Why Do We Have National Anthems?
How can a single song represent an entire nation? A closer look at national anthems.
Even Water? Why (And How) Muslims Fast During Ramadan
Ramadan is underway for the world’s 1.6 billion Muslims. This year, Ramadan takes place in the dead of summer, a particularly difficult time to fast.
A Matter of Taste
The psychology of taste : we like what we can easily identify.
How Class Conflicts Determine Voter Turnout
Studying voting data from 1840 to the 1990s, a correlation emerges between voter turnout and class conflicts throughout the country.
Tracing Orphans in Your Ancestry
Modern-day DNA research is beginning to unlock longstanding mysteries regarding orphans.