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The Old, Old Story

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To listen to today’s reflection as a podcast, click here When the power of magnetism was discovered in the 1700s, it simply blew people’s minds. Magnets seemed like magic. How could ordinary-looking metals exert a mysterious force, at a distance, over other objects? Today scientists know that all chemical interactions and life processes are, at their core, electromagnetic. But 200 years ago,… Read more »

Once Upon a Time

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To listen to today’s reflection as a podcast, click here What drives the Literati – the lovers of what is commonly identified as Great Literature – absolutely crazy? It’s the fact that the vast majority of ordinary people would rather enjoy a fairy tale than dig into a “serious story.” The Academy Award for Best Picture is annually granted to a… Read more »