"She also identifies as a cold person (physically if not emotionally). One fascinating aspect of the human mind is that there are many ways in which information gets encoded, stored, and retrieved. That is, you can "look things up" in different ways: Think of words that start with B! Name all the fruits you've ever eaten! This made it hard - but fun - to try to sort by "favorite things." Here are my top three ..."
"Starting around sixth grade, my parents encouraged me to read magazines like National Geographic every weekend, find 20 words I didn't know, and memorize their definitions and etymology. One article I read was about emperor penguins, and I got obsessed with the whole species from there. When they slide on their bellies, it's called "tobogganing"; they're stylishly dressed; and their young huddle together to stay warm and be cared for communally in what are called crèches. Wait 'til you hear about some species' mating behaviors."
Elika Bergelson is the John L. Loeb Associate Professor of the Social Sciences in the Department of Psychology and identifies as a cold person. She lists three favorite warming things. She developed an obsession with emperor penguins after reading National Geographic in childhood, noting their tobogganing, formal appearance, communal crèches, and notable mating behaviors. She praises a Zojirushi rice cooker for easy rice preparation, programmable timer, keep-warm function, and versatility for steel-cut oats and even cheesecake. She recommends fleece-lined tights as a practical survival tip for staying warm in cold weather.
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