Never Trust Your Peers

Never trust your peers. I learned this fact a long, long time ago. Especially if you are still in high school:

I'm in my algebra 2 math class, completely not paying attention. Never do, so it's not that big of a change. Then I hear my name called.

Teacher: Brandi.

Me: (looks up innocently) Yes?

Teacher: Perhaps you can provide us with the answer to the question.

Me: (looks down and realizes my book is still closed) Uh...

Teacher: Take your time.

Classmate: (whispers) Fifty-one.

Me: …

Classmate: (whispers) Fifty-one.

Me: Fifty-one?

*The class erupts in laughter*

Teacher: Well, I can see where some people might get a little confused about Puerto Rico, but no. There are only fifty states in the US. Thank you for playing the game.

Who the hell asks a question about how many states there are in a math class?
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Now I will try one more time to get some sleep before I have to go to work