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Mazanec: A Czech Easter Tradition Fighting To Survive In The U.S.
Saturday, April 15, 2017
In the Czech Republic, mazanec, a Czech Easter bread, is like the turkey to America's Thanksgiving. But in the U.S., those who make this bread are struggling to keep the raisin-filled tradition alive.
For A Small State, Vermont Sure Has A Lot Of Speech Bubbles
Thursday, April 06, 2017
Vermont is the only state that consistently appoints cartoonist laureates as a ceremonial position that promotes the art of cartooning.
#ThanksForTyping Spotlights Unnamed Women In Literary Acknowledgments
Thursday, March 30, 2017
A professor shared book acknowledgment pages, where men thanked their wives for typing their manuscripts. #ThanksForTyping soon sparked a conversation on women and their uncredited roles in academia.
New USPS Service Gives You A Peek Into Your Mailbox Before You Get Home
Monday, March 27, 2017
Remember when you were excited to see what's in the mail? These days it seems we're getting fewer letters and more junk, but the U.S. Postal Service will soon let you preview what's coming your way.
To Put You At Ease With Creepy-Crawlies, Entomologists Face Your Fears
Sunday, March 26, 2017
Nancy Miorelli posts photos of insects on her face on social media in hopes that the images will help normalize insects.
Avian Adventures: Passion, Technology Feed The World Of Rare Bird Chasing
Sunday, March 19, 2017
For some, seeing birds is more than a pastime. It's an adventure. And although chasing rare birds is an activity so rooted in nature, technology is playing a key role.
Looking Past Words: Twitter Movement Helps People Notice Typefaces
Sunday, February 19, 2017
Each week, the Design Museum in London announces a theme for #FontSunday, and enthusiasts search for interesting examples to share on Twitter.
Recipe For New Sports? Just Add A Drone
Thursday, February 16, 2017
You may have heard of drone racing, but people keep coming up with new ways to enjoy these flying machines. A Latvian firm has developed a drone to pull snowboarders in a sport called "droneboarding."
Will Algorithms Erode Our Decision-Making Skills?
Wednesday, February 08, 2017
The advancement of algorithms may result in the loss of human judgment, a new report says. Experts on the subject weigh the pros and cons of computer code that aims to make our lives easier.
Does Snapchat Need To Go Beyond Young Users To Succeed?
Saturday, February 04, 2017
Older adults can sometimes feel like Snapchat wasn't made for them. But to continue its success, the company may have to look beyond its younger audience.
Groundhog Day: Bringing The Celebration Out Of The Shadows
Thursday, February 02, 2017
Each year on Feb. 2, a few groundhogs — the most famous of which is Punxsutawney Phil — tell the nation what weather to expect. It may be one of America's strangest traditions.
The Week The Judicial Branch Didn't Exist On The White House Website
Monday, January 30, 2017
On Monday, after many online comments, the judicial branch Web page was added to the White House website. Before that, under the Trump administration takeover of the website, the page did not exist.
The Many Faces Of Inauguration Day Attendees
Saturday, January 21, 2017
Spectators traveled from around the country to witness the 45th president take office. Blocks away from the incoming president, these people braved crowds and weather to attend for different reasons.