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- We Finally Know Why Ancient Roman Concrete Outlasts Our Ownby Laurie L. Dove on December 5, 2021 at 7:06 pm
The ancients were able to devise a mix for concrete that actually gets stronger over time thanks to chemical reactions. If only we could rediscover the recipe...
- How Latkes Became Hanukkah's Favorite Foodby Stephanie Vermillion on December 5, 2021 at 1:00 pm
Latkes are potato pancakes that are commonly eaten during Hanukkah. What's behind this delicious Jewish tradition?
- 10 Groundbreaking Broadway Musicalsby Alia Hoyt on December 4, 2021 at 7:00 pm
From "Showboat" to "Hamilton," each of these 10 shows pushed the musical genre forward in some way. Did your favorite show make the list?
- Scientists Prove Schrodinger's Cat Can Be in Two Places at Onceby Julia Layton on December 4, 2021 at 1:00 pm
A bunch of Yale physicists decided to give Schrodinger's cat not one but two boxes. And that, strangely enough, could eventually prove handy for quantum computing.
- 4 Steps to Safely Ship Holiday Cookiesby Shaun Chavis on December 3, 2021 at 9:00 pm
Everyone loves getting holiday cookies. But nobody loves getting cookie crumbles. So how do you ship your cookies so they don't break?
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- How to Tell the Difference Between a Thanksgiving Cactus and a Christmas Cactus, and Why It Mattersby Elizabeth Yuko on December 5, 2021 at 6:00 pm
Despite their festive name, Christmas cacti are great year-round houseplants, and don’t look out of place in the middle of July. They also live so long that they can be passed down between generations if they receive the proper care. Read more...
- Don't Overlook These Relationship Green Flagsby Elizabeth Yuko on December 5, 2021 at 4:00 pm
When it comes to romantic relationships—whether they are firmly established, or still in their early stages—we are (rightfully) conditioned to pay attention to and make note of any warning signs about a person, commonly referred to as “red flags.” Read more...
- Why You Should Use a Quarter to Test Tire Tread Instead of a Pennyby Elizabeth Yuko on December 5, 2021 at 2:00 pm
As you were learning how to drive, you may have also learned a few car maintenance basics, like how to refill your windshield wiper fluid or check your oil levels. Another common tip was to use a penny to check the tread on your tires. Read more...
- Don't Ignore These Less-Obvious Signs of Verbal Abuseby Elizabeth Yuko on December 4, 2021 at 6:00 pm
Sometimes it’s very clear when someone speaking to you is being verbally abusive; you feel cut-down, belittled, and/or manipulated. But other times, it can be harder to tell if the words directed at you are some type of criticism or unwelcome feedback, or actual verbal abuse.Read more...
- How to Figure Out if Wood Has Been Pressure-Treated, and Why It Mattersby Elizabeth Yuko on December 4, 2021 at 4:00 pm
Those who have spent some time working with wood know that the building material comes in different types, and they’re not all equally suited for every project. Other than the features that depend on the type of tree the wood came from (i.e. maple, oak, birch, etc.), how wood is used also comes down to whether or not…Read more...
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- The 40 Most Popular Pet Names of 2021by Ellen Gutoskey on December 5, 2021 at 10:00 am
More people are naming their cats ‘Loki’ than their dogs. Also, ‘Brady’ is less popular in Boston than it used to be.
- In Japan, IKEA Is Renting a Tiny Apartment for Less Than $1 Per Monthby Michele Debczak on December 4, 2021 at 10:30 am
IKEA is renting out a tiny apartment in Tokyo for the unbeatable price of $1 a month—multifunctional Swedish furniture included.
- This Weekend’s Best Amazon Deals Include Snow Throwers, LEVOIT Air Purifiers, and the Ninja Foodiby Smart Shopping Team on December 4, 2021 at 9:30 am
- Add to Your TBR Pile During Amazon's Latest Book Saleby Elaine Selna on December 3, 2021 at 5:30 pm
Buy $20 worth of books through Amazon's latest limited-time sale and get $5 off your entire purchase at checkout.
- Why Do Semi Trucks Have Spikes On Their Wheels?by Ellen Gutoskey on December 3, 2021 at 4:30 pm
Semi trucks’ tire spikes are meant to scare you. But it’s for your own good—and that’s also not their only purpose.
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- Archetype Family: Thinking
- Other Expressions: Professional, Student, Scholar, Judge
- Life Journey: To pursue knowledge for the sake of discovering thruth in all areas of life.
- Unique Challenge: To recognize when I’ve locked myself into a line of thinking
based on my education or experience; to remain open to new ideas. - Lesson To Learn: To learn to listen to my gut, and to discern the differences between reason and truth.
- Defining Grace: Wisdom
- Challenge To Self: I will avoid paralysis by analysis.
THE CRONE: The wise woman who hands down information to younger women on the path to womanhood. You can also become bitter, cranky and intolerant with age.
THE SEEKER: You are on a search for truth and wisdom wherever it can be found. You can also be a lost soul.
THE PHILOSOPHER: You are on a pursuit to better understand the meaning of life . You can also become too opinionated and “certain”.
THE THEOLOGIAN: You are passionate about the study of a particular religion. You can also be dogmatic.
THE JUDGE: You excel at mediation, arbitration and cutting through to the heart of the matter with compassion , fairness and balance. You can also be prone to excessive criticism, profiling, lack of compassion, misuse of laws.
THE INVENTOR: You are a modern day alchemist that converts matter into energy or energy into matter. You can apply your skills between the spiritual , entertainment or visionary realms. You can also use your knowledge to trick , manipulate, or alter facts or systems with criminal implications.
THE SCHOLAR/STUDENT: Scholars and students bring a lively curiosity with them wherever they go.
THE GEEK: Geeks and nerds are true to themselves, and because of this they can be inspiring as friends who don’t judge books by their covers or people by their shoes.
THE SCIENTIST: Scientists are able to keep several ideas in their heads at the same time. They are as happy listening as talking and are always up for an intelligent conversation.
THE LIAR: When individuals whose stock and trade is their wisdom and knowledge cannot deliver the goods, they resort to fabrication, hiding behind their authority.
THE MISANTHROPE: While many Intellectuals are humanists, drawing information from all kinds of people and delighting in imparting wisdom to just as many, some are misanthropic.
