Society

Pseudoscience consists of practices that are claimed to be scientific and factual but in reality, are incompatible with the scientific method.

March 16, 2020 20:53

Tiger Woods, Michael Phelps, and Usain Bolt are a few famous athletes that are household names.

March 16, 2020 19:17

More than 70,000 people in the US died of a drug overdose in 2017 alone, and scores more have succumbed since. 

March 16, 2020 16:22

Labor Unions are a huge force at work in the United States. They advocate for and negotiate on behalf of their members and have a long history here in the US.

March 16, 2020 15:27

Catch-22 is a satirical novel written by Joseph Heller. Catch-22 explains the inability to complete tasks because you get stuck in a loop of inter-depending factors.

March 16, 2020 13:23

In philosophy, the hedgehog dilemma refers to a specific question, which humans often find hard to cope with: does harm come with intimacy? Also known as the porcupine dilemma, this philosophical concept tells us about the complexity of human relationships.

March 16, 2020 06:52

Many of these mass suicides happen for different reasons, and as such, they provide valuable insights into the collective and individual psyche of human beings.

March 16, 2020 06:52

The killer behind the famous pseudonym was active in Northern California during the late 1960s and early 1970s. He gained significant notoriety for sending a series of encrypted letters to the local press of San Franciso, as well as phoning the police department to report the crimes he committed.

March 16, 2020 06:50

World War II ended in 1945. However, the official end of fights on battlefields across the world somewhat differs. The surrender of Germany happened in May, so both the 8th and 9th of May are the days Europe celebrates the so-called V-E Day, which stands for Victory in Europe Day. In the eastern front, the war ended after Japan surrendered on August 14, 1945.

March 16, 2020 06:42

The Navajo code talkers were a group of Native American soldiers that participated in both World Wars. The Native American soldiers used their own native languages in radio transmission.

March 16, 2020 06:40

McDonald's, Wendy's, and Taco Bell are some of the fast-food restaurants you should avoid if you're trying to stay healthy.

March 16, 2020 06:35

Athletes like Alex Morgan, Michael Phelps, and Usain Bolt make a lot of money thanks to endorsements.

March 16, 2020 05:56

Chinese food is a favorite choice for North Americans when ordering take away, dinners on the go, or dine-in celebrations.  One thing that hasn't changed, however, are the different dining traditions that take place in these two parts of the world.

March 15, 2020 12:29

It can be surprising to learn which pets besides dogs, cats, gerbils, and hamsters, are actually permitted in the US.  

March 15, 2020 08:31

Although human rights exist, they are often violated which is why many people take up the struggle to obtain and retain human rights for themselves and others.

March 15, 2020 04:48

The greyhound, saluki, and Afghan hound are among the fastest dog breeds in the world.

March 13, 2020 17:01

Following is a list of 10 notable women who fought their way into wars and the history books from the first century to the second world war. 

March 13, 2020 14:09

Tokyo, Japan is hosting the 2020 Summer Olympics. 11,178 confirmed athletes representing 206 countries will attend the upcoming summer games.

March 13, 2020 11:09

Many assume weapons or expensive technology will help them, but the most important resources in an emergency are water and food.

March 12, 2020 00:31

From a house shaped like a toilet to a completely see-through designed home, these are the craziest house designs from around the world.

March 11, 2020 17:44