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“Dear Abby’s” Best Response To An Advice Seeker

In 1979, famed advice columnist Abigail “Dear Abby” van Buren received a letter from someone whose name was published as “Up in Arms.” In the letter, “Up in Arms” expressed his or her concerns about an “odd” male couple who had recently moved into the neighborhood and their equally sordid...

By All That's Interesting Oct 3, 2015

“Dear Abby’s” Best Response To An Advice Seeker

In 1979, famed advice columnist Abigail “Dear Abby” van Buren received a letter from someone whose name was published as “Up in Arms.” In the letter, “Up in Arms” expressed his or her concerns about an “odd” male couple who had recently moved into the neighborhood and their equally sordid...

By All That's Interesting October 3, 2015

Archaeologists Are One Step Closer To Solving One Of North America’s Oldest Mysteries

Technological advances both increase and decrease the number of the world’s apparent mysteries. In the case of the lost Roanoke colony, recent technological developments are helping researchers inch closer to a satisfying conclusion as to why the 16th century colony disappeared — and it all has to do with what...

By Erin Kelly Sep 29, 2015

Archaeologists Are One Step Closer To Solving One Of North America’s Oldest Mysteries

Technological advances both increase and decrease the number of the world’s apparent mysteries. In the case of the lost Roanoke colony, recent technological developments are helping researchers inch closer to a satisfying conclusion as to why the 16th century colony disappeared — and it all has to do with what...

By Erin Kelly September 29, 2015

Can You Color Your Way Out Of Adult Stressors?

Stress (noun, verb): 1. A 21st century illness that flourishes in developed societies. 2. The pressure of having only a few hours a day to finish all that we hope and have to do. Stress solutions: quit job; change lifestyles; go organic; move abroad without a cellphone; pursue yoga, meditation,...

By Teresa Cantero Sep 20, 2015

Can You Color Your Way Out Of Adult Stressors?

Stress (noun, verb): 1. A 21st century illness that flourishes in developed societies. 2. The pressure of having only a few hours a day to finish all that we hope and have to do. Stress solutions: quit job; change lifestyles; go organic; move abroad without a cellphone; pursue yoga, meditation,...

By Teresa Cantero September 20, 2015

Scientists Recently Named A Sea Slug Species After Khaleesi. Here’s Why.

No, you’re not seeing double. This neon green-and-orange sea slug really does have two heads. Divers working on a documentary about Borneo caught this two-faced nudibranch in action, according to recent reports. While no one understands the exact cause of its deformity, the truth is that even with two heads,...

By All That's Interesting Sep 16, 2015

Scientists Recently Named A Sea Slug Species After Khaleesi. Here’s Why.

No, you’re not seeing double. This neon green-and-orange sea slug really does have two heads. Divers working on a documentary about Borneo caught this two-faced nudibranch in action, according to recent reports. While no one understands the exact cause of its deformity, the truth is that even with two heads,...

By All That's Interesting September 16, 2015

Famous Drag Queens Of The Early 20th Century

Before RuPaul entered and expanded our understanding of the mainstream, just a handful of famous drag queens–such as Danny La Rue, Divine, and Doris Fish–managed to capture the attention of the public. For the most part, the art of drag performance had been kept to nightclubs and small stages. In...

By Briana Jones Sep 15, 2015

Famous Drag Queens Of The Early 20th Century

Before RuPaul entered and expanded our understanding of the mainstream, just a handful of famous drag queens–such as Danny La Rue, Divine, and Doris Fish–managed to capture the attention of the public. For the most part, the art of drag performance had been kept to nightclubs and small stages. In...

By Briana Jones September 15, 2015
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