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.

“When Was the Earliest Internet Search?” by April White, smithsonianmag.com

“Years before the birth of the Google, a forgotten experiment laid the groundwork for the ubiquitous search engine.”

“The Camaraderie of the Long-Distance Relay Runner” by Jen A. Miller, nytimes.com

“Relays give those who haven’t participated in a team sport since high school or college a way to be part of a team again.”

“After 150 Years, ‘Little Women’ Still Resonates” by Ilana Masad, npr.org

“Little Women has been called ‘the mother of all girls’ books.’ It is also, arguably, the most beloved book of American women writers (and near the top for women writers around the globe) and has exerted more influence on women writers as a group than any other single book.”

“Is a Bigger Brain Better?” by The Brain Scoop/BBC Earth Unplugged, youtube.com

“Emily from The Brain Scoop takes us on a tour of The Field Museum in Chicago, to ask ‘is a bigger brain better?’. Featuring a special guest appearance from ‘Sue’, the most well preserved T. rex skeleton in the world!”

“This Culture, Once Believed Extinct, Is Flourishing” by Alex Palmer, smithsonianmag.com

“A new exhibition explores the cultural heritage of the Taíno, the indigenous people of the Caribbean.”

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.

“Ready for a Linguistic Controversy? Say ‘Mhmm’” by Kumari Devarajan, npr.org

“Mhmm is a small word that’s often used unconsciously. But it can actually tell us a lot about language, bias and the transatlantic slave trade.”

“A Brief History of the One-Size-Fits-All Tube Sock” by Kimberly Chrisman-Campbell, smithsonianmag.com

“Originally marketed as sportswear, the tube sock became a stylish accessory thanks to Farrah Fawcett and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar.”

“In a Second, the Entire World Shape-Shifts” by Michelle Coomber, theatlantic.com

“After hiding her condition for 15 years, Roseman was diagnosed with Developmental Topographical Disorientation (DTD), a rare neurological disorder that renders people unable to form cognitive maps—the brain’s way of orienting a person in the environment.”

“Study: When a City’s Trashy Lots Are Cleaned Up, Mental Health Improves” by Mary Hui, washingtonpost.com

“Vacant city lots with overgrown weeds and trash are ugly, for sure, but research shows there is yet another reason to clean them up and make them green: It lifts residents’ moods and feelings of self-worth, according to a new study.”

“Singing With My Grandbaby” by Paula Span, nytimes.com

“Researchers say that singing is among the most meaningful activities we share with children.”

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

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