Pinocchio means Pine Eyes.
But did you know about the Pinocchio Paradox? The Liar Paradox?
"There is a popular conception that Pinocchio's nose grows only when he lies. Under this condition, the Pinocchio Paradox is an analogy for the liar paradox, expressing the dilemma of what will happen if Pinocchio says "My nose will grow now."If he is lying, his nose should grow, but if his nose grows, then he is actually telling the truth. On the other hand, if he is telling the truth and his nose starts growing, then it will violate the condition that his nose grows when he is lying."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pinocchio
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liar_paradox
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Well, you've taught me something new today! Thanks.
Happy Blue Monday, Dorin.
It is a good thing that conception does not apply to humans, there would probably be a lot of long noses.
smart one.
Howdy Dorin
Happy Blue Monday to you :)
Awesome post with lots to learn about !
Thank you for sharing with us today .
May you have a great rest of the week .
Until next time
Happy Trails
Some relatives gave my grandkids the real Pinocchio story from Italy....we actually didn't like it! Now, I can not remember why.....my memory fails me, alas!
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