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The Bug I (Almost) Crushed and the Existential Crisis That Followed (Thanks, Elena Farago)
Ah, spring! The birds are chirping, the flowers are blooming, and…my kid is about to launch a full-scale nuclear attack on a defenseless ladybug with a plastic shovel. Classic. Now, before you call Parenting Services, let me explain. This ladybug-attempted squashing incident triggered in me a repressed childhood memory that wouldn’t stay buried any longer.…
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Forget Your Horoscope, It’s All in Your Genes (and Your Upbringing…and Everything Else): A Review of “Determined” by Robert Sapolsky
Ah, free will. That pesky concept that makes us feel like we’re in control of our lives, like we’re the captains of our own ships, not just glorified hamsters on a brain-stimulating wheel. But what if I told you that whole “free will” thing is about as real as a unicorn with a tax return?…
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I Might Hurt Your Feelings If You Ask Me These Two
What is one question you hate to be asked? Explain. Ah, the inquisition. It’s not just for witches and heretics anymore, it seems. It’s a mandatory part of any social gathering for those of us who haven’t yet succumbed to the “bliss” of wedded life and procreation. You know the questions: 1. “So, when are…
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Grown-ups Lost Game
A symphony in puddles found, With laughter echoing all around, Tiny philosophers astound, Where grown-up minds are wisdom-bound. A cardboard crown, a stick-horse steed, The purest joy, a boundless creed, We trade for suits and pressing need, Forgetting fortune plants a seed In muddied knees and joyful shouts, A world unwound where wonder sprouts. If…
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History of IWD: Way Cooler Than Your Ex’s Dating Life
Hey everyone, gather ’round for a history lesson that’s about as fun as trying to untangle Christmas lights in July (spoiler alert: not very fun). Today’s topic: International Women’s Day! Buckle up, because this one’s got twists and turns like a telenovela with a jetpack. International Women’s Day: A History That’s More Complicated Than Your…
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