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1. Arts & Culture

   Brief bursts of wisdom

   Aphorism lover and historian James Geary reflects on how ancient literary art form fits into age of social media

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2. ‘Justice’ professor Michael Sandel wins $1M philosophy prize

   Michael J. Sandel, the Anne T. and Robert M. Bass Professor of Government, received one of the world’s top philosophy honors on Tuesday. The Los Angeles-based Berggruen Institute named Sandel,…

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3. Health

   Researchers report ‘astounding’ obesity surge in U.S.

   Prevalence rises to 70 percent under definition that includes measures other than just BMI

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