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 NEW, NICER NERO” by Joshua Levine, smithsonianmag.com
“Reassessing history’s most maligned ruler, notorious for fiddling while Rome burned.”
“THE SURPRISING HISTORY OF APPLE CIDER DOUGHNUTS” by Ashley M. Biggers, mentalfloss.com
“Both sweet and savory, and often dusted in finger-licking cinnamon sugar, apple cider doughnuts may seem like a quaint tradition inherited from Colonial Times—but the tasty treats have a more modern history that may surprise you.”
“HOW BEAVERS BECAME NORTH AMERICA’S BEST FIREFIGHTER” by Ben Goldfarb, nationalgeographic.com
“The rodent creates fireproof refuges for many species, suggesting wildlife managers should protect beaver habitat as the U.S. West burns.”
“CAN ACTS OF KINDNESS BOOST YOUR HEALTH AND WELL-BEING?” by Elizabeth Millard, runnersworld.com
“New research explores the connection between altruism, physical health, and psychological function.”
“CLIMACTIC MOMENTS IN LITERATURE RESCHEDULED AS ZOOM MEETINGS” by Kate Gavino, lithub.com
Enjoy this comic depicting great lit as online meetings.
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