The Width of Railroad Tracks is based on a History that Extends Back to Roman Chariots-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: This story is a âWeâve always done it that wayâ tale. It says that the standard distance between railroad rails in the U.S. is four-feet, eight-and-a-half inches.
Noun. 1. naiveness-lack of sophistication or worldliness. naivete, naivety. quality-an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone; the quality of mercy is not strained--Shakespeare.
ignorance is bliss. 1  It is a term used to falsely justify apathy on the given subject in the form of a catchy cliche. 2  The lack of knowlege to a situation. Usually once the whole truth is revealed you realize you were happier being clueless. 3  The lack of knowledge in reference to a situation, particularly a messy one.