Secondary – November 7

Marie Curie, born on this date in 1867, discovered radium and died as a result. Describe a discovery you could make that would be worth dying for.

Secondary – November 6

On this date in 1939, the first commercial television station began broadcasting in Schenectady, New York. Explain whether television has been a net positive or net negative for society since then.

Secondary – November 5

“We Americans are the best informed people on earth as to the events of the last twenty-four hours; we are the not the best informed as the events of the last sixty centuries.” -Will Durant, born on this date in 1885. True or false, and does it matter if he’s correct?

Secondary – November 4

“Good judgment comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgment.” -Will Rogers, born on this date in 1879. Describe a supposedly fun thing you’ll never do again.

Secondary – November 3

If you were given $1 million on the condition that you must donate it anonymously to a charity or stranger, how would you contribute the money?

Secondary – November 2

Think about something you intended to do yesterday, but didn’t. What was it, and why didn’t you do it?

Secondary – November 1

“Half of tradition is a lie.” ― Stephen Crane, born on this date in 1871. Explain how you decide which half.

Secondary – October 31

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes was published on this date in 1892. One of the most famous quotes that Arthur Conan Doyle wrote for Holmes is this one: “When you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth.” Describe how you would approach a problem when more than one truth remains after you’ve eliminated the impossible.