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A couple weeks ago I was sitting in our psychology lab when a student wandered in. Me: Can I help you? Student: <locating the clock on the wall> I was wondering what time it is. The student is visually impaired, judging by how close he was standing to the clock and how he was squinting. Me: It’s 20 ’til 11. Student: What? Thinking the student is also partially deaf, I speak up. Me: IT’S 20 ‘TIL 11. Student looks at the clock, clearly baffled. Another student in the lab chimes in. Student #2: It’s 10:40. Student: Oh! I’m late! Finally it dawns on me. TheRead More →