Making Stuff Up

The Washington Post ran an interesting piece on Father's Day. In museums, Dads often make stuff up.

I remember learning that "I don't know" is an ok answer in 10th grade. It's a hard lesson to learn. There are even examples of teachers doing a good job of saying they don't know, and students taking that to mean the answer isn't known.

Makes me think that "Google it, slacker" or "I'm not your damn search engine" might be more relevant phrases. Although perhaps something is needed that indicates an eagerness to learn alongside rather than automatic contempt. But there is value in implying that my lack of knowing doesn't mean it's not known anywhere.