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How your supermarket could manipulate you for your own good
You may think you are in control while grocery shopping, but watch the video to learn how supermarket design can impact the decisions you make.
Why People With Disabilities Want Bans On Plastic Straws To Be More Flexible
While few could argue that we should be dumping more plastic waste into the ocean, the author of this article brings up critical points to consider when discussing plastic straw bans.
How worried should you be about artificial intelligence?
View the infographic to gauge the danger-level and likelihood of potential AI scenarios.
The Tragic Roots of America’s Favorite Cherry
Ah Bing is responsible for cultivating America’s most produced variety of cherry, but racism and the Chinese Exclusionary Act prevented him from reaping the benefits of his creation.
Ten Days in a Madhouse: The Woman Who Got Herself Committed
Nellie Bly risked injury and insanity to report on the horrible conditions of mental institutions in the late 1880s. Her undercover investigation led to public awareness and reform
How to Recover from Romantic Heartbreak
Psychologist and author Guy Winch recommends focusing on an ex’s flaws and negative traits to get over a broken heart.
The Joy of Food
Across cultures and time, food has brought people together. View the galleries of images in this article to see people bonding over food.
Lessons from the longest study on human development
In Britain, a decades-long project has studied thousands of children to determine what leads to success later in life. Scientist and journalist Helen Pearson shares some of the lessons learned.
The Argentine mother who took on the Junta dictatorship over her ‘disappeared’ son
In the laste 1970s and early 1980s, the Junta dictatorship in Argentia took thousands of people they feared were dissenters or would grow up to dissent. Read about one woman’s fight to find justice for her son.
These Twins, One Black and One White, Will Make You Rethink Race
Is the concept of race really nothing more than an invention of the human mind? This article about twins with different skin colors suggests that it is.
How Do Work Breaks Help Your Brain? 5 Surprising Answers
Don’t let anyone call you lazy for taking a break now and then! Taking breaks helps you work smarter and more productively.
How the trauma of Hurricane Harvey plagues some survivors’ mental health 1 year later
Long after the storm has subsided, the devastating effects of a powerful hurricane can linger.
People Are Paying Insane Amounts of Real Money for “Virtual Real Estate”
Would you buy a virtual plot of land if it cost more than a plot of land in the real world? Read about the booming virtual real estate market.
The Race to Save the World’s Disappearing Languages
Wikitongues aims to stop the loss of languages worldwide with its network of volunteers who film native speakers of dying languages.
Everest is becoming a conveyor belt of hikers who pay $25,000 to do the climb — these images reveal what the trek really looks like
You don’t have to conquer Everest to enjoy nature. In fact, Everest may not be all it’s cracked up to be.
Biblioburro: The amazing donkey libraries of Colombia
“A man, two donkeys, and precious cargo.” This is how many would describe Luis Soriano and his traveling donkey library.
The breathtaking courage of Harriet Tubman
Harriet Tubman was an escaped slave, a successful conductor in the Underground Railroad, a spy, and much more. Watch the video to learn more about the incredible life of an inspiration.
Jacob Riis
Jacob Riis brought the darkness of New York City’s tenement housing into light with his photos. This forced America to confront the brutal conditions that impoverished people faced.
What Is Sonic Seasoning? Listening To Music Can Actually Change How Your Coffee Tastes
Different sounds can impact your perception of different taste. See how “sonic seasoning” works by reading the article and trying it yourself.