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Synesthesia: Wiring the Senses Together

By Louisa Ulrich-Verderber

Synesthesia could be called a superpower, so what is life like for people who can see music or taste color? This is the fascinating science behind it all!

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Bobby McFerrin Hacks Our Brains

Can a brilliant musical mind prove that we all have an innate instinct for music? Take a look at Bobby McFerrin, of “Be Happy” fame, on the stage at the World Science Festival, in a very fun demonstration that surprised everyone!

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What is a "normal" lifestyle anyway? ⠀ In our la

What is a "normal" lifestyle anyway? ⠀
In our latest edition of Saturdays Around the World, we’re going on an adventure that will surely challenge your definition of “normal.”!⠀
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Click the link in our bio to watch as Sorelle Amore (@sorelleamore) steps outside of her comfort zone to visit a community of nomads living in the Mongolian countryside. ⠀
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You won't want to miss the giant eagles that help them thrive in their ancient way of life! 🦅⠀
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Our latest EWC Podcast episode is here! 🎙✨⠀

Our latest EWC Podcast episode is here! 🎙✨⠀
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How can we know that we are really alive? Is breathing an enough indication of life? ⠀
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In this episode, we have James Nestor (@mrjamesnestor), a science journalist who has written about the science of breathing. We will discuss why we should learn how to breathe properly because, apparently, it has many benefits that can improve our health!⠀
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“In a single breath of air … there are more molecules in that breath of air than there are all the sand grains on all the world’s beaches.” - James Nestor⠀
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Our #ConspiracyOfGoodness Holiday Gift Guide is filled with unique gift ideas for everyone on your list! 📜⠀
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If there's one thing that truly connects us all, i

If there's one thing that truly connects us all, it's good FOOD! 🥘⠀
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While there may be fewer people around the table this Thanksgiving, there is still a lot to be thankful for. And, if you find yourself with a ton of leftovers this year, we've got a solution for you! 🙏🏾⠀
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Check out our site to find this #ThrowbackThursday article with Dr. Lynda's famous Thanksgiving Leftover Fritters recipe! And for good measure, we've also included amazing fritter-inspiration from around the world! 🌎⠀
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From all of us at EWC to you and your loved ones, HAPPY THANKSGIVING! 🦃⠀
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Human handwriting . . . on . . . an envelope? Swee

Human handwriting . . . on . . . an envelope? Sweet Heavens! 💌⠀
There's nothing more exciting than receiving a hand-written letter in your mailbox.⠀
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With help from the creators at Great Big Story (@greatbigstory), we're taking you on a journey to see how different people around the world have put their creative stamp on this almost-lost art of communication!⠀
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