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According to the theory of evolution, why do we die? – Quora

Aug 5, 2015

Excellent question. And before I explain the real answer, which is rather mind-bending, here are some previous arguments and why they are wrong. Myth 1: We die to make room for younger generations. Genes are selfish, and each individual body is a vehicle for a...

Dead or in Jail: The Burden of Being a Black Man in America

Aug 5, 2015

There was a time when I vowed to never bring another black child into this world. "For what?" I thought. "To be beaten, to be caged, to be taught to hate himself and everyone who shares the same skin as him?" "The day you were born, there was a pine box and a prison...

The 7 best places to retire overseas

Aug 1, 2015

Retiring abroad is about more than adventure, travel and romanticism. Your dollar can go far, too. The concept of moving abroad in retirement is usually associated with adventure, good food and the freedom to explore other parts of the world. But the main factor that...

Why the most popular rule of weight loss is completely wrong

Jul 28, 2015

There's a popular rule you've probably heard before about losing weight: for every 3,500 calories you shed from your diet, you'll lose a pound. But just because everyone, including nutritionists with graduate degrees, keep repeating this doesn't make it true. In fact,...

How Slavery’s Legacy Affects the Mental Health of Black Americans

Jul 28, 2015

On July 22, in announcing the federal indictment of Charleston killer Dylann Roof, Attorney General Loretta Lynch commented that the expression of forgiveness offered by the victims’ families is “an incredible lesson and message for us all.” Forgiveness and grace are,...

IS THERE LIFE AFTER DEATH?

Jul 19, 2015

Is there life after death? We recognize the radical disruption that death represents. In a moment, your memories, your experiences, your personality all seem to disappear. With your last breath, you cease to exist. From dust you came and to dust you return. Source:...