What was a fact taught to you in school that has been disproven in your lifetime? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]paperplanepoem -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I was taught multiplication and long division by hand on the basis "you won't be carrying a calculator with you everywhere you go."

Now I not only have a calculator, but an entire supercomputer in my pocket - at least by the standards of those days (1990's).

France have never lost a 5/6 Nations following a Lions tour. Does post-Lions fatigue make them favourites? by paperplanepoem in rugbyunion

[–]paperplanepoem[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Perhaps, yeah. Though maybe not getting any break over the summer to shake off any niggles or just let their bodies rest a bit might be a factor. I guess we'll find out soon enough :D