Childhood misconceptions

Wow, when I think back now, I am amazed at my naivete. As children we had these magical explanations for the most down to earth things. When I read Calvin and Hobbes I keep getting reminded of the silly notions I carried, some for a very long time.

I remember the first time I sat next to my uncle in his new car and he drove us around the city for a bit, I was truly amazed that his car knew exactly where my uncle wanted to go. Wow, every single time he wanted to take a turn it indicated perfectly. How does it do that? I dont really remember when I learnt about the 'indicator' but I do remember turning red in the face and feeling very silly about myself.

Another time when I saw a trailor of The bold and beautiful, there was this scene of two people kissing like it was the last day on earth and the word passion flew into the frame. I was immediately at my best friend's house telling him that another word for french kissing is passion. But we were a little confused about the verb usage. That didnt stop us from using it at school like two drunken braggarts until the teacher hauled us in and made us sit in a corner during playtime.

Owing to my poor memory that is all I can contribute from my childhood.