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Yahoo
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
44 Dumb, Dumb, Dumb People Who Were Just So, So, So Wrong
the record, Tony Stark is NOT a real person. a widow is not the same thing as a spinster. person was really, really confused about the meaning of the word "prequel." is a wild a very good comeback. person forgot about talking. don't call someone a "dumb fuck" if, y'know, you're the one who's wrong. one thing to confuse "there" and "their"; it's another entirely to defend it to this level. with "to" and "too." confusing pepperoni and pepperoncini could be this person fully thought pepperoni was just called "red circles" or "hot salami." first person was so wrong that the other person had to bring alligators into this, like we're still in elementary school. of the people here were reallyyyyyyy confused about math. Or how many pennies are in a dollar. you're wrong. person was actually correct in saying this isn't 3/8 (though it's pretty darn close), but they somehow thought half an inch was smaller than 3/8 of an inch. 14.I'm not sure how basic this math is, considering you couldn't get it right, bud. Related: I Really, Really, Really Hate Myself For Laughing At These 57 Hilariously Unfortunate People a little concerning that this note is from a teacher. this person never used a charger before??? explain PEMDAS to this poor fool. 18.I don't know where this person got their info about humans not having instincts, but I think they need to go back to school. is also weirdly specific and incorrect info. Where are people learning this stuff??? 20.I should've known this reply was gonna be nonsense when the person spelled school "skl." 21."I don't remember this, so you're wrong" one way to go through life! I hate mansplaining too, but maybe make sure you're actually correct about something before calling it out. Related: 26 People Who Had Overwhelming Gut Instincts They Couldn't Were Right person was just so, so dumb. someone actually thought you could make an iced latte like this. poor father went his whole life thinking this. smartie pants bought a special water bottle to "add more hydrogen" to their water. this genius accepted an arcade token as legal currency. DOES go bad, for the record. made this "map" needs to go back to school. well as whoever taught this to actual students. every single person that didn't realize 1, 2, 3, etc. ARE, in fact, Arabic numerals. on earth did this person think this lane was a spot? Bible store really misunderstood this quote. person forgot that gas stoves are still usable during a power outage, which might've been understandable if they hadn't resorted to using actual candles. 35.I have a feeling this woman isn't actually a mechanic. person REALLY misunderstood how to use a crockpot. 37.I'm a little concerned for this person. brain fart is as embarrassing as it is hilarious. person probably should've used Google to make sure George Lucas was really dead. person probably should've pulled out a calculator. with this person. person really, really tried to contribute. say there's no such thing as a dumb question, and yet... finally, this might be one of the dumbest questions I've ever seen. Also in Internet Finds: 51 Wildly Fascinating Photos Of Disorders, Injuries, And Variations In The Human Body That I Cannot Stop Staring At Also in Internet Finds: 19 Things Society Glorifies That Are Actually Straight-Up Terrible, And We Need To Stop Pretending Otherwise Also in Internet Finds: 27 Grown-Ass Adults Who Threw Such Unbelievable Temper Tantrums, Even The Brattiest Toddler Couldn't Compete
Buzz Feed
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
44 Dumb People Who Were So, So Wrong
the record, Tony Stark is NOT a real person. And a widow is not the same thing as a spinster. This person was really, really confused about the meaning of the word "prequel." This is a wild a very good comeback. This person forgot about talking. Maybe don't call someone a "dumb fuck" if, y'know, you're the one who's wrong. It's one thing to confuse "there" and "their"; it's another entirely to defend it to this level. Ditto with "to" and "too." Similarly, confusing pepperoni and pepperoncini could be this person fully thought pepperoni was just called "red circles" or "hot salami." The first person was so wrong that the other person had to bring alligators into this, like we're still in elementary school. Two of the people here were reallyyyyyyy confused about math. Or how many pennies are in a dollar. Hint: you're wrong. This person was actually correct in saying this isn't 3/8 (though it's pretty darn close), but they somehow thought half an inch was smaller than 3/8 of an inch. I'm not sure how basic this math is, considering you couldn't get it right, bud. It's a little concerning that this note is from a teacher. Had this person never used a charger before??? Someone explain PEMDAS to this poor fool. I don't know where this person got their info about humans not having instincts, but I think they need to go back to school. This is also weirdly specific and incorrect info. Where are people learning this stuff??? I should've known this reply was gonna be nonsense when the person spelled school "skl." "I don't remember this, so you're wrong" one way to go through life! Listen, I hate mansplaining too, but maybe make sure you're actually correct about something before calling it out. This person was just so, so dumb. Yep, someone actually thought you could make an iced latte like this. This poor father went his whole life thinking this. This smartie pants bought a special water bottle to "add more hydrogen" to their water. And this genius accepted an arcade token as legal currency. Cheese DOES go bad, for the record. Whoever made this "map" needs to go back to school. As well as whoever taught this to actual students. And every single person that didn't realize 1, 2, 3, etc. ARE, in fact, Arabic numerals. How on earth did this person think this lane was a spot? This Bible store really misunderstood this quote. This person forgot that gas stoves are still usable during a power outage, which might've been understandable if they hadn't resorted to using actual candles. I have a feeling this woman isn't actually a mechanic. This person REALLY misunderstood how to use a crockpot. I'm a little concerned for this person. This brain fart is as embarrassing as it is hilarious. This person probably should've used Google to make sure George Lucas was really dead. This person probably should've pulled out a calculator. Along with this person. This person really, really tried to contribute. They say there's no such thing as a dumb question, and yet... And finally, this might be one of the dumbest questions I've ever seen.
Daily Mail
10-05-2025
- General
- Daily Mail
Sixth-grade math problem leaves the internet confused... can you solve it?
PEMDAS has plagued many in elementary school math classes, but how many Americans remember how to use the acronym to solve problems? A simple sixth-grade math equation went viral on X for stumping adults who forgot how to solve a basic problem. 'Can you solve this!?' one X user asked their followers. The problem read: 16 - 4 ÷ 4 - 4. The comment section blew up with some internet users claiming the answer was 11, while others saying that it was -1. A few X users even claimed the answer was 12, some said 0, one answered 13, and another came to the answer of 6. To solve the equation, you have to reach back into the depths of your brain and use PEMDAS, which stands for Parentheses, Exponents, Multiplication, Division, Addition and Subtraction. The acronym represents the correct order to complete a math problem with multiple functions, starting by solving what's in between parentheses. So, can you solve the sixth-grade math problem? The correct answer to the equation is 11. To get the answer, four is first divided by itself because division comes before subtraction in PEMDAS. Four divided by four is one, which now makes the problem 16 - 1 - 4. Next is just simple subtraction. Moving left to right, 16 - 1 = 15 and 15 - 4 = 11; thus, the answer to the tricky problem is 11. Many users who got -1 made the mistake of going in order instead of starting with division. If you started the equation by subtracting four from 16, you would've ended up with 12 ÷ 4 - 4. 12 ÷ 4 = 3 and 3 - 4 = -1. The math problem was posted to X, and internet users were divided on the correct answer Those who accidentally came up with 12, 0, 13, or 6 may've made an error when subtracting or dividing.
Daily Mail
26-04-2025
- General
- Daily Mail
Can you solve easy-looking math sum that has stumped the internet... clue is in the order you work out answer
The internet is buzzing over a seemingly simple math equation that has unexpectedly stumped thousands of people. At first glance, the problem appears easy enough. But while many users on X, formerly Twitter, quickly chimed in with answers, only a small number got it right - because only they remembered to apply the correct order of operations. To solve this kind of equation correctly, you need to follow the PEMDAS rule - a foundational concept typically taught in fifth or sixth grade under the Common Core Curriculum. PEMDAS is an acronym that outlines the correct sequence for solving math problems. Parentheses (P) come first, followed by exponents (E), then multiplication (M) and division (D) (from left to right), and finally addition (A) and subtraction (S)(also from left to right). Now, let's take a look at the equation that caused all the confusion. Try solving it yourself before reading ahead: 19 - 12 ÷ 3 + 1 = ? But while many users on X, formerly Twitter , quickly chimed in with answers, only a small number got it right - because only they remembered to apply the correct order of operations Many people ignored the rules and solved the equation strictly from left to right, which led to the most common incorrect answer: 3.33. That mistake happens when PEMDAS is overlooked. Using PEMDAS, to solve the equation you must start with division since there are no parentheses or exponents. Begin by dividing 12 ÷ 3, which equals 4. The equation now becomes 19 - 4 + 1. Working left to right, we subtract 4 from 19 to get 15, then add 1 to arrive at the final answer: 16. The original post, shared by Bholanath Dutta, didn't include the correct answer - leading to a lively comment section full of wild guesses and confident miscalculations. One user proudly posted '-16,' while another offered up '6.333333333333333' as their final answer. Although the math here is elementary, this viral moment is a fun reminder that even the simplest problems can trip us up if we forget the basics. So next time you're faced with a math equation that seems too easy, take a moment, slow down, and let PEMDAS be your guide, it just might save you from going viral for the wrong answer.
New York Times
11-04-2025
- General
- New York Times
She Had All the Right Answers. So Did He, Eventually.
Simon Kyu Seung Yi likes to jokingly credit himself with Dr. Gem Marian Manalo's academic success. After all, he was her SAT coach during the summer of 2005 — reviewing math tips like the mnemonic PEMDAS rule order of operations and building vocabulary through Mad Libs. 'This guy must be a huge nerd,' Dr. Manalo said she recalled thinking, one of three students in the course. 'Who spends the summer tutoring students for the SATs?' She was 15, and about to enter her sophomore year at University Liggett School, a private school for prekindergarten to Grade 12 in Grosse Pointe Woods, Mich., where she grew up. 'I'd call on Gem because she always had all the answers,' Mr. Yi, now 38, said. He was a 19-year-old rising sophomore then at the University of Michigan, from which he eventually graduated with two bachelor's degrees: one in business administration, and the other in economics. 'He felt so much older than me,' said Dr. Manalo, now 34, who began her freshman year at Michigan the semester after he graduated. It was there that she earned a degree in art history and biology, followed by a master's degree in medical science from Boston University and a medical degree from Wayne State University in Detroit. She is now an anesthesiologist at Midtown Endoscopy & Surgical Center in Manhattan. Thank you for your patience while we verify access. If you are in Reader mode please exit and log into your Times account, or subscribe for all of The Times. Thank you for your patience while we verify access. Already a subscriber? Log in. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
