What Exactly Is the Olympic Tradition? By Greg Soltis published 21 December 12 The Olympics values should underly all Olympic activities and extend beyond the playing field.
What are the origins of famous patriotic songs? By Greg Soltis published 14 December 12 You may know the lyrics to these popular patriotic tunes. But you may be surprised to learn about how they began.
When Was the 4th of July First Celebrated? By Greg Soltis published 28 November 12 John Adams predicted in a letter to his wife Abigail that Americans would celebrate their Independence Day on July 2. Off by two days not too bad for government work.
How Do Other Countries Celebrate Their Independence? By Greg Soltis published 20 November 12 Citizens from other countries demonstrate their own unique traditions as they celebrate their nations' independence.
Olympic Events Through History By Greg Soltis published 27 July 12 Olympic events have changed dramatically over time. Here's the full history.
5 Things You Must Never Forget By Greg Soltis published 26 March 09 Whether it is a name, date or directions, there always seems to be something new to remember.
Some Must Touch Before They Buy By Greg Soltis published 10 September 08 The feel of a cup can affect how tasty people find the beverage within it, especially those who have a "high need" for touch.
5 Keys to Happiness By Greg Soltis published 22 August 08 If you're depressed or just want something to improve your day. Here are five ways to help get that much-needed mood boost.
Worms Do Calculus to Find Food By Greg Soltis published 23 July 08 When high school seniors learn that a worm's paltry 300-neuron brain can crank out a derivative, their 100-billion-neuron adolescent brains are going to spin.
Solitary Hyenas Still Get the Last Laugh By Greg Soltis published 17 July 08 New research indicates that, to offset the cost of competition among the group, spotted hyenas still demonstrate an ancestral tendency to separate themselves when searching for their next meal.
Temptation: How Men and Women Differ By Greg Soltis published 17 July 08 Temptation shows that, once again, men are from Mars and women are from Venus.
Sexy People Sound Better By Greg Soltis published 16 July 08 Many people rely heavily on their sight to determine who they are attracted to. But they probably don’t realize how their sense of sound may be indicating who is more compatible.
Huge Newfound Coral Reef Teems With Life By Greg Soltis published 9 July 08 Researchers find reefs teeming with life of the coast of Brazil.
Consumable Camera to Offer Intestinal Tour By Greg Soltis published 19 June 08 Now a doctor may one day be able to manually control the location of this camera with a magnetic device the size of a chocolate bar.
New Flying Saucer Runs on Plasma By Greg Soltis published 12 June 08 Why fantasize about flying saucers when you can make one yourself?