Odd

A group of students during study hall, called me over to ask a question about calculus. Most times, I can manage to figure out how to help the kids with what they're working on whether it's history, math, spanish, or science. Other times, when I have no idea I have one of two options that I turn to depending on my mood:

1. Tell them I have no idea and I can't help them
2. Make it up and sound convincing

The group asked me what a specific term in their Calculus textbook came from. I felt like making stuff up ... so I did. I explained an elaborate story of an Italian mathematician in the mid 1600s and the hatred of an ex-girlfriend who he wanted to shame for the rest of history. The kids believed me and I walked away.

About 10 minutes later, two of the students came up to me in awe in the fact that I knew the term. I told them I was joking and in actuality I had no clue whatsoever. They then had a look of even more shock and awe on their faces. Apparently they googled the term and my made up fictional story was actually correct (to some degree). 

Pretty awesome, huh?