Flying SquidM to Lemmy Shitpost@lemmy.world • 1 day agoI always get them confused.lemmy.worldimagemessage-square77fedilinkarrow-up1633
arrow-up1633imageI always get them confused.lemmy.worldFlying SquidM to Lemmy Shitpost@lemmy.world • 1 day agomessage-square77fedilink
minus-squared00phylinkfedilinkEnglish8•22 hours agoI used to get them confused until a visit to Luray Cavern. The tour guide explained that one “held ‘tite’ to the ceiling while the other just ‘mite’ reach it.”
minus-square@DocMcStuffin@lemmy.worldlinkfedilink6•20 hours agoIt’s easier than that: c for ceiling, g for ground.
minus-square@Ultraviolet@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkEnglish2•5 hours agoI just remember it intuitively based on vibes. Stalagmites sound bulky and lumpy, and stalactites sound sharp and light.
I used to get them confused until a visit to Luray Cavern. The tour guide explained that one “held ‘tite’ to the ceiling while the other just ‘mite’ reach it.”
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It’s easier than that: c for ceiling, g for ground.
I just remember it intuitively based on vibes. Stalagmites sound bulky and lumpy, and stalactites sound sharp and light.