Five takeaways: While traditional religiosity and belief has been on a rapid decline in America, many overlook the fact that Americans are far more likely than people in other developed nations to p[...]
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I Thought I’d Found a Cheat Code for Parenting
Five takeaways: Points, games, adventure: the writer of this article turned to the “gamification” of parenting to incentivize good behavior from his children. Borrowing from fantasy book[...]
The History of Halloween
Six takeaways: The tradition of Halloween originated with the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, a Gaelic festival when people would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off ghosts. This day ma[...]
Scientists Discover Why Late-Night Eating Promotes Weight Gain, Diabetes
Five takeaways: A new study has given us new findings that prove conclusively that making a habit of the proverbial “midnight snack” is more likely to lead to obesity and diabetes. Our [...]