The Dirty History of SoapToday, soap is an integral part of keeping clean. But in the past, people relied on earlier forms of soap more for cleaning objects than for personal hygiene.
Shawarma-Spiced Chicken Thighs with Roasted RadishesFor the best chicken shawarma at home, rub chicken thighs with freshly toasted spices, sear on the stove, and finish in the oven.
The Million-Dollar Scammer and His Many Mormon MarksHow an audacious con man with fake ties to the pinnacles of the church ran an epic scheme and swindled those who trusted him most.
How Dinner Parties Became the Fuzzy Blanket of AdulthoodThey used to be all about class flexing. Now we gather for comfort.
The Battle Over DyslexiaIt was once a widely accepted way of explaining why some children struggled to read and write. But in recent years, some experts have begun to question the existence of dyslexia itself.
100 Years on a Dirty Dog: The History of GreyhoundGreyhound has been busing Americans around for a century. But Greyhound’s journey to bus-industry dominance was far from smooth.
Get Good at Accomplishing Your Goals by Mastering These 6 SkillsSetting and achieving powerful goals requires more than one skill.
How Becoming a Tarot Reader Helped Me When My Life Fell ApartWhen I hit rock bottom, I found solace in the mystical world of tarot. And, despite the sceptics, I discovered I’m far from alone.
How to Be Mediocre and Be Happy With YourselfHe'd taken a quote by Shakespeare on greatness and turned it on its head. The implication was clear: mediocrity is a bad thing, to be avoided.
The Logic Puzzle You Can Only Solve with Your Brightest FriendIt’s more challenging than it first appears.
A Belief in Meritocracy Is Not Only False: It’s Bad for YouIt encourages selfishness and discrimination yet it continues to be instilled in the minds of many.
Want a Promotion? These 4 Habits Are More Powerful Than TalentTalent can only take you so far. The reason some people are high performers is because they’ve formed good habits.
Is ‘Fake It Till You Make It’ Good Advice or a Setup for Failure?Imitating confidence, competency, and drive may work for some, but what are the long-term professional implications?
How Europe Became So RichIn a time of great powers and empires, just one region of the world experienced extraordinary economic growth. How?
Empathy Is a Clock That Ticks in the Consciousness of AnotherThe science of how our social interactions shape our experience of time.
For Better Sleep, Borrow the Bedtime Routine of a ToddlerThree easy steps that should help you get some much-needed rest.
Recipe: Best-Ever Challah French ToastOnce you try challah French toast, you’ll realize there’s no other way.