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Death by burning is an execution, murder, or suicide method involving combustion or exposure to extreme heat. It has a long history as a form of public...

Arranged marriage is a type of marital union where the bride and groom are primarily selected by individuals other than the couple themselves, particularly...

A euphemism (/ˈjuːfəmɪzəm/ YOO-fə-miz-əm) is an innocuous word or expression used in place of one that is deemed offensive or suggests something unpleasant...

Infanticide (or infant homicide) is the intentional killing of infants or offspring. Infanticide was a widespread practice throughout human history that...

Embalming is the art and science of preserving human remains by treating them (in its modern form with chemicals) to forestall decomposition. This is usually...

Linguistic discrimination (also called glottophobia, linguicism and languagism) is unfair treatment of people based on their use of language and the characteristics...

Population transfer or resettlement is a type of mass migration that is often imposed by a state policy or international authority. Such mass migrations...

The social attitudes toward and legal status of breastfeeding in public vary widely in cultures around the world. In many countries, both in the Global...

Nudity is sometimes used as a tactic during a protest to attract media and public attention to a cause, and sometimes promotion of public nudity is itself...

Root races are concepts in the esoteric cosmology of Theosophy. As described in Helena Petrovna Blavatsky's book The Secret Doctrine (1888), these races...

A forehead kiss is a social kissing gesture to indicate friendship and/or to denote comforting someone. A forehead kiss is a sign of adoration and affection...

Fake fur, also called faux fur, is a pile fabric engineered to have the appearance and warmth of fur. Fake fur can be made from a variety of materials...

A limited geography model for the Book of Mormon is one of several proposals by Latter Day Saint scholars that the book's narrative was a historical record...

EngenderHealth is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Washington, D.C., with a focus in sexual and reproductive health (SRH). The organization...

The MAD Symposium is an annual symposium held in Copenhagen, Denmark featuring presentations from chefs, farmers, academics, thinkers, and artists. The...

The Centre for Radiation, Chemical and Environmental Hazards (CRCE) is a British government environmental research site, run by Public Health England (PHE)...