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[–] Captainautism@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 3 months ago (1 children)

When I was in college, I took world history and one day the professor asked the class, “what does BC stand for?” I honestly thought I knew what the answer was as I’ve been told my entire life that it means Before Christ. She scoffed at me and then went on a loud public rant about how dumb my answer was. God, I hated that woman!!

[–] Deceptichum@quokk.au 8 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (1 children)

Your answer was correct tho?

BCE is the non-religious rewording for Before Common Era.

[–] Captainautism@lemmy.dbzer0.com 3 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Oh, I still don’t know because she traumatized me so bad with embarrassment I didn’t even hear the correct answer.

[–] Deceptichum@quokk.au 4 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (1 children)

If I ever get a time machine, I'll correct her for you. That makes so angry to hear.

[–] Captainautism@lemmy.dbzer0.com 4 points 3 months ago

I do appreciate the sentiment!