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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP is more ignorant than the people she is mocking. They are going out to explore the world, while OP prides herself on trivia.

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https://fs.blog/richard-feynman-knowing-something/[/quote]

OP here. As others have pointed out, knowing the names of the two oceans that border our country is not trivia (or trivial), but just basic information that any fully functioning American adult (or child for that matter) should know. But you’re right, I’m sure she could have delivered a lecture on ocean currents, tidal basins and other matters related to oceanography. [/quote]

Why would it have to be oceanography?  Maybe she could have delivered a lecture on the soil food web, or the different classifications of curly hair types, or performed open heart surgery, or told you the best cleaning agents for every possible stain on every possible surface.  But she couldn’t remember if the ocean she has never seen before is called the Atlantic or the Pacific, so she’s stupid and you’re smart.  Congratulations.  Here’s your prize.[/quote]

Why do you presume people are so one dimensional and can only do one thing well? Bizarre premise.
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That is not the premise.[/quote]

Apparently it is. And I don't know any stupid surgeons who can't answer basic questions. Neither do you.[/quote]

LOL apparently you’ve never asked a surgeon to calculate simple interest.  They’re notoriously terrible at such tasks.  Based on your non-sensical attempt at logic (hint: not doing one thing well but also doing something else well =/= doing only one thing well) you are most likely also bad at math.[/quote]

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