Chasing Excellence
Chasing Excellence

Chasing Excellence

“This is Going to be a Great Story”

Daily Chase #60

Jul 25, 2025
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One compelling study demonstrates the remarkable power of hope.

Researchers tested how long Norwegian field mice could tread water before exhaustion. Initially, the mice lasted about 20 minutes before giving up.

In a follow-up experiment, just before reaching that 20-minute mark, researchers briefly removed the mice from the water, dried them off, and ret…

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