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Hysterical Men by Mark Micale

Anthropology & Behavior

History of the Hysterical Man

Doctors once thought that only women suffered from hysteria, but a medical historian says that men were always just as susceptible

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How to Be a Snoop

The way you arrange your home or office may reveal surprising results

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The 'Secret Jews' of San Luis Valley

In Colorado, the gene linked to a virulent form of breast cancer found mainly in Jewish women is discovered in Hispanic Catholics

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The Truth About Traffic

Author Tom Vanderbilt Shows Why Cars and People Don’t Mix

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On the Origin of a Theory

Charles Darwin's bid for enduring fame was sparked 150 years ago by word of a rival's research

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A slideshow of the world's strangest plants

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Experience the rich diversity of America's national parks

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