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Today, you’ll learn about a possible genetic link to vegetarianism, the discovery of a very important ancient woman, and the truth about homework.  

Genetic Vegetarianism  

• “Going vegetarian? The dietary choice may be influenced by your genes.” by Emily Cooke. 2023.  
• “Genetics of vegetarianism: A genome-wide association study.” by Nabeel R. Yaseen, et al. 2023.  
• “Large-scale GWAS of food liking reveals genetic determinants and genetic correlations with distinct neurophysiological traits.” by Sebastian May-Wilson, et al. 2022.  
• “Shifting Attitudes Towards Meat Consumption: Understanding Vegetarian Statistics.” by Talitha Van Niekerk. 2023.  

Roman Sarcophagus 

• “‘Exceptional’ 1,800-year-old sarcophagus unearthed in France held woman of ‘special status’.” by Sascha Pare. 2023.  
• “Elite Roman man buried with sword may have been ‘restrained’ in death.” by Kristina Killgrove. 2023.  
• “The Roman Empire: Rulers, expansion and fall.” by Owen Jarus. 2022.  

Homework 

• “Is Homework Good for Kids?” by Cara Goodwin, Ph.D. 2023.  
• “Homework and Family Stress: With Consideration of Parents’ Self Confidence, Education Level, and Cultural Background.” by Robert M. Pressman, et al. 2015. 
• “Does Homework Improve Academic Achievement? A Synthesis of Research, 1987 - 2003.” by Harris Cooper, et al. 2006. 
• “Physical activity and sedentary behaviors (screen time and homework) among overweight or obese adolescents: a cross-sectional observational study in Yazd, Iran.” by Ali Mohammad Hadianfard, et al. 2021.  

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