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We humans might think that flowers are pretty good gifts for a first date, but many insects have their own nuptial gifts, and well, flowers they ain't.

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Now that we’ve talked a little bit about how sociology works, it’s time to start exploring some of the ideas of the discipline’s founders. First up: Émile Durkheim. We’ll explain the concept of social facts and how Durkheim framed...

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Evolution of Santa Claus

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Each individual shows love differently. Today you'll hear the All Ears English team describe their love languages.

Victorian Christmas part 2

The expansion of the railway system across the British Isles and the introduction of Bank holidays made it easier, cheaper, and quicker to travel to see friends and relatives during Christmas. Mass...

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For many people around the world, December 25th means Christmas, a time to gather with family and friends. For Christians, this date commemorates the birth of Christ. What are the cultural and religious origins of Christmas customs like...