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Nautilus

Adam Piore, a veteran journalist, is the author of two books and a longtime Nautilus contributor. He currently covers health and infectious disease for the Boston Globe.

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Psychology

Why Joel Osteen, “The Smiling Preacher,” Is So Darn Appealing

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