My granddaddy has always taken that phrase seriously. He loves knowledge. That was evidenced by the many textbooks he would buy at yard sales and book stores and give to us (me and my cousins) to help us with our studies. I'm not sure we ever used any of those books but we took them graciously with only a slight roll of the eyes. I wish I could remember his exact wording (because it never changed), but every time I saw him, without fail, he would ask me what I had learned that was new. Being the sarcastic person that I was growing up, I'm sure I said something smart, or just made something up. As I've gotten older, I've come to appreciate that question more. So, in honor of Cecil Ammons, I'm going to share with you what I learned today that was new to me.
1. Falling vending machines kill 13 people each year, compared to the 10 people who are killed yearly by shark attacks.
and
2. A group of jellyfish is known as a "smack".
Who knew?
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THAT is hilarious.
ReplyDeleteAnd i plan to use it :)
First of all, my grandmother always asked me that as well. And secondly, did you know that a group of blacksmiths is known as anvil of blacksmiths. A group of teenagers is known as an attitude of teenagers. I love collective nouns...which makes me appear much more of a dork than I already am...but it's true.
ReplyDeleteI ADORE me some Cecil Ammons! (and his packed out frig).
ReplyDeleteA smack! I love it! That is definitely my "wow" word of the week.
ReplyDeleteI still have all of my "How it Works" books if you want to read them! And many many math books! Love you!
ReplyDeleteDrew