tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52841530815513244382024-03-18T12:20:58.071-05:00Information FanaticCasual reading for the intellectually curious.Kristahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07344163281646499679noreply@blogger.comBlogger2397125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5284153081551324438.post-36901986064682074842024-03-17T15:09:00.005-05:002024-03-17T15:09:40.871-05:00The drug pilots take to stay awake<p><a href="https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20240314-the-drug-pilots-take-to-stay-awake">https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20240314-the-drug-pilots-take-to-stay-awake</a></p>Kristahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07344163281646499679noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5284153081551324438.post-22547526134754415002024-03-17T15:01:00.000-05:002024-03-17T15:01:00.059-05:00The Dirty Secret About How Our Hands Spread Disease: The human hand is an incredible tool—and a deadly threat<p><a href="https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/the-dirty-secrets-about-our-hands-role-in-disease-transmission-180983919/">https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/the-dirty-secrets-about-our-hands-role-in-disease-transmission-180983919/</a></p>Kristahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07344163281646499679noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5284153081551324438.post-11646310468795058242024-03-17T10:55:00.004-05:002024-03-17T10:55:49.719-05:00How America’s affordable house of the future failed: The all-steel Lustron was supposed to be an elixir for many of the housing problems we still face today.<p><a href="https://thehustle.co/originals/how-americas-affordable-house-of-the-future-failed">https://thehustle.co/originals/how-americas-affordable-house-of-the-future-failed</a></p>Kristahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07344163281646499679noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5284153081551324438.post-33155524710382418302024-03-14T17:14:00.003-05:002024-03-14T17:14:18.882-05:00How to find hidden cameras in hotels and house rentals: We tested five ways — and one’s the clear winner<p><a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2024/01/22/how-to-find-a-hidden-camera-in-a-hotel-room-or-house-we-tested-5-ways-.html">https://www.cnbc.com/2024/01/22/how-to-find-a-hidden-camera-in-a-hotel-room-or-house-we-tested-5-ways-.html</a></p>Kristahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07344163281646499679noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5284153081551324438.post-32460114421458893562024-03-14T17:11:00.006-05:002024-03-14T17:11:58.494-05:00RSS Anything: Transform any old website with a list of links into an RSS Feed<p><a href="https://rss.diffbot.com/">https://rss.diffbot.com/</a></p>Kristahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07344163281646499679noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5284153081551324438.post-55485990170626259452024-03-14T17:09:00.000-05:002024-03-14T17:09:00.312-05:00Tips to help you look better in photos: Photos influence the way we see the world — and ourselves. These tips can help you control the way you look on camera.<p><a href="https://archive.is/QtVBf#selection-459.0-465.118" target="_blank"> https://archive.is/QtVBf#selection-459.0-465.118</a></p>Kristahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07344163281646499679noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5284153081551324438.post-1625122049051721422024-03-14T17:05:00.005-05:002024-03-14T17:05:46.901-05:00A Knife Forged in Fire: The author wanted a Japanese-style kitchen blade made for him by hand. What he witnessed was a combination of artistry and atomic magic.<a href="https://www.chicagomag.com/chicago-magazine/january-2024/a-knife-forged-in-fire/">https://www.chicagomag.com/chicago-magazine/january-2024/a-knife-forged-in-fire/</a>Kristahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07344163281646499679noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5284153081551324438.post-5533238050747675492024-03-14T16:50:00.006-05:002024-03-14T16:50:33.330-05:00Nursing Home Inspect: Search over 90,000 nursing home inspection reports to look for trends or patterns, evaluate nursing homes near you and compare nursing homes by state.<p><a href="https://projects.propublica.org/nursing-homes/">https://projects.propublica.org/nursing-homes/</a></p>Kristahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07344163281646499679noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5284153081551324438.post-91411046297312545322024-03-14T16:43:00.005-05:002024-03-14T16:43:43.693-05:0017 Small Changes That Will Make Your Writing Irresistible, According to an NYU Writing Professor: Get right to the point, be specific, and make sure to find your own voice.<p><a href="https://www.inc.com/minda-zetlin/17-small-changes-that-will-make-your-writing-irresistible-according-to-an-nyu-writing-professor.html">https://www.inc.com/minda-zetlin/17-small-changes-that-will-make-your-writing-irresistible-according-to-an-nyu-writing-professor.html</a></p>Kristahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07344163281646499679noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5284153081551324438.post-65901177050952177102024-03-08T13:52:00.001-06:002024-03-11T14:02:30.213-05:00Baring Teeth: The Long Battle Over Fluoride Comes to a Head: A court battle brings to the forefront a federal report on fluoride safety, which some say has been stymied by politics.<p><a href="https://undark.org/2024/03/06/fluoride-drinking-water/">https://undark.org/2024/03/06/fluoride-drinking-water/</a></p>Kristahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07344163281646499679noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5284153081551324438.post-1056752070442013082024-03-07T12:26:00.005-06:002024-03-07T12:26:46.707-06:00The Hot New Luxury Good for the Rich: Air The wealthy have different houses, different cars, different lifestyles from the rest of us. These days, they also want to breathe different air.<p><a href="https://newrepublic.com/article/178452/clean-air-rich-luxury-good">https://newrepublic.com/article/178452/clean-air-rich-luxury-good</a></p>Kristahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07344163281646499679noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5284153081551324438.post-67147998423713413802024-03-04T15:09:00.003-06:002024-03-04T15:09:46.170-06:00The Man Who Remembered Everything—and Thought It Was Normal<p><a href="https://lithub.com/the-man-who-remembered-everything-and-thought-it-was-normal/">https://lithub.com/the-man-who-remembered-everything-and-thought-it-was-normal/</a></p>Kristahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07344163281646499679noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5284153081551324438.post-86135549259285541832024-02-28T15:29:00.002-06:002024-02-28T15:29:08.946-06:00What Really Happens When Babies Are Left to Cry It Out?: Some parents see “sleep training” as the key to a good night's rest. Others argue that it's distressing for babies. What do scientists say about its risks and benefits?<p><a href="https://getpocket.com/explore/item/what-really-happens-when-babies-are-left-to-cry-it-out">https://getpocket.com/explore/item/what-really-happens-when-babies-are-left-to-cry-it-out</a></p>Kristahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07344163281646499679noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5284153081551324438.post-32632597937060081452024-02-24T12:32:00.005-06:002024-02-24T12:32:55.677-06:00‘The Story of a Weird World I Was Warned Never to Tell’<p><a href="https://getpocket.com/explore/item/the-story-of-a-weird-world-i-was-warned-never-to-tell">https://getpocket.com/explore/item/the-story-of-a-weird-world-i-was-warned-never-to-tell</a></p>Kristahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07344163281646499679noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5284153081551324438.post-4803334968927128032024-02-23T17:58:00.001-06:002024-02-23T17:58:05.262-06:00What Sets the Church Apart: Vertical, Geographic, and Unpaid<p><a href="https://latterdaysaintmag.com/what-sets-the-church-apart-vertical-geographic-and-unpaid/">https://latterdaysaintmag.com/what-sets-the-church-apart-vertical-geographic-and-unpaid/</a></p><p>This is the best explanation I've found that explains how and why we can do what we do.</p>Kristahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07344163281646499679noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5284153081551324438.post-70616843606754140512024-02-15T13:44:00.006-06:002024-02-15T13:44:53.563-06:00Gray Hair Can Return to Its Original Color—and Stress Is Involved, of Course: The universal marker of aging is not always a one-way process.<p><a href="https://getpocket.com/explore/item/gray-hair-can-return-to-its-original-color-and-stress-is-involved-of-course">https://getpocket.com/explore/item/gray-hair-can-return-to-its-original-color-and-stress-is-involved-of-course</a></p>Kristahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07344163281646499679noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5284153081551324438.post-68203000285998957662024-02-10T15:43:00.003-06:002024-02-10T15:43:14.658-06:00How to Send a Dish Back Without Making Your Waiter Hate You Whether your meal is really salty, really cold, or just really disappointing, there are right and wrong ways to send it back. Here’s how three restaurant pros handle the uncomfortable situation.<p><a href="https://www.bonappetit.com/story/how-to-send-food-back-restaurants">https://www.bonappetit.com/story/how-to-send-food-back-restaurants</a></p>Kristahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07344163281646499679noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5284153081551324438.post-91257287236155174972024-02-10T15:37:00.006-06:002024-02-10T15:37:49.246-06:00The IRS Already Has Your Income Tax Data—So Why Do Americans Still Have to File Their Taxes?: A tax expert explains why the US continues to use such a complex and costly income tax system.<p><a href="https://getpocket.com/explore/item/the-irs-already-has-all-your-income-tax-data-so-why-do-americans-still-have-to-file-their-taxes">https://getpocket.com/explore/item/the-irs-already-has-all-your-income-tax-data-so-why-do-americans-still-have-to-file-their-taxes</a></p>Kristahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07344163281646499679noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5284153081551324438.post-51655282869172420892024-02-05T13:33:00.003-06:002024-02-05T13:33:35.132-06:00Are you catastrophizing? Here’s how to stop assuming the worst.: Nine experts weigh in on curbing and diffusing your overly negative thoughts.<p><a href="https://www.vox.com/even-better/24055564/catastrophizing-stop-assuming-the-worst-negative-thoughts" target="_blank">https://www.vox.com/even-better/24055564/catastrophizing-stop-assuming-the-worst-negative-thoughts</a></p>Kristahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07344163281646499679noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5284153081551324438.post-55140500919378710132024-01-27T15:11:00.002-06:002024-01-27T15:11:10.497-06:00I was Hypnotized as a Teen. Was it Dangerous?: Each year, comedy hypnotists bring thousands of willing participants on stage to be hypnotized in front of crowds—harmless fun or risky business?<p><a href="https://longreads.com/2024/01/25/i-was-hypnotized-as-a-teen-was-it-dangerous/">https://longreads.com/2024/01/25/i-was-hypnotized-as-a-teen-was-it-dangerous/</a></p>Kristahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07344163281646499679noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5284153081551324438.post-29901663299481302142024-01-24T17:37:00.005-06:002024-01-24T17:37:46.387-06:00The Heart Rate Secret: What It Reveals About Our Health—From Sleep and Alcohol to Fight or Flight<p><a href="https://getpocket.com/explore/item/the-heart-rate-secret-what-it-reveals-about-our-health-from-sleep-and-alcohol-to-fight-or-flight">https://getpocket.com/explore/item/the-heart-rate-secret-what-it-reveals-about-our-health-from-sleep-and-alcohol-to-fight-or-flight</a></p>Kristahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07344163281646499679noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5284153081551324438.post-7528336684075007892024-01-16T11:21:00.006-06:002024-01-16T11:21:54.033-06:00What Happened to My Search Engine?: Or why tech upgrades are now mostly downgrades<p><a href="https://www.honest-broker.com/p/what-happened-to-my-search-engine">https://www.honest-broker.com/p/what-happened-to-my-search-engine</a></p>Kristahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07344163281646499679noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5284153081551324438.post-43828424335158941082024-01-13T17:20:00.004-06:002024-01-13T17:20:30.425-06:00Look for these 9 red flags to identify food that is ultra-processed<p><a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2024/01/02/ultra-processed-foods-identification/">https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2024/01/02/ultra-processed-foods-identification/</a></p>Kristahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07344163281646499679noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5284153081551324438.post-62676720667711870722024-01-13T17:19:00.003-06:002024-01-13T17:19:30.246-06:00Hacker Lexicon: What Is Credential Stuffing?<p><a href="https://www.wired.com/story/what-is-credential-stuffing/">https://www.wired.com/story/what-is-credential-stuffing/</a></p>Kristahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07344163281646499679noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5284153081551324438.post-80736303588731856792024-01-13T17:17:00.006-06:002024-01-13T17:17:44.690-06:00The Plastic Chemicals Hiding in Your Food<a href="https://www.consumerreports.org/health/food-contaminants/the-plastic-chemicals-hiding-in-your-food-a7358224781/">https://www.consumerreports.org/health/food-contaminants/the-plastic-chemicals-hiding-in-your-food-a7358224781/</a>Kristahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07344163281646499679noreply@blogger.com0