Problem: She was holding her baby in between her fins . It was a once in a lifetime experience . We went to one of only two places in the world were swimming with whales is officially allowed . Did you know that only around 1000 people have ever swam with whales ?

What may be the reason for their trip ?

A: They wanted to visit the whale swimming spot .

Problem: I was so excited to see the Jacuzzi size bathtub because I do n't have a bathtub at my house . Since it was about 40 degrees ( Remember that Mark Twain quote about the " coldest winter I ever spent was a summer in San Francisco " ? Turns out , it 's true .

Why did the narrator opt for a Jacuzzi at their house ?

A: San Francisco is cold .

Problem: And , for the most part , I wholeheartedly agree . There are little pockets of intelligence , but for the most part I am pretty sure we 're just dumb . Who does n't know the very , very basics of the American government ? GOOD LORD .

Why does the narrator view the subject as dimwitted ?

A:
The subject did not do well in civics .