What Random thing have you Learned Today?

Hazel_B

I've learned what the difference between inquiry and enquiry is.

Your turn...

bethsmiles

I learned that the Vatican is the only theocracy in the world. 

heyimbren

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[QUOTE]I learned that the Vatican is the only theocracy in the world. 
Posted by bethsmiles[/QUOTE]

Actually, that's disputed.

Wrkn925

What I've read in this thread. 

bethsmiles

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: What Random thing have you Learned Today? : Actually, that's disputed.
Posted by heyimbren[/QUOTE]
Well not according to my professor but whatever. I also learned that the Queen has more power than I thought she did.

tmacwin

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[QUOTE]I've learned what the difference between inquiry and enquiry is. Your turn...
Posted by Hazel_B[/QUOTE]

I didn't even know enquiry was a word!

aah009

We were arguing in my educational prep course on being gay is a choice vs genetics. Lets just say this wasn't a fun debate.. Too heated.

Hazel_B

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[QUOTE]In Response to What Random thing have you Learned Today? : I didn't even know enquiry was a word!
Posted by tmacwin[/QUOTE]

Actually, I don't think it is in the US. It's a British thing, so the UK, Australia and Canada use it.

Sparrow87

I learned that it can snow, even if it's warmer than 32 degrees and the first week of april. 

MLekathLEEN

I figured out that if gas hits $4 a gallon and FI drives at least 1000 miles per month (which is low for him), we would actually save $30+ a month by buying a Chevy Cruze.

I also learned that the sound of my office door unlocking for someone WILL NOT wake me up from my pre-work nap. I also learned that my boss is cool with my pre-work naps and actually thought it was funny.

Hazel_B

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[QUOTE]I figured out that if gas hits <strong>$4 a gallon</strong> and FI drives at least 1000 miles per month (which is low for him), we would actually save $30+ a month by buying a Chevy Cruze. I also learned that the sound of my office door unlocking for someone WILL NOT wake me up from my pre-work nap. I also learned that my boss is cool with my pre-work naps and actually thought it was funny.
Posted by MLekathLEEN[/QUOTE]

FI figured out that gas is now over $5 a gallon here. He has a little fit everytime he passes a gas station and I think he silently curses living in Canada too.

Sparrow87

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: What Random thing have you Learned Today? : Actually, I don't think it is in the US. It's a British thing, so the UK, Australia and Canada use it.
Posted by Hazel_B[/QUOTE]
I've heard them used interchangably here, at least in the North East United States.  But I've never seen it spelled with an E just pronounced with one.  Ex; n-query

Hazel_B

Sparrow - They actually have different meanings inquiry is an investigation whereas enquiry is to ask questions. Apparently enquiry is used more for intellectual or scholarly work (adapted from wikipedia).

heyimbren

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: What Random thing have you Learned Today? : Well not according to my professor but whatever. I also learned that the Queen has more power than I thought she did.
Posted by bethsmiles[/QUOTE]

Haha which is why it can be disputed. It depends a lot on how you define the terms.

Yeah, I was really surprised when I realized how much the Queen can do!

luvdncn90

I've learned that if you have a hard time swallowing already thanks to a enflamed throat, it's probably not best to drink scorching coffee.

peekaboo2011

I've learned that I am far more freaked out about graduating and moving to a whole new state by myself than I thought I was.

MLekathLEEN

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: What Random thing have you Learned Today? : FI figured out that gas is now over $5 a gallon here. He has a little fit everytime he passes a gas station and I think he silently curses living in Canada too.
Posted by Hazel_B[/QUOTE]

I'd die, but I'm pretty sure $5/gallon isn't too far away for me. I haven't filled my truck up in months, I canntot justify putting $80 in my gas tank. $20 every day or so I'm ok with, lol.

deburnin

Well, it wasn't today, but I learned that the voice of Eeyore is also the voice of Optimus Prime. ((clicky))

bsidebella

I learned what the difference between i.e. and e.g. is! 

i.e. means "that is [to say]", which specifies and explains. 

E.g. means "for example", which indicates examples. 

"I like citrus fruits, i.e. juicy, edible fruits with leathery aromatic rinds."

"I like citrus fruits, e.g. oranges and limes."

I love my Dictionary.com app! 

MissOwl

wow i just got a lot smarter by reading this thread.

i learned that there is a kind of depression (atypical) where you actually eat and sleep more than normal. this is different than major depressive disorder i.e. not being able to eat or sleep. 

see what i did there? did i do it right or did i mess it up?

bsidebella

Owl, I think you did it right! =D 

leia1979

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[QUOTE]I learned what the difference between i.e. and e.g. is!  i.e. means "that is [to say]", which specifies and explains.  E.g. means "for example", which indicates examples.  "I like citrus fruits, i.e. juicy, edible fruits with leathery aromatic rinds." "I like citrus fruits, e.g. oranges and limes." I love my Dictionary.com app! 
Posted by bsidebella[/QUOTE]

And it drives me nuts that either Word or Outlook insists on capitalizing the "i" in i.e. It must assume no one knows how to use i.e. and e.g.

peekaboo2011

I also just learned that if the pipette looks funny, don't use it.  It will break off in the tubing, forcing you to spend 10 minutes trying to pry the broken stub out, before breaking again and requiring another 10 minutes of easing the shards out while slicing up your fingers.  UGH.

Andplusalso, even if you offered me 10.8 millionbajillion dollars, I wouldn't be a chemist.

GreenPepperBurger

I learned that the first Holocaust survivor to be interviewed on film was the character of Marceline in Edgar Morin and Jean Rouch's 1960 cinema verite film "Chronicles of a Summer." The duo also coined the phrase cinema verite.

CSTK1910

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[QUOTE]I learned that it can snow, even if it's warmer than 32 degrees and the first week of april. 
Posted by Sparrow87[/QUOTE]

<div>You're from upstate NY, and you are just learning this?? Haha, weather here is AWESOME.</div>

alanna91

I learned about the Algerian Revolution. It's not really random, but considering all my classes were cancelled except for my History of the Islamic World class, it's pretty much the only thing I've learned today. And all the fun facts on this board of course!

PolkaDotBella

I learned that the place I usually buy gas just went raised the price from $4.03 to $4.11... I'm so going to start buying my gas from Costco!

I also learned that taking a day off from work to rest and recover from my cold isn't going to cut it and I may have to spend another day at home to try and beat this!

I also learned quite a bit from reading this thread! Yay for learning new things!