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 ODDLY AUTOCRATIC ROOTS OF PAD THAI” by Alex Mayyasi, atlasobscura.com
“The sweet and salty noodle dish started out in a prime minister’s kitchen.”
“BE HUMBLE, AND PROUDLY, PSYCHOLOGISTS SAY” by Benedict Carey, nytimes.com
“Humility is not the boldest of personality traits, but it’s an important one, studies find. And it’s hard to fake.”
“THE GREAT TRYPTOPHAN LIE: EATING TURKEY DOES NOT MAKE YOU TIRED” by Ellen Gutoskey, mentalfloss.com
“While you’re battling your cousins for the best napping spot after Thanksgiving dinner, feel free to use this as a diversion tactic: It’s a myth that eating turkey makes you tired.”
“THE ACCIDENTAL INVENTION OF PLAY-DOH” by David Kindy, smithsonianmag.com
“The much-loved children’s toy was a desperate spinoff of a putty used to clean soot off of wallpaper.”
“THE NORWEGIAN SECRET TO ENJOYING A LONG WINTER” by Laura Vanderkam, fastcompany.com
“Residents of Norway view their long dark winters as something to celebrate. How it’s possible to be cheerful for the next four months.”
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