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“We Pretend We Are Christians”

A Freakonomics reader in Texas fakes her religion for the sake of her kids. Read More »



Losing the Gold

For most Olympics viewers, winning a silver medal at the Games would seem pretty impressive. For the silver medalists themselves, however, their feat can be disappointing. Read More »



Shaming Your Way to Weight Loss

A shame-based dieting technique. Read More »



Making Math More Appetizing

Mathalicious provides free math lessons, including supporting materials, for teachers and parents. The organization hopes to “transform the way math is taught and learned by focusing not only on skills but on the real-world applications of math, from sports to politics to video games to exercise.” Read More »