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A. J. Jacobs

I know that history is simultaneously a bloody mess and a collection of feats so inspiring and amazing they make you proud to share the same DNA structure with the rest of humanity. I know you’d better focus on the good stuff or you’re screwed.

I know that history is simultaneously a bloody mess and a … Read More

How do you gag the voice in your head that says, ‘You don’t have to [do it] today. There’s always tomorrow.’?

How do you gag the voice in your head that says, … Read More

Paintings! They’re like TV, but they don’t move.

Paintings! They’re like TV, but they don’t move. A. J. Jacobs

I prefer the earlier birth control techniques, which ranged from the delicious (using honey as a spermicide) to the aerobic (jumping backward seven times after coitus)

I prefer the earlier birth control techniques, which ranged from the … Read More

Taking the Bible too literally is a mistake. It should be read as a guidebook of wisdom and insight.

Taking the Bible too literally is a mistake. It should be … Read More

One of the interesting things to me is that God grows throughout the Old Testament. He evolves, sort of matures, and becomes kinder.

One of the interesting things to me is that God grows … Read More

It’s hard to be in a bad mood when you’re walking around looking like you’re about to play the semifinals at Wimbledon.

It’s hard to be in a bad mood when you’re walking … Read More

I’m all for cafeteria religion. I think there’s nothing wrong with cafeterias – I’ve had some great meals at cafeterias. I’ve also had some horrible meals, so it’s important to pick the right things. Take a heaping helping of compassion and mercy, and leave the intolerance on the table.

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The best we can do, to paraphrase Pollan, is to eat whole foods, mostly plants, and not too much.

The best we can do, to paraphrase Pollan, is to eat … Read More

I have little shame, no dignity – all in the name of a better cause.

I have little shame, no dignity – all in the name … Read More

Its sort of my job to feel good.

Its sort of my job to feel good. A. J. Jacobs

I tried the paleo diet, which is the caveman diet – lots of meat. I tried the raw food vegan diet. And I tried the calorie restriction diet, which is the idea is that if you eat very, very little – if you’re on the verge of starvation, you will live a very long time. Whether or not you want to, of course, is the idea.

I tried the paleo diet, which is the caveman diet – … Read More

I know that knowledge and intelligence are not the same thing – but they do live in the same neighborhood. I know once again, firsthand, the joy of learning.

I know that knowledge and intelligence are not the same thing … Read More

Med students panic their first year when they learn all the diseases. It’s not until the second year that they learn the cures.

Med students panic their first year when they learn all the … Read More

My immune system has always been overly welcoming of germs. It’s far too polite, the biological equivalent of a southern hostess inviting y’all nice microbes to stay awhile and have some artichoke dip.

My immune system has always been overly welcoming of germs. It’s … Read More

There’s a lot of food restriction in the Bible, but it does say you’re allowed to eat crickets, grasshoppers, and locusts. I decided to take advantage of that and eat a cricket. It was chocolate-covered, and I’m not sure that’s the way they were served in Moses’ time. But this was a rule that seemed crazy on the outside, then actually turned out to be pragmatic and compassionate.

There’s a lot of food restriction in the Bible, but it … Read More

After a while, if you’re committed, you start to believe in the things in which you’re praying. It’s just cognitive dissonance. You can’t live a completely religious life and not start to have it sink in.

After a while, if you’re committed, you start to believe in … Read More

Since I was relatively new to the Bible, I was surprised by the Old Testament God. He’s wrathful, but at other times, He’s incredibly compassionate. He’s not a one-dimensional figure at all.

Since I was relatively new to the Bible, I was surprised … Read More

I’ve rarely said the word “Lord,” unless it’s followed by “of the Rings.

I’ve rarely said the word “Lord,” unless it’s followed by “of … Read More

When I went to Israel, it was a little disorienting, because there are so many people who look crazy and were dressed like me. There, I was just one of the apocalyptic crowd.

When I went to Israel, it was a little disorienting, because … Read More

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