Anderson Dental Care - January 2025

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE

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Dr. Brooks and His Passion for Video Games

Plan Your Perfect Disney Escape Without Breaking the Bank

Dental Do’s and Don’ts for a Healthy 2025

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Smart Snacks for Stress-Free Family Travel

Your Monthly Need-to-Knows

One-Pot Chicken Noodle Soup

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Start the Year Right With These Surprising Facts!

CHILL OUT WITH JANUARY’S COOL TRIVIA UNPACK THE MONTH’S MOST FASCINATING HISTORICAL NUGGETS

January isn’t just the start of a new year — it’s a month brimming with fascinating tidbits that might make you appreciate these chilly weeks a little more! Did you know that January babies have a reputation for being notably less cranky? A European study suggests that those born in the frosty embrace of winter are generally

novel that would become a cornerstone of science fiction — Mary Shelley’s “Frankenstein, or The Modern Prometheus.” Imagine this chilling tale making its rounds in the gaslit corners of London, published anonymously and leaving readers guessing at its creator! The first day of January also has historical heft. In 1863, Abraham Lincoln declared the Emancipation Proclamation, a pivotal moment in American history

Here’s a trivia nugget that might make you do a double-take: the ancient Roman calendar initially did not even include January or February! These months were later additions, transforming the calendar from a 10-month year starting in March to the more familiar 12-month layout we know today. And speaking of celestial events, on Jan. 2, Earth reaches its closest point to the Sun, known as perihelion. At just over 91 million miles away, it’s our annual reminder of the vast, dynamic space we occupy in our solar system. So, whether you’re celebrating a January birthday (looking at you, Elvis fans!) or just cozying up and enjoying the quiet of winter, remember that this month is packed with more than just post-holiday blues. It’s a chapter of history and innovation and a touch of cosmic closeness!

calmer than their summer-born counterparts. It seems the cold does more than just nip at your nose; it might just chill out your temperament, too! And while we’re on the topic of remarkable births, let’s dial back to January 1818. This month marked the release of 500 copies of a groundbreaking

that reshaped the nation. As if January needed more historical markers, 1892 saw Ellis Island open its gates,

becoming the portal through which over 20 million hopeful

immigrants would pass, each seeking new beginnings in the United States — creating the melting pot that the country would become.

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