Society

In philosophy, the hedgehog dilemma refers to a specific question, which humans often find hard to cope with: does harm come with intimacy? Also known as the porcupine dilemma, this philosophical concept tells us about the complexity of human relationships.

March 16, 2020 06:52

Many of these mass suicides happen for different reasons, and as such, they provide valuable insights into the collective and individual psyche of human beings.

March 16, 2020 06:52

The killer behind the famous pseudonym was active in Northern California during the late 1960s and early 1970s. He gained significant notoriety for sending a series of encrypted letters to the local press of San Franciso, as well as phoning the police department to report the crimes he committed.

March 16, 2020 06:50

World War II ended in 1945. However, the official end of fights on battlefields across the world somewhat differs. The surrender of Germany happened in May, so both the 8th and 9th of May are the days Europe celebrates the so-called V-E Day, which stands for Victory in Europe Day. In the eastern front, the war ended after Japan surrendered on August 14, 1945.

March 16, 2020 06:42

The Navajo code talkers were a group of Native American soldiers that participated in both World Wars. The Native American soldiers used their own native languages in radio transmission.

March 16, 2020 06:40

Athletes like Alex Morgan, Michael Phelps, and Usain Bolt make a lot of money thanks to endorsements.

March 16, 2020 05:56

Chinese food is a favorite choice for North Americans when ordering take away, dinners on the go, or dine-in celebrations.  One thing that hasn't changed, however, are the different dining traditions that take place in these two parts of the world.

March 15, 2020 12:29

It can be surprising to learn which pets besides dogs, cats, gerbils, and hamsters, are actually permitted in the US.  

March 15, 2020 08:31

Although human rights exist, they are often violated which is why many people take up the struggle to obtain and retain human rights for themselves and others.

March 15, 2020 04:48

The greyhound, saluki, and Afghan hound are among the fastest dog breeds in the world.

March 13, 2020 17:01

Following is a list of 10 notable women who fought their way into wars and the history books from the first century to the second world war. 

March 13, 2020 14:09

Tokyo, Japan is hosting the 2020 Summer Olympics. 11,178 confirmed athletes representing 206 countries will attend the upcoming summer games.

March 13, 2020 11:09

Many assume weapons or expensive technology will help them, but the most important resources in an emergency are water and food.

March 12, 2020 00:31

From a house shaped like a toilet to a completely see-through designed home, these are the craziest house designs from around the world.

March 11, 2020 17:44

It’s not surprising there have been a record number of reported UFO sightings in recent years. Check out our list of some of the most famous UFO sightings in history. 

March 11, 2020 03:33

Nostradamus wrote in mysterious ways as to not get caught by the Roman Catholic Church because it was forbidden to predict the future in the 16th century.

March 9, 2020 10:56

The Hubble Space Telescope is a telescope that was launched into the Earth's orbit in 1990 and is still operational. It is the most versatile space telescope ever made.

March 9, 2020 08:51

The lives of gangsters are the subject of numerous movies and books and one name is constantly referenced as the most notorious gangster that ever lived - Al Capone.

March 9, 2020 08:19

During Hitler's reign, several attempts were made to assassinate him but none succeeded.

March 9, 2020 07:00

Biotech companies can solve health issues, push the boundaries, and develop new science or bring innovation into play to add value to patients' lives.

March 8, 2020 11:05