Four Quick Links for Thursday Afternoon

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"The worst people imaginable are dining out, study finds." Tipping is down, sexual harassment is up, and staff are being asked by patrons to "take off your mask so I know how much to tip you". [metrotimes.com]

Astronauts may come back to Earth with a different accent (caused by a lack of gravity pulling on their tongues while speaking). [tiktok.com]

A look at life in countries that have controlled Covid-19 very well. "I don't feel anxious about catching the virus. I don't feel scared about not wearing a mask to public places. For lack of a better word, it's really normal." [buzzfeednews.com]

New poll: Americans' interest in taking a Covid-19 vaccine is up and more people are concerned about the pandemic & spending time at home, but "a small minority" (male, GOP, underinformed) are spending significant time indoors and unmasked. [ipsos.com]

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