Did we do everything our parents always said to do, or do we always do what our partners tell us now to do? Do we automatically do what we’re told by the government or others in positions of...

Expelling students for bad behaviour seems like the obvious solution, but is it really a good idea?

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How to tell if a conspiracy theory is probably false...

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Arriving at our summer retreat in Margaree Forks, Nova Scotia, on Cape Breton Island, after a long drive from Florida, I anticipated the serene beauty of Big Brook and the majestic expanse of the...

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