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Fix A Bad Education (Or Augment A Good One) With These Videos
Some people got a great high school education. But some of us were sent to an evangelical Christian school, where we learned that evolution is a lie, Columbus was a cool dude, and Catholics are faking it. For us, and anyone else who suspects their education could use a revisionist refresh, there’s the free YouTube…
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Yes, You Actually Need To Read Your Textbooks, Not Just Skim Them For Answers
I get it — textbooks are weighty tomes that feel like they’re more useful as a defensive weapon than an engaging read. But it’s still important to actually read them instead of treating them as a “find the potential-test-answer” word search.
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Three Great History Podcasts (That Aren’t ‘Hardcore History’)
I’ve got nothing against Dan Carlin’s “Hardcore History,” but it seems to eat up all the publicity for history podcasts. That’s a shame, because the podcast format is a fantastic way to dive into a thirty-hour history of the French Revolution, or snack on a 12-minute account of how Warren G. Harding, betrayed by his…
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What To Look For When Buying A New Backpack
Whether you’re buying a new backpack for your kid, or getting one for your own studies, these are the key features it should it have.