Interesting Things On the Internet: Edition 19

What a week! This week’s links are lighthearted, fun, and, hopefully, a relief to read. Have a great weekend, and take care of yourself. Be back next week with more.

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French Bulldog Elected Mayor: Meet Wilbur, the newly elected dog mayor in Kentucky. Yep, we all needed this story.

Party Differences on Twitter: Been on Twitter lately? Obsessively? Okay, I got you. According to a new study on the channel, Democrats make up the bulk of US adults' conversation. 

Can’t fall asleep? Here’s what to do: Maybe this is because of all of the tweeting, or maybe it’s because the end of the year is near, and we still all have a ton of goals to hit. Whatever it is, here are some tips to help you get some z’s.

Discoveries from Living on the International Space Station: For twenty years, the ISS has studied microorganisms, plants, animals, and humans. Particularly interesting is what they are doing to study disease, including new cancer therapies and DNA work to identify disease-causing proteins' structures.

Health-focused Holiday Gift Guide: Gosh, I miss being a girl on the go! Admittedly, I own a lot on this list. But there are many good finds and health hacks on all of the lists to help us all out towards the end of the year and all the elastic waistbands we are currently wearing. 

Need to think about something else, how about Paris?: Last year, we went to Paris, and it was as magical as Paris is supposed to be. This guide was crucial for our trip. Including Chez Janou. The best restaurant in Paris. And by best, I mean, vibes, atmosphere, unstuffy, drinks pouring, people in deep conversation, old and young mingling, and communal bowls of chocolate mouse passed around.