Hello, you magnificent maverick!

And happy international women's day for tomorrow! We wish all our readers of the fairer sex a day of well earned gratitude. 

And if you need to put a smile on your face (who doesn't?) here's a sweet story about a female scientist making waves in a male dominated industry. Ok, the scientist is a small robot on Mars, but it's told by one of our absolute favourite female content creators, the ever brilliant Elle Cordova 🤓

Big love,
Chris & the 42courses team x 

P.S. If you read carefully, you might notice that the 7th of March seems to be a rather eventful day for the British monarchy.

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• The Singularity Is Nearer - It's SxSW this weekend, so here's an interview from last year's festival to we your appetite. 25 years ago, Ray Kurzweil predicted that we'd reach the singularity by 2029 and explains why we're on track.
   
• Why criticism is the relationship killer: The wonderful Dan Ariely is back with his take on why criticism is a "slow dosage relationship poison".
   
• Dave Trott's surprising take on polygamy: Here's an angle on respecting women that you probably haven't heard before, and since it's Dave Trott, it's all about perspective.

• 321 AD – Constantine Declares Sunday a Day of Rest
  Roman Emperor Constantine I decrees that dies Solis Invicti (the Day of the Unconquered Sun) will be a day of rest across the empire. ☀️

• 1530 – Henry VIII's Divorce Request is Denied
  Pope Clement VII refuses King Henry VIII's request to annul his marriage to Catherine of Aragon, setting the stage for England’s break from the Catholic Church. ✝️

• 1774 – King George III Takes Action Against Boston
  In response to the Boston Tea Party, King George III accuses Boston’s colonists of attempting to damage British commerce, paving the way for the closure of the city's port. 🇬🇧☕

• 1876 – Alexander Graham Bell Patents the Telephone
  Alexander Graham Bell is granted a U.S. patent for his groundbreaking invention: the telephone. 📞

• 1905 – Sherlock Holmes Makes a Comeback
  Under public pressure, Arthur Conan Doyle publishes The Return of Sherlock Holmes, bringing his famous detective back to life in a new collection of stories. 🔍

• 1912 – Roald Amundsen Announces His South Pole Triumph
  Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen reveals that his team was the first to reach the South Pole on December 14, 1911—beating British explorer Robert Falcon Scott by 34 days. ❄️🏔️

• 1939 – Glamour Magazine is Launched
  The first issue of Glamour magazine is published, introducing a new era of fashion and lifestyle journalism. 👗📖

• 2019 – Queen Elizabeth II’s First Instagram Post
  At the age of 92, Queen Elizabeth II posts on Instagram for the first time, proving that even royalty can’t resist a humblebrag on social media. 👑📱

• 2021 – Oprah’s Explosive Interview with Harry & Meghan
  The world watches as Oprah Winfrey interviews Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, revealing shocking insights about the royal family. The standout moment? Oprah’s now-iconic question: “Were you silent, or were you silenced?” 🎤👑🔥