Two cultural psychologists have found that differences among cultures often come down to how we view ourselves—as individuals or as part of a group.
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San Jose Teenager Turns $100 Seed Money Into $34K For Charity
Read about how 11-year-old Sonali Ranaweera, with the help of her friends, turned $100 – and a lot of old tin cans and bottles – into $34,000 to donate to charity.
How ‘Ugly’ Fruits and Vegetables Can Help Solve World Hunger
Read the first few paragraphs of this article and browse the images throughout to get a glimpse into food waste on a global scale. Then, have a read through the piece titled Reducing Waste: How You Can Help.
How social media affects protest movements: It’s complicated
According to research by sociologist Zeynep Tufekci, the power of social media in protest movements is a double-edged sword.
A ruthless defender of apartheid now seeks forgiveness
In this PBS NewsHour report, a prominent former apartheid leader in South Africa explains why he seeks forgiveness and reconciliation.
Three of the Best-Kept Secrets for College Success
This article provides advice on how to succeed in college from people who went on to pursue a variety of career paths after their education.
Why Are Millennials Narcissistic? Blame Income Inequality
Researchers have found that the shift from blue-collar jobs to white-collar jobs has probably triggered a more individualistic society.
The Overprotected Kid
In this article, the author explores the history of a culture that’s become risk-averse about children’s playing habits.
Male Aggression: Why are men more violent?
This article explains that biological and evolutionary factors play a major role in male aggression.
5 Ways to Maintain Lifelong Friendships
How can you make sure that the strong friendships you form in high school will last as the years pass?
“I Was a Nazi, and Here’s Why”
In 1964, a former Nazi published a book-length letter to a Jewish schoolmate, detailing how she became a Nazi and apologizing for the wrongs she had perpetrated in the service of Hitler.
Three Clergymen, Three Faiths, One Relationship
Religious differences don’t have to be either glossed over or insurmountable, as three “interfaith amigos” demonstrate in discussions across the country.
The Flight 93 National Memorial Park
Flowers and other tributes are still being left at Flight 93 National Memorial Park in Pennsylvania. Learn more about the decision to create this park to commemorate the flight and to honor the passengers.
Personal submarine brings ocean exploration to all
The oceans are still relatively unexplored, not to mention inaccessible to the majority of people. In this video you’ll see a glimpse of how it could be possible for us all to “fly” underwater.
How to Find an Internship You’ll Value
It’s a good idea to start thinking about internships while at high school. What are the benefits and how might they benefit a college course?
Scott Jurek: Eat & Run
Scott Jurek is known for his major victories as ultramarathoner in some of the most challenging and competitive endurance races in the world. Read his bio to find out more about his life.
Two Perspectives: Description of the people in hiding
Read this interesting account of the eight people in hiding in the Secret Annex from the perspective of Miep Gies and compare it to Anne Frank’s account.
Interview With A Vampire Maker – The Face Behind The Horror
Abi Gordon-Cody is a self-taught UK special effects artist. The creative household she grew up in inspired her love of special effects make-up.
Too Consumed to Ingest the world around us?
What’s more important to you; actually enjoying the moment or taking a photo of the particular moment to show that you were enjoying it?
In the 1800s, a freed slave built bridges across the South
Horace King, a freed slave in early 1900’s was known for his sophisticated bridge-building technique. With the man who freed him, John Goodwin, he built covered bridges across what became the Confederate States of America.