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    Annie Holmquist served as the editor of Intellectual Takeout from 2018 to 2022. When not writing or editing, she enjoys reading, gardening, and time with family and friends.

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  • Can You Pass this Century-Old History Exam?

    Can You Pass this Century-Old History Exam?0

    In 1908, Minnesota 8th graders were expected to answer a number of questions on American history in order to gain entrance to high school. A sampling of these questions is found in the quiz below. Keep in mind that the 8th graders of 1908 didn’t have the luxury of multiple choice answers! Do you think

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  • Can Homeschooling Break the ‘Glass Ceiling’?

    Can Homeschooling Break the ‘Glass Ceiling’?0

    The BBC recently held the “100 Women Challenge,” which highlighted various females and their success in breaking the glass ceiling. One of these women is Camille Eddy, a 23-year-old STEM major who is now interning in Silicon Valley as a mechanical engineer.   Camille realizes that her position as a female in the typically male

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  • Why Millennials Are Having So Much Trouble ‘Adulting’

    Why Millennials Are Having So Much Trouble ‘Adulting’0

    Not long ago it was announced that “The Adulting School” was open for business. Its mission was to teach young millennials to do the basic tasks of life, such as cooking and time management, which they had somehow failed to acquire in their childhood years. But while the “The Adulting School” received a great deal

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  • Doctor Explains Why It’s Not Prudish to Encourage Modesty

    Doctor Explains Why It’s Not Prudish to Encourage Modesty0

    When a couple of young female passengers were barred from boarding a United Airlines flight because they were wearing leggings, the internet exploded with accusations of sexism. When high school girls in Los Angeles showed up to school in spaghetti straps and off-the-shoulder tops, the dress code was deemed outdated. And when actress Mayim Bialik

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