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FYI: Modern Classroom Design Mirrors Factory Design During the Industrial Revolution
If I tell you to imagine a classroom, we all probably imagine roughly the same thing: rows of desk all facing the front of the room, a chalkboard or whiteboard at the front where the teacher stands, perhaps a bell on the wall that rings when class is over. Well, I recently learned that all of these characteristics stem from none other than factories during the Industrial Revolution. That’s right! For your information, we’ve all basically been educated in a factory.
By Sara Rose5 years ago in FYI
Sunglasses Were Invented in Ancient China
Sunglasses are intended to protect our eyes from the sun and help us see better when it’s bright out. They’re more than that, though — they’re a fashion item. Wearing the right pair of shades with a sharp outfit can make you look fantastic.
By Steve Brown5 years ago in FYI