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A collection of 199 issues

The Rarest Ride in Wyoming: A Story of Two Escalators

Wyoming, the least populous U.S. state, contains only two sets of escalators, both located in Casper bank buildings. This unusual scarcity reflects the state's low population density and preference for low-rise architecture, turning the escalators into a local novelty.

Oddities & Curiosities Geography & Places Society & Social Issues

27 Aug 2025 2 min read

From Plastic Guitars to Real Empathy: The Social Psychology of 'Rock Band'

Research reveals the video game 'Rock Band' has significant positive psychological effects. A study found playing cooperatively for just 15 minutes reduces stress, decreases prejudice, and fosters closeness, even among strangers. The game's required teamwork promotes empathy and social bonding.

Psychology & Health Sports & Games Society & Social Issues

27 Aug 2025 3 min read

The Unseen Text: Why Over Half of American Adults Struggle with Everyday Reading

Data from the U.S. Department of Education reveals 54% of American adults read below a sixth-grade level. This means more than half the population may lack the functional literacy to understand a lease, interpret drug labels, or compare differing viewpoints.

Society & Social Issues Education & Child Development Business & Economics

27 Aug 2025 3 min read

The Zimbabwean Road Paradox: Why Low Car Ownership Leads to High Fatality Rates

Zimbabwe presents a startling paradox: despite low car ownership, it suffers one of the world's highest traffic death rates. This isn't about numbers, but a systemic failure involving poor roads, aged vehicles, weak law enforcement, and overloaded public transport.

Transportation & Infrastructure Society & Social Issues Law, Crime & Justice

27 Aug 2025 2 min read

Shared Circuits: The Biological Reality of Human Connection

Empathy is a neurological feature, not just a feeling. Specialized 'mirror neurons' fire when we observe an action, allowing our brains to simulate the experiences and emotions of others. This neural mirroring creates a shared emotional space vital for social bonding.

Science & Nature Medicine, Psychology & Health Society & Social Issues

27 Aug 2025 3 min read

Kiruna's Great Displacement: Moving an Arctic City to Save It

In Sweden's far north, the city of Kiruna must move or be consumed by the iron ore mine that is its lifeblood. This massive project involves relocating the city center, including historic landmarks, in response to ground instability caused by the mine.

Geography & Places Society & Social Issues Transportation & Infrastructure

27 Aug 2025 3 min read

The Three-Quarter-Million Dollar Hope: Unpacking the Price of a Life-Saving SMA Drug

Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), a devastating genetic disease, saw its first glimmer of hope with the drug Spinraza. But this life-altering treatment came with a staggering price: $750,000 for the first year, sparking a fierce global debate on drug pricing.

Medicine, Psychology & Health Business & Economics Society & Social Issues

26 Aug 2025 3 min read

The Seven-Figure Diploma: How Student Loans Can Exceed a Million Dollars

A tiny but growing group of borrowers owes over $1 million each in federal student loans. This staggering debt isn't from undergraduate degrees, but from financing expensive professional schools, where compound interest can cause balances to spiral into seven figures.

Business & Economics Education & Child Development Society & Social Issues

26 Aug 2025 2 min read

The Fifty-Year Dream: Japan's Enduring Quest for the Human Washing Machine

Japan's dream of a human washing machine, first seen at the 1970 Osaka Expo with Sanyo's 'Ultrasonic Bath,' is being revived. A new AI-powered version using fine bubble technology aims for a 2025 release, initially targeting the nursing care industry.

Technology & Innovation History Society & Social Issues

26 Aug 2025 2 min read

An Incentive, Not a Penalty: The Tokyo Firm Giving Non-Smokers Extra Holidays

A Tokyo marketing firm, Piala Inc., addressed complaints about smokers' breaks by rewarding non-smoking staff with six extra paid vacation days a year. The 2017 policy aimed to compensate non-smokers and incentivize smokers to quit through positive reinforcement.

Business & Economics Work & Labor Society & Social Issues

25 Aug 2025 2 min read

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