Taboos

Swearing Is Good For You—And Chimps Do It, Too

Swearing Is Good For You—And Chimps Do It, Too

Swearing Is Good For You—And Chimps Do It, Too

Cannibalism—the Ultimate Taboo—Is Surprisingly Common

Cannibalism—the Ultimate Taboo—Is Surprisingly Common

Cannibalism—the Ultimate Taboo—Is Surprisingly Common

It's a toad-eat-toad, spider-eat-spider, and yes, human-eat-human world.

Boundary Breakers Afghan Women’s Cycling Team

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Boundary Breakers Afghan Women’s Cycling Team

Boundary Breakers Afghan Women’s Cycling Team

Kangaroo: The Next Alternative Meat?

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Kangaroo: The Next Alternative Meat?

Kangaroo: The Next Alternative Meat?

Eat This, Not That: Taboos and Pregnancy

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Eat This, Not That: Taboos and Pregnancy

Eat This, Not That: Taboos and Pregnancy

Why Does Friday the 13th Scare Us So Much?

Why Does Friday the 13th Scare Us So Much?

Why Does Friday the 13th Scare Us So Much?

"Haunted" Maya Underwater Cave Holds Human Bones

"Haunted" Maya Underwater Cave Holds Human Bones

"Haunted" Maya Underwater Cave Holds Human Bones

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