Pass these tests, gain admittance to MIT

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The discussion centers around a humorous take on the admission tests for MIT from 1869, with participants joking about the simplicity of the questions compared to modern standards. The link to the MIT archives showcases historical exam papers, prompting laughter and nostalgia among users. The conversation highlights a light-hearted engagement with the past, reflecting on how academic challenges have evolved over time.

Dec 1, 2010

Mathnomalous

Pass these tests, gain admittance to MIT **

http://libraries.mit.edu/archives/exhibits/exam/algebra.html

** Only for those alive in 1869.

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Dec 1, 2010

The legend

HA!
Those are quite a lot easy!

(LOL...if i was alive then...)

so,you have any 'new' papers?

Dec 1, 2010

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Mathnomalous said:

http://libraries.mit.edu/archives/exhibits/exam/algebra.html

** Only for those alive in 1869.

Wow!

Dec 1, 2010

zomgwtf

I laughed.

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