The Truth About BDSM: America May Be a Lot Kinkier Than You Think
Despite its prevalence—36 percent of U.S. adults have practiced it in some form—BDSM remains stigmatized in U.S. culture.
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You Don’t Know America
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Nope, That’s a Puma
The large, wild cat native to North America goes by many names—wildcat, catamount, panther, mountain lion—but, technically, none of those are correct. How do we have such varied interpretations of an animal we rarely still interact with?
Why Do Different States Have Such Wildly Different Ideas About Government?
For the most part, Americans are in broad agreement about political concepts. We believe that individuals have certain natural rights, and that the purpose of government is to serve and protect its citizens. But when you get to the specifics....
The Ghosts of Kansas
A fourth-generation Jayhawk looks back at the sometimes-bloody history of his home state. The ghosts, it turns out, aren't the thing to be afraid of.
Who Says Libraries Are Going Extinct?
With nearly 2.5 billion materials circulated through more than 16,000 public branches, 2013 was one of the strongest years for libraries in the past decade. And things are looking up.
How ‘House Hunters’ Explains America
It turns out you can learn a whole lot about this country by watching six different couples try to buy a home.
Which of the U.S.’s 3 Distinct Psychological Regions Best Suits You?
An analysis of state-level data confirms some things you already know—basically everyone in the Midwest is friendly and conventional—but also suggests ways to use our psychological characteristics to spur economic development.
This Millennial Story Is Different
Millennials are the most diverse generation in U.S. history. So why has the criticism about them been so one-note?
What Makes American Cuisine American?
At its essence, American food began as a cuisine of survival free from the burdens of tradition and elitism. Little has changed.
Banks Don’t Do Much Banking Anymore—and That’s a Serious Problem
As hedge funds, private equity firms, and other asset managers that make up the shadow banking system gradually take over the role of lending, their risks—and the borrowed money they use to make them—are largely shielded from view.