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.


“We Use Sports Terms All the Time. But Where Do They Come From?” by Victor Mather, nytimes.com

“Some of their origins are pretty clear: front-runner, on the ropes, the ball is in your court. But there are many others whose provenances are not so apparent.”

 

“Man Runs 26 Hours to Celebrate 26 Years of Sobriety” by McGee Nall, runnersworld.com

“Charlie Engle ended up logging 118 miles as he shared his story of hope with his community.”

 

“The Crack Squad of Librarians Who Track Down Half-Forgotten Books” by Jessica Leigh Hester, atlasobscura.com

“Reuniting stumped readers with books from the edges of their memories.”

 

“How to Have Better Family Meals” by Tara Parker-Pope, nytimes.com

“Keep reading for some fresh ideas for planning family meals, keeping everyone healthy, sparking meaningful conversations and taking the stress out of the family table.”

 

“The Greatest Upset in Quiz Show History” by Lynn Q. Yu, slate.com

Agnes Scott vs. Princeton College Bowl

 

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