Can You Bust These Myths in the Discovery MythBusters Quiz?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around a quiz from the Discovery Channel's MythBusters, focusing on various myths, including those related to alcohol and college policies. Participants share their experiences and scores from the quiz, as well as personal reflections on some of the myths presented.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • One participant mentions a myth regarding college policies on suicide and grade averages, expressing surprise at the quiz results.
  • Another participant shares their success in the quiz, achieving a perfect score on alcohol-related myths.
  • Some participants discuss personal decisions influenced by the myths, such as reconsidering getting a tongue piercing.
  • A participant expresses interest in trying a specific myth related to penny donations from the quiz.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants share individual quiz results and reactions, but there is no consensus on the validity of the myths discussed, leaving multiple viewpoints and personal interpretations present.

Contextual Notes

The discussion includes personal anecdotes and subjective interpretations of quiz content, which may not reflect broader consensus or factual accuracy regarding the myths.

Who May Find This Useful

Readers interested in popular myths, quiz formats, or the cultural implications of myths in educational settings may find this discussion relevant.

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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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