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The way presidents and government officials smile depends on which emotions their culture values, a new study finds. 
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“ Researchers have discovered a surprising reason we smile in photos”
Via Matt Richardson
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“ Those little men all dressed in green, obsessed with rainbows and treasure, trickery, and of course shoe-making. These are all common perceptions today regarding the famous characters from Irish folklore: Leprechauns.”
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September 21, 2015 4:35 PM
The stories told about leprechauns have changed considerably through the centuries. They once dressed in red. At one time they lived under water and the females dragged men to their deaths. Like all creatures of Faerie, their origins and demeanor are fluid, yet they remain tricksy.
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Why we should think twice before letting kids watch some Disney movies.
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The victimhood industry has made us poorer citizens and more divided than ever. How do we distinguish real victims in a culture of complaint?
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“Data on the left-handed is hard to come by.”
Via Seth Dixon
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We all know that high-heeled shoes aren't great for the feet, but what exactly are those shoes doing to wearers' bones? Orthopedic researchers are now using a 3D-scanner to get a better look inside the feet of the high heel fan.
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"The Progressive Income Tax" is one of those economic terms that gets bandied about, but few actually know what it means or how it works. This tale of three ...
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The Yanomami are one of the most numerous, and best-known, forest-dwelling tribes in South America. Their home is in the Amazon rainforest, among the hills that line the border between Brazil and Venezuela.
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Temple Grandin, diagnosed with autism as a child, talks about how her mind works -- sharing her ability to "think in pictures," which helps her solve problems that neurotypical brains might miss. She makes the case that the world needs people on the autism spectrum: visual thinkers, pattern thinkers, verbal thinkers, and all kinds of smart geeky kids.
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How a 19th-century nervous condition shaped the way modern Americans think about health and happiness
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The Indian Constitution guarantees equality under the law. But for women facing a patriarchal social order, strict caste rules and centuries of traditions, that guarantee means little.
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Photographer Jo Farrell has tracked down the last living survivors of a horrific practice that isn't as ancient as you think.
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Tax the rich: An animated fairy tale, is narrated by Ed Asner, with animation by Mike Konopacki. Written and directed by Fred Glass for the California Federa...
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Infographics on the distribution of wealth in America, highlighting both the inequality and the difference between our perception of inequality and the actua...
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In India, one of the most significant festivals is Diwali, or the Festival of Lights. It's a five-day celebration that includes good food, fireworks, colored sand, and special candles and lamps.
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Miss Teen USA 2007 - Ms. South Carolina answers a question
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Is ADHD a biological-neurological disorder? Surprisingly, the answer to this question depends on where you live.
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