Frank T. McAndrew

Neanderthals likely ate fermented meat with a side of maggots New research highlights the prevalence of maggots as an easily obtained, nutrient-rich supplement of ancient hominin diets.

Neanderthals likely ate fermented meat with a side of maggots
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YouTube video by JUST A DOG: a journey, a collaboration and a film CHAPTER 3: OUT NOW #dog #puppy #doggrief #petloss #dogloss #grief #petgrief

A trailer from Episode 3 of the "Just a Dog" Series -
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YouTube video by JUST A DOG: a journey, a collaboration and a film Chapter 3 Does Your Dog Live in Your Brain?

The second half of this episode features a conversation with me about the passing of our beloved dog Murphy some years ago. I hope it offers some comfort to those of you have also gone through this recently.
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What is the essence of cool? A global study narrows it down to 6 key traits | CBC Radio Researched surveyed nearly 6,000 people in 13 different countries about what makes a person cool, and found the answers to be surprisingly universal.

I have a quote about being cool in this article. As they say, those who can't do, teach.
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My answer to the @MuckRack Daily trivia question: Pitcairn Island

Taking the Next Steps - Knox College The Commencement ceremony for the Class of 2025 was held on Sunday, June 8, on the South Lawn of Old Main.

JB was great - and so was our student speaker -
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I was recently a guest on The Internet Friends Podcast where we discussed gossip, celebrities, & social media.
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My answer to the @MuckRack Daily trivia question:The Fantastiks

I marched in the last Knox College commencement of my career this morning with my long-time friend and colleague Heather Hoffmann.

The Era Of The Business Idiot Fair warning: this is the longest thing I've written on this newsletter. I do apologize. Soundtrack: EL-P - $4 Vic Listen to my podcast Better Offline. We have merch. Last week, Bloomberg profiled ...

This article unfortunately explains why everything is so messed up -
www.wheresyoured.at/the-era-of-t...

Why the New England serial killer speculation won't go away There have been no connections made to crimes up and down the east coast, but people insist there must be a New England serial killer.

I was interviewed for this story about our fascination with serial killers -
Why the New England serial killer speculation won't go away www.ctpost.com/connecticut/...

YouTube video by GroovyGavin Were the 2016 Killer Clowns Real?

I recently appeared on "Groovy Gavin's" YouTube Channel to discuss the creepy clown scare of 2016. I show up about ten minutes into the video.
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Can learning cursive help kids read better? Some policymakers think it’s worth a try Teachers often have trouble finding enough time in the school day to teach all the expected writing skills, let alone cursive handwriting.

Can learning cursive help kids read better? Some policymakers think it’s worth a try
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Frank McAndrew, Knox College - Why Do Old People Hate New Music? - The Academic Minute Certain age groups think the music of today is not as a good as it used to be. Frank McAndrew, Cornelia H. Dudley professor of psychology at Knox College, explores why this may be. To the extent that ...

Frank McAndrew, Knox College – Why Do Old People Hate New Music? academicminute.org/frank-mcandr...

With its executive order targeting the Smithsonian, the Trump administration opens up a new front in the history wars Most recent debates center on how much attention should be given to the history of the nation’s accomplishments over its darker chapters.

With its executive order targeting the Smithsonian, the Trump administration opens up a new front in the history wars
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Gossip Isn't All Bad—Here's How to Do It in a Healthy Way, According to Experts The trio of friends from this season of "The White Lotus" may make gossiping look bad, but research suggests it can be a valuable social tool. Experts explain how to spill the tea in a healthy way.

I was interviewed for this recent story about gossip -
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Why Moaning Makes Us Feel Better Moaning is an underappreciated tool that helps us through some of the best and worst moments of life.

I have a new article out in Psychology Today Magazine -
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/out-...

Firing civil servants and dismantling government departments is how aspiring strongmen consolidate personal power – lessons from around the globe Whether by shuffling agency personnel, creating new agencies, or limiting their capacity for oversight, a common tactic among power-hungry leaders is establishing control over the country’s bureaucrac...

Firing civil servants and dismantling government departments is how aspiring strongmen consolidate personal power – lessons from around the globe
theconversation.com/firing-civil...

Efficiency − or empire? How Elon Musk’s hostile takeover could end government as we know it Granting tech leaders direct control over government functions fundamentally alters the relationship between private power and public governance.

Efficiency − or empire? How Elon Musk’s hostile takeover could end government as we know it
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‘It’s not whether you do it – it’s how you do it’: the expert guide to healthy gossiping Talking about others has a bad reputation – but it can also be a social glue that helps create bonds. This is how to harness its power for good

I did a fairly lengthy interview for this Guardian story about Gossip:
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Peeing Is Socially Contagious in Chimps A week of excrement and colors.

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A great quote by journalist Jamison Foser:
“White House reporters are excited that after four years of boring interviews with subject-matter experts they now get the adrenaline rush that comes from the personal attention of a president who threatens to have them executed.”

My answer to the @MuckRack Daily trivia question:Quisp