No Such Thing As A Fish 546: No Such Thing As A Sausage In The Exam Hall
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Aug 29, 2024 Join a lively discussion filled with historical hilarity as the hosts dive into creative cheating methods from the 1700s Civil Service exams, featuring rented answer-printed underwear! They explore the quirky saga of Jack White hiding vinyl in sofas, intertwining folklore with music. There's also a tribute to Gladys West, whose contributions made GPS possible, alongside playful banter on language nuances influenced by hockey and a bizarre look at 'poverty parties' from the past. Plus, find out if cows really have accents!
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Chinese Exam Cheating
- In the 1700s, Chinese students rented underwear with test answers for civil service exams.
- These "cribbing garments" held thousands of characters, outsmarting strict anti-cheating measures.
Modern Exam Stress
- Modern Chinese exams still cause stress, with dedicated traffic lanes for students.
- Millions of students face pressure, sometimes with extreme parental expectations.
Modern Exam Questions
- The podcasters discuss unusual essay prompts from modern Chinese exams.
- Examples include the philosophy of round and square containers, and the tiredness of a flying object.