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Going On Holiday 'Lowers Your IQ'
Ananova ^ | 7-25-2003

Posted on 07/25/2003 4:11:19 PM PDT by blam

Going on holiday 'lowers your IQ'

A scientist claims going on holiday makes you stupid.

Siegfried Lehrl, of the University of Erlangen and Nuremberg in Germany, says sunbathing and relaxation lowers your IQ.

He told Berliner Kurier: "Fourteen days of complete rest can be enough to bring your IQ down by 20 points."

Mr Lehrl agrees people who work hard all year need some time to relax.

But he says they should avoid getting bored while on holiday, since boredom affects intelligence.

He told the newspaper paper: "Boredom is a warning signal when we feel a lack of mental challenge."

Mr Lehrl recommends a daily round of backgammon, or taking a book along to the beach to stay smart.

Story filed: 10:43 Friday 25th July 2003


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1 posted on 07/25/2003 4:11:19 PM PDT by blam
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To: blam
It may explain Europe.
2 posted on 07/25/2003 4:14:08 PM PDT by demlosers (Come out of the shadows)
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To: blam
EXCUSE ME!!!!

When I'm on vacation, I want my IQ low and my alcohol content high! Sheesh. That's why you call it a vacation.

3 posted on 07/25/2003 4:14:16 PM PDT by CFW
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To: CFW
Ditto.

I just want some "stupid time", and I've got just the juice to do it.
4 posted on 07/25/2003 4:16:41 PM PDT by Farnham (In theory, theory and practice are the same. In practice, they are not.)
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To: blam
Well this explains why I am a stupid idiot. I am a teacher, and get the whole Summer off.
5 posted on 07/25/2003 4:18:00 PM PDT by Semper911 (Bread and circus are not enough. Hence, FreeRepublic.com)
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To: blam
Boredom is a warning signal when we feel a lack of mental challenge.

My teachers never believed that line and now that I'm an adult, I don't either.

I've noticed that the people who are most easily bored, are often the stupidest.

6 posted on 07/25/2003 4:21:17 PM PDT by irv
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To: blam
Let's see....5 vacations of 14-days....comes to....oh no...I have the IQ of a spud now! I wonder if I can work my IQ back up again by never taking another vacation as long as I live....
7 posted on 07/25/2003 4:21:34 PM PDT by anniegetyourgun
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To: anniegetyourgun
At this rate I'm going to owe them IQ points. Story of my life.
8 posted on 07/25/2003 4:25:10 PM PDT by DainBramage
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If I only had a dain....
9 posted on 07/25/2003 4:32:45 PM PDT by anniegetyourgun
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To: blam
I'm on vacation all the time, and I'm a pretty fart smeller.

FMCDH

10 posted on 07/25/2003 4:33:07 PM PDT by nothingnew (the pendulum swings and the libs are in the pit)
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To: anniegetyourgun
with half my dain tied behind by mack.
11 posted on 07/25/2003 4:40:09 PM PDT by DainBramage
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To: blam
He told the newspaper paper

Is the writer on holiday?

12 posted on 07/25/2003 4:46:20 PM PDT by what's up
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To: Semper911
My IQ is higher than yours, then.

I'm stuck in summer school. Blech. >_<
13 posted on 07/25/2003 5:00:25 PM PDT by 4mycountry (Over-achiever extraordinare!)
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To: blam
Of course this report comes out just after I get back from my two-week trip to the UK. Between my trip and all of the pints I drank over there, I must be screwed.
14 posted on 07/25/2003 5:03:36 PM PDT by inflorida
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To: irv
I've noticed that the people who are most easily bored, are often the stupidest.

OTOH, the most boring people are often the smartest. Nature prefers a stable balance. Summer, winter; night, day; boring, bored.

15 posted on 07/25/2003 5:05:23 PM PDT by RightWhale (Destroy the dark; restore the light)
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To: blam
Saw this on a commercial truck:

"Last year I couldn't spell Locksmith...and now I are one!"

Truth in advertising?
16 posted on 07/25/2003 5:40:03 PM PDT by NewRomeTacitus
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Gee, I must be in the genius category, I have not taken more than 3 days off in the last 5 years.

Kneel down and hail your master! low IQer's
17 posted on 07/25/2003 6:17:18 PM PDT by underbyte
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To: blam
Going On Holiday 'Lowers Your IQ'

I always thought it lowered your bank account.

18 posted on 07/25/2003 6:30:11 PM PDT by hgro
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"I've noticed that the people who are most easily bored, are often the stupidest."

I've noticed that too. They're too dumb to figure out something with which to entertain themselves.
19 posted on 07/25/2003 6:33:34 PM PDT by Henrietta
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I always thought it lowered your bank account.

Only if you keep your alcohol content high and your IQ low. LOL!

20 posted on 07/25/2003 6:38:41 PM PDT by CFW (Today is my birthday. Cash, checks, and all major credit cards accepted.)
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