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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
TOPICS: News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: going; holiday; iq; lowers; on
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posted on
07/25/2003 4:11:19 PM PDT
by
blam
To: blam
It may explain Europe.
2
posted on
07/25/2003 4:14:08 PM PDT
by
demlosers
(Come out of the shadows)
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
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.)
To: blam
Well this explains why I am a stupid idiot. I am a teacher, and get the whole Summer off.
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posted on
07/25/2003 4:18:00 PM PDT
by
Semper911
(Bread and circus are not enough. Hence, FreeRepublic.com)
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.
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posted on
07/25/2003 4:21:17 PM PDT
by
irv
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....
To: anniegetyourgun
At this rate I'm going to owe them IQ points. Story of my life.
To: DainBramage
If I only had a dain....
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)
To: anniegetyourgun
with half my dain tied behind by mack.
To: blam
He told the newspaper paper Is the writer on holiday?
To: Semper911
My IQ is higher than yours, then.
I'm stuck in summer school. Blech. >_<
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posted on
07/25/2003 5:00:25 PM PDT
by
4mycountry
(Over-achiever extraordinare!)
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.
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.
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posted on
07/25/2003 5:05:23 PM PDT
by
RightWhale
(Destroy the dark; restore the light)
To: blam
Saw this on a commercial truck:
"Last year I couldn't spell Locksmith...and now I are one!"
Truth in advertising?
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
To: blam
Going On Holiday 'Lowers Your IQ'I always thought it lowered your bank account.
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posted on
07/25/2003 6:30:11 PM PDT
by
hgro
To: irv
"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.
To: hgro
I always thought it lowered your bank account.Only if you keep your alcohol content high and your IQ low. LOL!
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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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