The Epic of Gilgamesh is the oldest story known to man. This podcast provides a brief summation of the tale in addition to context, relevance, and historical perspective.

Literacy only became common in the 20th century. The record of written language dates back more than 5000 years ago. Why is this important, and what can it tell us about civilization?

There is no such thing as “fast” or “slow” metabolism; however, an individual can have high or low caloric needs based upon the amount of physical activity they engage in on a regular basis.

It is hard to do nearly anything without running into statistics. Unfortunately, they are not always correct, relevant, or meaningful. Here are a few tips to help determine the accuracy and reliability of common statistical claims.

Are you responsible enough to ask questions and seek answers? Apparently not, according to politically correct radicals.

When it comes to bullying, parents are the biggest part of the problem.

How much of the money donated to charity is actually spent on helping the people it was intended for? In many cases, it is far, far less than donors would like to believe.

Plato (c 427BC – 347BC) remains one of the most recognizable names in philosophy. Despite this most people do not know anything about his philosophy. Three of his allegories: The Divided Line, The Cave, and The Sun are explained in this episode.

The public education system in the United States has been on the decline for decades. Unfortunately, its dire condition is only getting worse. Find out why this is happening and the people who are orchestrating its failure.

While tolerance is generally considered a good thing, the fact that conservative politicians are only now aspiring to "tolerate" people and cultures reveals in fact that they are closed-minded, self-serving sociopaths..