The Surprising History of School! - Mental Floss Scatterbrained | Mental Floss

Today, we learn the history of school in the United States! Then, we get study tips straight from science. We take it back to the eighties to learn about a historic prank done by some MIT fraternity brothers at an Ivy League football game. We give you the scoop on why writing down your notes helps you retain the information. A few child prodigies are discussed. Finally, we answer the question: "Why do kids get summers off?" in this episode presented by the Paper & Packaging - How Life Unfolds. Subscribe for new episodes of Scatterbrained every other Wednesday! Follow our hosts on Twitter: John Green: @johngreen Amanda Suk: @sukiestyles Becca Scott: @thebeccascott Elliott Morgan: @elliottcmorgan Dani Fernandez: @msdanifernandez Mike Rugnetta: @mikerugnetta ---- Don't miss a video! Subscribe NOW: https://www.youtube.com/@MentalFloss?sub_confirmation=1 About Mental Floss: Mental Floss is where curious people come for trivia-tastic information. Mental Floss produces lists of fun facts, debunks common misconceptions, and tells untold stories from history, science, culture and more. Website: http://www.mentalfloss.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/mental_floss