7 Puritan Myths We Should Stop Believing
We often think of Puritans as those pilgrims to America whose twin passions were long church services and burning witches. But the truth is far more interesting.
Is There a Link Between Gratitude and Happiness?
Thanksgiving may only come once a year, but you'll thank your lucky stars if you learn to count your blessings every day.
How VO2 Max Works
Some athletes try to improve their performance by determining their maximal oxygen consumption, or VO2 max. How do you determine this number, and what does it really mean anyway?
When Krakatoa Blew: How the 1883 Eruption Changed the World
The 1883 Krakatoa eruption was gigantic and deadly, but the advent of modern communications and mass media helped to make it one of the earliest and best-known modern natural catastrophes.
What's So 'Offal' About Haggis and Why's It Banned in the U.S.?
The national dish of Scotland is banned in America because it contains a certain outlawed ingredient. But whose idea was it to stuff a sheep's stomach bag and boil it? And what does it taste like?
