random beliefs

I used to believe my dad would plant light bulbs every year to make the plants grow. I didn't understand it was just bulbs.

Jenn (from nature : plants)

When I was 4, I asked asked "Dad, why do pelicans have blue feet?"

He answered "Because the water is cold."

I was well into University before I realised I'd been had.

Vicky (from animals : birds)

When I was 5, I came home from school begging my mum for 20p so I could buy a puppy. Boy was I dissapointed the next day when they were only selling poppies for rememberence day.

Naomi (from language : speaking)

I used to believe that if you farted in a jar and put it in the fridge it would turn into a cabbage by morning.

Silly Robbin (from body functions : farting)

I used to believe that the meat dish 'tripe' was lion.

Kent (from food : general)

My girlfriend (who's 20 yrs old) didn't realise until the other year that trains have wheels. She'd assumed they were somehow hovering.

SuzieQ (from transport : trains)

I used to believe that a Granary - the place where you store Grain was a place you put people - Grans - when they got old.

Anon (from grown-ups : getting older)

I Used To Believe That Bananas Turn People Into Monkeys. My Brother Told Me This. He Told Me That The Little Monkeys Were Kids That Ate Bananas. So I Don't Eat Bananas.

Cassie (from food : dangerous food)

I believed that evil clowns wanted to eat me.

Joe (from people : clowns)

i used to think teachers lived in the classrooms b/c they were there before you came and after you left.

josieg (from school : teachers)