Jackie Lay
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Mass Tourism Is Destroying the Planet
Overtourism is affecting the Earth in unprecedented ways.
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All Great Civilizations Fall. Is America Next?
The collapse of the Roman Empire was not a bad thing for the world at large.
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Fake Apologies Are on the Rise
When did the true sign of power shift from responsibility to impunity?
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Why Is America So Obsessed With Ivy League Schools?
The college-admissions process is so fraught with hysteria, many parents attempt to cheat their kids into elite institutions.
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The Hidden Costs of P.E.
Physical-education programs were designed to encourage health and fitness, but they may be counterproductive.
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It Was Easier to Be Skinny in the ’80s
A number of surprising factors may be contributing to the modern obesity epidemic.
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‘We’re the Workaholics of the World’
In the workism economy, jobs have replaced religion, resulting in widespread burnout and anxiety.
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Dear Parents: The Internet Never Forgets
If you’re a parent, you probably "sharent." Is it ethical?
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America’s Dopamine-Fueled Shopping Addiction
Consumerism in the U.S. will have hefty consequences unless action is taken.
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The Sex Drought
In a culture that is becoming increasingly more tolerant, why are people having less sex?
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Why the U.S. Should Provide Universal Basic Income
The government should consider giving out monthly Social Security checks—no strings attached.
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When the Poor Turn Against the Poor
The American aristocracy is anxious, pitting have-nots against each other.
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The 99% Is a Myth—Here's How It Breaks Down
There is a new American aristocracy, and it's bigger than previously thought.
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America's Most Widely Misread Literary Work
Robert Frost’s “The Road Not Taken,” originally published in The Atlantic in 1915, is animated in a new video.
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A Visual History of Sports
From the Mayan ballgame Pitz to ancient Greece’s bull-leaping, here’s a tour of the history of athletic games.
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The Naked Mole Rat Is One of the Weirdest Creatures Out There
Almost everything about the naked mole rat is bizarre.
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The Most Shocking Animal in the Kingdom
Eels use electricity in more complex ways than anyone had imagined.
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Animals Have Culture, Too
Animal culture can be as rich and varied as human culture.
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How Do Animals See the World?
Take a tour through the kaleidoscope of sight in the animal kingdom.
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How the Animal Kingdom Sleeps
For animals, sleep is both universal and incredibly varied.
