Greg Soltis
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What Exactly Is the Olympic Tradition?
By Greg Soltis published
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
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
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
Citizens from other countries demonstrate their own unique traditions as they celebrate their nations' independence.

Olympic Events Through History
By Greg Soltis published
Olympic events have changed dramatically over time. Here's the full history.

5 Things You Must Never Forget
By Greg Soltis published
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
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
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
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
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
Temptation shows that, once again, men are from Mars and women are from Venus.

Sexy People Sound Better
By Greg Soltis published
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
Researchers find reefs teeming with life of the coast of Brazil.
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