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Parenting (Apologies)
The importance of a heartfelt apology, and how to introduce this concept to children so it teaches empathy.
https://www.greatschools.org/gk/articles/sorry-not-sorry/
Paleontology (Discovery)
It’s been far too long since I posted a dinosaur link. This article talks about identifying a new type of Allosaur. The technique used to find its head is new to me and might make for an interesting detail in a story someday.
https://www.livescience.com/new-allosaurus-dinosaur.html
Cats (Health)
Curling up with your cat might seem the logical thing to do, but keeping them, and you, healthy during the winter involves activity. This article offers some tips for how to make that work.
https://www.worldsbestcatlitter.com/2017/12/five-ways-to-stay-active-with-your-cat-this-winter/
Publishing (Metadata)
A clear explanation with examples of what metadata means in publishing, and how to make the most of your book’s metadata to aid discoverability.
https://www.thebookdesigner.com/2012/05/self-publishing-basics-introduction-to-metadata/
History (Oral)
A fun wander through the history (and mythology) of Irish Coffee, an alcoholic drink. It’s a good demonstration of oral tradition and the unreliability of origin stories even before marketing got involved. (Via Cliff Winnig)
https://www.kqed.org/news/11621844/the-true-history-of-irish-coffee-and-its-san-francisco-origins