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Mayans (Anthropology)

An examination of Mayan art appears to define chocolate as a trade currency, but some caution taking this evidence too broadly. (Via Victoria L. Szulc)
https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2018/06/maya-civilization-used-chocolate-money

Sculpture (Art)

This artist takes a simple material–cardboard–and crafts it into life-sized replicas of the past, connecting with his history and sharing it with the world.
https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2017/12/life-size-cardboard-sculptures-of-chinese-villagers-warren-king/

Preparation (Earthquakes)

With the increase in frequency and severity of earthquakes around the world, it’s worth reading up on how to be ready for disasters. This article provides information and links to sources for creating and maintaining (the hardest part) of survival kits.
https://mapsinmyhead.blogspot.com/2018/01/earthquake-preparedness-part-1.html

Economy (eBooks)

The end of the Microsoft eBook store highlights troubling issues with DRM and the licensing of electronic media being conveyed as a purchase.
https://www.wired.com/story/microsoft-ebook-apocalypse-drm/

Diet (Health)

Most of these suggestions I’m already doing, but they make me even happier with my choices. What about you? Do any of these make sense?
https://stayingsharp.aarp.org/articles/brain-boosting-foods/