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Why the World Cup Ball Matters More than You Think

10 Jul 2026

The origins of soccer can be traced back to 2nd century BC during the Han Dynasty, when the game cuju was played. Cuju, a sport resembling hacky sack, is cited by FIFA as the world’s first “kicking...

Should We Be Reaching for that Greek Cup of Coffee?

9 Jul 2026

According to Greek mythology, Icarus tried to soar like a bird with wings he had fabricated out of feathers. Unfortunately, he plunged into the sea after the wax with which he had attached the...

You Do Not Have a Lizard Brain

2 Jul 2026

Inside you are three animals: a primitive crocodile, a panicky mouse, and a pragmatic human being.

Resveratrol Supplements. Trifling Facts. Lots of Conjecture.

2 Jul 2026

A quick online search for “resveratrol supplements” finds dozens produced by various companies. They contain anywhere from 50 to 500 mg resveratrol per capsule and sport labels that scream “source...

An Ode to Cyanotype Printing

26 Jun 2026

I wouldn’t consider myself one to be too artistically inclined. I am unable to draw, I am not crafty, and I certainly cannot make music. It’s not that I don’t enjoy doing crafts; I do. I just was...

Should You Worry About a Carcinogen in Your Shampoo?

23 Jun 2026

Our story starts with “surfactants,” a term derived from “surface active agents.” These are molecules with one end being “hydrophilic”, meaning it is attracted to water, while the other ...

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