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Why Is February the Shortest Month?

February is an oddity. While the other months have at least 30 days, February alone has just 28 (or 29 in a leap year). But why? The Roman Calendar’s Quirks The origin of February’s short length goes back to ancient Rome. The earliest Roman calendar had only 10 months. To sync the calendar with theContinue reading “Why Is February the Shortest Month? “

Does Having Too Many Options Make Us Unhappier or Happier?

We live in a time of limitless choices. From streaming services to phone plans, from online shopping items to restaurants, we are constantly presented with an overwhelming number of options. Having more choices seems like a good thing—we have the ability to tailor our lives to our exact preferences. But is there a downside? IContinue reading “Does Having Too Many Options Make Us Unhappier or Happier?”

The Cybersecurity Threat That Included Ransomware

Last week, chaos erupted at the office. Well, it was thoughtful chaos. Our company had a discussion about what we would need to do if we faced a cybersecurity threat that sent ransomware throughout our computer systems. It was a hypothetical situation, of course. Someone added an image of a dumpster fire on our collaborativeContinue reading “The Cybersecurity Threat That Included Ransomware”

Why You Shouldn’t Jump to Conclusions About People

We’ve all been there—someone snaps at us, ignores us, or seems distant, and our first instinct is to assume the worst. Maybe we think they’re rude, unfriendly, or even mean. But what if there’s more to the story? People carry invisible burdens. The coworker who seemed short-tempered might have just received bad news. The baristaContinue reading “Why You Shouldn’t Jump to Conclusions About People”

Why History Must Be Read in Many Languages

How do you know if you’re reading a good history book or a bad one? This video I watched stated that a thirty-second test will help you to determine the quality of the history book you’re reading. If the book is about a part of the world that you’re not from, then flip to theContinue reading “Why History Must Be Read in Many Languages”