The roots of American patriotism go back to 1774 (and an anniversary you may have missed during the election) when delegates from 12 colonies united against British rule. Their “Continental Association" defined patriotism through economic action and community solidarity. It reminded these very different Americans that they could act as patriots by pursuing a common interest. Lessons for us all today:
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To American revolutionaries, patriotism meant fair dealing with one another
The first widespread agreement across the American Colonies dealt with economic independence from British trade and taxation.
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What will the diets of the future look like? The answer depends in part on what foods we can be persuaded to eat, and how
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‘Safe route’ or ‘sushi route’ − 2 strategies to turn yuck to yum and convince people to eat unusual foods
Past shifts in food habits suggest there are 2 paths to the adoption of new foods: One relies on familiarity and safety, the other on novelty and e...
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Alcohol remains central to American life, but drinking patterns are shifting. A historian's college course examines changing trends, including prohibition, rising pandemic drinking and Gen Z's declining interest 🍻
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Intoxication nation: a double shot of US history
Alcohol is a window into American history, from 17th-century rum production to young people’s declining interest in drinking today.
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If you have dense breasts, it slightly increases your chances of getting breast cancer and it complicates screening. Recent FDA rules are requiring mammography facilities to notify patients about their individual density so that they can make a more informed decision about their care.
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Breast density and mammograms: New FDA rule will ensure all women have more information after cancer screenings
The FDA’s rule change requires that all women in the US be informed about breast density and options for supplemental screening.
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Microplastics in the air may affect weather and climate by producing clouds in conditions where they would not form otherwise. https://theconversation.com/microplastics-promote-cloud-formation-with-likely-effects-on-weather-and-climate-240192utm_medium=social&utm_source=nostr #climate #news #weather
It's time for our weekly #news #quiz. There are several politics questions, but let's skip ahead to the 5th question: Grammy-winner Quincy Jones, who died on Nov. 3, arranged hits for stars ranging from Frank Sinatra to Michael Jackson. He also composed the 1962 tune "Soul Bossa Nova," which became the theme song for which movie series? A. James Bond B. Mission: Impossible C. The Fast and the Furious D. Austin Powers Check your answer and see how well you've been following the news, here:
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Trump's return to the presidency looks a lot like Andrew Jackson's: Four years after a bitter defeat, Jackson took power. According to an Auburn University historian, "His restructured party and control over appointments allowed him to act with what seemed near-total impunity." Here's some early perspective:
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Trump’s comeback victory, after reshaping his party and national politics, looks a lot like Andrew Jackson’s in 1828
His return follows the trail of another American president who rebounded from defeat to victory and then four years of unchecked power.
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We all know how smartphone use can lead to information overload and decreased well-being. Here’s a tech researcher’s 10 simple but effective tips to have a healthier relationship with your phone:
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Here’s how to maintain healthy smartphone habits
Healthy smartphone use depends as much on the way you use it as how much you use it. The key is paying attention to your phone behavior.
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“The planet Jupiter has no solid ground – no surface, like the grass or dirt you tread here on Earth. There’s nothing to walk on, and no place to land a spaceship. But how can that be?” A physicist explains:
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How can Jupiter have no surface? A dive into a planet so big, it could swallow 1,000 Earths
Jupiter’s composition is more similar to that of the Sun than that of the Earth.
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This year, Americans will spend about $11 billion on #Halloween—about half the amount spent annually on dental care for children under age 17. Besides #inflation, costs are also rising as people buy more candy, more pet costumes, and more pumpkins:
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Why is Halloween spending growing when Americans are supposedly cutting back?
The ‘vibecession’ struck fear into retailers’ hearts, but spending on candy, costumes and pumpkins remains high.
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