Monogamy, explained (Vox)
In 2016, more than 2.2 million couples got married in America, but more than 800,000 got divorced. Cheating and breakups cause grief and heartache every […]
Adam Ruins Everything – The Real Story Behind the Bacon Craze (truTV)
The 1980s saw a spike in bacon sales when the National Pork Board teamed up with the fast food industry to turn bacon into a […]
For in the dew of little things, the heart finds its morning and is refreshed.
For in the dew of little things, the heart finds its morning and is refreshed.
Facebook is the worst, but it can still be controlled (The Verge)
Facebook is everywhere, whether we like it or not. The sheer size and power of the company has convinced some that it’s time to treat the company the same way we treat phone and cable companies: with anti-monopoly suits and heavy regulation.
Every Marvel Movie Poster, Explained (Vanity Fair)
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Fighting Expert Breaks Down Movie & TV Fight Moves | SELF
Competitive fighter and Muay Thai champion Raquel Harris analyzes hand-to-hand combat techniques used in some of Hollywood’s biggest TV shows and movies.
MEETING THE ENEMY A feminist comes to terms with the Men’s Rights movement | Cassie Jaye | (TEDxMarin)
By facing long-held assumptions, one woman reevaluates her own gender biases.
The Strange Science of the Impossible Burger (WIRED)
It’s called the Impossible Burger and it looks, feels, tastes and smells like ground beef, even though it’s made entirely of plants. It’s all thanks to science and genetically engineered yeast. WIRED explores how close it comes to the real thing and if it’s 100% safe.
Why “I’m not racist” is only half the story | Robin DiAngelo (The Big Think)
Robin DiAngelo tackles the adaptiveness of racism and how it evolves to maintain it institutional structures. She dives in to how white fragility unconsciously seeks to maintain the racis
Racists Love Flawed IQ Tests (AJ+)
IQ “science” was used to justify forced sterilization in the U.S. until the mid-1970s, and it’s still being used for some not-so-great stuff today. And this is despite IQ tests being a to
How a Muslim Journalist Became an Outcast After He Wrote About Zionist Settlers (Slate)
Last month, Wajahat Ali bylined a long story called “A Muslim Among Israeli Settlers.” Soon after, amid an intense backlash, he was disinvited from speaking at the largest Islamic gathering in the country.
How language shapes the way we think | Lera Boroditsky (Ted)
There are about 7,000 languages spoken around the world — and they all have different sounds, vocabularies and structures. But do they shape the way we think? Cognitive scientist Lera Boroditsky shares examples of language — from an Aboriginal community in Australia that uses cardinal directions instead of left and right to the multiple words for blue in Russian — that suggest the answer is a resounding yes.
Why every social media site is a dumpster fire (Vox)
Social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube exploit our tribalism to keep us watching ads. That makes them a perfect target for trolls, conspiracy theorists, and con artists. Subscribe to our channel!
Why Hong Kong’s buildings are full of holes (Vox)
Hong Kong’s famous skyline is known for its colorful lights and modern buildings, but a closer look reveals some unique designs inspired by feng shui. Like the gaping holes in the middle of buildings to let dragons fly through or cannon-like structures installed to deflect bad “qi” (pronounced chi).
How 156 years of British rule shaped Hong Kong (Vox)
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