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Renaissance fairs began as a countercultural experiment in 1960s California. Today, you might see Vikings strolling alongside mermaids, elves and pirates — with tickets costing more than $50.
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They may not be historically accurate, but cultural geographers Katrina Stack of the University of Tennessee and Reagan Yessler of Pellissippi State Community College explain why Renaissance fairs remain spaces...
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for creativity, community and a shared love of the weird and whimsical.
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What happens when solar farms get built on land where people have herded yaks for generations?
A look at how Tibet's renewable energy boom, fueled by Chinese companies, is reshaping life on the ground:
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Bad news: You're probably not as open-minded as you think.
Good news: Neither is anyone else.
Why are humans so stubborn about the things we believe? A psychologist has some answers:
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Did you buy any SpaceX stock? If not, don’t feel left out – you’ve got historical data on your side.
The modern IPO increasingly represents a chance for insiders and executives to cash out – not the start of value creation for public investors.
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CAR-T therapy has had limited effectiveness against cancer tumors. But by modifying the sugars that coat a patient’s own immune cells, they are working to make this promising therapy more succssful.
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How much do you know about “the beautiful game” of soccer? Test your smarts with a special quiz:
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Many people turn to cannabis to help them sleep.
But what seems like a harmless routine to get more rest carries real risks.
Here’s what a sleep doctor suggests as an alternative that brings more rest without the cost of cannabis dependency:
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Pregnant patients with a history of substance abuse often feel stigmatized by the #healthcare system.
Some #Colorado hospitals are offering them a welcoming space for them and their newborns.
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Ever wonder why men’s and women’s zippers/buttons are on opposite sides?
It traces back to old class and gender norms: Wealthy women were often dressed by maids, so buttons were placed for someone else to fasten them.
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Only 10 players on Haiti's #WorldCup squad were born in Haiti.
The rest reflect a global Haitian community that stretches from the Caribbean to Europe.
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Nature wastes very little.
Dead trees become nurseries. Empty shells become homes. Even the aftermath of disaster can help spark recovery.
A fascinating look at nature's afterlife, where death is just the beginning:
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What can communities do when a data center comes knocking?
A Pennsylvania case study shows how local governments are using zoning laws and other legal tools to shape where data centers can be built.
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Did you know the United States has a patron saint?
In 1846, American Catholic leaders suggested the Virgin Mary — under her title as the Immaculate Conception — to the Vatican, and the next year she was named patroness of the US.
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For Iranian Americans watching this year’s #WorldCup, cheering for their national team has become a question of conscience
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What happens when solar farms move onto land where people have herded yaks for generations?
A look at how Tibet's renewable energy boom is reshaping life on the ground:
theconversation.com/how-the-…
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SpaceX has gone public — but don’t buy it expecting you’ll see gains like early buyers of Amazon or Apple stock.
Today’s IPOs are often a payout moment for insiders, not the start of major value creation for public investors.
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Hey – it’s really fine to call it soccer instead of football. The British used to call it that themselves, until they decided to hate the term. What do you say?
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Federal protections promise a fair trial in a language you understand, but for millions who speak lesser-known languages, courts can’t keep that promise.
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