Culture
Follow-Up: The Reasons People Don't Return Their Shopping Carts
It looks like the shopping cart question hit a nerve
Anthropology in Practice
Exploring the human condition.
Culture
How Marketing Changed the Way We See Avocados
Once upon a time, Americans didn't know what to do with "alligator pears." Now we can't get enough
Environment
The American Obsession with Lawns
Lawns are the most grown crop in the U.S.—and they're not one that anyone can eat; their primary purpose is to make us look and feel good about ourselves
Culture
Why Do We Fight for Free T-Shirts at Sporting Events?
The return of baseball marks a new beginning for fans. This could be the year the team makes a championship run. Or maybe they'll see a rare no-hitter or, arguably even more elusive, catch a t-shirt from the fan patrol...
Culture
What's the Meaning of Easter Baskets?
Part of the Easter festivities today may include giving children baskets of goodies, which are left ostensibly by the Easter Bunny. That absolutely is the case in my household.
Behavior
Perspective Drives Our Interpretation of Heroes and Villains in History
Capes. Masks. Is there a real difference between heroes and villains?
Behavior
What Can Lunch Tell Us about Job Satisfaction?
The fictional financial supervillain Gordon Gekko once proclaimed, "Lunch is for wimps." But lunchtime habits in your workplace can actually tell you a lot about the health of your organization...
Culture
Why Is It Significant That the White House Tours Resume?
The tradition of an open house at the White House dates back to the administration of Thomas Jefferson. Why is this an important aspect of the American democratic process?
Behavior
The (Anthropological) Truth about Walls
From the Great Wall of China to Hadrian's Wall to the New Amsterdam Wall on Wall Street to the Wall defended by Castle Black, walls have a long-standing place in history and pop culture to defend people...
Behavior
Is There a Social Code for Snow Removal?
Will you have help digging out after a snowstorm or are you the one offering help?
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