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- The term 'geek' originated from performers at traveling carnivals in the early 1900s.
- The term 'geek' originated from performers at traveling carnivals in the early 1900s.
True
- Dr. Seuss is one of the supposedly originators of the word 'nerd'.
- Dr. Seuss is one of the supposedly originators of the word 'nerd'.
True
- Geeks are often socially clueless and skilled in STEM fields.
- Geeks are often socially clueless and skilled in STEM fields.
False
- Nerds tend to have hobbies and games that are enjoyed in group settings.
- Nerds tend to have hobbies and games that are enjoyed in group settings.
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- Some nerds find dating very easy, so they spend most of their time more in relationships.
- Some nerds find dating very easy, so they spend most of their time more in relationships.
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- Geeks often enjoy aspects of pop culture, sometimes with an intellectual focus, alone or with friends.
- Geeks often enjoy aspects of pop culture, sometimes with an intellectual focus, alone or with friends.
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- Economic status is a reliable indicator of whether someone is a geek or a nerd.
- Economic status is a reliable indicator of whether someone is a geek or a nerd.
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- The stereotypical nerd is always poorly dressed and wears glasses.
- The stereotypical nerd is always poorly dressed and wears glasses.
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- Geeks and nerds can only be identified by their interests and personality, not by their demographics.
- Geeks and nerds can only be identified by their interests and personality, not by their demographics.
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- 'Knurd' is a term that has been used to describe studious people who don't drink or party.
- 'Knurd' is a term that has been used to describe studious people who don't drink or party.
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