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Ironically, back pain can last longer with too much use of over-the-counter pain relievers. Using Ibuprofen or other medicines for weeks on end can cause chronic back pain. Stretch out with this look at how back pain is often stress-related. wondriumdaily.com/back-pain-may-…

Finally, you don't have to be a decorating expert to take our quiz about design. In fact, it may help you prepare for a journey into the world of interior decorating. Put yourself to the test today! wondriumdaily.com/quiz-how-well-…

Third, another reason to enjoy this series: It explores Jonathan Adler's personal journey from potter to household name. Get to know him better here and in the video series itself. wondriumdaily.com/new-wondrium-s…

Wondrium's brand-new interior decorating series is presented by iconic potter and designer Jonathan Adler. What can viewers expect from the series? First, an exclusive interview with content developer Susan Lutz. (thread) wondriumdaily.com/new-interior-d…

The development of a hydroelectric plant involving Canada and the U.S. has met resistance from residents of both countries. What are the pros and cons of hydroelectricity? Get your feet wet with this look at the technology. wondriumdaily.com/quebecois-hydr…

Hydroponic farming earned its first major investigation when a salmonella outbreak occurred in an indoor greenhouse of lettuce. What is hydroponic farming and how does it work? Dig in to this soil-free food tech right here. wondriumdaily.com/salmonella-in-…

Are you intelligent about intelligence? Challenge yourself with this week's quiz. thegreatcoursesdaily.com/quiz-whats-you…

And of course we want to put a spotlight on our presenter, Scientific American editor-in-chief Laura Helmuth. Find out what makes her tick and why she partnered with Wondrium again in this exclusive interview. thegreatcoursesdaily.com/scientific-ame…

This week we're digging into our second collaboration with Scientific American: Understanding Your Inner Genius. Check out our featured articles in this thread, starting with a behind-the-scenes look at what's in the course. thegreatcoursesdaily.com/scientific-ame…

Supreme Court Justice Stephen G. Breyer has announced his retirement, leaving a vacancy on the bench and inviting a look at the history of the Court itself. Make a final ruling about its three major phases right here. thegreatcoursesdaily.com/supreme-court-…

Phrases like "Black Friday" have permeated the mainstream from their humble insiders' beginnings—but are they jargon or slang? What's the difference? Dig this article and get hip to both. thegreatcoursesdaily.com/black-friday-a…

In a technological and medical first, the FDA has approved a virtual reality regimen to treat back pain. Ordinarily, virtual reality manipulates our bodies' sense of environment. Get a fresh perspective on it here - no goggles required. thegreatcoursesdaily.com/reviewing-virt…

An 89-year-old Rhode Island man has earned his Ph.D. in physics, fulfilling his lifelong dream. Physics governs nearly every activity we ever do. Enroll in this look at what makes it so fascinating. thegreatcoursesdaily.com/89-year-old-ma…

The publishers of the Oxford English Dictionary made "vax" their 2021 Word of the Year for its frequent use in our daily lives. Save yourself some keystrokes with this review of how words are shortened, from initialisms to back formation. thegreatcoursesdaily.com/oxford-english…

Amazon has unveiled its first home robot, Astro, which follows customers around the house and performs multiple tasks. Peek under the hood to see how robots learn to do jobs right here. thegreatcoursesdaily.com/amazon-unveils…

Ships that have lined the bottom of the Gallipoli Peninsula for over a hundred years will be memorialized as an underwater park. Dive into the campaign that brought Turkey into World War I right here. thegreatcoursesdaily.com/sunken-world-w…

Repercussions from Brexit are hitting Britain, who have slipped from a list of the top 10 countries from which Germany imports goods. Put on your economist's cap and weigh the pros and cons of Brexit and the EU right here. thegreatcoursesdaily.com/post-brexit-br…

A group of Massachusetts students have led the charge to get a ruling overturned for a woman convicted during the Salem witch trials 300 years ago. Dust off your theologian's cap to see what led to fear of witches in the Middle Ages right here. thegreatcoursesdaily.com/students-seek-…