Sleep and caffeine are two antidotes to tiredness — so does combining them supercharge their powers? That's the idea behind "nappuccinos," or caffeine naps: You drink a coffee, then take a short (15-25 minute) nap, ideally waking up just as the caffeine starts kicking in. "A well-timed 'nappuccino' is one of the most effective short-term energy strategies," Mark Kovacs, a fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine, told Verywell Health. Read about one writer's experience taking a caffeine nap every day for a week.
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Culture
"Skibidi" and "Work Spouse" Among 6,000 New Terms Added to Cambridge Dictionary
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If you keep up with the latest slang or have members of Gen Z and Gen Alpha in your circle, you've probably heard some of the newest words in the Cambridge Dictionary. The institution announced yesterday that more than 6,000 terms have been added over the past year, many of which have been popularized by younger generations and social media. Notable entries include "skibidi," a playful word popularized by a YouTube series that can mean "cool" or "bad," or be used humorouslywithout a specific meaning(insert: shrugging emoji). The slang term "delulu," short for "delusional," was also added, along with "work spouse," which describes a non-romantic workplace relationship in which two people support and trust each other. "Internet culture is changing the English language and the effect is fascinating to observe and capture in the Dictionary," Colin McIntosh, the lexical program manager at Cambridge Dictionary, said in a statement, noting: "We only add words where we think they'll have staying power." Learn some of the other newly added terms — and maybe show your work spouse while you're at it.
Together With Pacaso
How 433 Investors Unlocked 400x Return Potential
Institutional investors back startups to unlock outsized returns. Regular investors have to wait — but not anymore. Thanks to regulatory updates, some companies are doing things differently. Take Revolut. In 2016, 433 regular people invested an average of $2,730. Today? They got a 400x buyout offer from the company, as Revolut's valuation increased 89,900% in the same timeframe. No wonder over 10,000 everyday people are taking the chance on Pacaso. Founded by a former Zillow exec, Pacaso's co-ownership tech reshapes the $1.3 trillion vacation home market. They've earned more than $110 million in gross profit to date, including 41% YoY growth in 2024 alone. They even reserved the Nasdaq ticker PCSO. The same institutional investors behind Uber, Venmo, and eBay backed Pacaso. And you can join them, but not for long. Pacaso's investment opportunity ends Sept. 18.
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Environment
Whales and Dolphins "Play" Together, Study Finds
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We sense a potential premise for a heartwarming new animal flick: A recent study found that whales and dolphins don't just coexist but seem to "play" together. After analyzing publicly available footage of 199 encounters at 17 sites across the globe, researchers found that roughly one in four interactions could be mutually positive, with whales responding favorably when approached by dolphins. In total, 19 species were observed, but humpback whales and bottlenose dolphins accounted for the majority of the playful interactions. For instance, dolphins were frequently observed riding the bow waves created by whales, and a handful of times were seen rubbing or touching the larger animals, as if to seek their attention. The whales, in turn, were sometimes observed rolling from side to side, exposing their bellies — behaviors commonly tied to social interaction or courtship — and stretching their pectoral fins toward the dolphins. Aside from offering a charming glimpse into marine life, this type of research is critical for protecting both the ocean and its inhabitants, the study authors emphasized. "Behavioral studies of marine mammals play a crucial role in enhancing our understanding of marine ecosystems and the interactions among marine species," they wrote in the paper. "They contribute to conservation efforts, [and] promote public awareness and engagement in species protection." Watch whales and dolphins "playing."
Humanity
A Former Steel Hub in Ohio Is Making a Quiet Comeback
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Nearly five decades ago, the steel industry's collapse left Youngstown, Ohio, with one of the highest unemployment rates in the country. But today, a comeback story is taking shape in the Rust Belt, as efforts to revitalize the city through small business development and clever reuse of industrial spaces are helping turn the tide. "Tough times don't last. Tough cities do. That's our slogan," Aspasia Lyras, the founder of a local brewery, told CBS News. Lyras is one of the many small business owners repurposing vacant factory spaces into new opportunities — an approach that's helpinglower unemployment, stabilize the city's population, and shine new light on the town, figuratively and literally. Entrepreneur Derek McDowell, who runs a monthly flea market out of an abandoned structure, removed corrugated metal that was blocking the building's windows, letting sunlight in for the first time in decades. "We're going to uncover what was once covered to show you that there's new life for the city of Youngstown by letting the light back into a place like this," McDowell said, adding, "We have a future here."
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Something We Love
Bookclubs.com I'd been meaning to join or start a book club forever, but my friend group is pretty dispersed, so it didn't feel as simple as saying "let's get together and read ___." Plus, I wanted to expand my social network and meet more likeminded people. I found bookclubs.com, and now I'm on my second book with a group of people I really like. I'm even considering starting another club myself just because it's so easy! You can search by area, virtual or physical meetings, genre, keywords, and more. – Rebekah Brandes, Assistant Editor
Buz Ecker started penning handwritten letters to daughter Rosie Paulik when she was in the fourth grade, sending them to her at summer camp, when she went off to college, and beyond. So after the now-adult Paulik noticed her 67-year-old dad seemed "aimless" of late, she shared his sweet habit on TikTok and asked if anyone would want a letter from him. The answer was "yes" — about a thousand times over. Now, through the Dad Letter Project, Ecker and three other "Dad Staff Writers" send personalized letters worldwide to anyone seeking a little fatherly love, advice, or a dad joke or two. "I address the problems that they have as best as I can. I'm honored that they write me, and I'm happy to write them back," Ecker said.
Photo of the Day
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Happy (belated) first birthday to Jia Jia and De De, the first giant pandas born in Hong Kong! The darling pair celebrated with a special cake featuring frozen bamboo, carrots, and their initials. Here's to many, many more.
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