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The Expedition is a monthly journey into thoughts, opinions, ideas, observations, studies, facts, and figures, you can use to live better.

It’s a roundup of all the worthwhile stuff Michael discovered in the last month.

This month, Michael is covering:

* A quick poll about a possible Two Percent Book Club.

* Numbers on:

* How much more likely cancer patients who choose alternative therapies are to die prematurely.

* How Ozempic alters alcohol consumption.

* Alarming changes in vitamin and mineral deficiencies in developed countries.

* The whiskey market.

* Time of a record setting plank.

* How many female executives played sports.

* The truth about alcohol and cancer rates.

* How Jimmy Carter highlights modern progress.

* A new sports betting service designed to bleed you dry.

* A case for rewatching old TV.

* A test to see if your core is “strong enough.”

* A study on the most hydrating drinks (a comparison of 13).

* A gear recommendation.

* A big new change in packaged food that may(?) make you healthier (it’s not the red dye ban).

* Does social media accurately represent public opinion? A study.

* Something fun and positive on the internet.

* A good parting quote.