Flying Squid@lemmy.worldM to Lemmy Shitpost@lemmy.world · 2 months agoI always get them confused.lemmy.worldimagemessage-square77fedilinkarrow-up1663arrow-down118
arrow-up1645arrow-down1imageI always get them confused.lemmy.worldFlying Squid@lemmy.worldM to Lemmy Shitpost@lemmy.world · 2 months agomessage-square77fedilink
minus-squared00phy@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up9·2 months 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-squareDocMcStuffin@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkarrow-up6·2 months agoIt’s easier than that: c for ceiling, g for ground.
minus-squareUltraviolet@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up3·2 months 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.”
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.
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