Most of these look odd, interesting, weird, useless or some combination of the above.
Here's a couple of examples:
- Underwater Basket Weaving
- Philosophy and Star Trek
- Joy of Garbage
(Via Ask-Dr-Kirk.)
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Friday Fun: 15 strangest college courses in America!
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Posted on: July 31, 2009 9:00 AM, by John Dupuis
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Some odd classes but definitely sound interesting. Makes me want to go back to school! Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Dr. Delaney Kirk | August 1, 2009 3:27 PM