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5 Things You Need to Know Today, 7/9

Laughter, theater, and marine biology.

1) Today will be sunny, and relatively mild, with temperatures in the mid to high 70s. That will likely drop down to the mid 60s by sundown, maybe even dipping into the high 50s overnight.

2) Check out , at its new location, in . Centered on the calming powers of laughter, the technique was developed in 1995 by Dr. Madan Kataria, and promises to improve mood, promote relaxation, relieve pain, and even lower blood pressure. The brief session runs from 9:27-10:07 a.m., and is free and open to all. To learn more, call (800) 990-8290, email clare@abgoodwin.com, or visit http://www.CapeCodLaughterYoga.com.

3) The hosts , a free playwright workshop, presented by the , between 10:30 and 11:30 this morning. Aspiring playwrights and those simply interested in the craft are welcome. Guest Bess Wohl will share the tips she's learned during her career in television, film, and theater. Be sure to register ahead. Call (508) 457-4242, email info@capecodtheatreproject.org, or visit http://www.capecodtheatreproject.org.

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4) The presents , a lecture focusing on how life thrives in some of the most extreme conditions on the planet. The talk is free, and will take place at 3 p.m., at 45 Water Street in Woods Hole. For more, call (508) 289-2252, or visit http://www.whoi.edu/page.do?pid=9436&tid=3622&cid=142589.

5) This day in history: Millard Fillmore becomes president, after the death of Zachary Taylor (1850); the Scopes Monkey Trial gets underway in Tennessee (1925); and the Battle of Britain begins (1940).

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