"False friends" appear or sound like words in their own language, but have different meanings in others. They give us insight into how language changes.

The question of whether or not to tip can be vexing, particularly when a type of service, like ride-sharing, is relatively new.

Archaeologists recently discovered evidence of a long-lost pyramid dating to the thirteenth dynasty of Egypt’s Old Kingdom. How does a pyramid get lost?

Being an early adopter isn't about how quickly you snap up the latest smartphone. We can all be early adopters in the more meaningful sense of tech mastery.

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And that’s a good thing.

According to the Prosperity Gospel, wealth is a sign of God's favor. Trump Tower is not just his monument. It is seen as God's gift.

May Day has traditionally focused on labor and working class issues. Immigration and immigrant labor adds a new dimension to the holiday.

An interview with Gareth Dale on his work on Karl Polanyi, and the past and future of capitalism.

What makes cephalapods like octopuses, squid, and cuttlefish so intelligent? The answer might be in the way they can edit their own RNA as they go.