Words of Wisdom — June 10, 2014

Descartes on Doubt

"If you would be a real seeker after truth, it is necessary that at least once in your life you doubt, as far as possible, all things." - Rene Descartes

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“If you would be a real seeker after truth, it is necessary that at least once in your life you doubt, as far as possible, all things.” – Rene Descartes

An American Bully dog with a leash in the woods.

The Present

The American Bully XL and the problems with banning dog breeds

When the UK bans the American Bully XL this year, it won't rely on science to identify them.

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

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

High Culture

5 great books with glaring plot holes

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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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Emily Chamlee-Wright

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

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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!

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Chatbot Is First Computer to Pass the Turing Test

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