What's the Difference Between Quarantine and Isolation?
You've probably heard the word "quarantine" a lot in relation to the coronavirus. But how is it different from patient isolation?
Getting to the Bottom of the Bidet
The bathroom appliance that Europeans embrace and Americans pooh-pooh could be beneficial to our health and to the health of the planet.
'The Last Supper': The Masterpiece Leonardo Didn't Want to Paint
Leonardo's 'The Last Supper' has had a rough history, from flaking paint to the fact that da Vinci really didn't even want to paint it.
Why Are We Still Talking About Plato 2,100 Years Later?
The ingenious Greek, who started as a young devotee of Socrates, laid the groundwork for more than two millennia of philosophical thought. But what did he say that was so remarkable?
Who Put the Baby in the King Cake?
King cake is as much a staple of Mardi Gras as the parades and beads. But what's the story of this brightly colored cake? And why is there a plastic baby baked inside?
How Websites Use 'Dark Patterns' to Trick You Online
Ever found yourself signed up for a newsletter or paying for travel insurance you didn't want? It's no accident. Websites use 'dark patterns' to get you to do things you hadn't planned on. How do they do that?
