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Rare Brain Disorder Prevents All Fear
A middle-aged woman—known as SM—blithely reaches for poisonous snakes, giggles in haunted houses, and once, upon escaping the clutches of a knife-wielding man, didn’t run but calmly walked away. All because a rare kind of brain damage precludes her from experiencing fear of any sort.
Future Filters: Giving Young People a Voice in Policymaking
Young people are largely unrepresented in policymaking, but some countries and organizations are looking to change that.
Wilma Rudolph Biography
Wilma Rudolph was a remarkable American athlete who overcame massive illness as a young child. Her achievements at the 1960 Olympics were impressive and inspirational.
Tales of Migration Explore Modern-Day Odysseys and ‘Hyphenated Identities’
Many contemporary authors are inspired to explore the themes of immigration. Often drawing from their own experiences, they write about meeting different kinds of people and reconciling the past with the future.
Why ‘Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark’ Frightened So Many Parents in the 1990s
Read about the story behind one of the most banned books for children.
Dark patterns, the tricks websites use to make you say yes, explained
With the advent of more “personalized” ad experiences and the increasing value of personal data, companies have dirty tricks up their sleeves to manipulate users.
10 Facts about Madame D’Aulnoy Who Coined the Word Fairytale
D’Aulnoy helped create the fairytale genre we know and enjoy today. Skim the article to find out some interesting facts about her life and work.
The dead we honor: Shakespeare’s apt words for Memorial Day
Centuries after they were written, Shakespeare’s words remain poignant as we honor veterans on Memorial Day.
An 85-year Harvard study found the No. 1 thing that makes us happy in life: It helps us ‘live longer’
Researchers found that having positive relationships with the people in our lives is a key contributing factor to our overall health and happiness. Click here to learn more.
For Holocaust survivors in the U.S., more than remembrance is needed
Holocaust survivors have incredibly important stories to tell, and it’s imperative we protect those stories, as well as the people behind them.
3,000 migrants begin walk north from south Mexico
In the wake of a tragic fire, migrants rally to end the suffering caused by detention centers.
She awoke from a coma. Five months later, she ran the Boston Marathon.
Completing a marathon is a huge landmark for anyone, but even more so for Rachel Foster, who ran the Boston Marathon shortly after surviving a near-fatal accident.
9 Legends of American Folklore
Words like “myth” and “legend” often make you think of stories from thousands of years ago, but new legends are always being created. America is no exception, with a number of popular myths spreading during the 1800s as the country expanded westward. This article provides a high-level summary of nine of the most well-known American frontier legends–some entirely fictional, but some based on exaggerations around real people and events.
What is imposter syndrome and how can you combat it?
Feelings that one is a fraud who doesn’t deserve their success, known as imposter syndrome, is an extremely common phenomenon. Why can’t so many of us shake feelings that our ideas and skills aren’t worthy of others’ attention?
Citizen future: Why we need a new story of self and society
The authors of this article recommend major changes in the way we think about the individual and society.
A discovery of Holocaust-era photos helps a Jewish family connect with its past
Read about how an unlikely discovery and fate worked together to shed light on a Jewish family’s experiences during the Holocaust.
‘Queen of Salsa’ has her own US quarter
Celia Cruz, a Cuban American Salsa legend, continues to make her mark on American History.
Female Naval aviators flying high to make history at the Super Bowl
Watch this video clip to learn more about these amazing female pilots and the enduring legacy of women in aviation.
Redshirt the Boys
Gender, age, and socioeconomic status play a part in how well someone performs in school. Read about the complicated and layered issue “redshirting” could help solve.