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Ask anyone if they want to get Indian food for lunch, and you’ll probably hear a resounding “Yes.” But why is Indian cuisine so delicious? After analyzing over 17,000 recipes, researchers have …
New York City took a leap forward in inclusivity and fairness this week when Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that the city’s public schools will be observing two Muslim holy days, Eid …
In a series of 10 interviews, New York Magazine examines what its like to exist on the boundaries of social acceptance. From a woman who is deathly afraid of vomiting to a …
In their new mini-documentary “All Points Project: Instagrammers of New York,” Seeker Stories follows the thrill-seeking adventures of eight young photographers as they capture NYC’s most stunning scenery—often from illegal locations. Like …
A touching new video from the Ad Council and R/GA’s “Love Has No Labels” campaign has more than a few people getting choked up. In the three-minute clip, passersby watch as X-ray …
Unless you’re alone in a sound-proofed room, crying is generally something to be avoided. But if you do find tears building up at an inopportune time, is there a way to stop …
Arts and culture publication Booooooom teamed up with Flexfit to bring weirdness back to skateboarding. In their new Zenga Bros-directed film, “Skate Heads,” they’ve found a way to combine a DIY portable …
Each year, dozens of new words ease themselves into our vocabulary, but when it comes to sign language, the progression isn’t so natural. With words and phrases like “duck face,” “photobomb,” and …
A new app called Pocket Points is encouraging students to shelve their smartphones while in class by offering up rewards. The way it works is simple: before beginning class, students will open …
With less than 13% of its contributors identifying as female, Wikipedia has had difficulty keeping its content equal between the genders and has been known to be missing articles on many notable …