Why D-Day Still Matters
Historian John McManus explains how the invasion marked a turning point in America’s relationship with the rest of the world.
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“God Rest Ye Merry Gentleman” by Stephen Crane
“Little did he care if the great moment did not look its part; it was his virtue as a correspondent to recognize the great moment in any disguise.”
The Awkward Infancy of the Vacuum Cleaner
Have you ever wished you had another set of arms for your spring cleaning?
Your Health Checkup: Should You Use Roundup?
The major cause for concern with Roundup is whether it is a carcinogen capable of initiating non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Dr. Zipes looks at the most recent studies.
News of the Week: Moonshots, Howard Stern, and How to Eat a Bagel in St. Louis
In the news for the week ending April 5, 2019, are a grocery store ghost, a naked police officer, a bagel controversy, and much more.
The Man in the Background of Your Favorite Westerns
Strother Martin played “prairie scum” characters in some of the most acclaimed westerns of all time, and he had a talent for delivering potent dialogue.
The 50 State Mottos, Ranked
Nearly all of the 50 states have an official state motto. At their best, they reflect the ideals of the country. At their worst, they can be pretty bad. Or at least confusing. We rank all 50 state mottos.
News of the Week: Late Night TV, Whammies and Sharks, and the Invasion of the Supermarket Robots
In the news for the week ending March 22, 2019, are early-evening game shows, late-night politics, grocery-store robots, and much more.
Calculus 1
He was good at math — but some problems aren’t so easily solved.
Declutter Your Digital Life in 5 Steps
Are you forgetting about this important part of spring cleaning?
“That Greek Dog” by MacKinlay Kantor
“Actually we had no racial or religious groups; we were all Americans, or thought we were. But, suddenly and amazingly, fiery crosses flared in the darkness of our pasture lands.”
A Sentimental Person
Years after his wife’s death, a Michigan pastor learns how to play the blues and how to let go.
How to Document Your Child’s Life Without Plastering It All over Social Media
Ditch the “sharenting” approach, and start archiving your memories sustainably.
News of the Week: Cheese Challenges, Game of Thrones, and It’s Time to Turn Your Clocks Ahead
In the news for the week ending March 8, 2019, are cheesy faces, iron thrones, pillow guys, unwanted tattoos, and much more.
“The Lily Pond” by Thomas Beer
“When you’re seventy, Mr. Kane, all the people you meet won’t be themselves but someone you knew.”
Your Health Checkup: The Science of Epigenetics or Why I Behave Like Uncle Harry
Scientists are discovering that a trauma experienced by your grandparent can have a genetic effect on you.