Reproduction (Environment)

While this article begins aggressively political, the look at the different methods of reproduction in plants, insects, and animals around the D.C. Mall are worth the first few paragraphs in terms of story ideas and just learning.

Culture (Language)

A fascinating look at how the usage of the phrase “the Seven Seas” has persisted since the first known mention in 2300 BC with the same conceptual meaning even though the bodies of water have changed completely.
http://www.livescience.com/27663-seven-seas.html

Decision Making (Life)

Decision making is hard enough without taking into account a culture where quitting is equated with failure no matter what the circumstances. That’s what makes this article (whether you accept the religious aspects or ignore them) so important. It looks at why the decision to walk away can be empowering and positive.
http://jenhatmaker.com/blog/2013/04/21/when-is-it-time-to-walk-away

Self-Publishing (Publishing)

A look at the factors leading to self-publishing success, and why it’s not a route for only a lucky few.
http://www.salon.com/2013/04/04/hugh_howey_self_publishing_is_the_future_and_great_for_writers/

Culture and Cognition (Sociology)

This is a long article, but worth the time to read to the end as it explores the suppositions underlying much of Western psychological and sociological research while showing them to be misguided. It looks at cultures not as a layer on top of a singular being but an integral part of how different groups think and interact.
http://www.psmag.com/magazines/pacific-standard-cover-story/joe-henrich-weird-ultimatum-game-shaking-up-psychology-economics-53135/

Fall into a world where beauty is a facade, and one elf is pushed beyond reason to rid herself of the smooth-skinned curse. ~ Now available as an eBook:
Curve of Her Claw