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.


“How Boredom Can Lead to Your Most Brilliant Ideas” by Manoush Zomorodi, ted.com

“Learn to love being bored as Manoush Zomorodi explains the connection between spacing out and creativity.”

 

“Here’s Why a 50-Degree Day Feels Colder in Fall Than in Spring” by Niraj Chokshi, nytimes.com

“That first cold spell of the season always feels especially harsh.”

 

“The Results Are In…These Are America’s ‘Most-Beloved’ Novels, Says PBS” by Meilan Solly, smithsonianmag.com

“More than 4 million people voted, securing top honors for Harper Lee’s ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ in the Great American Read initiative.”

 

“Actually, Candy Corn is Great” by Kate Willsky, eater.com

“The reviled Halloween treat, which has deep roots in American history, should have a better rep.”

 

“A Tournament of Their Own” by Aimee Crawford, espn.com

“At the historic home of the Rockford Peaches, nearly 300 girls took the field to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League, play hardball and prove their favorite sport isn’t just for boys.”

 

 

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