To many, Roald Dahl is the genius behind some of the world’s most beloved children’s books, including Matilda, James and the Giant Peach and The BFG. But since his death in 1990, a dark side of the author’s personal life has raised questions about his life’s work and legacy.
Despite Dahl publicly admitting he was anti-Semitic in an interview shortly before his death at age 74—and the existence of a number of reports of his alleged misogyny and racism—for a long time, it seemed that the immense popularity of his books and their accompanying adaptations overshadowed concerns regarding his reputed prejudices. Read More...
We probably all know people who find it extremely hard to bond with someone or stay in a relationship with the same person for a long time. Sometimes people are quick to judge these “serial daters” and explain their behavior by saying they’re irresponsible and frivolous. But, surprisingly, the bonding issue might have far deeper roots, and today we want you to hear from scientists about what they think may be the genetic cause of someone’s messy dating life.
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The Men Who Wore the Cape
Warner Bros. Unless you’ve spent the last year holed up in a Fortress of Solitude, you’re likely aware of a new Superman movie coming to cineplexes this summer. This latest cinematic re-interpretation of the visitor-from-Krypton myth, Man of Steel (in theaters June 14), stars Henry Cavill, the caped fellow in the photo above, and is directed by Zack Snyder, the geek auteur behind 300 and Watchmen. Read More...
