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The fall of the Berlin Wall is now historical fact. But the way it really came down is a rather unknown story of incredible implications.
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Robert Gates explains why the change in missile defense strategies in Europe is better for America and the world. photo by…
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Cameron Todd Willingham’s last words were, ““The only statement I want to make is that I am an innocent man convicted of…
For so long the public did not have details regarding the torture that the CIA undertook. Today, a CIA Inspector General report has been released.…
The Suffering of Women: The 21st Century Crusade
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IN THE 19TH CENTURY, the paramount moral challenge was slavery. In the 20th century, it was totalitarianism. In this century, it…
The war in the Democratic Republic of Congo has the highest number of deaths of any conflict since World War 2. Why are millions dying?…
Carl Jung’s Book “Liber Novus” Was Hidden in a Bank Vault for 23 Years. Now We Finally Get to Read It
Bob Dole Writes about Obama’s Need for Leadership on Health Care
A Man Who Fell In Love With His Pillow: A Growing Phenomenon in Japan
“The Nature of Temptation: Why Those Who Speak Against Vice so Often Fall for It.”
“Healthy Examples: Plenty of Countries get Healthcare Right”
“How To Extend Your Life By a Decade Or Two”
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Carl Jung, one of the most influential thinkers, wrote a book over 100 years ago. It was never published and its lone copy was put away in a bank vault. Now it has reemerged and has caused a huge stir. Does it have wisdom to share?
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Former Senate Majority Leader Bob Dole explains the need for Presidential leadership on an issue as important as health care. photo by…
A Man Who Fell In Love With His Pillow: A Growing Phenomenon in Japan
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“Nisan is part of a thriving subculture of men and women in Japan who indulge in real relationships with imaginary characters.…
“The Nature of Temptation: Why Those Who Speak Against Vice so Often Fall for It.”
Source: Boston Globe
“THERE ARE PLENTY of people who cheat on their spouses, plenty of people who hire prostitutes…why is it that people who set…
“Healthy Examples: Plenty of Countries get Healthcare Right”
Source: Boston Globe
Politicians often talk about countries that have universal healthcare as socialist countries that have long lines at the hospitals. But perhaps we…
“How To Extend Your Life By a Decade Or Two”
Source: The Economist
“MOST people accept that death and taxes are inevitable. But that doesn’t mean you should not try to postpone them.” photo by…
“Looks Like Microlending Doesn’t Actually Do Much to Fight Poverty”
“Why Does Goldman Always Win?”
How Did Bernie Madoff Go So Long Without Being Detected?
Is China’s Economic Bubble About to Burst?
Malcolm Gladwell on the Psychology of Overconfidence
South Africa has 23 Percent Unemployment and It Might Get Worse
Source: Boston Globe
“In the world of international aid, microcredit is a rock star. The practice of giving very poor people very small loans to start very small businesses has been hailed as one of the very few unambiguous success stories in the long, frustrating fight against Third World poverty…But two new research papers suggest that microcredit is not nearly the powerful tool it has been made out to be.” photo by World Economic Forum
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How Did Bernie Madoff Go So Long Without Being Detected?
Source: Financial Times
A stunning inside look into how Madoff eluded detection. photo by AMagill
Is China’s Economic Bubble About to Burst?
Source: Foreign Policy
China has seen extraordinary growth in the past few decades. Could this all come to an end? photo by gruntzooki
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Malcolm Gladwell on the Psychology of Overconfidence
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Is there a point when you are TOO sure of yourself? What happens when your confidence goes overboard? photo by pop!tech
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South Africa has 23 Percent Unemployment and It Might Get Worse
Source: Washington Post
“The economic crisis is causing South Africa, like many countries, to hemorrhage jobs. But its far deeper unemployment problem is represented not…
Source: The Atlantic
Billy Collins keeps poetry alive. photo by PeteWright
David Sedaris’ New, Funny Short Story
One of the most creative and funny writers of our time, David Sedaris has a new short story. Photo by Aaron_M
The Best Places to Grab a Midnight Snack
What are the best late night food joints in the world? Check them out. photo by floluong
Are Cooking Shows Good for Us?
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Food Network now reaches 100 million Americans. Is this a good thing? Why are cooking shows so popular? photo by Nick…
Spotify Set to Change the Way Americans Listen to Music
Source: Wired
Europe’s most popular internet music program is about to take America by storm. It puts over 6 million songs at your fingertips…and it’s…
A Stop Motion Tribute to Legos
New Pen Can Scan and Create Any Color You See
Cars that Blind People Can Drive
The Search for the Lost Tomb of Genghis Khan
Are Bridges Really Supposed to Bounce this Much? The Manhattan Bridge in Time Lapse
This new pen can scan any object and recreate its color. awesome!
Cars that Blind People Can Drive
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“Twenty people took turns piloting a car on this muggy Friday morning, the first public test of technology that might one day overcome barriers to putting the blind behind the wheel.” photo by thefriendlyfiend
The Search for the Lost Tomb of Genghis Khan
Source: Wired
He was one of the most ambitious and ruthless leaders of all time. This is the search for his legendary tomb. photo by srineet
Are Bridges Really Supposed to Bounce this Much? The Manhattan Bridge in Time Lapse
The New Catch Me If You Can: A 14 Year Old Blind Boy Becomes a Master Scammer
Is San Francisco Really the Center of the Technology Universe?
Did Humans Murder the Neanderthals?
The Genius of Richard Feynman: Videos of His Famous Lectures for the First Time Ever
Second Man on the Moon, Buzz Aldrin, Writes About the Anniversary of the Moon Landing and the Future of Space
“Plastic Not-So-Fantastic: How the Versatile Material Harms the Environment and Human Health”
Source: Rolling Stone
“If he heard a supervisor’s voice once, he could imitate it with eerie precision when calling one of the man’s underlings. If he heard someone dialing a number, he could memorize the digits purely by tone.” photo by samantha celera
Source: The Economist
What do you think about when you think of San Francisco? Hippies? The Golden Gate Bridge? Or the world’s biggest laser? San…
Did Humans Murder the Neanderthals?
Source: Time Magazine
Some 50,000 to 70,000 years ago, many Neaderthals were killed. Before we thought they were killed by other Neaderthals, but new evidence…
The Genius of Richard Feynman: Videos of His Famous Lectures for the First Time Ever
Source: Wired
Richard Feynman is one of the most famous physicists of all time, and he was one hell of an lecturer. Thanks to Bill…
Second Man on the Moon, Buzz Aldrin, Writes About the Anniversary of the Moon Landing and the Future of Space
Source: Washington Post
On the 40th anniversary of the moon landing, astronaut Buzz Aldrin tells us to reach for more.
“Plastic Not-So-Fantastic: How the Versatile Material Harms the Environment and Human Health”
Source: Scientific American
“From cell phones and computers to bicycle helmets and hospital IV bags, plastic has molded society in many ways that make life…