Edward Slingerland is a philosophy professor who wrote a book arguing that alcohol has helped humans create the world as we know it. But this January, he’ll be forgoing alcohol—at least for half of the month.Slingerland, the author of Drunk: How We Sipped, Danced, and Stumbled Our Way to Civilization, is, for the first time, participating in Dry January, the annual tradition where drinkers go sober for the first month of the year. (Slingerland is doing just half the month.) In doing so, he’ll join a growing number of Americans (according to one poll, as much as one-fifth of the population) who participate in the annual campaign, which originated in the United Kingdom a decade ago.[From the July/August 2021 issue:...
Although it treads well-worn territory, "The 100" is a unique show. The series aired on The CW from 2014 to 2020, receiving critical acclaim -- especially in its early seasons. While it ran on a network known for airing soapy teen dramas, "The 100" is tonally and thematically distinct from its contemporaries. There isn't much typical high school drama, and when there are teenage relationship troubles, it's more "my new love interest is forcing me to execute my ex" than "the popular girl stole my boyfriend.""The 100" isn't afraid to go there, and go there it does throughout seven seasons. While Clarke Griffin (Eliza Taylor) starts the series as a rebellious teenager, she becomes the de-facto leader of her people....
From X-rays to bombs, coverups to meltdowns, the history of radioactive elements has never been boring. Who Split The Atom? by Anna Claybourne Using a DK-like format, it explores the early history and research into the structure of atoms, the periodic table, radioactivity, and atomic science. Loaded with photographs, graphics, “That’s A Fact!,” “Breakthrough,” and scientific sidebars, as well as vignettes of scientists, it is an accessible and engaging introduction to radioactivity. Atomic Universe: The Quest To Discover Radioactivity by Kate Boehm Jerome This National Geographic book uses a running timeline across the top of the pages (from 1800 to 1971), photographs, mini biographies, and “science booster” sidebars to interest high-low readers in an introductory overview to radioactivity, atomic science,...
From money envelopes to dragons, here are the best Chinese New Year crafts for preschoolers and beyond We’re squealing with excitement over the upcoming Lunar New Year. This family-centric celebration starts on the first day of the new moon on the Lunar Calendar, and we’ve searched high and low for ways to involve the whole crew. From paper lanterns and red envelopes to lunar calendars and more, find your favorite Chinese New Year crafts to celebrate the Year of the Rabbit. Origami Rabbit Easy Peasy and Fun It's the Year of the Rabbit! Celebrate the lunar new year with this adorable origami rabbit craft from Easy Peasy and Fun. Toilet Paper Roll Dragon https://www.instagram.com/p/CZc534HuAdf/?hidecaption=true Make this amazing dragon craft with...
Now that we’ve reflected back on last year’s reading resolutions and made some predictions about the coming year, here are some of our top reads of 2022. Note that these are not necessarily published in 2022, but things we read during the past year. Mariana Ruiz The highlights of this year for me mainly were translated works, and works by the King family of authors: last year it was Joe Hill and the Locke & and Key compilation, and this year are both Owen King and Stephen King. I must be one more of the legions of fans out there, but, sometimes, you just have to sit back and relax and enjoy what you enjoy. Sleeping Beauties in comic form closed...
