History is about chaps, Geography is about maps
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MT_ wrote:
But then after reading your response, thought, yes, it was too specific to particular region.
Don't listen to him. He doesn't even remeber that Australia has 6 States and 2 Territories.
Michael Martin Australia "I controlled my laughter and simple said "No,I am very busy,so I can't write any code for you". The moment they heard this all the smiling face turned into a sad looking face and one of them farted. So I had to leave the place as soon as possible." - Mr.Prakash One Fine Saturday. 24/04/2004
Yeah yeah I was waiting for one of you to pop that one. I'll be in Greystaynes after christmas annoying my kids :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Never underestimate the power of human stupidity RAH
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Yeah yeah I was waiting for one of you to pop that one. I'll be in Greystaynes after christmas annoying my kids :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
Never underestimate the power of human stupidity RAH
Mycroft Holmes wrote:
I'll be in Greystaynes after christmas annoying my kids :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
20 - 25 minutes from my place. Must catch up for a beer.
Michael Martin Australia "I controlled my laughter and simple said "No,I am very busy,so I can't write any code for you". The moment they heard this all the smiling face turned into a sad looking face and one of them farted. So I had to leave the place as soon as possible." - Mr.Prakash One Fine Saturday. 24/04/2004
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There is something floating about the internet where someone asked some Americans to write the names of the countries on a map of Europe and lots couldn't. Some did very bad indeed. There is a similar effort where Europeans (or maybe just Brits) were asked to write the names of the states on a map of the USA. I've been arguing with someone about this. I have a geography A a Level, the syllabus was North and South America, with most of the Us focus on half a dozen southern states. I also read geography at university. I doubt I could get half of the states correct, I also doubt I'd do much better on a map of Europe. I don't think this is a bad thing. Once upon a time such facts were drummed into kids which is why 60 years later people can still name every European county on a map as well as their capital cities, major rivers, islands and so on. But is that any use to anyone? My dad initially trained as a geography teacher. He's shit hot in quizzes, he also bores people stupid drawing maps and filling in the details. So, could you name every country in Europe, or every US state, and is there any benefit in being able to do so. I'm 40 next year and we were not taught like that at school.
“I believe that there is an equality to all humanity. We all suck.” Bill Hicks
Expecting Brits to know every US state is the equivalent of expecting a Yank to know every UK county. It's not the same as knowing every country in the Americas.
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There is something floating about the internet where someone asked some Americans to write the names of the countries on a map of Europe and lots couldn't. Some did very bad indeed. There is a similar effort where Europeans (or maybe just Brits) were asked to write the names of the states on a map of the USA. I've been arguing with someone about this. I have a geography A a Level, the syllabus was North and South America, with most of the Us focus on half a dozen southern states. I also read geography at university. I doubt I could get half of the states correct, I also doubt I'd do much better on a map of Europe. I don't think this is a bad thing. Once upon a time such facts were drummed into kids which is why 60 years later people can still name every European county on a map as well as their capital cities, major rivers, islands and so on. But is that any use to anyone? My dad initially trained as a geography teacher. He's shit hot in quizzes, he also bores people stupid drawing maps and filling in the details. So, could you name every country in Europe, or every US state, and is there any benefit in being able to do so. I'm 40 next year and we were not taught like that at school.
“I believe that there is an equality to all humanity. We all suck.” Bill Hicks
I don't think I could name all 50 states, but I do occasionally come back to this http://www.addictinggames.com/puzzle-games/50states.jsp[^] It whiles away a few spare minutes. Regards, Stewart
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ChrisElston wrote:
could you name every country in Europe, or every US state,
Nope and no. I can however name all the states in Oz, all 8 of them, and their capital cities ;P . Your question is so me centric, it should have been can you name all the states in your country or the countries on your continent!
Never underestimate the power of human stupidity RAH
Not really, the original articles were about people from one part of the world being unable to name other parts of the world. Being able to name your own part of the world followed on from that.
“I believe that there is an equality to all humanity. We all suck.” Bill Hicks
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Well, I can name all of the Europpean states, there capitals. All of the 26 Swiss Cantons ('states') with there capitals.. Some US states / capitals, some African states (most of them).. And some others (I was quite good in geography and still love it..)
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And what good have all those facts done you? The subject I chose was the title of an essay I wrote at university in the first year of a geography degree. Geography is not (just) about what is where, it is about why it is where it is. It is about why people are where they are and doing what they are, how they relate to where they are.
“I believe that there is an equality to all humanity. We all suck.” Bill Hicks
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There is something floating about the internet where someone asked some Americans to write the names of the countries on a map of Europe and lots couldn't. Some did very bad indeed. There is a similar effort where Europeans (or maybe just Brits) were asked to write the names of the states on a map of the USA. I've been arguing with someone about this. I have a geography A a Level, the syllabus was North and South America, with most of the Us focus on half a dozen southern states. I also read geography at university. I doubt I could get half of the states correct, I also doubt I'd do much better on a map of Europe. I don't think this is a bad thing. Once upon a time such facts were drummed into kids which is why 60 years later people can still name every European county on a map as well as their capital cities, major rivers, islands and so on. But is that any use to anyone? My dad initially trained as a geography teacher. He's shit hot in quizzes, he also bores people stupid drawing maps and filling in the details. So, could you name every country in Europe, or every US state, and is there any benefit in being able to do so. I'm 40 next year and we were not taught like that at school.
“I believe that there is an equality to all humanity. We all suck.” Bill Hicks
The problem with the video of people being asked about countries (or anything else) is that we are always scared of not knowing something and will answer stupid things instead saying so. I like when people answer "Sorry, I do not know that answer, but I will look it up later".
I'd rather be phishing!
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I don't think I could name all 50 states, but I do occasionally come back to this http://www.addictinggames.com/puzzle-games/50states.jsp[^] It whiles away a few spare minutes. Regards, Stewart
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Research skills are amongst the most important you can learn. I may not know the answer, but I know how to find it out. Sadly many lack that ability either.
“I believe that there is an equality to all humanity. We all suck.” Bill Hicks
No we (younger millenial & digital generationers) don't! I just need to be "smart" enough to have a smartphone and then just google/bing what I want to know right then and there. Can't wait for my Google Glasses!!! > press side-Google Glass button < [speak] Google, what is the Capitol of France? [Google answer]: Boise. See! (Wait, you're telling me it's not Boise and that it's the Capitol of Idaho (northwest U.S.)? Well, it *sounds* French enough!!)
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There is something floating about the internet where someone asked some Americans to write the names of the countries on a map of Europe and lots couldn't. Some did very bad indeed. There is a similar effort where Europeans (or maybe just Brits) were asked to write the names of the states on a map of the USA. I've been arguing with someone about this. I have a geography A a Level, the syllabus was North and South America, with most of the Us focus on half a dozen southern states. I also read geography at university. I doubt I could get half of the states correct, I also doubt I'd do much better on a map of Europe. I don't think this is a bad thing. Once upon a time such facts were drummed into kids which is why 60 years later people can still name every European county on a map as well as their capital cities, major rivers, islands and so on. But is that any use to anyone? My dad initially trained as a geography teacher. He's shit hot in quizzes, he also bores people stupid drawing maps and filling in the details. So, could you name every country in Europe, or every US state, and is there any benefit in being able to do so. I'm 40 next year and we were not taught like that at school.
“I believe that there is an equality to all humanity. We all suck.” Bill Hicks
Sounds like you are experiencing the beginning stages (Freudian slip, for I did type "states" at first!) of "mid-life crisis". "You mean I spent 11+ years of my life to learn all that crap they taught me in elementary and high school and I've only used 3% of it?!" Yup, that's pretty much what happened. You see, the goal, unspoken that it is, is to get you "edu-ma-cated" (mental anesthesia, or "brain-washed") to believe you need to know tons of crap to be "successful" (read "earn lots of money") in life (so we can get that much more taxes from you). Well, that's the U.S. model since 1847, anyway. Thing is, we need farmers, mechanics, machinists, hair-dressers, tailors, you know, "blue-collar" workers (as such they are labelled here in AmeriKa, especially KommiFornia), which *DOESN'T* require 12 years of "edu-ma-cated" learning or even a college degree, yet the push is even greater to get this degree. This guy is DEAD-ON regarding these "Most Neglected Skills": The most neglected skills.[^]
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Sounds like you are experiencing the beginning stages (Freudian slip, for I did type "states" at first!) of "mid-life crisis". "You mean I spent 11+ years of my life to learn all that crap they taught me in elementary and high school and I've only used 3% of it?!" Yup, that's pretty much what happened. You see, the goal, unspoken that it is, is to get you "edu-ma-cated" (mental anesthesia, or "brain-washed") to believe you need to know tons of crap to be "successful" (read "earn lots of money") in life (so we can get that much more taxes from you). Well, that's the U.S. model since 1847, anyway. Thing is, we need farmers, mechanics, machinists, hair-dressers, tailors, you know, "blue-collar" workers (as such they are labelled here in AmeriKa, especially KommiFornia), which *DOESN'T* require 12 years of "edu-ma-cated" learning or even a college degree, yet the push is even greater to get this degree. This guy is DEAD-ON regarding these "Most Neglected Skills": The most neglected skills.[^]
Here is the type of American America needs! http://www.wimp.com/handmadeshoes/[^]
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Brilliant. :thumbsup: /ravi
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