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Will Sleeping With a Fan on Kill You?

Every culture has its own unique superstitions, most of which probably seem a little odd to outsiders. In Korea, for example, there’s the fear of death by fan.

How the Minerva Project Works

Education still mainly consists of an instructor talking to a group of students, the same as it's been for at least 1,000 years. But what if that model could be overturned for good? And we're not talking MOOCs but something much more personal.

50 Years of LGBTQ+ Pride, Parades and Progress

June 2019 marks 50 years of the colorful, joyous celebratory parades that have come to symbolize LGBTQ+ rights, pride and power.

10 Weirdest Things Spotted by the TSA

Gender-specific Bathrooms Are a Relatively Recent Invention

Do TV shows and book deals encourage criminal behavior?

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How the White House Press Briefing Went From Daily to Done

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Why Countries Use Economic Sanctions to Prevent Conflict

History

Travel space and time to explore our world’s regions and civilizations. The History section takes you across battlefields, into palaces and through the remote villages and growing cities that have created the world we see today.

Chinese-American Actress Anna May Wong Fought Racism in Life and Onscreen

Amelia Earhart Was Way More Than a Famous Aviator Who Disappeared

The Story of Eric Rudolph, the Real 1996 Olympic Park Bomber

People

The People Channel explores the different facets of society and culture. You'll find information on topics related to culture and traditions, government, etiquette and education.