Re-AnImAt0r t1_jcwt23j wrote on March 20, 2023 at 3:56 AM

Reply to comment by Dixiehusker in TIL that it is a common misconception that the reflection of the sky is the sole reason bodies of water appear blue. It is primarily because water absorbs colours in the red part of the light spectrum. by monkey-tennis

may I ask what part of the world you live in & generation? never heard this from anyone ever. may be locality or generational dependant.

Dixiehusker t1_jcwv1p4 wrote on March 20, 2023 at 4:16 AM

I've lived in 7 states of the U.S. and I'm pretty sure I've heard it in all of them once. I heard it at work a few months ago as it was boldly presented as a fun fact.

Re-AnImAt0r t1_jcwvc5t wrote on March 20, 2023 at 4:19 AM

generation?

It's also possible that because people here where I live grow up with Lake Michigan and Lake Eerie their whole lives, 2 of the Great Lakes, they're not as ignorant about water? 🤷🏿‍♂️

Dixiehusker t1_jcwvzrr wrote on March 20, 2023 at 4:26 AM

Idk to be honest what the generation names are. I'm middle age I think.

Re-AnImAt0r t1_jcwwu8u wrote on March 20, 2023 at 4:35 AM

boomer: 1946 - 1963
Gen X : 1964 - 1979
millenial: 1980 - 1994
Gen Z : 1995 - 2012
Gen Alpha: 2013 - 2025

being born in 1974, I'm Gen X. My parents born in 1947 & 1948 are baby boomers.

maybe it's just people who don't live near water? everyone here grows up near Lake Michigan and Lake Eerie their whole lives so learn pretty early on the water is the same color during a thunderstorm as a lovely day.

its_not_you_its_ye t1_jcz3hjs wrote on March 20, 2023 at 5:35 PM

I’ve lived in the Great Lakes region my entire life, and pretty much everyone I’ve talked to believes that it’s due to the color of the sky. It’s not a frequent conversation, though.