Spoiler Alert: The Answer is Frequently “No”

Here's a clever flow chart that explores the socio-psychological motivations of checking your e-mail. (Props to graphic artist Wendy MacNaughton for making this and other great illustrations.)

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Disc Jockey Day January 20, 2019 The first disc jockey was an experiment on the airwaves. In 1909, sixteen-year-old Ray Newby was a student under the supervision of Charles “Doc” Herrold at Herrold College of Engineering and Wireless. He played the first records over the airwaves before the word disc jockey even existed.

Handwriting Day January 23, 2019 National Handwriting Day was established by the Writing Instrument Manufacturers Association in 1977 as a chance for all to re-explore the purity and power of handwriting. Their motive is to promote the consumption of pens, pencils and writing paper. January 23 was chosen as this is the birthday of John Hancock, the first person to…

Data Privacy Day January 28, 2019 Data Privacy Day is observed every January 28 as a reminder to protect and safeguard private data.

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Play Your Ukulele Day February 2, 2019 https://youtu.be/2UMk7YoBe9Q

Spoiler Alert: The Answer is Frequently “No”

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