History’s Worst Coffee, Learning Without Concentrating, and Why America Votes on Tuesdays
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Demand for coffee during the American Civil War lead to a noxious innovation. Haptic feedback may let you learn certain skills without concentrating. Plus, the history behind Super Tuesday – and questions into whether weekdays work for modern voters.
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