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What did you get told as a child that you realised was a lie as you got older? (lemmy.world)

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[–] captain_aggravated@sh.itjust.works 1 point 2 years ago

Yeah, in my experience "You won't carry a calculator with you everywhere you go" was what they said to justify pointless busywork.

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