The best way to spread Christmas cheer ... is this mini Buddy the Elf causing happy tears. A little boy with Down syndrome could not contain his joy when he got to meet his favorite festive character in person. #holiday #buddytheelf #elf

1. He said that before the industrial era, nobody slept 8 hours in one block. People slept in two parts: they went to bed after sunset, woke up around midnight, stayed awake for 1–2 hours, then went back to sleep. This “split sleep” was normal for thousands of years. But when factories appeared in the 19th century, society forced everyone into one long sleep window — and the body never fully adapted. He said the modern schedule confuses the brain: it doesn’t understand when it should rest and wh

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Washington flooding on top of a Blizzard is on the way for WA after floods; Highway 2 could be closed months. While a flood watch remains in effect for much of Western Washington, effective through Thursday afternoon, the latest reports from the National Weather Service indicate that the region might now have to brace for a blizzard. Meanwhile, per the NWS, major flooding remains possible along the Skagit River beginning Wednesday morning and cresting in Mount Vernon on Thursday morning. #endtim