Daylight Saving Time
. . . you can experience jet lag without ever leaving home? Read “Jet Lag for No Reason” to learn why.
Jet Lag for No Reason
Millions of people groggily change their clocks twice a year, muttering complaints about Daylight Saving Time (DST) as they rush to get extra sleep. Parents struggle to wake their children, who are late for school, while tired students wonder whether they are safe as they wait in the dark for the bus. Although DST was
Volunteers
…many community radio stations are run almost entirely by volunteers? See how it works in “How Volunteer Community Radio Really Works.
Court Cost
unpaid court costs — not just traffic violations — can affect a driver’s license? Learn how in “How Court Costs Can Affect Driver’s Licenses in Clay County.”
Wolf
… caring for a wolf is nothing like owning a dog? Explore the reality in “Big Oak Wolf Sanctuary: The Work We Rarely See.”
Goat
…I’ll get your goat” began with an actual goat used to calm racehorses? Explore other sayings in “The Stories Hidden in Everyday Speech.”
Losing Your Mind
… multitasking doesn’t make you more productive — it makes your brain switch tasks faster? Read “Why You’re Losing Your Mind – Trying to Do It All at Once” to see what that means.
Body Speaks
… your body often speaks before you say a word? Read “When the Body Speaks” to understand what it’s saying.
Superstitions
… superstition often begins with the human need to feel in control? Read “Why Superstitions Stick: Luck, Legend, and Psychology.”
Doodlebug
the tiny cone-shaped pits in sandy soil are built by a hunting insect larva? See how it works in “Songs in the Sand: The Story of the Doodlebug.”
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