List of common misconceptions. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia This incomplete list is not intended to be exhaustive.
This list corrects erroneous beliefs that are currently widely held about notable topics. Each misconception and the corresponding facts have been discussed in published literature. Note that each entry is formatted as a correction; the misconceptions themselves are implied rather than stated. Arts and culture. Ibg8uBlUP0M6yy.gif 370×223 pixels. The Alot is Better Than You at Everything. As a grammatically conscientious person who frequents internet forums and YouTube, I have found it necessary to develop a few coping mechanisms.
When someone types out "u" instead of "you," instead of getting mad, I imagine them having only one finger on each hand and then their actions seem reasonable. If I only had one finger on each hand, I'd leave out unnecessary letters too! If I come across a person who seems to completely ignore the existence of apostrophes and capital letters and types things like "im an eagle and im typing with my talons, so dont make fun of me cuz this is hard," I like to imagine that they actually are an eagle typing with their talons.
Godel, Escher, Kurt Halsey. Why Passion Is So Attractive – Kinowear. 0stumbleupon Think back to a time when you were talking passionately about something to your friends.
Did you notice that all of them gave you their full attention? Tip of My Tongue - Chirag Mehta : chir.ag. 9 Foreign Words the English Language Desperately Needs. As we have demonstrated before, the English language has some grievous holes in it.
We're talking about everyday phenomena that we have all noticed, yet don't have terms for. Fortunately, while we were busy fumbling with hand gestures and illustrations like cavemen, other cultures just made up the perfect words and phrases to encapsulate those little everyday moments filled with ... uh ... je ne sais quoi. #9. Shemomedjamo (Georgian) Means: Rise And Shine! Can you name the A-Z of Gourmet/Bizarre Foods.
Best Quotes of All Time. It’s been three years since we shared our original list of some of the best quotes of all time, and we felt it was a good time for an update.
We’ve added another 25 quotes for you. But these aren’t just any quotes. These are quotes designed to inspire. They’re motivational quotes that will hopefully get you thinking about your life, your work, or your dreams and how you can make these things better. Post glam speed folk. PICS THAT DON'T SUCK!!! D: Have You Ever Tried to Sell a Diamond? - Magazine. The diamond invention—the creation of the idea that diamonds are rare and valuable, and are essential signs of esteem—is a relatively recent development in the history of the diamond trade.
Until the late nineteenth century, diamonds were found only in a few riverbeds in India and in the jungles of Brazil, and the entire world production of gem diamonds amounted to a few pounds a year. In 1870, however, huge diamond mines were discovered near the Orange River, in South Africa, where diamonds were soon being scooped out by the ton. Suddenly, the market was deluged with diamonds. PICS THAT DON'T SUCK!!! D: Population Control, Marauder Style. PICS THAT DON'T SUCK!!! D: MusicTheoryCheatSheet.jpg 747×1869 pixels. Nine Things Successful People Do Differently - Heidi Grant Halvorson.
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Why have you been so successful in reaching some of your goals, but not others? If you aren’t sure, you are far from alone in your confusion. It turns out that even brilliant, highly accomplished people are pretty lousy when it comes to understanding why they succeed or fail. The intuitive answer — that you are born predisposed to certain talents and lacking in others — is really just one small piece of the puzzle. Philosophy since the Enlightenment, by Roger Jones.
Death Penalty in the United States - Pros and Cons of the Death Penalty. Theory of Deterrence-Pro/Con There are two common arguments in support of capital punishment: that of deterrence and that of retribution.
According to Gallup, most Americans believe that the death penalty is a deterrent to homicide, which helps them justify their support for capital punishment. Other Gallup research suggests that most Americans would not support capital punishment if it did not deter murder. Does capital punishment deter violent crimes? In other words, will a potential murderer consider the possibility that they might be convicted and face the death penalty before committing a murder? How Love Works" We all have a template for the ideal partner buried somewhere in our subconscious.
It is this love map that decides which person in that crowded room catches our eye. But how is this template formed? Appearance Many researchers have speculated that we tend to go for members of the opposite sex who remind us of our parents. 50 Life Secrets and Tips. Memorize something everyday.Not only will this leave your brain sharp and your memory functioning, you will also have a huge library of quotes to bust out at any moment.
Poetry, sayings and philosophies are your best options.Constantly try to reduce your attachment to possessions.Those who are heavy-set with material desires will have a lot of trouble when their things are taken away from them or lost. Possessions do end up owning you, not the other way around. Become a person of minimal needs and you will be much more content.Develop an endless curiosity about this world.Become an explorer and view the world as your jungle. Stop and observe all of the little things as completely unique events. Saturday Morning Breakfast Cereal. March 08, 2011 Are you a fan of Discover Magazine?
Make sure to pick up the April edition. They have a section on webcomics! Discuss this comic in the forum. Drawing Board. Kurt Vonnegut explains drama. I was at a Kurt Vonnegut talk in New York a few years ago. Talking about writing, life, and everything. He explained why people have such a need for drama in their life. Born Like An Artist.