Sleepy Bulldog

Why Does Eating Food Make You Sleepy?

Your turkey is not to blame.
Mandarin orange

Ignoring the Cure for Scurvy

It may have altered the outcome of the Revolutionary War.
Extra Credit Suggested Readings from JSTOR Daily Editors

Suggested Readings: Rich Kids, Mean Drunks, and Terrorists

Our pick of stories from around the web that bridge the gap between news and scholarship. Brought to you each Tuesday from the editors of JSTOR Daily.
The White House

The Perils of Protectionism

Why does the U.S. continue to pursue policy that doesn't work?
The iconic clock scene from Safety Last! (1923)

When People Talked at the Movies

Being silent in a movie theater is a learned habit.
Humpback Whale

The Importance of Whale Poop

Whales are an important part of ocean biodiversity. So is their poop.
Jonathan Butler (c), a University of Missouri grad student who did a 7 day hunger strike listens during a forum speaking to students on the campus of University of Missouri - Columbia on November 9, 2015 in Columbia, Missouri.

Desegregating Mizzou

It took twelve years and the Supreme Court before the University of Missouri agreed to accept black students.
A bowl of mashed sweet potatoes.

Considering the Sweet Potato

The sweet potato is a New World food that spread around the world, including across the Pacific before the Europeans got there.
Movie poster for The Big Lebowski

Aggression, Ethics, and War in ‘The Big Lebowski’

It's more than just entertainment. It reflects the feelings of an era.