Explorers named the countries they discovered using a little bit of legend and a dash of superstition. Many of us know the…
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For a war that affected nearly every country in the world, only a few nations seem to get mentioned when we talk…
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The recent Scottish independence referendum ended with a defeat for the nationalists, but the mere fact that it was held at all…
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The things people obsess over are usually predictable. Sex, drugs, and alcohol are usual suspects. People may obsess about their weight or…
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Retiring to Costa Rica, making a killing in Hong Kong, hanging out with other anime nerds in Japan—the reasons for moving abroad…
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In the past few years, climate change has gone from a threat of the future to a disaster unfolding right in front…
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Clearly, the population boom of 4.5 billion people was the wake-up call that the global community needed. After decade-long “baby booms” in…
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[WARNING: This list contains disturbing images.] The Handmaid’s Tale – the book and the show – has helped return authoritarianism and women’s…
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After a rough first winter in the New World, the Pilgrims came together in 1621 to give thanks for a successful harvest.…
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We’ve all heard of the American Civil War and the French Revolution. The Cold War and Cuba are old hat by now,…