QUIZ: How Much Do You Know About French Food?
Happy Bastille Day! Celebrate with a quiz on French culinary traditions, past and present. May you enjoy the delicious taste of victory!
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QUIZ: How Much Do You Know About French Food?
It's Bastille Day! Celebrate by testing your knowledge of French food, wine and culinary history.
Me, Me, Me: The Rise Of Narcissism In The Age Of The Selfie
Shankar talks with psychologist Jean Twenge about narcissism, millennials, and the rise of "me" culture.
Slice, Dice, Chop Or Julienne: Does The Cut Change The Flavor?
When it comes to produce, the answer is yes, experts tell us. But the reasons are complicated — and sometimes mysterious even to restaurant critics, chefs and food scientists.
QUIZ: What Does Food Symbolize In Art? Test Your Knowledge
Artists have been painting food into their work since ancient times. You know it looks delicious, but how well can you decipher what foods mean in art? Take this quiz to find out.
Can Social Science Help You Quit Smoking For Good?
One of Hidden Brain's producers tries to quit smoking using three interventions drawn from social science research.
Does Your Body Really Refresh Itself Every 7 Years?
Almost all of the cells in a human body get replaced over the course of a life. NPR's Skunk Bear Team sets off on an imagined video tour inside the body to find out which body parts never change.
The Cheater's High And Other Reasons We Cheat
Like it or not, cheating and lying are part of being human. But our propensity to cheat varies based on the situation. This week we delve into how cheating works.
Ancient Shipwreck Off Greek Island Yields A Different Sort Of Treasure
Divers exploring the famous Antikythera shipwreck, 200 feet beneath the water's surface in Greece, have turned up a heavy object they think might have been a powerful weapon in the first century B.C.
What Is A Nudge?
How can a simple adjustment - a nudge - change our behavior for the better? Professor Richard Thaler says his "nudge theory" can make it easier for people to save money, eat healthily and more.