#common misconceptions

[furiousgoldfish]

from the ‘List of Common Misconceptions’ on Wikipedia 

but also, unrelated:

People are just lying all the time, it seems.

[atla-recluse]

Throne-Stealing Where?

It's always hilarious to me when I see/hear someone calling Azula anything along the lines of "power-hungry despot".

Hungry for power? More like hungry for family/relationship harmony and rules. If anything, she gives power away to others! She helped Zuko get back the throne and (conditional) fatherly appreciation that he so desired, with her only request being that he side with her and their nation (that's not asking for very much, from her POV, mind you)! She gave Mai a higher position than even her noble parents had and a chance to become a Fire Royal Consort through marriage to her long-time crush, Azula's brother, Prince Zuko! She (albeit after first forcefully taking her away from her preferred surroundings) gave Ty Lee another, more exciting way (based on how much fun we see Ty Lee having) to feel different/special and like "her own person"! She never used more force than was necessary when fighting her adversaries and only went "too far" when the situation seemed to call for it due to the risk to her person if she did nothing! (Which may have been a soul-destroying choice for everyone that was there [except Zuko]. Even Azula is implied to have felt like a monster for killing Aang, during that conversation they had on Ember Island!) A 14 year old felt forced to kill, people! That affects the one doing it, too! Why does next to no one ever ask what Aang was even planning on doing once in the avatar state while they were in the catacombs? Especially from the POV if one of his enemies? Play hopscotch and do super gymnastics? Doubt it!

Now, please correct me if I'm wrong but, wouldn't a despot be preoccupied with looking for ways to change the surrounding cultures that they come into contact with? Instead, after she leaves Ba Sing Se, for example, she keeps it exactly as she found it; with the only change being the new Earth Kingdom-originated ruler she places in charge. The people of the EK didn't have anything change for them for better or worse, as far as I can recall. Yes, we do see her trying to break through the wall of Ba Sing Se with that more advanced technology and she is imperialistic (which is something wrong in itself and which can be very brutal). But that's not automatically the same as being a dictator or snatching up bits of power from others in any way she can. And in the end she conquered it by instead using the true, least offensive (in multiple ways) means possible.

As for that period just before the final agni kai we see in show, where she was going to be crowned? She was granted that title by the current Fire Lord aka her father, after her back-on-the-clock brother defected (so willingly left).

u·surp

/yo͞oˈsərp/

verb

take (a position of power or importance) illegally or by force. "Richard usurped the throne"

Based on that dictionary definition, how can she be usurping Zuko's position if, again, the FL himself is giving it to her and if Zuko gave it up? She's literally getting it "legally" (the FL is the law) and without using any force!

Now of course there's a rabbit hole argument that some may try and use by saying that because Ozai himself took his brother's throne without Iroh's consent (was it without his consent? Iroh seems to never be in a rush to be FL), that Azula getting the throne is therefore usurpation. Ummm, I hate to nip that point in the bud so soon but, Zuko is Ozai's son, not Iroh's. That means that (assuming the child of the by-birth king/queen is the only one that should gain the throne next if the king/queen is unable or unwilling) based on that logic, neither teenager should be allowed to sit on the throne.

Kinda hard to usurp a title from someone who "legally" shouldn't have it either, right? Oh Iroh, if only you'd just done your damn job.

All that being said, literally all this girl was doing is finding ways to handle her job and fulfill the tasks of it that she's been given at such an inappropriate age, while amassing the least amount of damage possible. And along the way she tried to extend a hand to her family and friends too, almost as a sort of "sorry for the inconveniences/thank you for your cooperation and loyalty". (She may have even learned some things about herself and others along the way—or could have, if she had been allowed just one more minute of screen time and the writing choice of change that the other Fire Nation kids got.)

Yet somehow many people come away from this show with the idea that she's trying to purposely take control of or harm as many people as possible in every way possible without any care at all for others' wants. I know at least two characters that that partly or fully applies to, and neither of them are Azula.

[theindescribable1]

I've heard a lot of shit about metalheads and I wanted to go to one to see if its true..

Are you satanic/ an atheist?

Are you depicted as emo and angry all the time?

Are you normally rude?

Do you only listen to metal?

Does metal affect your mental health?

Does it make you dumber?

...wow

Ok no no, I am not satanic, in fact I believe strongly in god as a Christian! And a catholic! So...no- I don't fuck with demons-

Also no, I am happy a lot! And I have never been the "emo" type. No no.

Aaaalso no! Most people actually find me to be a great kind and loving person! :]

AAAALSO no! I listen to a variety of genres! Occasional pop, classic rock, jazz, electric swing, punk, romantic, etc!! Although metal isss my favorite of the genres of course

And as for the last two... no. Just no. Music doesn't depict your personality or how smart you are. It definitely doesn't make me dumber, in fact I only get smarter!

Another common thing some people think about metalheads is that we tend to be drug using alcoholic depressed sluts... no.

That's called a stereotype! Don't put people into stereotypes, ok?

[mumblelard]

busted yu pai extra long type seven hundred or good friday cairns

we rested in an old mansion that had been closed up for the season. there were no linens on the beds, but i found a kids fleece blanket wadded up in the back of closet. a favorite hiding place perhaps. i slept on the bare mattress, folded up in the old blanket. in the middle of the night, i felt someone next to me, but i was too tired to find out who it was. in the morning, the dogs found us

[atheostic]

How can you be agnostic and atheist? Agnostics don’t know whether there is a God or not. Calling yourself an atheist cancels that out

Hi there, fair question.

"Atheists are 100% sure no gods exist and agnostics are on the fence" is a common misconception.

You see, Agnosticism and atheism aren't mutually exclusive.

Gnosticism and agnosticism has to do with knowledge (gnosis) whereas atheism and theism have to do with belief:

The only position out of the four that doesn't have a burden of proof is agnostic atheism, since the position isn't claiming anything, it's just the neutral* position.

So if you come across a gnostic atheist (they're rarer but do exist) then you can absolutely hold their feet to the proverbial fire regarding their beliefs since they're making a claim.

It's also worth pointing out that you can be, say, agnostic atheist in general but gnostic regarding a specific deity or deities. This is the case with me regarding the Abrahamic god described in the Bible, for example. Why am I sure I KNOW it's not real?

Because a triomni god breaks basic rules of logic, as demonstrated by The Problem of Evil, or Epicurus' Trilemma:

“If God is unable to prevent evil, then he is not all-powerful. If God is not aware of evil taking place he is not all-knowing. If God is not willing to prevent evil, then he is not all-good. If God knows evil is taking place and is willing and able to prevent evil then why does evil exist?"

Or, in meme form:

* This is due to something in epistemology (the study of knowledge) called the Null Hypothesis, which in turn is a fancy term for the concept that not believing things until they're proven to be true or likely true is the default for everyone (though what is considered good evidence for belief will vary from person to person).

[common-misconceptions-daily]

Pterosaurs (sometimes referred to using the informal term 'pterodactyls') are often called "flying dinosaurs" by popular media and the general public, but while pterosaurs were closely related to dinosaurs, dinosaurs are defined as the descendants of the last common ancestor of the Saurischia and the Ornithischia, which excludes the pterosaurs.[521][524]

[artstar1997]

I’ve been keeping myself busy with lots of work but I was able to do a few mermaid art for Mermay. When drawing mermaids, I try to make them more diverse as possible, but I am not using the stereotypical design, and I decided to make them weird but elegant as possible, such as giving them unusual colors for the skin, hair, and eyes, weird ear shapes and various aquatic features based on the marine animals that their tails are based on (like fins for fish, pointed ears for cetaceans, sea lion ears for selkies, and triangular, pointed or rounded, floppy ears for cilophytes or cecaelia), and unique powers and abilities such as superhuman condition, speed swimming, underwater senses (common to all), sonokinesis, hydrokinesis, pearl generation, precognition, musical empathy, atmokinesis, etc. (varies on the individual)

Since it’s Mermay, I’ll also discuss about the sirens in Greek Mythology. The sirens in pop culture are overratedly portrayed as mermaids but they’re actually half bird people, similar to harpies but they’re lighter and built for swimming like gannets. They live in small islands with flowers and sing there to bring back their beloved Persephone, whom they used to serve before Hades took her away, but anyone who heard their singing get distracted and never returned. Two known heroes encountered them, such as Jason and the Argonauts, and Odysseus, and they both survived. 

[englishhighbrowss]

English Language Myths: Let's Set the Record Straight

by Kim Jushua Irinco

Despite the fact that English has been the most studied language in the world, there are still many, including me, who are confused and unsure about it. The English language is also considered to be the most significant language in the world for a number of reasons. These includes

1. English is the language of business — Global businesses speak in English. English language is the most dominant language in business, and many international companies such as Samsung, Nokia, Microsoft, and Apple use English as a form of communication. Also, learning the English language makes you employable not only in the US or UK; it is also required in many countries where English is not the official language. Studies from Cambridge English stated that English is important for over 95% of employers.

2. English is the language of the world. Approximately, there are about 400 million native speakers of the English language, trailing only Mandarin and Spanish. The English language is considered the global lingua franca, so it serves as the common language people use to communicate. The English language is also used as a primary or secondary language in many companies, organizations, and business transactions.

3. English is the language of science and academia. The English language is the dominant language used in different research projects and in academia. Many different scientific research studies, publications, and books are written in English. It is very hard to find scientific research in different languages or dialects, such as Filipino; there is only plenty of research in the Filipino language. English proficiency is a key for those who are seeking knowledge. Despite the fact that English is one of the most important languages in history, there are still a lot of misconceptions about the language. There are still people like me who are confused about the different rules and concepts with regards to the English language. Even if you are a native speaker or it’s your second or third language, you are not immune to these different misconceptions. So, let’s try to list some of those misconceptions. Let us begin by busting the myths.

Common Misconceptions in English Language

1. “You are proficient in English if it's your first language”.

When English is your first language or you are native to a nation that mostly speaks it, you are confident and might assume that you know how to use and speak it well. You understand people who are speaking, and they can understand you as well. You even know how to read the language, but what if you tried writing an essay or a research paper? Only by  then will you realize that you really don’t know how to use and speak the English language. I know this because even though it is not my first language, I used to think that I knew how to speak and write English until I started to write essays and research papers. Even other graduates admit that they cannot write an advanced composition. The truth is that learning and mastering the English language is challenging because it is a language that has been constantly changing.

2. “You need a large vocabulary in order to speak English well.”

According to the Oxford English Dictionary, there are approximately 170,000 words in use today and an additional 47,000 out-of-date terminologies. Did you know anyone who knows every word in the English lexicon? If there is, may I meet him, her, or them? It certainly helps to have a large vocabulary to learn any language, but only knowing all the words might not significantly help you. Simple, yet meaningful words that you can use in everyday situations are all you need; fancy words are not necessary.

3. “Living in an English-speaking country is necessary for effective English language learning.”

This statement is simply erroneous. Yes, it will certainly help if you are in a country dominated by the English language because you are surrounded by people who speak it. However, even if you happen to live in a nation where English is not the primary language, it does not mean that you will not have the capacity to acquire and learn the language. There are many examples of this such as the English scholars here from the Philippines and in other countries. We have English teachers and students who are able to use it in their daily lives. So, if you truly want to learn, your surrounding cannot abate your capability of learning the language.

4. “There is only one correct pronunciation for English words.”

Some people believe that there is only one way to pronounce a word. But because the English language has been evolving, we are aware that the said statement is invalid. There are many examples of this word, like the word “aunt”. It has two pronunciations: "ant,” like the insect, and "ahnt,” which rhymes with want. Another example is the word almond, which has three pronunciations. First is "ALL-mund” — “L” is pronounced, and th “al” sounds like “all”. Second is "AH-mund" — “L” is not pronounced. The last one is "AW-mund” — L is not pronounced, and “a” sounds like aw.

5. “I’m too old to learn English or any other language."

It is unfortunate that many people give up on language learning because they're old. There is a saying: “You cannot teach an old dog new tricks!” But this is not true; yes, learning a language will be more difficult for you than for a child, because children still have a strong memory and can absorb information easily. Adults, on the other hand, possess motivation, experience, and knowledge that can aid in language learning. So, do not give up on learning a language or anything just because you are old, because when it comes to learning, there are no barriers.

6. “Learning how to speak English takes a long time.”

It actually depends on the student. When you are motivated and teachable, you will be able to manage it efficiently, quickly, and effectively. However, if you truly want to master the English language, it will take a long time. It may take several months or even years. Simply put, when learning any language, just have fun and fully immerse yourself. Only then will you become proficient in the language you are learning. Therefore, persevere. You can succeed!

7. “British English is the only ‘true’ English”.

It is a misconception to think that British English is the original form of the language persists throughout the world. In actuality, American English has managed to hold onto many of the traits that the British brought with them when they immigrated to the New World. The British lost some of these subtleties to the languages over time. Having so many "correct" versions of a language may not seem tidy and orderly, but that is the reality. All of these English translations are, of course, occasionally interchangeable. So, there is no “correct” English because the language changes depending on the location and situation.

References: 1. The Importance of English 2. 8 biggest misconceptions about the English language 3. 6 Misconceptions About Learning English 4. Number of Words in the English Language

[benibevan]

UNDERTALE SANS AND PAPYRUS COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS (TUMBLR POST VERSION) POST NUMBER 2

video

(this is the second part of a tumblr post version of a video i made click here to see the first post)

and with that lets move on

SCIENCE

sans has many ties to science

i dont have much to say about this he just kind of does

here are some examples

another great example is his fight but that would be way too long

now to papyrus once again

despite what he may seem like papyrus has many ties to science too which most people dont notice

now lets continue to one of many reasons why this is important

TIMELINES

its a suprisingly common misconception that sans remembers timelines but that is false

he seems to guess many things from "your expression" which the human's sprite doesnt show

he also seems to get some info from "reports"

papyrus also probably knows atleast something about timelines

if they do or do not know what is going on is up for depate

some may say that papyrus doesnt realize the implications of what he says sometimes and to those people i say go away please

lets move on to a very intresting topic

SHORTCUTS

its more than well known that sans can use something called "shortcuts" which seems to be some form of teleportation

its very noticable to the players and many characters acknowledge it aswell

and yet some people think that papyrus doesnt know about it

papyrus very clearly knows about it and probably might be able to do it too

here was supposed to be something but i couldnt find it in my folder when i made the video and i still cant find it so nevermind

anyway sans is often depicted as extremly powerfull and papyrus as very weak which is not true

let me tell you a fun fact

papyrus is the only enemy who no matter how hard you try will not kill you

toriel can kill you by accident but papyrus refuses to for some reason

he is so good that he can even do 0 damage when you get hit at 1 hp (or atleast it is coded that way)

most of you probably already knew this but i just wanted to put this in the video and posts just in case someone somehow did not

now lets move on

"EYE"

in many fan works sans is drawn with a constant blue "eye" that makes a fire for some reason

however in the game his "eye" is not constant and only appears sometimes like when he controls gravity to smash you against the walls

also its not only blue instead its blue and yellow and flickers between those two colors

it also doesnt make a fire lol

this seems way more cool than a fire in my opinion but whatever

it is not known if papyrus has an "eye" like that

but many people draw him with an orange one becus of a popular theory

the theory being that the traits described in the ball game are not only connected to the souls but other things too

such as sans' "eye" which would make it blue for patience and yellow for justice

this theory makes sense and is mostly good

however orange is for bravery and while papyrus is brave there is a trait that fits him better

that trait is integrity

becus he is a good friend stands by his morals and many other reasons

but most significantly integrity is dark blue which is the color he turns your soul to

another thing is that sans has two colors which means papyrus could have both blue and orange and yet people do only orange

and he is also commonly depicted with orange bones which he never used and probably cant use

thats enough of this topic

there is more that i wanted to talk about but editing the video was taking too much time and i needed to go do some other things

i want to make more videos (and posts) on this but right now i think this is enough considering its one of my first right now

so this is where i ended the video and right now am also ending the post

bye

[list-of-common-misconceptions]

It is not true that aerodynamic theory predicts that bumblebees should not be able to fly; the physics of insect flight is quite well understood. The misconception appears to come from a calculation based on a fixed-wing aircraft mentioned in a 1934 book.

[lovesexplore]

QUEEF PHENOMENON

Explore this informative article to understand queefing, a natural bodily phenomenon often misunderstood. Learn why it happens and how to embrace it without embarrassment.

[theneomerchant]

✦ Extra stuff I think everyone should know:

Xenophobia: dislike of or prejudice against people from other countries (commonly misused as to mean "against xenogenders")

Transracial: transracial adoption, placing a child of one racial or ethnic group with adoptive parents of another racial or ethnic group (commonly misused as "having a racial identity or racial expression that differs from one's race of birth")

[shadypandora]

Every year or two I scroll through the Wikipedia list of misconceptions and find/refind the funniest shit.

I'm just imagining furious historians like "how dare you accuse them of trying to deceive people they went there and saw ice and named it Iceland, this slander has gone on for too long! They did do that with Greenland though yeah they straight up lied."

[frogintherainvibe]

The universal recycling symbol and the symbol on plastics are not the same. The plastics symbol shows what kind of material it is. The codes 1 and 2 are most commonly the only plastics truly recyclable, which for the majority of the time don’t make it to recycling.

[atheostic]

That's Not Biblical: The Three Magi

The Bible does NOT say

that three magi came to visit the baby Jesus

that they were kings

that they rode on camels

that their names were Caspar, Melchior, and Balthazar

what their skin colour was

Three magi are inferred because three gifts are described, but the Bible says only that there was more than one magus.

[common-misconceptions-daily]

The cake is a lie

Marie Antoinette did not say "let them eat cake (brioche)" when she heard that the French peasantry were starving due to a shortage of bread. The phrase was first published in ousseau's Confessions when Marie was only nine years old and not attributed to her, just to "a great princess". The phrase was used as anti-monarchist propaganda.[294]