Prep yourself to get lots of gift cards for the holidays

Thanks to supply chain issues caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, gift cards may be one of the most common presents this holiday shopping season.

George Vlahakis-Indiana • futurity
Nov. 23, 2021 ~8 min

Don’t wash your turkey this Thanksgiving

If you want to keep yourself and your dinner guests safe from foodborne illness, you shouldn't wash poultry. An expert breaks down how to stay safe.

NC State • futurity
Nov. 19, 2021 ~5 min


This Thanksgiving, thank your past self

Expressing gratitute to your past self may offer an increase in the self-awareness measures of clarity, authenticity, and connectedness.

Alisson Clark-Florida • futurity
Nov. 17, 2021 ~5 min

Will supply chain troubles ruin your Thanksgiving?

In light of supply chain issues, how can you prepare for the possibility of limited ingredients for your Thanksgiving feast? First of all, don't freak out.

Katie George-Rochester • futurity
Nov. 15, 2021 ~8 min

Your Halloween candy faves come with environmental costs

Candy is a staple of Halloween, but making all that sweet stuff comes with some hefty environmental costs. An expert explains the candy-climate link.

Jade McClain-NYU • futurity
Oct. 28, 2021 ~5 min

Will supply chain woes stymie 2021 holiday shopping?

Will global supply chain issues hamper your holiday shopping plans? An expert digs into what to expect and why you shouldn't wait until the last minute.

Caroline Brooks-Michigan State • futurity
Oct. 19, 2021 ~5 min

What’s the history behind Dia de los Muertos?

Día de los Muertos is a holiday of mourning that orginated in Mexico and is now celebrated around the world. An expert digs into its history and traditions.

Kyle Mittan-U. Arizona • futurity
Oct. 18, 2021 ~9 min

What’s behind the Yom Kippur tradition of chicken twirling?

For some 1,000 years, many Ashkenazi Jews have observed the Yom Kippur Eve practice of twirling a chicken. An expert explains its meaning and history.

Lawrence Goodman-Brandeis • futurity
Sept. 14, 2021 ~7 min


What Juneteenth teaches us about emancipation

A historian breaks down what celebrating Juneteenth means today and what it teaches us about enslaved Black people's struggle for freedom.

Jack Wang- U. Chicago • futurity
June 18, 2021 ~8 min

When did we start giving flowers for Mother’s Day?

The author of a book on the history of cut flowers digs into the history of our obsession with them, including how they became the go-to Mother's Day gift.

Jennifer Rainey Marquez-Georgia State • futurity
May 4, 2021 ~7 min

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