Why Do Some Brains Enjoy Fear?
Source: The Atlantic
Ever wondered why some people love scary stories, frightening movies, and haunted houses? In this article, “scare specialist” Dr. Margee Kerr talks about the reasons some people enjoy being scared.
Arts & Entertainment
Top 5 Influences on Regional Cooking in the United States
Source: How Stuff Works
Do you like Tex-Mex, Hawaiian, or Creole food? Check out this article about how other cultures’ cuisines have impacted food in the United States.
The Top 10 Horror Stories
Source: Publisher's Weekly
Stephen Jones, editor and writer, lists the top ten horror stories he would include in an anthology of the genre. Check out the list to see if you have read these scary tales.
Mixtape of the Revolution
Source: The New York Times
Protest songs often document or even fuel the desire for political change. This New York Times article examines the importance of music in the revolutions of the Arab Spring.
Hemingway on War and Its Aftermath
Source: National Archives
Although best know for his fiction, Ernest Hemingway was also a war correspondent and a Red Cross ambulance driver. Read this article from the National Archives to find out how Hemingway’s wartime experiences influenced his writing.
Eric Whitacre: A Virtual Choir 2,000 Voices Strong
Source: TED Talks
Eric Whitacre is the creator and conductor of the virtual choir, a network of YouTube-connected singers from around the world who came together to create a virtual choir. Watch this video to hear their story and their magical music.
Fairy-Tale Adaptations: It’s Ever After, All Right
Source: NPR
Adaptations of fairy-tales are nothing new, but a few years ago, they started popping up on prime time television. What would the Brothers Grimm have thought? Check out this report to see what’s going on—and why.
Spinning Horror Into Gold
Source: The New York Times
Jason Blum is making movies that bring in billions of dollars. Read the article and watch the video clip to learn more about how Jason’s love of scary movies in making him rich.
Miami Museum Celebrates the Art of a Crossroads
Source: The New York Times
Miami is one of the most diverse cities in the United States. The new Perez Art Museum Miami strives to celebrate and showcase that diversity and all the unique perspectives that come with it.
Bioluminescent Art: Beautiful Bacteria Glow in the Dark
Source: Mother Nature Network
Changes that happen in nature can be a source of surprising art. In this article, Anna Norris discusses how microbiology and visual design merge to create a new art form.