"Best of" Week, continued

Occasionally, we catch up on the best of the NEW YORK TIMES by sending along popular selections from the past 30 days that didn’t make our previous lists:

 M.I.T. decided, after much debate, to replace large introductory physics courses with small, interactive classes.

 If you’re wondering why you are less happy since you had children, this is one explanation.

 If you need a reason to drink coffee, here it is.

 AND, if you need a reason to eat bacon, here IT is.

 And speaking of eating, we learn here that babies need to eat dirt, and that worms are good for you. 

Today’s selection is sponsored by Priceline - see this link for travel deals. And by the shoe store: Endless.com