Culture
The Invention of the Weekend
The two-day weekend is barely a century old, born from factory strikes, religious bargains, and one automaker's radical bet. Now the gig economy is quietly dismantling it.
Casey Cooper·
Culture
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Culture
The Year of the Fire Horse: Why 2026 Has Some in Japan Worried
In 1966, Japan's birth rate plummeted 25% because of a centuries-old superstition about women born in Fire Horse years. As 2026 begins another such year, will history repeat?
Casey Cooper·
History
How Coffee Fueled the Enlightenment
Before coffee reached Europe, the most common breakfast drink was beer. The switch from depressant to stimulant may have changed history.
Casey Cooper·