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See No Evil. Hear No Evil. Teach No Evil?
Six educators and three writers reflect on the fierce debate over teaching American history in 2022.
What Gardening Taught Me About Myself — and America
Sometimes you reap what you don’t sow. In gardening, as in life, that can be a very good thing.
This Is Why Prescription Drugs Have Such Weird-Ass Names
10 Powerful War Memorials in Philly
Soldiers, moms, buffalo, biceps and angels. A roundup of our 10 favorite memorials in the city.
Demystifying the Serious Science of Smells
University City’s Monell Chemical Senses Center knows (nose?) why people react to smells differently.
The Science Behind Left-Right Confusion
Have trouble telling right from left? You’re not alone.
Ben Franklin Stoked a Rivalry Between Boston and Philly
A brand-new book on the fave founding father examines the heady competition he ignited between Philly and Boston.
45 Things You Never Knew About Ben Franklin
In advance of the new Ken Burns documentary, the lowdown on the life and loves of the Philly icon.
New Book Celebrates What Makes Philly a “City of Homes”
David S. Traub’s photographic journey through Philly’s residential architecture reveals deeper truths — and some neighborhood nostalgia.
What’s in a Smile?
They’re a dime a dozen, right — those facial expressions we make when we’re happy or pleased? Actually, they have a surprisingly hefty influence on everything from our intelligence to our longevity to our drinking habits. Here’s the lowdown.
Daylight Saving Time Is Stupid and Expensive and Dangerous. Just End It.
Back and forth, back and forth — why do we keep on with this insanity?
Babies of the Pandemic: A Photo Essay
Meet seven Philly families who decided to add new members during the depths of the COVID crisis.
What the Hell Is Bitcoin? A Useful Explainer for Beginners
LOL just kidding I don’t understand it, probably because it’s imaginary money.
This Lavish New Book Explores Italy’s Legacy in Philly
From the Declaration of Independence to red gravy to our own Bridge of Sighs, all the ways the Old Country has made its mark on these parts.
How the Pandemic Brought Campbell’s Soup Back From the Brink
As a nation, we had moved on from Campbell’s. Then, last year, a bowl of Tomato and a grilled cheese sammy started sounding mighty comforting. Is this the beginning of a new chapter for Philadelphia’s favorite soup?