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Sociological Theory
These initially sympathetic characters take readers down a dark path.
Is it ever possible for God to violate the laws of nature?
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“It’s remarkable how weak the correlation between success and intelligence is.” Here’s what skills do matter, from 3 business experts.
Five times in U.S. history, American presidential candidates have ascended to leadership despite lacking the popular vote. Here's how.
Today, the F-word is enjoying a renaissance the likes of which it hasn’t seen since, well, the Renaissance.
The tonal Native American language differentiates words based on pitch and makes Spanish conjugation look like child’s play.
Almost all royal lines try to legitimize their rule with legendary origin stories. Here are five of the strangest examples.
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A dog's breed isn't as predictive of behavior as many think it is. Environment and upbringing play a much larger role.
Mongol forces never fully conquered the continent, but they played a key role in its historical development.
In many city-states, it was perfectly acceptable for older men to have sexual relationships with young boys.
We might be dining on insect-based Christmas pies with robot-harvested algae on the side.
The word “turkey” can refer to everything from the bird itself to a populous Eurasian country to movie flops.
We can never hope for a future with no problems. The solutions to problems create new problems, which in turn require new solutions, as WIRED founder Kevin Kelly explained recently.
Managers who are able to identify and understand dark salespeople can manipulate them to benefit the company. What could be more Machiavellian than that?
When Saint Ambrose of Milan was venerated, his life became public property, its meaning expanding with the unique interpretations of each new generation.
The insurmountable contrasts between their visions help explain Russia’s stunted development and hint at its destructive future.
Who should sit atop the iron throne? Let your DNA decide. Here on Earth, we hold one important truth to be self-evident above all others: that all humans are created equal. […]