Dec. 20, 2021
Mon. 12/20 - Athletes' Supercharged Blood & Pro Santas On a Boat
How an athlete’s blood could boost cognitive function, potentially in non-athletic people. Plus, the origin and meanings of the song “The Twelve Days of Christmas.” And, Christmas in July takes on a whole new meaning with cruises designed specifically for professional Santas.
How an athlete’s blood could boost cognitive function, potentially in non-athletic people. Plus, the origin and meanings of the song “The Twelve Days of Christmas.” And, Christmas in July takes on a whole new meaning with cruises designed specifically for professional Santas.
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Links:
- Can an Athlete's Blood Enhance Brainpower? (NY Times)
- The 12 Days of Christmas, explained: The story behind the carol (Vox)
- William Studwell's 2008 Carol of the Year (Religious News Service, 2008)
- 12 Days of a POP PUNK Christmas (YouTube)
- FACT CHECK: The Twelve Days of Christmas (Snopes, 2000)
- When Santa Goes on Vacation (NY Times)
- Scenes From a Bearded Santa Pleasure Cruise (MEL)
- Scenes From a Mall (This American Life)
- Kottke.Org
- Jackson Bird on Twitter
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