At NPSC we know that one of the best ways to keep your brain healthy is to learn new things. Unfortunately, with all of the information available to us, it can feel almost impossible to find the time to sift through the web to find the gems.
So, we’ve decided to do it for you! Every Friday, you can find five new articles or videos from the week that will stretch your mind, fuel your spirit, and feed your brain.
“What is the Riot Act, and Why Don’t I Want It Read to Me?” by Jake Rossen, mentalfloss.com
“The idiom, which has been in use for centuries, is generally thought to mean the admonishment of a person or persons who have committed an error in judgment.”
“Welcoming Spring by Burning the Goddess of Winter” by Sarah Laskow, atlasobscura.com
“This goddess, Marzanna, is a pagan figure associated with death, plague, winter, and rebirth. In the spring, her power wanes, and as she dies at the end of winter, a spring goddess is born.”
“Meet Bob, the Flamingo Ambassador of Curacao” by Liz Langley, nationalgeographic.com
“If you’re in the Dutch Caribbean island of Curaçao and you see what looks like a flamingo in the driver’s seat of a car, don’t worry. That’s just Bob.”
“Want to Be Happy? Think Like an Old Person” by John Leland, nytimes.com
“When the elders described their lives, they focused not on their declining abilities but on things that they could still do and that they found rewarding.”
“What Exactly Does a Librarian Do? Everything.” by Kristen Arnett, lithub.com
“The reality of being a librarian is that it’s hardly ever about sitting down and it has absolutely nothing to do with peace and quiet. It’s about assisting others. It’s about community service.”
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