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ARE OLDER SIBLINGS ACTUALLY BOSSY?

Wednesday, July 10, 2024

In today’s newsletter, we ask if birth order affects your personality, discover the benefits of going barefoot, learn what it takes to be a saint ... and celebrate National Ice Cream Month. Scroll down and take a trip to the sea for our latest two Nat Geo quizzes!

Three children standing in a line, from youngest to oldest

PHOTOGRAPH BY HANS NELEMAN, GETTY IMAGES

Don’t you hate being stereotyped at parties when folks learn your birth order? Oldest, must be bossy. Middle child, needy, peacemaker. Only child, selfish.

Not any of those things? Instead of acting defensive, just point to science, which now can back you up.

DON’T CALL ME BOSSY

Related: How were two brothers affected by their respective flights in space?

STORIES WE’RE FOLLOWING

A man seen from behind running barefoot on a sandy mountain trail.

PHOTOGRAPH BY JOSH HUMBERT, NAT GEO IMAGE COLLECTION

There’s a lot to like about going barefoot. But what’s the effect on your health?

The big in-flight question: Do alcohol and airline flights mix?

What does it take to become a saint in the modern age?

Science may finally have an answer on whether you should take your shoes off in the house

Humans can have superpowers. But they’re not what you think.

The ancient origins of your zodiac sign

What a 'sober summer’ can do to your body

How to explore Paris this summer beyond the Olympics

National Ice Cream Month: Here are eight ice cream styles from around the world

Tired of cleaning the litter box? Get your cat a self-cleaning one

WHAT IN THE WORLD?

A gif of a rotating seashell

How is an exquisite seashell created? It takes two academic specialties to adequately explain the variable shapes of these mollusk homes. Which two?

A. Archaeology and zoology
B. Math and physics
C. Geology and anthropology
D. None of the above

CLICK FOR THE ANSWER

Related: Create your own virtual seashell!

PAID CONTENT FOR TOYOTA

PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY TOYOTA

Going off-grid in south-central Colorado's San Luis Valley

Adventure takes on a whole new meaning in Colorado's rugged and remote San Luis Valley. This vast expanse, spanning 8,000 square miles, is a playground for the daring. Join two celebrities in south-central Colorado as they test their off-roading skills on an exhilarating off-the-beaten-path challenge with the all-new 2024 Toyota Land Cruiser.

WHERE IN THE WORLD?

Two people ride on a motorbike down a narrow road surrounded by blue water; on the left is the Pacific Ocean and the right, a lagoon

PHOTOGRAPH BY SEAN GALLAGHER

This Pacific Island nation (pictured above) is sinking: Rising sea levels are forcing this country to do radical things to survive. Which nation is it?

A. Fiji
B. The Maldives
C. Tahiti
D. Tuvalu

CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT

Today’s soundtrack: Taking My Business Elsewhere, Richard Thompson

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