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We've all had them before, when was a time where you were taught something in school and the teacher said it with the upmost sincerity and confidence, yet you either instantly knew it wasn't true or you later found out it wasn't true?
For me, it's a tie between when my 1st grade teacher told me the Sun rotates and revolves around the planets simultaneously with everything else, (I instantly called her out on that and I was 6.) and when my 8th grade American History teacher told the class that the founding fathers of America wanted it to be a strictly Christian nation. (once again, I instantly called him out on it and even quoted Benjamin Franklin when he said this would be a much better nation without religion.)
I remember someone in my preschool telling me that its far more important to brush the sides of teeth to the top. I vaguely remember questioning her logic...
I was spinning a globe during free time in second grade, looking at all the continents, when I suddenly realized that Africa and South America would fit together almost perfectly. It made me think about what my dad had said about earthquakes, so I went to my teacher and explained my theory: that once upon a time, the continents had all been together once, but earthquakes had broken them apart over time.
She said, "No, of course not," like it was ridiculous. Then she went on to say that the world had always been just the way it was, and would never change.
When my Senior economics teacher tried convincing the class (including me, a Brit with a taste for rock music from the 1960's to 80's) that the Beatles were all American... It's at this point I requested a subject change (This is in Australia)
skyfire_freckles: I was spinning a globe during free time in second grade, looking at all the continents, when I suddenly realized that Africa and South America would fit together almost perfectly. It made me think about what my dad had said about earthquakes, so I went to my teacher and explained my theory: that once upon a time, the continents had all been together once, but earthquakes had broken them apart over time.
She said, "No, of course not," like it was ridiculous. Then she went on to say that the world had always been just the way it was, and would never change.
What the hell?
You should introduce her to the idea of Pangea.
OT: In about 6th grade (11 years old) my teacher told me Egypt was the first known location of man. Never before have I used the words Africa, and and suck it in the same sentence before.
skyfire_freckles: I was spinning a globe during free time in second grade, looking at all the continents, when I suddenly realized that Africa and South America would fit together almost perfectly. It made me think about what my dad had said about earthquakes, so I went to my teacher and explained my theory: that once upon a time, the continents had all been together once, but earthquakes had broken them apart over time.
She said, "No, of course not," like it was ridiculous. Then she went on to say that the world had always been just the way it was, and would never change.
What the hell?
lol, i had that theory also. It obviously makes sence and if we could turn back the clock we could probably find out it was true. Actually we were once told in Geography that yes there was one big continent and that yes earthquakes broke them appart. Even today small islands are created though some are only a foot long and a foot wide but still, if you can stand on it, i call it an island (ok so i am sad but i do not care lol). I personally think that teacher needs her head examined to teach that subject if she really believes that the world would never change. *random thought: I wonder if maybe she had some religion behind her to make her think that?*
skyfire_freckles: I was spinning a globe during free time in second grade, looking at all the continents, when I suddenly realized that Africa and South America would fit together almost perfectly. It made me think about what my dad had said about earthquakes, so I went to my teacher and explained my theory: that once upon a time, the continents had all been together once, but earthquakes had broken them apart over time.
She said, "No, of course not," like it was ridiculous. Then she went on to say that the world had always been just the way it was, and would never change.
What the hell?
lol, i had that theory also. It obviously makes sence and if we could turn back the clock we could probably find out it was true. Actually we were once told in Geography that yes there was one big continent and that yes earthquakes broke them appart. Even today small islands are created though some are only a foot long and a foot wide but still, if you can stand on it, i call it an island (ok so i am sad but i do not care lol). I personally think that teacher needs her head examined to teach that subject if she really believes that the world would never change. *random thought: I wonder if maybe she had some religion behind her to make her think that?*
Gosh, Kitten, I hope so. The religion thing I mean. I hate to think she was just stupid. And in 2nd grade she wasn't really teaching a subject. My dad taught me all about Pangea as soon as I told him what happened.
skyfire_freckles: I was spinning a globe during free time in second grade, looking at all the continents, when I suddenly realized that Africa and South America would fit together almost perfectly. It made me think about what my dad had said about earthquakes, so I went to my teacher and explained my theory: that once upon a time, the continents had all been together once, but earthquakes had broken them apart over time.
She said, "No, of course not," like it was ridiculous. Then she went on to say that the world had always been just the way it was, and would never change.
What the hell?
You should introduce her to the idea of Pangea.
OT: In about 6th grade (11 years old) my teacher told me Egypt was the first known location of man. Never before have I used the words Africa, and and suck it in the same sentence before.
Geez, I hope you realize that Egypt is in Africa. I mean, I know yr teacher was wrong, but still.
skyfire_freckles: I was spinning a globe during free time in second grade, looking at all the continents, when I suddenly realized that Africa and South America would fit together almost perfectly. It made me think about what my dad had said about earthquakes, so I went to my teacher and explained my theory: that once upon a time, the continents had all been together once, but earthquakes had broken them apart over time.
She said, "No, of course not," like it was ridiculous. Then she went on to say that the world had always been just the way it was, and would never change.
What the hell?
You should introduce her to the idea of Pangea.
OT: In about 6th grade (11 years old) my teacher told me Egypt was the first known location of man. Never before have I used the words Africa, and and suck it in the same sentence before.
Geez, I hope you realize that Egypt is in Africa. I mean, I know yr teacher was wrong, but still.
Yeah, this is why I shouldn't type when I'm tired. Always end up making myself look like an idiot. I blame this weird mental geography thing I have, where I think of the middle east as its own continent.
Icehearted: Jr High. Modern American condoms were made of latex or intestines. How friggin' romantic that must feel...
I call bullshit on the intestine condom idea. They tried to tell us about that in sex ed, but I know Tennis Racquet wires used to be made from cow intestines & that they'd fall apart if they got wet...
Probably the whole "Columbus discovered that the world was round" thing. Yeah...turns out pretty much everyone knew that already, and some of the Greeks had already figured out how big the Earth was.
I had a substitute teacher who didn't believe the holocaust happened. She was subbing for history and the lesson was about the holocaust. We got a 55 minute rant about how it was a conspiracy to incriminate the Germans. How this woman still has her license is beyond me. aside from that everything I've learned is technically "true" though skewed by American text book writers subtle ways of writing about how we lost anything.
Icehearted: Jr High. Modern American condoms were made of latex or intestines. How friggin' romantic that must feel...
I call bullshit on the intestine condom idea. They tried to tell us about that in sex ed, but I know Tennis Racquet wires used to be made from cow intestines & that they'd fall apart if they got wet...
That would be because the strings are treated to a very special chemical cocktail that degrades in water.
Condoms were originally made from sheep intestines - and they still are.
For those who are allergic to latex, they make condoms from intestines to cover the latex intolerant.
I had a lot... Can't remember any off the top of my head, though.
Athena was the Greek goddess of war/victory. WRONG she was the goddess of wisdom. what makes it even worse is the teacher was greek :(
Actually she was both :P (Yeah my mums Greek and taught yr12 Classics for 10 years) Athena was the Goddess of War and Victory as well as being the Goddess of Wisdom, you were both right :).
As for what I got told well... That all video game violence is evil and we should not be allowed to play games at all. This was by my english teacher in a letter home to all parents of students in his class after explaining it to us and having a heated argument with about half the class.
Shadowtek: that being a nice person always pays off in the end.... yea, right.
define "nice person" :(
The way I was told to behave in the school I went to as a child was to be passive and turn the other cheek when ever possible. If you do this then in the end things will work out better for you. no matter what any one does to you never retaliate, they will get whats coming to them.
This extreme form of pacifism is what was taught to me from a very early age. Its a stupid school of logic.
Icehearted: Jr High. Modern American condoms were made of latex or intestines. How friggin' romantic that must feel...
I call bullshit on the intestine condom idea. They tried to tell us about that in sex ed, but I know Tennis Racquet wires used to be made from cow intestines & that they'd fall apart if they got wet...
That would be because the strings are treated to a very special chemical cocktail that degrades in water.
Condoms were originally made from sheep intestines - and they still are.
For those who are allergic to latex, they make condoms from intestines to cover the latex intolerant.
I had a lot... Can't remember any off the top of my head, though.
Wait, so that wasn't inaccurate?! I've never typed "omfg" but OMFG! Prevent pregnancy by depositing male fluids (sorry mods, best I could think of at the moment) into the entrails of a dead animal?! No really, how the hell is that even remotely romantic or arousing to anyone? Hell, I'll even throw my faith in on this one and ask if this constitutes bestiality since an animal was used in the process of conducting the sexual act.
Maybe I'm looking at this wrong, but right now my mind has officially been blown.
I had a teacher who said she didn't believe in evolution. Pretty much sums you up as a stupid fuck to me. This was of course while she was teaching the required evolution curriculum... only to indignantly dismiss it afterwards. Whatever, at least she taught it right.
Shadowtek: that being a nice person always pays off in the end.... yea, right.
define "nice person" :(
The way I was told to behave in the school I went to as a child was to be passive and turn the other cheek when ever possible. If you do this then in the end things will work out better for you. no matter what any one does to you never retaliate, they will get whats coming to them.
This extreme form of pacifism is what was taught to me from a very early age. Its a stupid school of logic.
True i suffered from the same lie. But i wouldn't call that a "nice person" after all even a real nice person has its limits. That lie they use to keep us controlled unfortunately it only holds us back from real personal development which is ironic seeing as the reason we are sent to school is to become developed. It's pretty sad really.
Pseudonym2: Where did you go school? I recommend reading Lies My Teacher Told Me.
AWESOME BOOK. A few points: -Christopher Columbus basically committed genocide. -Helen Keller spent the latter 3/4 of her life dedicated to Communism, in an embarassingly-eager way. I don't really care too much, but still... -Woodrow Wilson was quite a racist, and did quite a bit to suppress women's rights.
Loads more. It also examines the reasons behind the problems with American history classes and textbooks. (To vastly simplify, the writers are desparate not to offend anyone as it may hurt sales. Especially in Texas, for some reason). Seriously, you should all read it. Very American-centric, but I've spent half of my education in the Australian system--and the other half in American International schools, it's complicated--and it was still very enlightening.
skyfire_freckles: I was spinning a globe during free time in second grade, looking at all the continents, when I suddenly realized that Africa and South America would fit together almost perfectly. It made me think about what my dad had said about earthquakes, so I went to my teacher and explained my theory: that once upon a time, the continents had all been together once, but earthquakes had broken them apart over time.
She said, "No, of course not," like it was ridiculous. Then she went on to say that the world had always been just the way it was, and would never change.
Anarchy In Detroit: I had a teacher who said she didn't believe in evolution. Pretty much sums you up as a stupid fuck to me. This was of course while she was teaching the required evolution curriculum... only to indignantly dismiss it afterwards. Whatever, at least she taught it right.
If she taught it the right way then there really is no problem. She can believe what she wants as long as she does her job.
Icehearted: Jr High. Modern American condoms were made of latex or intestines. How friggin' romantic that must feel...
I call bullshit on the intestine condom idea. They tried to tell us about that in sex ed, but I know Tennis Racquet wires used to be made from cow intestines & that they'd fall apart if they got wet...
That would be because the strings are treated to a very special chemical cocktail that degrades in water.
Condoms were originally made from sheep intestines - and they still are.
For those who are allergic to latex, they make condoms from intestines to cover the latex intolerant.
I had a lot... Can't remember any off the top of my head, though.
Wait, so that wasn't inaccurate?! I've never typed "omfg" but OMFG! Prevent pregnancy by depositing male fluids (sorry mods, best I could think of at the moment) into the entrails of a dead animal?! No really, how the hell is that even remotely romantic or arousing to anyone? Hell, I'll even throw my faith in on this one and ask if this constitutes bestiality since an animal was used in the process of conducting the sexual act.
Maybe I'm looking at this wrong, but right now my mind has officially been blown.
The ancient Egyptians used baby alligator skulls as condoms I'm not surprised.
Athena was the Greek goddess of war/victory. WRONG she was the goddess of wisdom. what makes it even worse is the teacher was greek :(
Actually she was both :P (Yeah my mums Greek and taught yr12 Classics for 10 years) Athena was the Goddess of War and Victory as well as being the Goddess of Wisdom, you were both right :).
yeah. so? were did she get that info from? western history books often get things wrong. Besides Athena can't be the goddess of victory because "Nike" was the Greek goddess of victory/triumph look it up
I'm serious. My Science teacher actually thought that a baby cow is called a lamb. Its called a CALF!
Guess what, when the exams came round and this question came out, everyone who put "lamb" as the answer got it wrong. And she argued with the examiners that a lamb was indeed a baby cow, even after being presented with the answers and evidence.
Let's see.. I took a class on economics several years ago... and when discussion turned to growth based economy, bad credit, and financial collapse, the instructor sincerely and emphatically denied it could happen again.
Icehearted: Jr High. Modern American condoms were made of latex or intestines. How friggin' romantic that must feel...
I call bullshit on the intestine condom idea. They tried to tell us about that in sex ed, but I know Tennis Racquet wires used to be made from cow intestines & that they'd fall apart if they got wet...
That would be because the strings are treated to a very special chemical cocktail that degrades in water.
Condoms were originally made from sheep intestines - and they still are.
For those who are allergic to latex, they make condoms from intestines to cover the latex intolerant.
I had a lot... Can't remember any off the top of my head, though.
Wait, so that wasn't inaccurate?! I've never typed "omfg" but OMFG! Prevent pregnancy by depositing male fluids (sorry mods, best I could think of at the moment) into the entrails of a dead animal?! No really, how the hell is that even remotely romantic or arousing to anyone? Hell, I'll even throw my faith in on this one and ask if this constitutes bestiality since an animal was used in the process of conducting the sexual act.
Maybe I'm looking at this wrong, but right now my mind has officially been blown.
The ancient Egyptians used baby alligator skulls as condoms I'm not surprised.
They also use the equivalent of primitive toilets to give birth to their children. We're supposed to be an evolved people, preferably capable of safely engaging the the sexual arts without having to resort to sheathing our man-handle in the eviscerated guts of another mammal.
Rolled up sheep guts sounds more like a third-world shantytown snack than a means for safe copulation. All this time I thought Mr. S was full of it.... *shudder*
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We've all had them before, when was a time where you were taught something in school and the teacher said it with the upmost sincerity and confidence, yet you either instantly knew it wasn't true or you later found out it wasn't true?
For me, it's a tie between when my 1st grade teacher told me the Sun rotates and revolves around the planets simultaneously with everything else, (I instantly called her out on that and I was 6.) and when my 8th grade American History teacher told the class that the founding fathers of America wanted it to be a strictly Christian nation. (once again, I instantly called him out on it and even quoted Benjamin Franklin when he said this would be a much better nation without religion.)