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Friday, March 13, 2015

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What LBJ Really Said About Selma

"It's outrageous what's on TV. It looks like that man is in charge of the country."

 

What ISIS Thinks of 'What ISIS Really Wants'

Graeme Wood discusses his groundbreaking investigation of the Islamic State.

 

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Does This Child Need Marijuana?

Dravet Syndrome is a severe form of epilepsy that affects children. Could marijuana oils alleviate their seizures?

 

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A Fascinating Short Film About the Multiverse

If life is a series of infinite possibilities, what does it mean to be alive?

 

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Why Did I Study Physics?

In this hand-drawn animation, a college graduate explains why she chose her major—and what it taught her about herself.

 

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The Benefits of Living Alone on a Mountain

"You really have to love solitary time by yourself."

 

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Why Principals Matter

Nadia Lopez didn't think anybody cared about her middle school. Then Humans of New York told her story to the Internet—and everything changed.

 

What Fifty Shades Left Out: A Straightforward Guide to BDSM

The Fifty Shades trilogy has made kink and BDSM the new standard for “hot sex.” But what does that involve? 

 

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'I Met My Husband in the Middle of the Sea'

Along the coast of Myanmar and Thailand, a small group of sea-faring people keep a nomadic culture alive. As their children grow up, though, how long will traditions last?

 

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How a 5'5" Basketball Player Trained Himself to Dunk

Brandon Todd is one of the shortest men in the world capable of dunking a basketball.

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