From Corncob Dolls to Global Phenomenon: The Surprising History of Stuffed Animals
The evolution of stuffed animals from a 19th-century corncob doll to a multi-billion dollar industry, tracing the shift from practical necessity to widespread cultural phenomenon.
From Corncob Dolls to Global Phenomenon: The Surprising History of Stuffed Animals
The evolution of stuffed animals from a 19th-century corncob doll to a multi-billion dollar industry, tracing the shift from practical necessity to widespread cultural phenomenon.
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A Life in Books: Hannelore Schlaffer's Literary Journey
German literary scholar Hannelore Schlaffer reflects on her lifelong relationship with books, from childhood favorites to influential works by Sartre and Adorno, highlighting the social and intellectual dimensions of reading.
A Life in Books: Hannelore Schlaffer's Literary Journey
German literary scholar Hannelore Schlaffer reflects on her lifelong relationship with books, from childhood favorites to influential works by Sartre and Adorno, highlighting the social and intellectual dimensions of reading.
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Prehistoric Childhood: A Scientific Perspective
Scientific research reveals insights into prehistoric childhood through the examination of archaeological evidence, art, and burial practices.
Prehistoric Childhood: A Scientific Perspective
Scientific research reveals insights into prehistoric childhood through the examination of archaeological evidence, art, and burial practices.
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Childhood Home: A Complex Relationship
The author reflects on the complex emotions associated with her childhood home, contrasting her own ambivalent feelings with the strong attachments others have to their family houses.
Childhood Home: A Complex Relationship
The author reflects on the complex emotions associated with her childhood home, contrasting her own ambivalent feelings with the strong attachments others have to their family houses.
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The Leech Metaphor
A personal essay exploring the metaphor of leeches to represent life's relentless demands and the human need for connection.
The Leech Metaphor
A personal essay exploring the metaphor of leeches to represent life's relentless demands and the human need for connection.
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Cher's Orphanage Story
Cher shares her story of being placed in an orphanage as a baby and her mother's struggles to regain custody.
Cher's Orphanage Story
Cher shares her story of being placed in an orphanage as a baby and her mother's struggles to regain custody.
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Earlier Puberty Onset in Children
Puberty is starting earlier in children, possibly due to obesity, environmental toxins, and other factors.
Earlier Puberty Onset in Children
Puberty is starting earlier in children, possibly due to obesity, environmental toxins, and other factors.
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Brodie-Sangster on Bullying and Career
Love Actually star Thomas Brodie-Sangster discusses his experience with school bullying and his career.
Brodie-Sangster on Bullying and Career
Love Actually star Thomas Brodie-Sangster discusses his experience with school bullying and his career.
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Re-evaluating Freud
A neuroscientist re-evaluates Sigmund Freud's work, highlighting its lasting impact on our understanding of the unconscious mind and early childhood development.
Re-evaluating Freud
A neuroscientist re-evaluates Sigmund Freud's work, highlighting its lasting impact on our understanding of the unconscious mind and early childhood development.
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