There’s a moment every student knows by heart. The bell rings. Chairs scrape. Zippers sing. Freedom is supposed to begin. And then a voice cuts through the rush: “Not so fast. Everyone stay seated.” That tiny pause — the stolen minutes after the bell — has fueled years of arguments, hallway myths, and internet debates.… Read More »
Teachers have always been there, uniquely positioned to shape and mold lives and communities. Sometimes, though, the stories of their greatness rise above even the ordinary to that of triumph, discipline, and unexpected creativity. Here are surprising facts about teachers that go beyond the classroom. 1. The Loudest Shout Ever Came from a Teacher A… Read More »
Once, a school principal disciplined a mischievous student by making them sit in the basement and read the U.S. Constitution. That student, Thurgood Marshall, memorized the entire document in the process. Later in life, Marshall achieved the historic milestone of becoming the first African American Supreme Court Justice. As a civil rights advocate, he played… Read More »
Two 16-year-olds got lost in the Canadian wilderness while snowboarding, but were able to stay warm by burning their homework. The two boys were rescued the following day and managed to avoid frostbite, sustaining only minor injuries. The post Two 16-year-olds got lost in the Canadian… appeared first on Crazy Facts. Source
