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Are You Smarter Than A 1954 8th Grader?

Handwriting is probably worse now because most students type a lot more, and start typing earlier, than they did in 1954. (see comment)

Are You Smarter Than A 1954 8th Grader?

It isn't necessary to know all of the current cabinet members. It might be nice to understand what the positions are and what the duties of each are. It probably isn't necessary to know all of the amendments to the constitution, although it would be nic … (see comment)

Are You Smarter Than A 1954 8th Grader?

Was is actually also correct. The "perfect tense" were is a form that is not widely used anymore. (See Idiocracy reference above.) (see comment)

Are You Smarter Than A 1954 8th Grader?

Actually I think that math education has gone downhill. Arithmetic certainly isn't taught well. No need to memorize multiplication tables since your calculator can do that for you. But that's not the only problem. Rather than have a single topic for se … (see comment)

The Top 50 US Craft Brewers by Sales (MAP)

Sam Adams was and still is somewhat a contract brew. http://stason.org/TULARC/indulgence/beer/4-9-Where ... As the largest contract brewer in the U.S., Boston Brewing Co. uses several breweries around the country to make the various Sam Adams beers. This … (see comment)

The Top 50 US Craft Brewers by Sales (MAP)

When they started those ads about big breweries spilling more than they brew, they were almost 100% contract brewed. The wiki article is somewhat incorrect. The beer for the west coast was originally brewed at the Weinhardt brewery in Portland. Yes, th … (see comment)

The Top 50 US Craft Brewers by Sales (MAP)

Sierra Nevada, Redhook, actually most of the larger breweries. Bud even has seasonals (that suck as bad as their regular beer). Boston still contract brews 35% of their volume. Not exactly my idea of "craft brewing". (see comment)

The Top 50 US Craft Brewers by Sales (MAP)

They certainly aren't a craft brewer. They started out doing contract brews at the big breweries. They still contract out 35% of their brewing. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boston_Beer_Company … (see comment)

British spies help prevent al Qaeda attack on NY Subway

Lets not rush to judgment. In the end, you'll see that the differences expressed at Ft. Hood can be resolved over a friendly beer. (see comment)

British spies help prevent al Qaeda attack on NY Subway

Obama Can't be Bothered by Islamic Terrorism

He had a previously scheduled photo-op. What's the big deal? As soon as Time Magazine is ready to commit to another cover photo, Obama will deal with this massacre. Until then, it's shout-outs as usual. (see comment)