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I love reading people’s lists of books that have been important to them. This list of “20 Books That Have mattered to Me” by Daniel Pink of Pinkcast, is interesting, diverse, and introduced me to several books I was not familiar with. I showed it to my husband who immediately downloaded the audio version of one of the books to listen to on a long car trip.
AnswerThePublic collects and analyzes data from search engines like Google to determine what people from around the world are most searching for online. They categorize the phrases people use in their searches. This is such interesting data and very useful for marketers, writers, anyone with clients or customers, or anyone interested. The Pro version is a paid subscription for $99.00, but the basic site is open to the public and you get three free searches a day. There is even a free beginner’s course on how to search the data effectively. https://answerthepublic.com/
The next time you need a break from work, play a quick game of “What Came First” on your computer. You will be presented with two events, and you must choose which came first. For example, which came first, the film From Here to Eternity with Burt Lancaster or The Dark Side of the Moon by Pink Floyd? The answer is From Here to Eternity in 1953. The faster you answer the more points you get.
https://artsandculture.google.com/experiment/what-came-first/ZQGBUPErEE3bVg?hl=en
Tomato season is coming. Do you know how to slice your tomatoes? Many chefs believe that tomatoes should have a dedicated knife for slicing. They recommend a serrated knife which easily cuts a tougher exterior but doesn’t tear apart the soft interior. The blade is made from 420 Teflon. It has a two-pronged tip for lifting the tomato slices. It comes with a protective sheath for safe storage. The knife is 9.25” long. $11.95 at Williams Sonoma
