 PM

Starting smoking at 8 and eating everything seems to have worked for me, if smoking stunted my growth, thank **** for that. am 6'3.

August · 11-12-09, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by antikristuseke

Starting smoking at 8 and eating everything seems to have worked for me, if smoking stunted my growth, thank **** for that. am 6'3.

But you might have made millions in professional wrestling dude.

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Weiss Pinguin · 11-12-09, 11:08 PM

You might've gotten a part in the Princess Bride 2!

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SteamWake Rear Admiral Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 13,224 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	10 general misconceptions A short list of common misconceptions. While some are obviously 'arguable' many are more than likely to be contrary to what you have been taught. For instance Napolian was 5'-7" so much for all those short jokes. http://www.paulspond.com/index.php?entry=212 __________________ Follow the progress of Mr. Mulligan : http://www.subsim.com/radioroom/showthread.php?t=147648

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Letum Navy Seal Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: York - UK Posts: 6,079 Downloads: 43 Uploads: 0	"Einstein got bad grades in school" This has some truth to it. Whilst he did fine in school, he failed the entrance exam for university. However, he was young and he didn't fail on his specialist subjects. "Lemmings Throw Themselves Over Cliffs" Again, there is a little truth. Lemmings will attempt to go down, or get pushed down cliffs and lakes they can't pass. It isn't suicide, but it does kill some. It isn't unique to lemmings at all tho. __________________

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FIREWALL Eternal Patrol Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CATALINA IS. SO . CAL USA Posts: 10,108 Downloads: 511 Uploads: 0	If you want to get Tall. Eat a steady diet of, Foot long hotdogs and, Submarine sandwiches. __________________ RIP FIREWALL I Play GWX. Silent Hunter Who ???

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antikristuseke Silent Hunter Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Estland Posts: 4,330 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	Starting smoking at 8 and eating everything seems to have worked for me, if smoking stunted my growth, thank **** for that. am 6'3.

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