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Your Gut’s “Second Brain”: The Surprising Neuroscience of Digestion

by Danny Ballan | May 7, 2024 | Flash Facts

Did you know your gut has its own complex network of neurons? Discover the “second brain,” its role in digestion, mood, and overall health.

What is a Pugilist? Unpacking the Fancy Word for Boxer

by Danny Ballan | May 7, 2024 | Word Power Shorts

Is a pugilist just a boxer with a fancy title? Learn the meaning, origin, and when to (and NOT to) use this word for a more sophisticated vocabulary.

Dressed to the Nines: Meaning and How to Use the Idiom

by Danny Ballan | May 7, 2024 | Daily Shorts

What does “dressed to the nines” mean? Learn the origins of this idiom and when to use it (with examples!) to describe stylish, elegant attire.

Self-Discovery Through Service: Gandhi’s Wisdom Explained

by Danny Ballan | May 7, 2024 | Quotes

Explore Gandhi’s quote, “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” Learn how service leads to self-discovery, with insightful examples.

Fools Rush In: Understanding a Timeless Proverb

by Danny Ballan | May 7, 2024 | Proverbs

Explore the meaning of “Fools rush in where angels fear to tread.” Learn when to use this proverb wisely, with examples of appropriate and inappropriate situations.

Literary Movements: How They Shaped the Stories We Love

by Danny Ballan | May 6, 2024 | Literary Echoes

Dive into the literary movements that revolutionized writing! Understand how Romanticism, Realism, and others changed how we tell stories and see the world.

The Digest 12: Better Safe than Sorry, Humans and Machines, and More

by Danny Ballan | May 6, 2024 | The Daily Digest

Explore the profound wisdom of “Better Safe Than Sorry,” learn from Henry Ford about turning mistakes into growth, uncover the hidden meanings behind common idioms, understand the perils of faulty thinking, and contemplate the merging worlds of humans and machines in this insightful blog post.