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The UN Happiness Report this year includes happiness inequality. Learn how it affects you, and what you can do to lead a happier life.
A handful of noble families own large tracts of the British capital – and have done so for centuries
The arrogance and ignorance of American presidential candidate Donald Trump come alive in these three maps, which continue cartography’s wonderful history of satirical takedowns.
Turkish cardinal directions? I didn’t even know they had cardinals in Turkey!
Why universities can no longer afford to access the research they created themselves.
After then-president George W. Bush phoned Jacques Chirac, his French counterpart had to consult a biblical scholar to make sense of the conversation.
This is a map of the online world. Each country is resized for the popularity of its domain name. The eye is immediately drawn to the map’s greatest anomaly: Tokelau.
We need to talk openly about the world we live in because evil thrives on silence and secrecy. I’d go so far as to say that it can’t exist without them.
The secret Red Line Map that could have given Lower Canada to the U.S.
Compassion comes is five concentric zones, according to this cynical map.
Those who want to keep Syrian refugees out of the country are succumbing to a classic error of logical reasoning.
Creating a fabric of knowledge to inspire and connect the world.
Companies like Uber get a lot of hype, but they may need to innovate their policies to become real changemakers in the new economy.
When we’re worried, identifying with our in-groups feels safe. Demonizing others feels reassuring.
In cities where defunct industry caused a population exodus, officials may be competing for immigrants.
As outpouring of support for Paris was unmissable, many were questioning the cultural bias behind it.
This is the first evidence of any contact between ancient Greece and China.
Wake up and smell the independence. Thomas Jefferson urged 18th century Americans to think of themselves not as colonial Englishmen, but as a new culture. To that end, he used architecture to serve as a visual reminder of America’s proud new direction.
Despite its many weaknesses, the U.N. has been successful in one of its main pursuits: linking the countries of the world in a way that promotes peace. Could a similar model work for religion?
Where is the next catastrophe likely to take place and what might the fallout be?
Psychedelics are experiencing a resurgence. What can we learn from bad trips?
The conflict between East and West predates America and Islam, says a book full of cool maps
The New York Times and other media make war too pretty for our own good.
So far, the White House has promised to allow 10,000 Syrians into the country, but that’s a far cry from Turkey’s already 2 million.
An interesting point in case are the twin maps of Africa shown here, one of the spread of Islam, the other the spread of AIDS. Beware of the map that is too straightforward and simple.
Words of wisdom from the 32nd president of the United States: “More than an end to war, we want an end to the beginnings of all wars.” FDR’s words are inspiring, but are they feasible?
When we think about ISIS it’s important to try to understand what they are and why they’re as effective as they are.
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