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The avocado is potentially both the most loved and the most hated fruit of our time. (Yes, fruit—for those who may be…

Ah, the Renaissance. A period of tremendous social progression and scientific achievement. It was a cultural rescue from the stagnation of the…

Chinese medicine has been around an extremely long time. Systematic records of medical techniques first appeared in China around the second century…

Maybe you are one of the lucky ones who has set your eyes on the world’s largest ball of twine, located in…

The span of human history has seen many extremes in medicine that have gone horrifically wrong. This linear narrative of trial and…

Piercings have always been a way to express uniqueness, push boundaries, and make a personal statement. Over the years, enthusiasts have sought…

Ah, strippers. For better or for worse, the stereotypes about the profession make strippers a fascinating subject. But while some stereotypes do…

Nobody who seeks the highest office in the land – arguably the most powerful position in the modern world – can really…

Dairy on the supermarket shelf is deceptively well-behaved. In other parts of the world, it initiates enormous fires and bizarre experiments. From…