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Young Bernie Sanders Desk
Young Bernie Sanders Desk

Civil Rights And Sit Ins: How A Young Bernie Sanders Was Shaped By Grassroots Politics

Bernie Sanders' early political career was molded by economic uncertainty and social upheaval—situations that are all too familiar to most voters today.

By Abby Norman Nov 14, 2015

Civil Rights And Sit Ins: How A Young Bernie Sanders Was Shaped By Grassroots Politics

Bernie Sanders' early political career was molded by economic uncertainty and social upheaval—situations that are all too familiar to most voters today.

By Abby Norman November 14, 2015
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Terminator Genisys Robot Og

Why The World’s Greatest Minds Think Artificial Intelligence Is Humanity’s Greatest Threat

In 2014, the United States was feeling a sense of renewed vigor from the Edward Snowden revelations. It had been a year since the first top–secret NSA documents were published, Snowden was being charged under the Espionage Act, the U.S. government was trying to extradite him from Russia and Wired...

By Nickolaus Hines Nov 10, 2015

Why The World’s Greatest Minds Think Artificial Intelligence Is Humanity’s Greatest Threat

In 2014, the United States was feeling a sense of renewed vigor from the Edward Snowden revelations. It had been a year since the first top–secret NSA documents were published, Snowden was being charged under the Espionage Act, the U.S. government was trying to extradite him from Russia and Wired...

By Nickolaus Hines November 10, 2015
Profile Of Ignaz Semmelweis
Profile Of Ignaz Semmelweis

Hungarian Doctor Ignaz Semmelweis Pioneered Hand-Washing — Then Was Institutionalized For It

After Ignaz Semmelweis first advocated for hand-washing to fight infection in the 1840s, doctors had him committed to an asylum. He soon died there from an infection in his hand.

By John Kuroski Nov 5, 2015

Hungarian Doctor Ignaz Semmelweis Pioneered Hand-Washing — Then Was Institutionalized For It

After Ignaz Semmelweis first advocated for hand-washing to fight infection in the 1840s, doctors had him committed to an asylum. He soon died there from an infection in his hand.

By John Kuroski November 5, 2015
Sandwich History PBJ
Sandwich History PBJ

Sliced And Stacked: A Brief History Of The Sandwich

Despite all of our worldly excesses, the sandwich is proof that at our core, people are pragmatic. Before the term “sandwich” was coined, this portable food was simply called “meat on bread,” which frankly doesn’t have quite the same ring to it. Hot or cold, savory or sweet, finger-food or...

By Erin Kelly Nov 2, 2015

Sliced And Stacked: A Brief History Of The Sandwich

Despite all of our worldly excesses, the sandwich is proof that at our core, people are pragmatic. Before the term “sandwich” was coined, this portable food was simply called “meat on bread,” which frankly doesn’t have quite the same ring to it. Hot or cold, savory or sweet, finger-food or...

By Erin Kelly November 2, 2015
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Black Cat Common Superstitions Og

The Surprising Stories Behind Seven Of The Most Common Superstitions

Crossing the path of a black cat portends misfortune to come. Breaking a mirror brings seven years of bad luck. Walking under a ladder is just asking for trouble. These common superstitions have permeated our culture for thousands of years, leaving some of their sinister origins long since forgotten…

By Briana Jones Oct 30, 2015

The Surprising Stories Behind Seven Of The Most Common Superstitions

Crossing the path of a black cat portends misfortune to come. Breaking a mirror brings seven years of bad luck. Walking under a ladder is just asking for trouble. These common superstitions have permeated our culture for thousands of years, leaving some of their sinister origins long since forgotten…

By Briana Jones October 30, 2015
1970s Times Square Gaiety
1970s Times Square Gaiety

Photo Proof That Sleaziness In Times Square Isn’t Actually New

While New York City mayor Bill De Blasio has recently presented the topless Times Square performers as supposed threats to the “family friendly” space, the truth is that the hyper-packed commercial intersection has been a hotbed for sin for decades — and Maggie Hopp has the photos to prove it....

By Erin Kelly Oct 29, 2015

Photo Proof That Sleaziness In Times Square Isn’t Actually New

While New York City mayor Bill De Blasio has recently presented the topless Times Square performers as supposed threats to the “family friendly” space, the truth is that the hyper-packed commercial intersection has been a hotbed for sin for decades — and Maggie Hopp has the photos to prove it....

By Erin Kelly October 29, 2015
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