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fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

The Drowsy Genius: Dreams and Liminal States

The creative freedom found in hypnagogic states allows unusual ideas to flow, making them fertile ground for breakthroughs and innovative problem-solving throughout history.
Mindfulness
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

April 28: ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY

"For years past, Rome has never been so overcrowded with foreign visitors as this season. It is computed that no less than 85,000 tourists..."
Wine
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

How to fight a fascist state what I learned from a second world war briefing for secret agents | Zoe Williams

The SOE Syllabus provides historical insights into unconventional warfare strategies that may still hold relevance in contemporary contexts.
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

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This newsletter delivers comprehensive Boston Marathon information including registration details, start times, live runner tracking, road closures, and much more for both participants and spectators.
Boston food
US politics
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

America's Founders Feared a Caesar. Has One Arrived?

Rosen analyzes how the Constitution was designed to prevent tyranny and the relevance of historical lessons for modern politics.
fromMedievalists.net
3 months ago

Drunk and Disorderly: How Taverns Led Crusaders into Trouble - Medievalists.net

Usama ibn Munqidh's experiences reveal how taverns were not merely places for refreshment, but often acted as brothels that significantly impacted the Crusaders' health and morale.
History
Miscellaneous
fromNature
3 months ago

Amazing Australopithecus - excitement from 1925 about a 'man ape' fossil find

A South African skull discovery sheds light on human evolution.
Miscellaneous
from24/7 Wall St.
6 months ago

There Are 150 Million and Counting of This Popular Gun

The U.S. has produced over 494 million firearms since 1899, showcasing the scale of gun ownership and the need for regulatory discussions.
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