Brown as Dirt
How the language of racism is related to the language of cleanliness—even to this day.
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Cleanliness
5 posts
Can a Messy Desk Make You More Creative?
New research finds working in a disorderly environment can lead to greater creativity—but that clutter isn't without its downsides.
What Happens to All Those Hotel Soap Bars?
The Global Soap Project aims to tidy those slivers’ trip to the landfill by sending reclaimed soap to poor countries.
Cleanliness Cues Activate Conservative Attitudes
New research finds subtle reminders of cleanliness seem to shift people to the political right.
Cleanliness is Next to Self-Righteousness
Hand washing may help us emotionally disconnect from past decisions. But it may also increase feelings of moral superiority.