The Worst Singer in the World—the Musical!
Florence Foster Jenkins, New York's most famous awful singer, has been the subject of four plays.
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Will Football and CTE Give Way to Futból and Do-Re-Mi?
Phasing out football programs as we learn more about their damaging effects on the brain may benefit more than just our minds and bodies.
Faith in Scientific Progress Decreases Eco-Friendly Behavior
A new study finds affirming belief in scientific progress appears to reduce the likelihood of acting in environmentally responsible ways.
‘Relatable’ Indeed: Fictional Stories Are More Moving Than We Predict
New research finds people mistakenly believe real-life stories will be more emotionally gripping than those that are the products of an author’s imagination.
The Idea of Racial Hierarchy Remains Entrenched in Americans’ Psyches
New research finds white faces are most closely associated with positive thoughts and feelings.
The Monolingual American: Why Are Those Outside of the U.S. Encouraging It?
If you are an American trying to learn German in a large German town or city, you will mostly hear English in return, even when you give sprechen your best shot.
How Becoming an Adult Makes It Hard to Be a Sibling
The new documentary from Tim Beringer, kid brother of Matt Beringer of The National, highlights the difficulties faced by all siblings as they get older.
Rethinking a Zero-Tolerance Approach to Female Genital Mutilation
Are all of our opinions about FGCs largely shaped by racism, ethnocentrism, and a disgust or pity for an imagined Africa?
‘Blackfish’ and the Weird Path to Popularity
The documentary debuted a year ago, but no one started talking about it until late October. Except, how many people are actually talking about it?