Brainiac
The tacos of history
The mysterious history of tacos, how markets do moral damage, and the fish upstairs.
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The amazing expanding Pentagon
After a decade of “mission creep,” the Department of Defense has become America’s default tool for dealing with the world. Where does this leave the next president?By Thanassis Cambanis
Uncommon Knowledge
Reasons to avoid scoundrels
Hanging out with immoral people changes your standards; hierarchy makes for better teams; responding to sexism with racism; mixed feelings are good for you; and stress increases trust.
Inside
The Word
Ideas | The Word
A golden age of proverbs
Though we think of proverbs as hoary old chestnuts, a new book argues that we’re minting new ones all the time.
Uncommon Knowledge
Uncommon Knowledge
Figure skating: more corrupt than ever?
Faith boosts willpower; men are quieter in a diverse group; high pressure leads to generic advice; and posing to show your electable side.
Books
Book Review
‘Bring Up the Bodies’ by Hilary Mantel
This is the dark second volume in what will be a trilogy that tracks the fall of Anne Boleyn.
