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Though they are frequently misunderstood, genes play an important role in our lives. Most people know that they inherit the majority of their physical features from the genes their parents…
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You know the old adage that if you give someone an inch, they’ll take a mile? While it is highly unlikely that whoever this “someone” is will take 63,360 times…
For anyone out there who has climbed a mountain, you know one of the universal truths of all monumental tasks: A mountain always looks bigger when you’re standing at the…
Who would have thought that a classic novel came about because a student accidentally skipped a page in his test booklet for a final exam essay? The person charged with…
What’s the biggest nightmare of any parent? Is it the fear of a kidnapper? Is it some horrible, lifelong medical condition that needs constant medicine or repeated hospitalization? Is it…
We all have those memories of Christmas time when we wanted that one toy so badly. We would have gladly given an arm or a finger to get that gaming…
It’s so easy to nitpick and find things wrong with organizations. It’s much harder to see what it is they're doing that's good. One particularly fun punching bag is the United…
I like to say that my brother has an addictive personality. I introduced him to George R. R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire series, and he read the four…
Imagine this: two elementary students are in the restroom at school, smoking a bowl. And then, the principal walks in. Rather than flying off the handle, the principal smiles and…
One of the most popular brands of literature (yes, people still buy books; some even buy them the old fashion way at a bookstore) is the standby classic: mystery. It…
First, there was the saltine cracker challenge, which allegedly has its origins at the University of Tennessee with Peyton Manning making a bet. Then came the Sprite and banana challenge…
You know that feeling when someone says a word that you don’t understand? It happens to people all the time. It might be your accountant right before tax time. It…
Inspiration comes from many different places, but the best inspiration usually comes from seeing someone achieve greatness in the face of obstacles. That is exactly what a Navy midshipman by the…
Many of us, especially men, define ourselves by the job we have. Don’t believe me? Ask a guy who he is. He will almost certainly answer with his job title.…
Have you ever heard that we only use 10% of our brains? How about the fact that lightning never strikes the same place twice? Maybe you know the five-second rule.…
Think back: Remember those halcyon days of 2014 when we spent the summer dumping buckets of ice water over our heads and challenging our friends to do it or pay…
We learn the difference between cause and effect at an early age. Before we have the words to express an idea, we learn that when our bellies hurt, we cry…
What does it take to change a person’s mind? Is it something as simple as showing evidence? Will it be convincing only from a certain source? Do people only change…
Everything has a purpose. At least, that’s what my mom taught me. But, you know that wonderful feeling you get when you realize that something can be used for more…
It’s always exciting when the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) gives a new drug its approval, especially for rare diseases like tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC). This is the culmination of…
The word “marathon” has become so ubiquitous that it is almost cliché. When people hear the word, they think of their favorite reality TV show played for 12 consecutive hours…
Inspiration can be found in almost anything. Frequently, it’s a famous person from history who has overcome adversity to achieve some amazing feat. Sometimes it’s the busy person who finds…
It doesn’t seem possible to have a conversation these days without it devolving into some sort of partisan shouting match will little hope of resolution. Issues that we might think…
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