Winning, Losing, & Learning
Quote misattributions intrigue me—especially ambiguous ones that are credited to multiple persons. Misattributions are different than misquotes in that misquotes are when inaccurate words are attributed to the right person. Misattributions are when accurate words are...
The Friends Mug
Our kitchen cupboards are overflowing with mugs. We’re not mug collectors, but we’ve definitely amassed a substantial collection over the years. Some were given to us as gifts. Others were bought as souvenirs during our various travels. Despite having so many mugs, my...
Symptoms of Being a Good Teammate
Do you ever get a song stuck in your head so bad that it feels like it’s on mental replay? Earworms can be a nightmare. According to new research, Involuntary Musical Imagery (INMI)—the technical term for an earworm—is a phenomenon experienced by more than 90% of...
ChipedIn—The Art of Being a Connector
No, that’s not a typo in the title. There’s no missing “p,” forgotten space, or unnecessary capitalization. “ChipedIn” appears exactly as intended. In grammatical terms, “ChipedIn” is a portmanteau–a word that results from blending two or more words, or parts of...
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