From the age of about eight to ten I was convinced I could make 'Black light' by combining the beams from two torches - if only I could get them lined up right. Then I'd be rich. Oh yes. Well, I'm filthy rich now but still haven't cracked battery operated darkness.
A childhood belief about technology

others believed things like this
- I used to think Buddy Rich was called Buddy Rich because he was my dad's friend, same with Buddy Holly. Anon
- I used to believe that all men with mustaches were rich.— Katie
- I thought if you had $100 you were rich!— Demond
- i used to believe cars could fly, but only the rich had them in big cities. Thus, i never saw them.— kevin
- i used to believe anyone who didn't live in my neighborhood was rich.— Spencer
- I used to believe there was a money tree in every rich person’s backyard — Kb