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.
“The Forgotten Drink That Caffeinated North America for Centuries” by Ben Richmond, atlasobscura.com
“Yaupon tea, a botanical cousin to yerba mate, is now almost unknown.”
“14,000-Year-Old Piece Of Bread Rewrites The History Of Baking And Farming” by Lina Zeldovich, npr.org
This discovery means that “our ancestors were bakers first—and learned to farm afterwards.”
“40 Years Later, A Family Revisits Their Epic Canoe Trip” by Nate Dappen, National Geographic, youtube.com
It is well worth the time to watch this meaningful short film.
“You Should Actually Send That Thank You Note You’ve Been Meaning to Write” by Heather Murphy, nytimes.com
“New research showed the recipients of an emailed expression of gratitude felt much more ‘ecstatic’ than writers expected.”
“Secrets Given Away by Silent Letters” by Mental Floss Studios, mentalfloss.com
“Silent letters certainly make the English language more complicated, but they can also reveal connections between words you might not realize share a history.”
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