November 2015
Five Statistical Points About the Muslim Population in Europe
Recent events have brought attention to the growing Muslim population in Europe, with significant numbers in Germany and France. Concerns about this demographic shift have…
Wisconsin Lawmakers' Proposal to Ban Economic Transactions with Iran
Republican lawmakers in Wisconsin have proposed a bill to ban state investments in companies that do business with Iran, citing concerns over the Iranian government's…
Want to be happy? Quit Facebook
A study by Denmark's Happiness Research Center found that individuals who abstained from Facebook for a week reported higher levels of happiness and life satisfaction…
Research at Seven Universities: Children from Non-Religious Families are More Altruistic
A study involving 1,200 children from various countries found that those raised in non-religious families are more altruistic than their peers from religious backgrounds. This…
Austrian Grandmother Tears Up One Million Euros in Banknotes
An 85-year-old Austrian woman tore up nearly one million euros to upset her heirs, but the Austrian central bank has stated it will exchange the…