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Where Is Your News Actually Coming From?

As with anything in life, knowledge is power. Yet increasingly, in today’s world of fake news and spambot Twitter trolls, knowledge itself can feel increasingly, infuriatingly subjective and malleable. I often find myself Googling any news story that doesn’t sound ‘quite right’, not to learn more, but to weigh its trustworthiness and see which reputable outlets have covered it. It’s a depressing calculus to repeat each day and feels bleaker still when you realize that most people don’t know who owns their news sources.

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Sleeping Habits of the Rich and Famous

The Sleeping Habits of the Rich and Famous

Who would’ve known Winston Churchill’s sleep habits were actually more similar to the public than Ben Franklin’s. It’s true though. Churchill was a huge advocate for naps. Like many old and young alike, napping seems essential to everyday life.

It does seem like a lot of our world leaders don’t get much sleep at night. Five hours looks like the most normal time anyone can get.

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