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rbattelle
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I just thought I'd take a minute to point out that if you think something is true that isn't, it doesn't matter how long you've believed it to be true, it's still false. 2+2=3. 8 is not true, even if your grandfather, great-grandfather, and the King of England all taught you from when you were 2 years old that 2+2=3. 8. It doesn't matter how much physical evidence you can produce that shows 2+2=3. 8, it's still not true.
I find this sort of behavior particularly prevalent with the more senior members of society. For example, my friend's father in law absolutely cannot be convinced that with 2-wire house wiring used to carry both 240v and 120v currents, there will necessarily be a current in the ground line for the 120v circuit.
Why? Because where he works 2-wire is used as feeder wire from the pole. Therefore, it's perfectly acceptable to use as feeder wire for a subpanel which will contain both 240v and 120v circuits.
Doesn't matter what you tell him, or how many facts, or how much electrical engineering you show him, there is no current in the ground line. And even if there is, it must be okay since 2-wire is used to feed the main box.
My father, to this day, is convinced that wind chill effects your radiator and anything else left out in the cold just as much as it effects people. I've never been able to convince him otherwise, ever since his radiator froze up 40 years ago because he was driving too fast on a cold, windy day.
A guy I work with told me that this helicopter is tiny - small enough to fit on a desktop. He would not be convinced he was wrong. As far as I know, he still believes this.
It's a very curious mental habit, and I'd be lying if I said I don't sometimes catch myself falling into the same trap. Diligence is required to ensure you don't cling to false "facts".
So the next time someone tells you you're completely full of it, take a moment to think carefully and logically. Even better, go to your local library or nearby internet-enabled PC and be sure you're right.
This public service announcement has been brought to you courtesy "The Human Fund".
Ryan
I find this sort of behavior particularly prevalent with the more senior members of society. For example, my friend's father in law absolutely cannot be convinced that with 2-wire house wiring used to carry both 240v and 120v currents, there will necessarily be a current in the ground line for the 120v circuit.
Why? Because where he works 2-wire is used as feeder wire from the pole. Therefore, it's perfectly acceptable to use as feeder wire for a subpanel which will contain both 240v and 120v circuits.
Doesn't matter what you tell him, or how many facts, or how much electrical engineering you show him, there is no current in the ground line. And even if there is, it must be okay since 2-wire is used to feed the main box.
My father, to this day, is convinced that wind chill effects your radiator and anything else left out in the cold just as much as it effects people. I've never been able to convince him otherwise, ever since his radiator froze up 40 years ago because he was driving too fast on a cold, windy day.
A guy I work with told me that this helicopter is tiny - small enough to fit on a desktop. He would not be convinced he was wrong. As far as I know, he still believes this.
It's a very curious mental habit, and I'd be lying if I said I don't sometimes catch myself falling into the same trap. Diligence is required to ensure you don't cling to false "facts".
So the next time someone tells you you're completely full of it, take a moment to think carefully and logically. Even better, go to your local library or nearby internet-enabled PC and be sure you're right.
This public service announcement has been brought to you courtesy "The Human Fund".
Ryan
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Then he thought we were selling bad parts when the water pumps on his brand new tractor only lasted a week. 
