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A Eulogy for a Cow
How commodified animals die.
Why Do Taxonomists Write the Meanest Obituaries?
The open nature of the science of classification virtually guarantees fights.
12 Mind-Bending Perceptual Illusions
Your IQ Matters Less Than You Think
In studies of children and historical figures, IQ falls short as a measure of success.
The Case for Making Cities Out of Wood
Why Did the Ancients Bury Their Dogs like Family Members?
The Heart of Musical Experience Is Expectation
Why Joel Osteen, “The Smiling Preacher,” Is So Darn Appealing
The Case for Dancing Astrophysics
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