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Clodfobble · 04-27-2005, 10:32 AM

Simple, basic arithmetic confounds me. I can do more complicated math in my head just fine, multiplying large numbers and what-have-you, and I still can explain calculus and all about the different kinds of infinities. But I have to triple-check myself every time I add two single-digit numbers or (god help me) calculate a tip because 90% of the time I will have screwed it up.

Also, all the aforementioned things: electricity, and plumbing, and cars, and home appliances are magic. Just magic.

You know how you'll hear a statistic like 65% of Americans can't find Iraq on an unmarked map? I'm one of those people. Maps do NOT stick with me. I know what it borders on and what else is in the region, but I couldn't find those countries on a map either.

04-27-2005, 10:32 AM	#5
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	Simple, basic arithmetic confounds me. I can do more complicated math in my head just fine, multiplying large numbers and what-have-you, and I still can explain calculus and all about the different kinds of infinities. But I have to triple-check myself every time I add two single-digit numbers or (god help me) calculate a tip because 90% of the time I will have screwed it up. Also, all the aforementioned things: electricity, and plumbing, and cars, and home appliances are magic. Just magic. You know how you'll hear a statistic like 65% of Americans can't find Iraq on an unmarked map? I'm one of those people. Maps do NOT stick with me. I know what it borders on and what else is in the region, but I couldn't find those countries on a map either.