In this interview, author Etgar Keret explains how giving ice cream to a crying child showed him the value of living in the moment.
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YA Memoirs to Read ASAP
Difficult choices make spellbinding memoirs. Get a sneak peek at 10 recent memoirs that you might want to check out for yourself.
Dr. Maya Angelou on Overcoming Fear
In this interview, the poet who wrote “Life Doesn’t Frighten Me” talks about what does frighten her—not much!
A decade into the Katrina diaspora
A diaspora is a scattering of people who all originally came from the same place. See some examples of how the lives of people scattered by the devastation of Hurricane Katrina have changed.
Migrant Farm Workers: Our Nation’s Invisible Population
Next time you take a bite of a delicious avocado or orange, think about who picked it. This article provides some basic facts about the people who are the backbone of our agricultural system.
The Dawn of the Singularity
Look at the infographic to see a timeline of Ray Kurzweil’s predictions for the future of mankind and technology.
The Defiant Ones
Imagine if simply going to school was an act of defiance. For the women in the article, it was. Read the article to learn more about the battles fought for desegregation.
A street magician’s tricks make everyday technology magical and mysterious
Watch this video to see how Doug McKenzie combines street magic with familiar technological items like cellphones.
Roanoke Wasn’t America’s Only Lost Colony
The fate of the lost colony of Roanoke has become the stuff of legend. However, many lesser-known colonies also struggled and failed. Explore the interactive map to learn more.
Last Men of the Revolution
During the Civil War, when photography was a new medium, a minister and amateur historian raced to capture images of the last surviving veterans of the American Revolution.
Daddy Track: The Case for Paternity Leave
Many working parents struggle with developing a strong work-life balance. Some states are beginning to offer extended paternity leave, which could change how fathers—and mothers—balance raising children and having careers.
Peaceful protest is much more effective than violence for toppling dictators
This article and accompanying presentation explore political scientist Erica Chenoweth’s research on how peaceful protest is often much more successful than violence for making changes.
The Fallen Heroes of Human Spaceflight
Since the 1960s, astronauts have risked their lives to explore space. Read about the missions in which men and women were lost.
7 Epic Fails Brought to You by the Genuis Mind of Thomas Edison
Part of Thomas Edison’s ability to succeed came from his willingness to try things that failed. Check out the photo gallery for a slideshow of the failed inventions the article describes.
Advantages of Being Bicultural
Culture and belonging aren’t all or nothing. Learn about the concrete benefits of identifying with two or more cultures.
Pop Culture’s Undying Edgar Allan Poe Obsession
There’s no question that Edgar Allan Poe has made a lasting impression on American popular culture. This article uses the release of a movie about a dangerous obsession with Poe to take a look back at the author’s pop culture legacy.
Stairwell A: The Only Way Out
After a terrorist-piloted plane crashed into the South Tower of the World Trade Center, only one path to safety remained unblocked. Read stories of the survivors who escaped through Stairwell A.
Tiny houses helping with homeless problem in U.S.
Read this article to learn about a number of charitable organizations that are building “tiny homes” to help homeless people. Not only are the homes providing shelter, they are also helping to build a sense of community.
The “Lottery” Letters
The 1948 publication of Shirley Jackson’s short story “The Lottery” in The New Yorker magazine inspired subscribers to send a record number of letters, nearly all of them negative. Why all the fuss? Book critic and author Ruth Franklin considers these responses and Jackson’s own reaction to them.
An Animated Adventure, Drawn from Life
Persepolis, Marjane Satrapi’s autobiographical graphic novel, became a critically-acclaimed film in 2007. Learn about the creative process behind the depiction of one young woman’s struggle for personal and political freedom.