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.

“WORLD LANDMARKS AS YOU’VE NEVER SEEN THEM BEFORE” by Andrea Lo, cnn.com

Alternative designs of world-famous sites.

“PACZKI” by atlasobscura.com

“These Polish pre-Lent doughnuts have taken on a life (and an eating contest) of their own in the United States.”

“IN AN ANCIENT NUN’S TEETH, BLUE PAINT—AND CLUES TO MEDIEVAL PUBLISHING” by Steph Yin, nytimes.com

“A rare blue pigment, discovered in the fossilized plaque of a German nun, hints at a broader role for women in the production of religious texts.”

“HOW AMERICA TIDIED UP BEFORE MARIE KONDO” by Jackie Mansky, smithsonianmag.com

“From the Progressive Era’s social hygiene movement to Netflix self-help reality television”

“EIGHT ODD DETAILS HIDDEN IN MASTERPIECES” by Kelly Grovier, bbc.com

“Great works of art contain touches of strangeness that, once seen, unlock deeper meaning.”

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.

“ALEXA CAN HELP KIDS WITH HOMEWORK, BUT DON’T FORGET PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS” by Jasmine Garsd, npr.org

“How do virtual assistants like Alexa, which are increasingly common in households, affect children’s learning experiences?”

“THE PLOT TO KILL GEORGE WASHINGTON” by Anna Diamond, smithsonianmag.com

“In The First Conspiracy, thriller writer Brad Meltzer uncovers a real-life story too good to turn into fiction.”

“DON’T THINK OF IT AS A RESOLUTION. THINK OF IT AS A NEW SKILL” by Jae Berman, washingtonpost.com

How to make a New Year’s resolution you’ll keep.

“HOW TO LIVE BEFORE YOU DIE” by Steve Jobs, ted.com

This video is an oldie but a goodie and worth a repeat viewing.

“YOUR FLAWS ARE PROBABLY MORE ATTRACTIVE THAN YOU THINK” by Emily Esfahan Smith, theatlantic.com

“‘Beautiful messes’ have a certain allure.”

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.

“After Pittsburgh Shooting, Jewish Congregations Vow To Keep Helping Refugees” by Jerome Sokolovsky, npr.org

We’re happy to share this uplifting story from our hometown.

“10 quotes to motivate you in 2019” by Derek Beres, bigthink.com

“Good quotes are powerful catalysts for positive actions.”

“Toasting Your Friends Once Included Actual Toast”by Anne Ewbank, atlasobscura.com

“As in crispy bread.”

“4 Ways to Be Happier in 2019”, nytimes.com

“Small changes in our behavior, our surroundings and our relationships can help set us on course for a happier life.”

“Five Strategies for Stress-Free Travel”by Geoffrey Morrison, nytimes.com

“Keep these tips in mind for your next trip and you’ll travel more smoothly, spend more time enjoying your destination, and maybe even relax a little more.”