The code of the suburbs dictates a different set of rules for dealing with conflict.
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Why does suburban drug dealing tend to skirt the rampant violence of inner-city drug dealing?
Small device, but very demanding.
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As summer vacations approach, it’s worth recalling the value of disconnecting and perils of multitasking in our digitally distracted lifestyles.
Sensationalized shark attacks skew the facts.
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Millions tune in to Shark Week each year, but many walk away with the wrong impressions.
Arrangement in Grey and Black No.1 (commonly known as Whistler’s Mother), by James McNeill Whistler (1871).
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The famous portrait, usually resident in France, is on a rare tour in the US. From looking at it, one might assume its subject had a tranquil, even monotonous, life. But one would be wrong.
Activist Bree Newsome was arrested shortly after removing the Confederate flag from South Carolina’s State House grounds.
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Newsome’s actions can be thought of as a significant piece of performance art.
Throughout history, most people have used marijuana to escape the toils of everyday life.
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For over 500 years, the drug has been associated with racism and poverty.
Female serial killers are more likely to murder friends and family.
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Male serial killers get all the press. But what does the research say about female serial killers?
Expected tip size isn’t the only thing that influences the quality of service.
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Blacks and Hispanics do tip, on average, less than whites. But research shows waiters aren’t only motivated by economics when they offer inferior service.
The Confederate Battle Flag in front of the South Carolina State House.
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Historically, Republican politicians have subtly – and not-so-subtly – exploited racial fears.
A cross-country move – just when middle school is about to start – can be emotionally draining for most children.
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In some ways, it’s spot-on. In others, not so much.
Moms are in a position to either encourage or discourage help from their spouses.
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Moms don’t have to be designated worriers.
Come watch me play!
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Watching a clip of Lil Bub or Grumpy Cat may give you a quick mood boost to get you through a tough workday.
Recognizing death’s inevitability, people find comfort in their beliefs.
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Why are atheists deemed as untrustworthy as rapists?
Self-identifying as black is anyone’s right, but the lies are what do the most damage.
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Blacks need allies, not avatars.
Pitching injuries are on the rise.
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Good pitching technique is often debated, but there may be subtle ‘tells’ in a pitcher’s motion that indicate increased stress on the joints.
The oil fields of Lost Hills, California.
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The Appalachia of the West’s gritty landscape is an ideal setting for the popular series’ second season.
You couldn’t just plop dinosaurs anywhere and expect them to survive.
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A “Pleistocene Park” might be a more realistic scenario.
A viral article written by a female college student celebrated the average male body, but for the wrong reasons.
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Why is so much attention being given to making average white males feel better about themselves?
Does training relentlessly and regularly lead to greatness?
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Parents want to simultaneously support and push their kids. But when it comes to sports, this mentality can backfire in subtle ways.
Millions tune in to the Women’s World Cup, but how many follow teams at the club level?
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The Women’s World Cup has become a hugely popular, global event. But what’s happening at the club level?
Gambling’s meteoric rise says a lot about the psychology of post-recession America.
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What happened to “a penny saved is a penny earned?”
Country music executives seem intent on crafting a homogenous genre for the masses.
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For 50 years, country music executives in Nashville have tried to dilute the genre’s rich, diverse history.
In both of photographer Annie Leibovitz’s shots, deviance is synonymous with beauty.
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Caitlyn Jenner evokes Demi Moore’s controversial 1991 Vanity Fair cover shoot, done when pregnancy was something to be hidden.
Even for middle-class families, the growing costs of youth sports can be a huge burden.
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In a $5 billion industry, there’s no longer a level playing field.
At the youth level, the long-term effects of football hits aren’t known.
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When pro football players like Chris Borland quit, it should send a strong message to parents. But there are a host of issues, besides health, to consider.