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2006-09-13

redbrunja: (You Have Got To Be Kidding Me (Faith))
2006-09-13 09:58 pm
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I Though It Was Only Recently Teachers Started Looking For Ways To Not Do Their Jobs

In 1958, in response to educators' requests, Crayola renamed the “Prussian blue” crayon, changing its name to “midnight blue.” Teachers felt that children were no longer familiar enough with Prussian history to recognize that this crayon color referred to the famous deep-blue uniforms of Prussian soldiers.

Yeah, 'cause God forbid we actually learn something. Or have a reason to ask questions.
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