Flying Squid@lemmy.worldM to Lemmy Shitpost@lemmy.world · 4 months agoI always get them confused.lemmy.worldexternal-linkmessage-square76fedilinkarrow-up1546arrow-down116
arrow-up1530arrow-down1external-linkI always get them confused.lemmy.worldFlying Squid@lemmy.worldM to Lemmy Shitpost@lemmy.world · 4 months agomessage-square76fedilink
minus-squared00phy@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up9·4 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-up2·4 months agoIt’s easier than that: c for ceiling, g for ground.
minus-squareUltraviolet@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up3·4 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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