Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day is no long-standing tradition, and its establishment was no sure thing. Here’s how the occasion became as central to January in America as New Year’s resolutions.
Beginning almost immediately after King’s assassination, members of Congress proposed that his birthday ought to be a national holiday, but bills mandating the occasion went nowhere. The effort received more publicity when, after about a decade, shortly after the failure of a bill that was introduced by Rep. Read More...
The filmmakers behind Netflix’s latest documentary—How to Rob a Bank— do not want viewers to take its title literally. Although the film, out June 5, features accounts from real bank robbers who explain how they got people to hand over cash, directors Seth Porges and Stephen Robert Morse hope nobody gets ideas after watching it. “This is a movie about how you shouldn't be a bank robber,” Porges says. “This is a story about what it means to live a double life, what it means to live a life of lies, and how unsustainable that is. Read More...
While there is no guaranteed way to prevent dementia, engaging in certain activities can significantly reduce your risk and promote better brain health. 5 activities that will reduce your chances of getting dementia Here are key activities that have been shown to lower the chances of developing dementia: ADVERTISEMENT
1. Stay physically active Regular physical activity is one of the most effective ways to reduce your risk of dementia. Read More...
