Guest Thinkers — December 21, 2010

Dammaj Fighting

Given how much interest my earlier post on rumors of fighting between Huthi supporters and Salafis in Dammaj generated, I thought I would link to this News Yemen article on a recent clash that reportedly left 12 Huthis and 5 Salafis dead.

A black and white photo of two men walking down a path in Papua New Guinea.

The Past

In Papua New Guinea, “Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels” turned the tide of WWII

Australian soldiers fighting the Japanese recruited native New Guineans to their campaign.

Three men in suits and hats talking to each other, uncovering plot holes.

High Culture

5 great books with glaring plot holes

Want to write a time-travel story? Do so at your own risk.

A silhouette of a man and a woman looking at each other.

The Well

3 key principles for great conversation

There are 3 key principles that separate a good conversation from a great one — and they’ll completely change how you communicate.

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6 min

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Emily Chamlee-Wright

A group of children engaging in eclipse activities by wearing sunglasses and looking at the sun.

Starts With A Bang

4 easy eclipse activities for North and South America

On Saturday, October 14, a solar eclipse crosses North and South America. Here are 4 quick, easy, low-tech activities for everyone to enjoy!

A woman wearing a sleep apnea mask with a bottle of water.

Health

Sleep apnea is surprisingly deadly. One in five adults has it

If not treated, the disorder drastically increases one's risk of death.

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