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Arthur_Frain

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3. I'm betting the stuff I learned in Jr High school history

Reply to NewHendoLib (Original post)

Mon Mar 2, 2026, 11:38 PM

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And all the other chemistry, math, biology and English classes (circa 1975 or so), is the equivalent of a two year college degree these days.

I went back to college about 10-15 years after I graduated high school just for subjects I was interested in, and was amazed at the low levels of general intelligence, interest and effort. It was depressing.

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