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5 Funeral Customs That Defy The World’s Most Sacred Taboos

5 Funeral Customs That Defy The World’s Most Sacred Taboos

The way we treat the dead says a lot about our values, and as you might anticipate those values are diverse.
Why Some Jewish People Collaborated With The Nazis

Why Some Jewish People Collaborated With The Nazis

During World War II, the Warsaw Ghetto was home to victims and criminals. The Jewish collaborators who worked for the Gestapo were both.
How Artificial Intelligence May Change Human Relationships

How Artificial Intelligence May Change Human Relationships

Human relationships are about to change in a major way.
Why Pre-Industrial Life Was Anything But Paradise

Why Pre-Industrial Life Was Anything But Paradise

The modern world comes with its share of drawbacks, but at least we have dentists.
Why People Think The Moon Landing Was Faked

Why People Think The Moon Landing Was Faked

The sad science of conspiracy junkies.
4 Absolutely Devastating Moments From The Nazi Occupation

4 Absolutely Devastating Moments From The Nazi Occupation

Behind the event horizon of Nazi-occupied Europe, these four moments were darker than most.
Why The Republican Party’s Founders Wouldn’t Recognize It Today

Why The Republican Party’s Founders Wouldn’t Recognize It Today

On everything from infrastructure to immigration, the Republican Party has transformed beyond belief.
Four Reasons Why Walmart Is Actually Good For The World

Four Reasons Why Walmart Is Actually Good For The World

You've got the retail giant all wrong.
The Human Cost Of A Century Of Chemical Warfare

The Human Cost Of A Century Of Chemical Warfare

There's a good reason these weapons were banned.
Three Of The Most Ruthless, Powerful Gangsters Alive Today

Three Of The Most Ruthless, Powerful Gangsters Alive Today

You should be afraid of these gangsters, not ISIS.
What The West Gets Right (And Wrong) About Women In Islam

What The West Gets Right (And Wrong) About Women In Islam

Hint: it's a lot more complicated than you think.