Can You Bust These Myths in the Discovery MythBusters Quiz?

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The discussion revolves around a school quiz related to myths, particularly focusing on surprising facts about alcohol and other topics. Participants share their scores, with one achieving a perfect score of 100 points, while another mentions scoring 60 points and finding some questions surprising. The conversation touches on a myth regarding college policies related to student suicide and roommate GPA adjustments, which elicits a light-hearted response. Additionally, there is a mention of a decision against getting a tongue piercing and interest in a penny donation initiative highlighted in the quiz. Overall, the thread emphasizes engagement with the quiz content and reactions to the myths presented.
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I am doing the school quiz... First question..

It is a standard policy in most colleges that if a student commits suicide, his or her roommate automatically receives a 4.0 grade point average for the semester.

:smile:

On the school quiz: You've won 60 total points out of a possible 100.

Ouch! Some were surprising.
 
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I know my alcohol.

Congratulations!
You've won 100 total points out of a possible 100.

OK, nice job on the Alcohol myths. But you're not done yet, now, are you?
Didn't think so.
 
Well i am not getting my tongue pierced now.
 
wolram said:
Well i am not getting my tongue pierced now.
Good decision. :approve:
 
I want to try the penny donation thing outlined in the school quiz.
 
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