Mon. 12/20 - Athletes' Supercharged Blood & Pro Santas On a Boat

<p><strong><em>How an athlete’s </em>blood<em> could boost cognitive function, potentially in non-athletic people. Plus, the origin and meanings of the song “The Twelve Days of Christmas.” And, Christmas in July takes on a whole new meaning with cruises designed specifically for professional Santas.</em></strong></p><p>Sponsors:</p><ul><li>GiveWell, Have your donation matched up to $250 by entering Kottke Ride Home at check out at <a href="https://www.givewell.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">GiveWell.org</a></li><li>Shopify, Get a 14-day free trial at <a href="http://shopify.com/kottke" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">shopify.com/kottke</a></li></ul><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/08/science/mice-blood-alzheimers.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Can an Athlete's Blood Enhance Brainpower?</a> (NY Times)</li><li><a href="https://www.vox.com/21796404/12-days-of-christmas-explained" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The 12 Days of Christmas, explained: The story behind the carol</a> (Vox)</li><li><a href="https://religionnews.com/2008/12/01/william-studwell2/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">William Studwell's 2008 Carol of the Year</a> (Religious News Service, 2008)</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1fr4ZXVTnrg" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">12 Days of a POP PUNK Christmas</a> (YouTube)</li><li><a href="https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/twelve-days-christmas/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">FACT CHECK: The Twelve Days of Christmas</a> (Snopes, 2000)</li><li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/03/arts/when-santa-goes-on-vacation.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">When Santa Goes on Vacation</a> (NY Times)</li><li><a href="https://melmagazine.com/en-us/story/scenes-from-a-bearded-santa-pleasure-cruise" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Scenes From a Bearded Santa Pleasure Cruise</a> (MEL)</li><li><a href="https://www.thisamericanlife.org/371/scenes-from-a-mal