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Before Flint: How Ancient Civilizations Maintained Their Drinking Water
Ancient civilizations utilized various creative strategies to supply their populations with usable and drinkable water.
We’re More Sensitive to Our Health After a Celebrity Dies
Data suggests that people are more sensitive to health-related matters after the death of a celebrity.
Women at Work
From finance to law and the sciences, women at work find themselves changing their personalities and habits to fit in.
Is St. Louis Better Off Without the Rams?
As the St. Louis Rams move to LA, we weigh the economic and intangible benefits of a city adopting a professional sports franchise.
The Weird Ways Humans Have Tried Curing Hangovers
From ancient Egypt to modern times, the various cures suggested to relieve the hangover.
This Side of Paradise: How Christian and Goth Men View Their Sexualities
Christian and Goth men both transgress typical notions of masculine sexuality, but how they go about it differ greatly.
Why is Perjury So Rarely Prosecuted?
Perjury is often considered the "forgotten offense." Despite being widespread, it is rarely prosecuted.
When It Comes to the Oscars, the Nomination Is as Good as a Win
Research suggests that an Oscar nomination helps boost sales revenue in the weeks following the announcements.