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Eating dude food conjures not just manliness, however. There’s patriotism, too.

'Dude Food' is Patriotic? This Historian Doesn't Think So

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Oct 6, 2022 The celebration of generous portions, meat and fat as masculine and patriotic would have been al ...
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With the general election drawing close, it’s important to know your rights in case your vote is challenged.

Here's What to Do if Your Vote is Challenged on Election Day

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Nov 3, 2022 Nov. 8 is fast approaching. Know your rights as a voter.
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Mortgages can haunt homeowners.

The History of the Mortgage

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Nov 3, 2022 Historians trace the origins of mortgage contracts to the fifth century B.C.
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Christian nationalism is more than religiosity and patriotism. It is a worldview that guides how people believe the nation should be structured and who belongs there.

What Is 'Christian Nationalism'?

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Nov 2, 2022 It's more than religiosity and patriotism — it's a worldview, writes one political science scholar.
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Voters have encountered armed poll ‘watchers’ in Mesa, Arizona.

Scholar: The History (and Impact) of Guns at Voting Sites

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Nov 2, 2022 In swing states such as Florida, Nevada, and Wisconsin, people are allowed to carry guns while t ...
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The U.S. government can’t do much about rising food prices, which are primarily caused by supply chain problems.

Scholar: Inflation Will Likely Stay High Regardless of Which Party Wins the Midterms

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Oct 31, 2022 Inflation, or a sustained rise in consumer prices, is created in two main ways, explains an econ ...
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Social media companies have announced plans to deal with misinformation in the 2022 midterm elections, but the companies vary in their approaches and effectiveness.

How Ready Is Facebook, TikTok, Twitter, to Handle Midterm Election Misinformation? Experts Weigh In

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Oct 17, 2022 On a scale of A-to-F, experts graded the social media platforms' efforts ahead of Election Day o ...
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Most Americans do trust scientists and science-based policy-making – freaking out about the minority who don’t isn’t helpful.

A New Poll Asked Americans If They Think Government Investments in Science Are Worthwhile

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Oct 26, 2022 Here's how people responded to the survey to gauge public perceptions of science by the Pew Rese ...
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Henry David Thoreau, the environmental philosopher and author of “Walden”, was a keen observer of seasonal change.

Researchers Tested Henry David Thoreau's Historical Observations — and Here's What They Found

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Oct 26, 2022 The group assessed the quality of Thoreau's findings to determine if, or how, they could inform ...
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School shootings are already at a record in 2022 – with months still to go.

School Shootings Are Already at a Record in 2022

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Oct 25, 2022 As of Oct. 24, there have been 257 shootings on school campuses — passing the 250 total for all ...
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However, clowns have always had a dark side. Before the 20th century, clowns in American circuses were largely considered a form of adult entertainment.

The History of Creepy Clowns, Explained

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Oct 25, 2022 Before the 20th century, clowns in American circuses were largely considered a form of adult ent ...
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In the lead-up to the 2022 midterm elections, Republican candidates across the nation are blaming Democrats for an increase in crime.

Is Crime on the Rise? A Criminologist Explains Why the Answer Can Vary

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Oct 24, 2022 Despite the apparently confident assertions of politicians, it’s not so easy to make sense of fl ...
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As Halloween approaches, people get ready to celebrate the spooky, the scary and the haunted.

Scholar: Halloween Celebrations Have Roots in Ancient Celtic Celebrations of Samhain

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Oct 24, 2022 A folklorist explains how Halloween continues an ancient Celtic tradition of celebrating the dead.
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Text, Mouse, Electronics

Why Is 13 Considered Unlucky? Explaining the Power of its Bad Reputation

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Oct 21, 2022 A sociologist unpacks how common superstitions like fear of 13 can gain steam.
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Mobile Phone, Cell Phone, Phone

Why Are So Many People Delighted by Disgusting Things?

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Oct 21, 2022 Going out of your way to get grossed out might seem like a contradiction of human nature. But it ...
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Person, Human, Audience

UK Prime Minister Forced from Office Amid Economic Turmoil, Chaos in Parliament and a Party in Tatters

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Oct 20, 2022 Only months into the job, Prime Minister Liz Truss is on her way out already, leaving her govern ...
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In Westeros, Rhaenyra finds herself in a power struggle akin to that of the real-life Empress Matilda, who lived from 1102 to 1167. HBO

Scholar: HBO’s ‘House of the Dragon’ Was Inspired by a Real Medieval Dynastic Struggle Over a Female Ruler

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Oct 19, 2022 During a two-decade period of English history known as the Anarchy, a woman sought to make the t ...
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The day is specially dedicated to the worship of Lakshmi, the Hindu goddess of prosperity and good fortune.

Celebrating Diwali: Who is Lakshmi?

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Oct 19, 2022 Shri is the earliest name given to the goddess Lakshmi in Hindu texts. The word originally meant ...
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Person, Human, Fireplace

From Black Death to COVID-19, Pandemics Have Always Pushed People to Honor Death and Celebrate Life

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Oct 18, 2022 Halloween, with its mix of the macabre and the playful, provides a moment to reflect on how clos ...
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As the population of the U.S. has grown over the past century, the House of Representatives has gotten worse at being representative of the people it serves.

Here's Why the US House of Representatives Has 435 Seats — and How That Could Change

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Oct 17, 2022 Since 1913, the number of seats in the House has remained constant even though the nation’s popu ...
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