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 delicious (using honey as a spermicide) to the aerobic (jumping backward seven times after … 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 as a guidebook of wisdom and insight. A. J. Jacobs
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 throughout the Old Testament. He evolves, sort of matures, and becomes kinder. A. J. … 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 around looking like you’re about to play the semifinals at Wimbledon. A. J. Jacobs
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.
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 … Read More
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 whole foods, mostly plants, and not too much. A. J. Jacobs
I have little shame, no dignity – all in the name of a better cause.
I have little shame, no dignity – all in the name of a better cause. A. J. Jacobs
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 – lots of meat. I tried the raw food vegan diet. And I tried the … 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 – but they do live in the same neighborhood. I know once again, firsthand, … 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 diseases. It’s not until the second year that they learn the cures. A. J. … 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 far too polite, the biological equivalent of a southern hostess inviting y’all nice microbes … Read More
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 collection of feats so inspiring and amazing they make you proud to share the … 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, ‘You don’t have to [do it] today. There’s always tomorrow.’? A. J. Jacobs
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 by the Old Testament God. He’s wrathful, but at other times, He’s incredibly compassionate. … 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 the Rings. A. J. Jacobs
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 there are so many people who look crazy and were dressed like me. There, … Read More
Sometimes miracles occur only when you jump in.
Sometimes miracles occur only when you jump in. A. J. Jacobs
When I was with the serpent-handlers in Tennessee, it was the most bizarre method of worship I could think of. Yet when you sit with these people, you can kind of see how it makes sense.
When I was with the serpent-handlers in Tennessee, it was the most bizarre method of worship I could think of. Yet when you sit with … Read More