RUINED: This morning, we worked on some algebra, including taking a look at intervals where a function is positive, negative, increasing, or decreasing, and interpreting features of graphs. We also did a little learning about run-on sentences and mitosis (separate lessons, in case you were wondering!). And we handcrafted some tissue paper roses. An eclectic educational mix, I'd say.
This afternoon, we had to go get the oil changed in a car. Usually that's a D-I-Y project around here, but I saw a Groupon to have it done for cheaper than we could do it ourselves, so off we went.
While in the waiting room at the auto shop, we couldn't help but notice an animated show about how inaccurate most accounts about the gladiators during the Roman Empire are. The cartoon also touched on how inaccurate the movie "300," about Spartans, was. We found ourselves wondering, "What the hell is this that we're watching?!"
Curiosity piqued, CJ hit the Google and found out the name of the show was "Adam Ruins Everything: Reanimated History." The particular episode we happened upon was from season 2, "An Ancient History of Violence."
As it turns out, the cartoon was an offshoot of a 'real live' Adam Ruins Everything program.
Truth be told, we hardly ever watch TV. When we do, it's mostly sports, with Food Network competition shows a distant second. We really don't watch any network TV to speak of, or any kind of series.
We learned the "Adam Ruins ..." shows are broadcast on tru-TV, a previously unknown-to-us station. The network describes the show as a program where "host and investigative comedian Adam Conover embarks on a comically inventive yet unrelentingly serious quest to reveal the hidden truths behind everything you know and love. Tackling topics ranging from the workplace and voting to forensic science and security, he gives you not just fun facts to share with your friends, but information that will make you see the world in a whole new way. If knowledge is power, then Adam Conover will have you laughing all the way to the top."
Once we got back home, we tuned in to tru-TV and caught a live action episode of "Adam Ruins Everything." Interestingly, it was about mistakes Adam and crew had made on earlier episodes. While some might find that off-putting, I was actually glad to see that the show cared if/when they made a mistake or false claim. That's refreshing in what feels like a 'post truth' society.
We'll definitely be checking out more "Adam Ruins ... " in the future.
So glad we got our oil changed this afternoon. If not, we may never have heard about the educational series!
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