They say the pen is mightier than the sword, and authorities have often agreed. From outlawed religious tracts and revolutionary manifestos to censored and burned books, we know the potential power of words to overturn the social order. But as strange as it may seem, some numbers have also been considered dangerous enough to ban. […]
Happy Star Wars day! For this very special occasion, today’s edition of deal of the day will feature amazing Star Wars deals that you won’t be able to find for the rest of the year! Be sure to check out our compilation below, and don’t forget: May the 4th be with you! Please note that […]
Watch as Michael Sheen’s performs Dylan Thomas’ iconic poem, “Do not go gentle into that good night,” in celebration of Dylan Thomas Day at London’s National Theatre. Sheen’s performance is nothing short of a minute-and-a-half masterpiece, breathing new life into Thomas’ legendary words that were originally written in 1947. For those wondering about the meaning […]
About a third of U.S. adults have looked for love online. Maria Korneeva/Moment via Getty Images Danielle Sukenik, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus Buzzwords describing the digital dating scene are all over social media. Have you been ghosted? Is someone orbiting you? Are you being breadcrumbed? While these dating patterns may not be new, […]
Teens say ‘for you’ algorithms get them right. Photo illustration by Spencer Platt/Getty Images Nora McDonald, George Mason University Social media apps regularly present teens with algorithmically selected content often described as “for you,” suggesting, by implication, that the curated content is not just “for you” but also “about you” – a mirror reflecting important […]
Ever wondered why we use those adorable yet cringey words for our loved ones? From “Babe” to “Darling,” without forgetting “Love Bug” and “Honey,” it seems like we all have our go-to terms of endearment. In her latest video, word wizard Erica Brozovsky, Ph.D., dives deep into this universal linguistic trend, unveiling the enchanting stories […]
https://youtu.be/0gGzwtpta68?si=sG2yEgy9nYM5suP5 Just like Sheldon Cooper’s “Fun with Flags” from The Big Bang Theory, The Paint Explainer’s latest video takes a look at the world’s most famous flags. But instead of Sheldon’s dry humor, you get a serious journey through the symbolism and history behind each flag… all that in 16 minutes! For those interested, here […]
Every amateur historian knows the term “Dark Ages.” It conjures up images of political upheaval, filthy living conditions, and widespread ignorance. But were the Dark Ages really dark? Not so much. Throughout the Mediterranean, into Europe and the British Isles, and from the expanse of the Byzantine Empire, the period from roughly 300 CE to […]
Being an 80s kid sure had its perks. I mean, we had it good. The heyday of consoles, some of the best geek movie franchises in history, and of course, some of the most amazing hand-drawn animation to ever hit the screen. But that’s not to say everything was good. In fact, if you were […]
A genetic match to an ancient person doesn’t mean you’re more related genealogically. Mark Edward Atkinson/Tetra Images via Getty Images Shai Carmi, Hebrew University of Jerusalem and Harald Ringbauer, Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology In 2022, we reported the DNA sequences of 33 medieval people buried in a Jewish cemetery in Germany. Not long […]