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Things You Didn’t Know About Elevators

Who doesn’t love elevators? I’m not so much going to tell you something that you don’t already know – that elevators are awesome. Instead, I will tell you that there are some interesting ramifications of the elevator that you probably … Continue reading →

What Kid Doesn’t Love Baseball?

A Fun and Very Detailed Genealogy of Baseball Teams Interest in baseball, like a lot of sports, tends to be passed down from generation to generation. My father was a baseball fan and I have very strong memories talking to … Continue reading →

The Fly Is Still Science Fiction But We Do Have More Science Facts

Back in 1986, there was a movie titled ‘The Fly.’ Given that it was a remake and this remake is almost 30 years old, I won’t hesitate to talk about it in fear of spoiling it for anyone. In this … Continue reading →

Four Great Podcasts for Younger Kids

Sure, most podcast listeners know about Serial, TED Talks, and This American Life but what if you're interested in finding a podcast for the youngsters in your life? What do you suggest to them? Even better, what can you listen to together, as a family? The great thing is that… Read More

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Three Subjects To Teach Your Kids Before They Graduate (Because Their High Schools Won’t)

I’ll never forget sitting in my AP Government class one day, a few weeks after the 2008 financial crisis first hit. My teacher, usually bright and bubbly, seemed distracted and irritated. “Okay,” she said all of a sudden. “I’m really not supposed to do this, but I have to make… Read More

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A powerful key to better understanding: Make the core idea personal

There is a huge difference between knowing about a concept or process and really understanding it. This applies both to learning in school and in the real world, and applies to everything from finding out about marketing to studying the Constitution. The point that I want to discuss here is… Read More