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NPR Sunday Puzzles
THE WEEKLY QUIZ FROM NPR PUZZLEMASTER WILL SHORTZ From City to City On-air challenge: Every answer today is the name of a U.S. city, which consists of one word inside another. Ex. Was in first place [inside] Also / Ohio –> TO(LED)O 1. Back of the foot [inside] Part [……]
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Ticket Prices for Tren Maya Announced
With the Maya Train gearing up for a December launch, potential passengers have been given a sneak peak at ticket prices from the director of the company. General Óscar Lozano Águila of Tren Maya S.A. de C.V.said travelers will pay at least 2.32 pesos per kilometer traveled, although there will [……]
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Tulum Airport to Open As Early As December
Tulum’s new airport is set to begin operations by the end of the year and is expected to become México’s third-busiest air travel hub, only behind Benito Juaréz in México City and Cancún International. Despite setbacks, Tulum’s airport has already begun to announce flights in December. But nobody knows precisely when. The first [……]
Interesting Facts
Interesting Facts #2
Octopuses don’t have tentacles; they have arms. The most distinguishing feature about an octopus is its set of eight appendages — after all, they’re right there in the name. But don’t confuse that tangle of limbs for tentacles, because octopuses don’t have those — they have arms. For us armchair [……]
Health
Tried Pool Workouts?
Pool workouts are often associated with seniors or people recovering from injuries, but they can also be a form of high intensity interval training (HIIT) that is different and lower impact than what you experience on land. For example, it’s easier to balance on one foot without falling or do explosive [……]
Health
Sure, It’s Natural to Sweat, but . . .
Sweating is the body’s way of regulating its temperature. When we’re hot, we sweat. That moisture then evaporates and cools us down. Sweating is a completely natural part of everyday life. Sometimes sweating is undesirable, particularly if it’s leaving noticeable damp patches or stains. But there are some strategies that [……]
Nature and Critters
Are You a Mosquito Magnet?
Mosquitoes are drawn to all people, said Christopher Potter, an associate professor of neuroscience at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. But if you find yourself flitting them away more frequently than those around you, it’s possible you’re one of the unlucky ones who is inherently more tempting to mosquitoes. [……]
Health
B.E.F.A.S.T. and Beat the Stroke
Something to think about . . . There’s lots more information out there — perhaps start with the National Stroke Association at https://www.stroke.org/en/about-stroke/stroke-symptoms