40 Extraordinary Things Happening Right Now

Have you ever thought what other people around the world might be doing right this very minute? There are tons of different things happening right now, things that you might not have thought about unless otherwise told. The website below points out some very interesting things that could change your outlook of today; for instance, "Someone who suffered from a severe injury last year is back on their feet." This is not something that we think about on a daily basis, but it is reassurance that obstacles can be overcome, you just need to be determined to overcome them.

http://www.marcandangel.com/2011/01/03/40-extraordinary-things-happening-right-now/

Stay curious,

Team ASC

Ten Interesting Facts about Valentine's Day

With Valentine's Day fast approaching it's easy to associate this time of year with red heart-shaped decorations and chocolate exchanges but as it turns out there are many interesting facts about the popular holiday. For example, did you know that in Japan on February 14th only women get to gift their valentine? Men get to return the favor a month later on what is called "White day".

Check out some more interesting facts below!

http://didyouknowarchive.com/?p=1406

Stay curious,

Team ASC

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A little bit of a distraction

With it being finals time, brains are getting to the point--if they are not there already--of being just a bit fried. As important as it is to study, it is also important to take a moment and relax. Relaxing helps the mind study more efficiently. So here, for your momentary relaxation, is a video or two of cute animals.  

Watch. Laugh. Enjoy.

Stetson's Next Top Archie

Here at the ASC, our mascot, Archie, has had some pretty cool outfits from time to time. He's been a Surfer Archie and he's been Waldo Archie. As we head into the next semester, we're looking for your help. What kind of Archie do you want to see in Spring 2013? Leave your comments below!

 

 

 

 

Stay Curious,

 

Team ASC

 

 

 

 

Mental Floss, a New Horizon for learning (and fun!)

Ever wanted to know any and everything that no one really needs to know unless you get on Jeopardy?

Why do fingers get pruney in the tub? 

How are pencils made?

Or perhaps you would like to know where to find a brief history of Nintendo. Regardless of your trivia fixation, MF has it all. Below, read a brief review from one of our work study students on the joys and benefits of random knowledge!

"Mentalfloss.com is an interesting and fun place to learn new things. This website consists of interesting articles, cool fun facts and endless quizzes. Learning doesn't have to be boring and mentalfloss.com is a resource that makes learning fun. On mentalfloss.com it is easy to lose track of time and you will find yourself enjoying everything this website has to offer.

This website can be a very interesting and helpful tool if used correctly. The articles are an interesting way to learn about random and different things that are going on in the world and things that that have happened in the past. You may think that you don't need to know anything they have but you never know what information you may need one day, plus the information is fun to learn. Mentalfloss.com gives boring facts a whole new vibe."