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Comment author: pedanterrific 11 January 2012 08:11:12PM *  1 point [-]

When you (or anyone else) got a high distinction for a unit or assignment or exam, was that a moment to go, fuck - didn't remember that a pre ganglionic fibre doesn't look anything like a post gangleoic nerve (aka ds9), or was it a moment to leap for joy and go, you little ripper I got 95%!

When you (or anyone else) get a high grade on a paper or assignment or exam, is that a moment to think "Darn- I didn't remember (single obscure thing you got wrong)," or is it a moment to leap for joy and say "I got a 95! Ahaha!"?

Comment author: thomblake 11 January 2012 08:28:35PM 0 points [-]

Thanks!

Comment author: Peacewise 12 January 2012 01:15:17AM 0 points [-]

thomblake, consider a high distinction as an A+ grade. Perhaps as along the lines of Newtonian Mechanics. It's mostly right.

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