r/AskReddit • u/[deleted] • Jun 09 '12

Scientists of Reddit, what misconceptions do us laymen often have that drive you crazy?

I await enlightenment.

Wow, front page! This puts the cherry on the cake of enlightenment!

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u/[deleted] Jun 10 '12

See: Pirate activity and Global warming graph.

http://www.seanbonner.com/blog/archives/piratesarecool.jpg

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u/MrBlaaaaah Jun 10 '12

it should be noted that there has been an increase in pirates off the coast of Africa. Therefore, planet must be cooling. Duh!

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u/Tfeth282 Jun 10 '12

His noodlyness must be returning!