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How an athlete’s blood could boost cognitive function, potentially in non-athletic people. Plus, the origin and meanings of the song “The Twelve Days of Christmas.” And, Christmas in July takes on a whole new meaning with cruises designed specifically for professional Santas.
Sponsors:
- GiveWell, Have your donation matched up to $250 by entering Kottke Ride Home at check out at GiveWell.org
Links:
Can an Athlete's Blood Enhance Brainpower? (NY Times)
The 12 Days of Christmas, explained: The story behind the carol (Vox)
William Studwell's 2008 Carol of the Year (Religious News Service, 2008)
12 Days of a POP PUNK Christmas (YouTube)
FACT CHECK: The Twelve Days of Christmas (Snopes, 2000)
When Santa Goes on Vacation (NY Times)
Scenes From a Bearded Santa Pleasure Cruise (MEL)
Scenes From a Mall (This American Life) Kottke.Org Jackson Bird on Twitter
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How an athlete’s blood could boost cognitive function, potentially in non-athletic people. Plus, the origin and meanings of the song “The Twelve Days of Christmas.” And, Christmas in July takes on a whole new meaning with cruises designed specifically for professional Santas.
Sponsors:
- GiveWell, Have your donation matched up to $250 by entering Kottke Ride Home at check out at GiveWell.org
Links:
Can an Athlete's Blood Enhance Brainpower? (NY Times)
The 12 Days of Christmas, explained: The story behind the carol (Vox)
William Studwell's 2008 Carol of the Year (Religious News Service, 2008)
12 Days of a POP PUNK Christmas (YouTube)
FACT CHECK: The Twelve Days of Christmas (Snopes, 2000)
When Santa Goes on Vacation (NY Times)
Scenes From a Bearded Santa Pleasure Cruise (MEL)
Scenes From a Mall (This American Life) Kottke.Org Jackson Bird on Twitter
See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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