3,000 migrants begin walk north from south Mexico
Source: USA Today
In the wake of a tragic fire, migrants rally to end the suffering caused by detention centers.
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She awoke from a coma. Five months later, she ran the Boston Marathon.
Source: Washington Post
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
Source: How Stuff Works
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?
Source: TED Education
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
Source: BBC
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
Source: npr
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
Source: USA Today
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
Source: CBS San Diego
Watch this video clip to learn more about these amazing female pilots and the enduring legacy of women in aviation.
Redshirt the Boys
Source: The Atlantic
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.
‘Evil Genius’: Mind-Bending Illusion Built Into Skyline Confuses Internet
Source: Newsweek
Don’t let this optical illusion fool you. You won’t need to press play when you see this skyline illusion.