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"Both the size and the international scope of the theft underscore Quebec’s outsize position in the maple syrup industry. Depending on the year, the province can produce more than three-quarters of the world’s supply."

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 00:00:00 -0500

"Both the size and the international scope of the theft underscore Quebec’s outsize position in the maple syrup industry. Depending on the year, the province can produce more than three-quarters of the world’s supply."

To Encourage Biking, Cities Lose the Helmets

Sat, 29 Sep 2012 15:40:00 -0400

To Encourage Biking, Cities Lose the Helmets

"Older men are more likely than young ones to father a child who develops autism or schizophrenia, because of random mutations that become more numerous with advancing paternal age, scientists reported on Wednesday, in the first study to quantify the effect as it builds each year."

Wed, 22 Aug 2012 13:00:00 -0400

"Older men are more likely than young ones to father a child who develops autism or schizophrenia, because of random mutations that become more numerous with advancing paternal age, scientists reported on Wednesday, in the first study to quantify the effect as it builds each year."

"Despite the availability of birth control for women and condoms for men, as many as 49 percent of births in the U.S. were unplanned in 2006, according to a 2011 study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention."

Fri, 17 Aug 2012 12:10:00 -0400

"Despite the availability of birth control for women and condoms for men, as many as 49 percent of births in the U.S. were unplanned in 2006, according to a 2011 study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention."

Working or Playing Indoors, New Yorkers Face an Unabated Roar

Fri, 20 Jul 2012 08:20:00 -0400

Working or Playing Indoors, New Yorkers Face an Unabated Roar

"People with poor tandem walking scored low on tests involving fine motor skills. People with lower cadences, who took fewer steps per minute, did worse on tests of thinking speed. And people whose walks were slower and more variable showed poor executive function."

Thu, 19 Jul 2012 13:20:07 -0400

"People with poor tandem walking scored low on tests involving fine motor skills. People with lower cadences, who took fewer steps per minute, did worse on tests of thinking speed. And people whose walks were slower and more variable showed poor executive function."

"Two hundred years ago last month, the War of 1812 began. Thomas Jefferson declared, 'The acquisition of Canada, this year, as far as the neighborhood of Quebec, will be a mere matter of marching.' The U.S. was comparatively enormous -- with almost 8 million people, compared with Canada’s 300,000."

Mon, 16 Jul 2012 15:50:00 -0400

"Two hundred years ago last month, the War of 1812 began. Thomas Jefferson declared, 'The acquisition of Canada, this year, as far as the neighborhood of Quebec, will be a mere matter of marching.' The U.S. was comparatively enormous -- with almost 8 million people, compared with Canada’s 300,000."

Fifty-two percent of married, religious, politically conservative people (with kids) are very happy — versus only 14 percent of single, secular, liberal people without kids.

Sun, 08 Jul 2012 13:10:00 -0400

Fifty-two percent of married, religious, politically conservative people (with kids) are very happy — versus only 14 percent of single, secular, liberal people without kids.

When a Deli Goes Boutique

Fri, 06 Jul 2012 00:15:45 -0400

When a Deli Goes Boutique

John Paulson's Very Bad Year

Mon, 02 Jul 2012 08:40:00 -0400

John Paulson's Very Bad Year

Spoiled Rotten

Sun, 01 Jul 2012 19:10:00 -0400

Spoiled Rotten

"... in contemporary academic literature three theories of humor appear repeatedly: relief theory, superiority theory, and incongruity theory"

Sun, 01 Jul 2012 14:00:00 -0400

"... in contemporary academic literature three theories of humor appear repeatedly: relief theory, superiority theory, and incongruity theory"

It’s a Goldman World

Sun, 01 Jul 2012 13:40:00 -0400

It’s a Goldman World

Your Mind on Magic

Fri, 22 Jun 2012 18:10:00 -0400

Your Mind on Magic

"In theory, Geneva was governed democratically by its male voting citizens, a minority of the population. In fact, the city was ruled by a secretive executive committee, called the "Little Council", which was made up of 25 members of its wealthiest families. In 1707, a patriot called Pierre Fatio protested at this situation, and the Little Council had him shot."

Tue, 19 Jun 2012 14:00:01 -0400

"In theory, Geneva was governed democratically by its male voting citizens, a minority of the population. In fact, the city was ruled by a secretive executive committee, called the "Little Council", which was made up of 25 members of its wealthiest families. In 1707, a patriot called Pierre Fatio protested at this situation, and the Little Council had him shot."

Why Smart People Are Stupid

Tue, 12 Jun 2012 19:30:00 -0400

Why Smart People Are Stupid

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Sun, 10 Jun 2012 12:40:00 -0400

... Wassenaar, home to Holland’s wealthiest elite, including Crown Prince Willem-Alexander. (The average home in Wassenaar is valued at slightly less than €900,000, or $1.15 million; €4,275 per square meter, or $505 per square foot.)

Thu, 17 May 2012 22:00:00 -0400

... Wassenaar, home to Holland’s wealthiest elite, including Crown Prince Willem-Alexander. (The average home in Wassenaar is valued at slightly less than €900,000, or $1.15 million; €4,275 per square meter, or $505 per square foot.)

"Over all, the risk of dying during the 14-year study period was about 10 percent lower for men and about 15 percent lower for women who drank anywhere from two cups to six or more cups of coffee a day. The association between coffee and lower risk of dying was similar whether the coffee drinker consumed caffeinated or decaffeinated coffee."

Wed, 16 May 2012 19:10:00 -0400

"Over all, the risk of dying during the 14-year study period was about 10 percent lower for men and about 15 percent lower for women who drank anywhere from two cups to six or more cups of coffee a day. The association between coffee and lower risk of dying was similar whether the coffee drinker consumed caffeinated or decaffeinated coffee."

"The camera had been expected to sell for around 600,000 to 800,000 euros (£482,500-£643,300) at the WestLicht Photographica Auction in Vienna, but ended up selling for a record 2.16 million euros, or £1.7 million."

Sun, 13 May 2012 00:00:03 -0400

"The camera had been expected to sell for around 600,000 to 800,000 euros (£482,500-£643,300) at the WestLicht Photographica Auction in Vienna, but ended up selling for a record 2.16 million euros, or £1.7 million."