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Erin's avatar

Thanks for the happy inbox mail, Sarah! Science takeaways that include "a small tweak for such a meaningful effect" are always so welcomed. My answer to any baking question is always, both!

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Sarah Rose Cavanagh 💥🐝's avatar

Thanks Erin! I went with the bread pudding and it was a great decision. :)

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Bethany Lisi's avatar

I can't believe I'm going to say this publicly, but I've been reading rom-com novels during this entire pandemic and it gives my brain such a reprieve from thinking about work (and raising a tiny baby!).

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Sarah Rose Cavanagh 💥🐝's avatar

There is no shame in reading rom-coms! In fact, while much of the effects-of-fiction-on-empathy research is a bit mixed and having trouble being replicated, I recall one study showed romance was the most effective genre for increasing empathy. I've been reading trashy space horror recently, myself. :)

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