Flying SquidM to Lemmy Shitpost@lemmy.world • 7 months agoI always get them confused.lemmy.worldimagemessage-square46fedilinkarrow-up1541arrow-down116
arrow-up1525arrow-down1imageI always get them confused.lemmy.worldFlying SquidM to Lemmy Shitpost@lemmy.world • 7 months agomessage-square46fedilink
minus-squared00phylinkfedilinkEnglish7•7 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-square@DocMcStuffin@lemmy.worldlinkfedilink5•7 months agoIt’s easier than that: c for ceiling, g for ground.
minus-square@Ultraviolet@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkEnglish3•7 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.
Tights come down.