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Updated 25 Oct, 05:30
10 articles
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Teaching Students to See What They Miss
A classroom exercise in slow looking uses art to sharpen observation skills and encourage more attentive listening. The post Teaching Students to See What They Miss appeared first on JSTOR Daily.
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The Art of the Thousand Bloom Chrysanthemum
How do horticulturists coax more than 1,000 flowers from a single plant? The answer lies in a centuries-old Japanese tradition. The post The Art of the Thousand Bloom Chrysanthemum appeared first on JSTOR Daily.
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Ghosts, Witches, and Other Halloween Stories
A spine-tingling roundup of historical mysteries, supernatural folklore, and the strange things that have frightened us for centuries. The post Ghosts, Witches, and Other Halloween Stories appeared first on JSTOR Daily.
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The Forgotten Stories Behind Presidential Campaign Buttons
The race for the White House has always inspired unusual publicity stunts. A vast collection shows just how strange they could get. The post The Forgotten Stories Behind Presidential Campaign Buttons appeared first on JSTOR Daily.
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Frankenstein, The Vampyre, and the Spirit of the Humanities
How one ghost story competition continues to haunt the humanities—just in time for Halloween. The post <em>Frankenstein</em>, <em>The Vampyre</em>, and the Spirit of the Humanities appeared first on JSTOR Daily.
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Why Washing Machines Took Decades to Catch On
Early electric laundry appliances promised to make housework easier. But convincing American households to buy them was another matter. The post Why Washing Machines Took Decades to Catch On appeared first on JSTOR Daily.
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The Women Breaking the Rules of Balinese Dance
Middle-aged performers are taking on roles once reserved for men, challenging expectations about age and gender in Bali. The post The Women Breaking the Rules of Balinese Dance appeared first on JSTOR Daily.
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Ten Poems about Sleep and Dreaming
Visions of the unconscious by Emily Dickinson, Louise Glück, Lucille Clifton, Carl Phillips, and more. The post Ten Poems about Sleep and Dreaming appeared first on JSTOR Daily.
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The Photographer Who Preserved Everyday Architecture
Frances Benjamin Johnston looked beyond grand estates to document the ordinary buildings that defined American life. The post The Photographer Who Preserved Everyday Architecture appeared first on JSTOR Daily.
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What Do Cops Train For?
Research on police training finds that realistic simulations may reinforce expectations of violence instead of preventing it. The post What Do Cops Train For? appeared first on JSTOR Daily.