Ah, summertime. With kids on school break and the sun shining bright outside, it’s easy to let your brain take a vacation, too. Luckily, there are fun ways to keep your brain engaged all summer long (and it’s more than … Continue reading →

From YouTube comments to presidential debates, many of us have suffered through (or stumbled into) more than our fair share of irrational arguments. Flimsy thinking might seem like a hallmark of our time, but The Experiment has a cure: Ali … Continue reading →

At age 38, Jennifer Teege happened upon a horrifying fact by complete chance: Her grandfather was Amon Goeth, the vicious Nazi commandant depicted in Schindler’s List. The more Teege learned about him, the more certain she became: If her grandfather … Continue reading →

If you suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), or if you know someone who does, then you know just how unpleasant it can be. A common gut disorder, IBS is believed to be the culprit in cases of abdominal pain, … Continue reading →

Fireworks and good company can turn a 4th of July celebration into something unforgettable, but the grill is the irreplaceable bedrock at the heart of any halfway-respectable celebration of America’s independence. That’s easy enough to say, but firing up the … Continue reading →

Today marks the summer solstice: the longest day of the year for anyone living north of the equator, it’s a cause for celebration across the globe. Between the Day of Private Reflection in Northern Ireland, Guru Purnima in India, Juhannus … Continue reading →

With Father’s Day coming up on June 19, children across the country are starting to wonder: “what to get?” A thoughtful gift is a great way to show thanks, and what better way to show you care than with a … Continue reading →

Chef Lee Watson was once, in his own words, “the mightiest nose-to-tail carnivore of them all.” Since adopting a healthful vegan lifestyle, though, his culinary vision has truly come into focus: combining influences from east to west, Watson’s recipes are … Continue reading →

If transgender rights don’t normally register a blip on your radar, that has most likely changed over the past few weeks. North Carolina’s controversial House Bill 2, which requires transgender people to use the bathroom connected to the sex on … Continue reading →

Live from Chicago: IT’S WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON! This week marks the first time BookExpo America has returned to the McCormick Place in Chicago since 2004, and The Experiment is thrilled to be a part of it. BEA is a great opportunity … Continue reading →