Each week, we bring you interesting stories from around the web. Here’s what caught our eye this week!
LIVING
Canada’s most famous groundhog says spring is coming soon
Wiarton Willie has spoken! Canada’s most famous groundhog did not see his shadow this morning, which means an early spring is in store. The world awaited Willie’s prediction eagerly to see which of his fellow groundhog prognosticators he would agree with. Earlier today, Punxsutawney Phil of Pennsylvania predicted a long winter, while Shubenacadie Sam of Nova Scotia called for early spring. Now the vote is two to one, so warmer weather could be on its way…Read Full Article
From treehugger
HEALTH
If Something Makes You Feel Better, Is It Medicine?
“My approach is that if something makes you feel better, without any harm, then it counts as medicine,” she says. “If something as simple and natural as a salt lamp makes people feel better, why not try it?”…Read Full Article
From good
ENVIRONMENT
The secret lives of cows, chickens and pigs
What really happens on farms today? Many urbanites believe the worst. The writer heads into the countryside to see if the stereotypes are true…Read Full Article
From ucobserver
CHRISTIANITY
Division is Not Always a Scandal
Not every Christian is celebrating the Reformation’s anniversary this year. It’s not just Catholics who have reservations; many Protestants do as well. Our enthusiasm for the Reformation’s emphasis on Scripture as the highest and final authority does not mean we can ignore how Scripture repeatedly decries division in the church….Read Full Article
From Christianity Today
SCIENCE
Does the Sound of Noisy Eating Drive You Mad? Here’s Why-
If you’ve ever been tempted to confront someone slurping their soup in a restaurant, or if a person breathing loudly next to you in the movie theater is enough to make your blood boil, then you’re not alone: You’re one of many people suffering from a genuine brain abnormality called misophonia…Read Full Article
From Time
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