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In today’s day and age, we take information for granted, both in the modern and original sense of the phrase. It seems strange that just a hundred years ago having access to fifty books over the course of a lifetime was considered a luxury. Through the internet, we have access to more information than we can even comprehend. There has been a sizeable increase in communication and access among researchers, scientists, and scholars. Because of this, we are not only able to stand on the shoulders of giants, but also atop the shoulders of humanity as a whole. Our world has changed and is changing faster than we realize. Technologies that were cutting-edge only ten years ago are now obsolete. Having the ability to keep up to date and adapt to new information and technology is becoming increasingly vital, both personally and professionally. Without adaptability, we will fail to maintain the ability to match the productivity that is expected from superiors. Adaptability also allows us to better our problem-solving skills, something that is essential in any academic, professional, or personal task or endeavor. One part of keeping up to date is staying current with information. The hardest part of staying informed is making certain that the information you update on is correct. Finding information that has been peer-reviewed and fact checking sources that have not, is just as, if not more important than looking for information in the first place....