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The stuff of nerdy, geeky, dreams.
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Big History Project

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The best part? Take the course, pass our fun quizzes, and become a certified big historian.


Earn badges along the way. Collect all 9 and we'll send you a big historian sticker.(U.S. and Australia only. Limit first 10,000.)

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Study: Stephen Colbert More Effective Than Journalists At Explaining Campaign Financing During Last Election Cycle

Study: Stephen Colbert More Effective Than Journalists At Explaining Campaign Financing During Last Election Cycle | Nerdy Needs | Scoop.it

A new report warns just how much this country stands to lose when Stephen Colbert shutters his Comedy Central late-night show to take over for David Letterman at CBS. According to the Annenberg Public Policy Center, viewers of The Colbert Report who watched Colbert set up a super PAC and 501(c)(4) organization during the last presidential election cycle were better informed about campaign financing and the role of money in politics than viewers of actual news channels and other, actual-news shows.

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Thank you for introducing me to this "Nerdy" stuff
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The History Essay Checklist

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Students are often disappointed by the mark they receive for their History essay. Not always. Sometimes they get a grade above what they were expecting - underestimating the nuance of their own wor...
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The Science of Citizenship | Belle Boggs | Orion Magazine

The Science of Citizenship | Belle Boggs | Orion Magazine | Nerdy Needs | Scoop.it
Science education does more than create a lot of little scientists; it’s the cornerstone of cultural literacy.
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The Psychology of Cheating

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People cheat all the time. But why, exactly, do they decide to do it in the first place?


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While this focuses on academic cheating, much of this might apply to relationships too.

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While this focuses on academic cheating, much of this might apply to relationships too.

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Will the study of archaeology soon become a thing of the past?

Will the study of archaeology soon become a thing of the past? | Nerdy Needs | Scoop.it
Richard III's discovery showcased UK academia, says Michael Braddick. But as student demand for certain subjects falls, should we have grave concerns for our future knowledge base?

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An opinionated woman obsessed with objects, entertained by ephemera, intrigued by researching, fascinated by culture & addicted to writing. The wind says my name; doesn't put an @ in front of it, so maybe you don't notice. http://www.kitsch-slapped.com
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Crimes Against Humanity
From lone gunmen on hills to mass movements. Depressing as hell, really.
Cultural History
The roots of culture; history and pre-history.
In The Name Of God
Mainly acts done in the name of religion, but also discussions of atheism, faith, & spirituality.
Kinsanity
Let's just say I have reasons to learn more about mental health, special needs children, psychology, and the like.
Nerdy Needs
The stuff of nerdy, geeky, dreams.
Readin', 'Ritin', and (Publishing) 'Rithmetic
The meaning behind the math of the bottom line in publishing and the media. For writers, publishers, and bloggers (which are a combination of the two).
Sex Positive
Sexuality as a human right.
Visiting The Past
Travel based on grande ideas, locations, and persons of the past.
Walking On Sunshine
Stuff that makes me smile.
You Call It Obsession & Obscure; I Call It Research & Important
Links to (many of) my columns and articles.