THINKER'S ALMANAC

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Saturday, May 31, 2025

THINKER'S ALMANAC - June 12

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In ‘To Kill a Mockingbird,’ what was the one simple trick that Scout’s father taught her about how to get along with all kinds of people? Su...

THINKER'S ALMANAC - June 11

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How can unconscious bias be deadly? Subject:  Unconscious Bias - Hurricane Study Event:  Nicholas Kristof penned a column entitled, “She Get...

THINKER'S ALMANAC - June 10

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When Alexander the Great visited the cynic philosopher Diogenes and asked if there was anything that he wanted, what did Diogenes request? S...

THINKER'S ALMANAC - June 9

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What were the four words that Walt Disney used to define success? Subject:  Innovation - Disney’s Four Cs  Event:  Debut of Donald Duck in t...

THINKER'S ALMANAC - June 8

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  Subject:  Free Speech - The Bill of Rights and Winston Smith’s Diary Event:  The Bill of Rights presented to Congress, 1789; Orwell’s 1984...

THINKER'S ALMANAC - June 7

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Although students don’t like them, why is a pop quiz actually a good thing? Subject:  Study Strategies - Testing Effect Event:  Premier of t...
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