The Democracy Index is an index compiled by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), a UK-based private company. It is self-described as intending to measure the state of democracy in 167 countries, of which 166 are sovereign states and 164 are UN member states.

A sexism scandal in Japan has widened to at least nine universities after a government investigation.

Behaviour can be affected by events in previous generations which have been passed on through a form of genetic memory, animal studies suggest.

Scratch and sniff technology generally refers to stickers or cardboard items that have been treated with a fragrant coating. When scratched, the coating releases an odor that is normally related to the image displayed under the coating. The technology has…

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Upon quitting cannabis, many notice their dreams become a lot more vivid and intense. But why?  To answer that question, it is first necessary to unde | Cannabis Sciences

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Reclaiming Silence for Holiness In this article Daniel J. Heisy uses the rule of Saint Benedict, which refers to restraint of speech, to suggest ways for Christians to respond to the call to holiness through silence.

Bizarrely mirroring the hilarious rock-comedy Airheads, Chicago’s classic rock station WLUP was replaced by Christian music programming and signed off last week one last gesture: giving the devil horns to the new owners. According to Ultimate Classic Rock…

We love our small yet perfectly formed herd of breeding alpacas. They really are fascinating creatures. Here are 38 cool facts about alpacas and their wonderful wool.

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If you find yourself sneezing when you come from the dark into the light, you’re not alone. Jason G Goldman investigates why this sudden syndrome strikes.

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In France, between 2000 and 2008, concurrently to the increase in cigarette price, we observed an increasing social differentiation of cigarette smoking: smoking prevalence decreased among executive managers and professional occupations, it remained stable…

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Does caffeine cause or cure a headache? WebMD examines the role caffeine plays both in treating and triggering certain types of headaches.

Napoleon's planned invasion of the United Kingdom at the start of the War of the Third Coalition, although never carried out, was a major influence on British naval strategy and the fortification of the coast of southeast England. French attempts to invade…

Master Sergeant Raul Perez "Roy" Benavidez (August 5, 1935 – November 29, 1998) was a United States Army master sergeant who was awarded the Medal of Honor for his valorous actions in combat near Lộc Ninh, South Vietnam on May 2, 1968, while serving as a…

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The Jumanji star is once again encouraging fans to speak up and seek help.