Re: Things you were embarrassed you didn't know til you found out later in life.

by **DWags** 2017-04-20, 15:36

SawGreen wrote:The gas tank symbol has an arrow telling you which side of the car the tank opening is...

I'm pretty sure that if the arrow isn't there, it's the side of the gas pump symbol the hose is on that tells you. If only the gas pump is there, no hose or arrows, I think its' the side of the dash board the pump symbol is on.

by CheesySpartan 2017-04-20, 15:37

What the heck is this symbol called? ~

by **tGreenWay** 2017-04-20, 16:02

CheesySpartan wrote:What the heck is this symbol called? ~

I don't know if it has a proper math name, but I use it in place of the word "approximately." For example, my batting average in HS baseball was ~ .440, which, by the way, is 100% untrue.

by **Floyd Robertson** 2017-04-20, 16:08

tGreenWay wrote:
CheesySpartan wrote:What the heck is this symbol called? ~

I don't know if it has a proper math name, but I use it in place of the word "approximately." For example, my batting average in HS baseball was ~ .440, which, by the way, is 100% untrue.

It's called a tilde.

by **Cameron** 2017-04-20, 16:47

InTenSity wrote:
kingstonlake wrote:

Thank you kind sir!
NP, do you know what MFW stands for? I can' figure that one out. I keep thinking mother fucking what?

My Face When

by **tGreenWay** 2017-04-20, 16:56

Floyd Robertson wrote:
tGreenWay wrote:

I don't know if it has a proper math name, but I use it in place of the word "approximately." For example, my batting average in HS baseball was ~ .440, which, by the way, is 100% untrue.

It's called a tilde.

Holy crap, you're right. I knew that and then forgot it. I even remember when I learned about it--in the mid 90s as I was learning about the World Wide Web. Things you were embarrassed you didn't know til you found out later in life. - Page 2 502811600

Things you were embarrassed you didn't know til you found out later in life. - Page 2 502811600

by **Blanch32** 2017-04-20, 18:23

I didn't know that the motto of this board, "post like your in your mom's basement" or whatever it is meant, post only the most redic sunshine things you can think of regarding all things msu. i.e. "think izzo should be on the HOF ballot against this year because he's so awesome?" or "izzo should win 2 natries next year alone!" redic fantasy stuff of blowar island nature.

took me years to realize this

by **Cameron** 2017-04-20, 18:50

>mfw blanch tries to be clever

Things you were embarrassed you didn't know til you found out later in life. - Page 2 29a

by **Nordic** 2017-04-20, 20:26

Blanch32 wrote:I didn't know that the motto of this board, "post like your in your mom's basement" or whatever it is meant, post only the most redic sunshine things you can think of regarding all things msu. i.e. "think izzo should be on the HOF ballot against this year because he's so awesome?" or "izzo should win 2 natries next year alone!" redic fantasy stuff of blowar island nature.

took me years to realize this

POTUS

by **kingstonlake** 2017-04-20, 20:29

gHost Spartan wrote:
kingstonlake wrote:Didn't know Bob Marleys father was white.
Why is this embarrassing? I didn't know that either

Well, I kinda liked his music and usually know a thing or two about a band or singers background. Surprised I hadn't run across the fact earlier

by **CORNER BLITZ** 2017-04-20, 20:36

Cameron wrote:>mfw blanch tries to be clever

by **DWags** 2017-04-20, 20:44

Floyd Robertson wrote:
tGreenWay wrote:

I don't know if it has a proper math name, but I use it in place of the word "approximately." For example, my batting average in HS baseball was ~ .440, which, by the way, is 100% untrue.

It's called a tilde.

Sounds Australian

by **tGreenWay** 2017-04-20, 20:56

When I was a wee one, probably 3 or 4 years old, I pronounced hamburgers as hamboogers. Then, one day when it was my turn to order, I asked the server for a hambooger. Then I asked my family if it was pronounced hamburger or hambooger, and they all told me it was hamburger. I felt so foolish. Then I forgot about the incident until just know.

by **kingstonlake** 2017-04-20, 21:39

tGreenWay wrote:When I was a wee one, probably 3 or 4 years old, I pronounced hamburgers as hamboogers. Then, one day when it was my turn to order, I asked the server for a hambooger. Then I asked my family if it was pronounced hamburger or hambooger, and they all told me it was hamburger. I felt so foolish. Then I forgot about the incident until just know.

Sorry for triggering this traumatic memory.

by **tGreenWay** 2017-04-20, 21:56

kingstonlake wrote:
tGreenWay wrote:When I was a wee one, probably 3 or 4 years old, I pronounced hamburgers as hamboogers. Then, one day when it was my turn to order, I asked the server for a hambooger. Then I asked my family if it was pronounced hamburger or hambooger, and they all told me it was hamburger. I felt so foolish. Then I forgot about the incident until just know.

Sorry for triggering this traumatic memory.

Can I sue you?

by **tGreenWay** 2017-04-20, 21:59

Okay, I just thought of two things I learned later in life that I should've known sooner. I wouldn't say I was embarrassed as much as just disgusted with myself.
1) There's a difference between concrete and cement.
B) There's a difference between mast and staff.

by **DWags** 2017-04-20, 22:06

kingstonlake wrote:
gHost Spartan wrote: Why is this embarrassing? I didn't know that either

Well, I kinda liked his music and usually know a thing or two about a band or singers background. Surprised I hadn't run across the fact earlier

Same. Love his music. Knew how he died, but this new to me and thanks. Interesting piece of information.

by **DWags** 2017-04-20, 22:08

Was raised catholic by an Italian catholic mom. Didn't realize it wasn't called "mass" in other churches. Was corrected a billion times by my wife when I was in my late 20's and going to her church.

by SawGreen 2017-04-20, 22:51

tGreenWay wrote:Okay, I just thought of two things I learned later in life that I should've known sooner. I wouldn't say I was embarrassed as much as just disgusted with myself.
1) There's a difference between concrete and cement.

Please enlighten us (or me)...

by Guest 2017-04-20, 22:52

tGreenWay wrote:Okay, I just thought of two things I learned later in life that I should've known sooner. I wouldn't say I was embarrassed as much as just disgusted with myself.
1) There's a difference between concrete and cement.
B) There's a difference between mast and staff.

You mast is never at full staff.

by **tGreenWay** 2017-04-21, 01:04

SawGreen wrote:
tGreenWay wrote:Okay, I just thought of two things I learned later in life that I should've known sooner. I wouldn't say I was embarrassed as much as just disgusted with myself.
1) There's a difference between concrete and cement.

Please enlighten us (or me)...

1) From Wikipedia: "Whats the Difference Between Cement and Concrete? Although the terms cement and concrete often are used interchangeably, cement is actually an ingredient of concrete. Concrete is basically a mixture of aggregates and paste. The aggregates are sand and gravel or crushed stone; the paste is water and portland cement."

B) It's a staff on dry land and a mast when it's on the water (boat, ship, etc.,). Apparently, there are places in the world that don't bother with the distinction, despite a mast being an actual component on a ship.

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