"Sayings, quotes, myth and superstition.

[AstralTraveller (David)]

Originally Posted by Wavytone

Ok... the BIG ONE - Gallipoli.

Just goes to show how many will dig so deeply to find positives in what was actually a total stuff-up resulting from the most appalling mismanagement.

Some years ago I read that Tsarist Russia's big strategic aim in the war was all-year access to the world's oceans for the Russian Navy [though after what the Japs did to them on 1905 you'd wonder why]. To do that they had to control the Bosphorus and the Dardanelles and that meant seizing Istanbul. Since then I've wondered who the Australian soldiers were really dying for. Overall it probably doesn't matter what stupid, greedy aim they were conned onto fighting for but I would still like to know the truth [alas, that is always the first casualty of war].

[AussieTrooper (Ben)]

Originally Posted by Wavytone

Ok... the BIG ONE - Gallipoli.

Just goes to show how many will dig so deeply to find positives in what was actually a total stuff-up resulting from the most appalling mismanagement.

Nobody claims it as a victory. That's the point. The day is a commemoration, not a celebration.

[AussieTrooper (Ben)]

Originally Posted by xelasnave

Can you think of a saying or quote that folk wheel out that is annoyingly wrong.

Richmond always finish 9th.

[Tropo-Bob (Bob)]

This is one for myths...

Once my hairdresser found I was interested in Astronomy, she proceeded to give me a detailed explanation on how the phases of the Moon effects when the best time is to have a hair cut. Apparently, more lush growth occurs when .. blah, blah.

She even showed me an Website on her phone as proof. There are several. Check a few out for yourself.

It is an interesting insight as to how people can develop their own constructions and food for thought on how they may benefit from this; most likely in monetary, social or psychological ways.

[xelasnave]

I just thought of another....

Hard work won't kill you.

I contend it can and was responsible somewhat for many folk not reaching the average life expectancy.

My experience was hard work sent me nuts.

Alex

[Dealy (Kev)]

"Push the envelope"

Oooh I hate that saying.

[toc (Tim)]

One I hate 'whatever doesn't kill you makes you stronger'.