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The NFL is known predominantly for its players’ display of athletic prowess. But you’d be surprised to know that many of these same players are incredibly smart. Here are some of the smartest NFL players ever to have graced the league.

April 20, 4:20 in stoner folklore, is a day of celebration—as well as a 12 percent increase in fatal car crashes.

Another exiting week of commentary. Some real winners this week. Did you make the cut? 

Richard Dawkins responds to the Alt-Right, Trump’s policies, and discusses the evil potential of ideology.

Comments are the lifeblood of internet discussion. Here’s some of the best one from this week. Did you make the cut? 

Elitism has come under fire since the recent wave of populist politics. But when we don’t listen to experts, we end up listening to politicians’ lies, says Richard Dawkins.

A new conception of quantum mechanics rests on the idea that parallel universes exist, and that they interact with our own to create weird and wonderful quantum phenomena. 

Sometimes conspiracy theories turn out to be true, like the one about how the CIA tried to use LSD to find a mind-control drug.

Global security expert Richard A. Clarke explains the traits of a “Cassandra”—someone who predicts colossal disasters—and why people very rarely listen to their warnings.

Measuring quantum gravity has proven extremely challenging, stymying some of the greatest minds in physics for generations.

The history of April Fools’ Day is long and glorious. We’ve got seven of the best pranks of all time for you here.

A new study of over 700 human brains has shown a genetic “signature” for common psychiatric disorders. 

As more intellectuals seek a common ground between the left-right divide, these ten books offer insights on how to navigate challenging topics.

The concept of non-action might just be the most powerful action to take for curbing anxiety.

Richard Thaler is trying to simplify economics. So they gave him the Nobel Prize.

To better understand our place in the world, check out these groundbreaking books. 

Two meditation pioneers, Daniel Goleman and Richard J. Davidson, answer that question in their new book, Altered Traits.

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of Robert Bellah’s essay “Civil Religion in America.”

What are we really talking about when we debate the existence of God?

Is it ever okay to believe in things we consider to be impossible or extremely improbable?

“The greatest change-agent profession… is the legal profession.” But should these change agents side with big corporations?

It turns out Winston Churchill wrote an essay of predictions titled ‘Fifty Years Hence’—and while he was off on the timing, some are finally coming true.

Do animals feel pain? Well, yes. Obviously. They may even feel pain a lot stronger than humans do.

The Brazilian government has been trying to answer this very question in its ever-growing prison population, which has doubled since the year 2000. 

There are a number of different tests, including those developed by experts and free tools you can access online.

Here it is. Your moment of Comment. Did you make the cut this week? 

Jellyfish have their tentacles all tangled up in our lives in ways we’re only dimly aware of. 

In his latest book, Will Storr traces the lineage from self-esteem to selfie.

The results of this study could change how we approach athletic training.

Norway’s decision to push drug felons through treatment is a huge step forward.