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Tag Archives: Culture & Society
Why do human beings speak so many languages?
Researchers have figured out how to predict when people who live near each other will develop their own distinct language.
Three Reichs, You’re Out
At the end of World War II, American servicemen in Europe organized a “World Series” baseball game, played in Nuremberg’s Stadion der Hitlerjugend, formerly the site of Nazi Party rallies.
The Science—and Art—of Taking Risks
This article offers tips for contructive risk-taking.
Total Failure: The World’s Worst Video Game
Read how former video game designer Howard Scott Warshaw turned failure into a career in which he helps others going through the same thing. Read or listen to the other articles in the “Total Failure” series for more stories of lessons learned.
Why American Cities Are Fighting to Attract Immigrants
Read about the efforts city officials across the country are making to welcome immigrants and why.
In one small Mexican town, the citizens become armed vigilantes to take on a drug gang
Citizens of a town in southwest Mexico take matters into their own hands in an attempt to stop the violence in their area.
Wives are partly to blame for the fact that men won’t take ‘female’ jobs, professor says
This article examines why men may be hesitant to pursue traditionally-female jobs.
Why Aren’t American Teenagers Working Anymore?
Fewer teenagers are working summer jobs than in past decades. This article offers some explanations as to why.
Most Students Don’t Know When News Is Fake, Stanford Study Finds
A 2016 study conducted by researchers at Stanford University found that the majority of middle and high school students surveyed were unable to evaluate the credibility of online news sources. Read to learn more about the study’s findings.
Am I rootless, or am I free? ‘Third culture kids’ like me make it up as we go along
In this article, a Finnish-Senegalese writer explains what it’s like having a complicated cultural identity. She likens the experience to wearing many masks.
Freedom in the World 2017: Iran
Read this report from an independent watchdog organization to find out whether conditions for women in Iran have changed in recent years.
Temple of 1,000 bells
People come together to hear the song of the bell cricket at one Japanese temple.
A New Wrinkle on School Uniforms
An advice columnist weighs in on whether school uniforms deny students an opportunity to express themselves.
Importance of cultural education—through the eyes of a former ROTC cadet
Read about why understanding and showing respect for local culture is especially important in a war zone.
Did Stone Age cavemen talk to each other in symbols?
When we see images of magnificent cave paintings, we tend to focus on the depictions of animals. But interspersed with these figures are symbols that may reveal the beginnings of human language and writing, far earlier than researchers expected.
Keeping Cultures Alive Today
Watch this video to learn how some families are working to preserve their Cherokee heritage.
The Evolution of the Charity Run/Walk and the Road Ahead
Have you ever participated in a family fun run or charity walk? Today, the 5K run or walk is a pretty commonplace event around the world and all through the year. Where did the idea of running to raise funds begin and why are people drawn to this activity?
China Has Officially Started Construction on the World’s First “Forest City”
China are in the process of building a futuristic “Forest City” aimed at helping to improve the problem of air pollution and climate change. It is a great initiative and one that could be replicated in other countries in the future.
The Hidden Beauty of a Walmart Store
Artist, Brendan O’Connell talks about his fascination with Walmart Stores and its shoppers, as a subject for his impressionist paintings.