The Art and Science of Lies, Liars and Lying
At WhoWhatWhy, we spend a lot of time picking through lies to get closer to the truth. Here’s a handy guide to some of our favorite quotes about lies, liars, and lying.
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Why Every Day is Halloween
Halloween is that time of year when the innocent don masks of monsters. But the reverse can also happen: Monsters don masks of the innocent, and not only on Halloween. Can you tell them apart?
Why We Should Be Thankful For the Cold
Thanksgiving is upon us, and, in many places, so is the frigid weather. But don’t wish for warmer temperatures—not if you care about the survival of life on earth.
Holiday Gifts of Magic and Mayhem
If you are repelled by the aggressive commercialism of the season, and bored with the ritual giving of the usual mass-produced items from predatory corporations—then keep reading! We have some ideas for unusual gifts that could not only give enormous pleasure but could, in some instances, change lives.
Great Quotations on the Mysteries of Time
As 2014 slides into 2015, we pause for a moment to ponder this mysterious thing called time. You can’t hold it in your hand. You can’t stop it, slow it down, or speed it up. You can’t see it any more than you can see the wind, but you can see its effects. Here, we present insights into the elusive nature of a moment, of time itself, as captured in words and images. We hope they entertain you, and maybe even inspire you to seize the day.
MLK Also Had a Nightmare
In honor of Martin Luther King Day, WhoWhatWhy looks back through the history of American racism, at the kind of hatred and atrocities that spurred King into action. Rather than the stuff of dreams, much of it was from a living nightmare.
Some Surprising and Hopeful Signs: Muslims Defend Jews, Jews Defend Muslims
Groups of Muslims protecting Jews, Christians protecting Muslims, Jews protecting Muslims, Muslims protecting Christians. People of one religion forming a protective barrier around people of another religion—who happen to be a traditional enemy. You’d think this would evoke universal wonder and delight. Not Quite.
Memorial Day in Images
In honor of Memorial Day, we present works of art depicting scenes from various American wars of the last two centuries.
22 Witty Quotes About Elections
Sharp comments about those circuses known as “elections.”
The Skinny on Secrets from Those Who Tell
If you have secrets — whether they are deep and dark, or downright tacky — then you may be surprised, entertained, and comforted by this collection of insights from people who, if still living, have a lot to hide themselves.
Toxic Dust: The Invisible Legacy the US Left in Iraq
A weapon of mass destruction (WMD) is defined as one that can cause indiscriminate death or injury on a large scale. One of the weapons the American military used in Iraq fits that definition — only it was a much more insidious substance, quiet, slow-acting, and persistent: radioactive dust from depleted uranium. Among its victims are the thousands of American soldiers coming home from Iraq.
Classic Who: Magical, Practical Gifts that Change Lives
Scatter fairy dust with one-of-a-kind gifts that change lives: a job resumé secretly created with the help of a head-hunter; one lesson — guitar, surfing, photography, whatever — with a real pro; spooky gadgets from the Spy Store; toys for regressing adults, and more!