Mega Projects finally takes a look at Michigan’s engineering marvel. Here’s a short, entertaining history of the Mighty Mac:
The Mackinac Bridge: Bringing the Two Parts of Michigan Together Since 1957
Want to start your own European country?
Here’s why this uninhabited parcel of disputed land in between Croatia and Serbia is one of the last places on Earth that isn’t recognized as a country. Source: Here’s Why Nobody Wants This Land In The Middle Of Europe – Digg
The Reason You Love Nature So Much Might Come Down to Genetics
“Do you love spending time in nature? Or are you a city slicker, happier in the concrete jungle than the great outdoors? Back in 1986, the US biologist EO Wilson proposed that humans have an innate connection with the natural world, an idea known as biophilia. Almost every aspect of our lives depends on nature, from food and shelter to fuel and clothing. Yet some of us are much more “into” spending time in nature than others.” Go to the source: The Reason You Love Nature So Much Might Come Down to Genetics
The Four Buddhist Mantras for Turning Fear into Love
“When you love someone, the best thing you can offer that person is your presence.” Read more here: The Four Buddhist Mantras for Turning Fear into Love
This Reddit Thread About The Things Only Internet Veterans Remember Will Make You Feel Ancient
In a viral thread, Redditors revealed the early internet technologies and concepts that will make you feel like Methuselah when trying to explain them to a Gen Z person. Go to the source: This Reddit Thread About The Things Only Internet Veterans Remember Will Make You Feel Ancient – Digg
Even a monkey knows
Even a monkey knows when he’s getting screwed by doing the same work for less pay.
How Measuring Time Shaped History
From Neolithic constructions to atomic clocks, how humans measure time reveals what we value most. Source: How Measuring Time Shaped History
btw, if you’re looking for more here’s one of the best books I’ve read on the topic of time and history:
Inspiring Simplicity
Enjoy some encouraging words to inspire more simplicity in your life today. Go to the source: Inspiring Simplicity. Weekend Reads.
Create Your Personal Manifesto in 25 Minutes
Instead of creating yet another set of ambitious goals, take 25 minutes to do this little exercise. Source: Create Your Personal Manifesto in 25 Minutes
U2 Share Acoustic ‘Sunday Bloody Sunday’ to Mark 50th Anniversary of Massacre
It’s a sad day to remember. U2 have shared an emotional, acoustic rendition of “Sunday Bloody Sunday” to mark the 50th anniversary of the “Bloody Sunday” massacre. Source: U2 Share Acoustic ‘Sunday Bloody Sunday’ to Mark 50th Anniversary of Massacre
Read the history here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bloody_Sunday_(1972)
Sunday Secrets
Do you know about Post Secret? I’ve posted about it here before! The host shares these instructions for the site:
I look forward to seeing their collection of postcards every week. They never fail to disappoint or intrique me.
Source: Sunday Secrets – PostSecret
Mindfulness Is Key to Happiness In Modern Mental Health
When Western psychology meets Eastern philosophy: Mindfulness Is Key to Happiness In Modern Mental Health
Needless Angers: Can They Be Eliminated?
Anger poisons relationships, yet anger can easily become a too-frequent habit. Learn more here: Needless Angers: Can They Be Eliminated?
10 Tips for Dealing With an Unhealthy Workplace
An unhealthy workplace can make any job unbearable. Here are some tips to deal with it. Source: 10 Tips for Dealing With an Unhealthy Workplace
The Science of Novelty
How new solutions to old problems can improve your mental health: The Science of Novelty
Setting Goals for a Life Worth Living
Why—and how—to set meaningful goals outside work: Setting Goals for a Life Worth Living
“For Teams Never at a Loss for Words”
Jargon can be useful shorthand but what happens when you take it to the extreme? h/t Jennifer
Think like a magician; making the impossible a reality
When you Think Like a Magician, you can solve challenges that might seem impossible!
What 20 Seconds of Hugging Can Do for You
National Hugging Day is January 21. Prepare yourself by reviewing the benefits of hugging here: What 20 Seconds of Hugging Can Do for You
How to Be Resilient in an Overwhelming World
“The key to cultivating internal calm amidst ever-present stress. Hacking our brain begins with a clear knowledge of the three executive systems that run our cognitive processing. We’ll refer to them as the first executive (amygdala, fear response), second executive (frontal-parietal lobe, logic, and problem-solving), and third executive (DMN, empathy, and self-awareness). This control panel of sorts gives us a comprehensive view of the ways that our thoughts, behaviors, and feelings interact at any given moment.” Go to the source: How to Be Resilient in an Overwhelming World
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